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The Macaranga Tanarius, an indigenous tree in the Philippines, has various uses, including fermentation for alcoholic drinks and as a component in indigenous musical instruments. Its structural characteristics, similar to gymnosperm sapwood, suggest potential for water filtration, effectively removing harmful microorganisms from water sources. The fibrous and porous nature of Macaranga Tanarius may allow it to serve as a sustainable biofilter, improving water quality in resource-limited settings.

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JUSTIFICATION

The Macaranga Tanarius, an indigenous tree in the Philippines, has various uses, including fermentation for alcoholic drinks and as a component in indigenous musical instruments. Its structural characteristics, similar to gymnosperm sapwood, suggest potential for water filtration, effectively removing harmful microorganisms from water sources. The fibrous and porous nature of Macaranga Tanarius may allow it to serve as a sustainable biofilter, improving water quality in resource-limited settings.

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According to National Parks Development Committee, the Macaranga Tanarius /

Binunga Tree is an indigenous tree in the Philippines which parts of it may used in

different ways. Bark and leaves of this tree often used as material for fermentation of an

alcoholic drink known as basi. It's sap is used for fastening different parts of indigenous

musical instruments.

Macaranga Tanarius shares structural characteristics with the material such as

sapwood, hylem and cork. This material has a fibrous and porous structure which

enables water to pass through while trapping particular materials in water which allows

the flow of water smoothly. It can be observed based on the capacity of the wood to

produce a certain amount of sap in the middle part as shown in the image.

The natural properties of plant-based materials have sparked considerable interest in

sustainable filtration systems, particularly for improving access to clean water in


resource-limited settings. Gymnosperm sapwood, with its xylem tissue containing

natural membranes, has long been recognized for its potential in water filtration. This

material, found abundantly in many trees, is particularly valued for its ability to filter out

contaminants through its intricate structure.

The study on gymnosperm xylem filters has demonstrated their potential for removing

harmful microorganisms from water. In particular, this study shows that the filter can

effectively reduce bacterial load, achieving up to 3-log removal of E. coli, MS-2 phage,

and rotavirus from synthetic test waters. Likewise, filters made from gymnosperm xylem

have shown the ability to remove coliform bacteria from polluted sources such as

spring, tap, and groundwater. Thus, xylem has ‘learned’ to trap bubbles and prevent

them from reaching the wood. The materials, when used in gravity-driven filtration

systems, can remain effective for over two years, offering a sustainable solution in areas

where traditional water treatment infrastructure is lacking.

Similarly, the potential of other natural materials like Macaranga tanarius, a tropical tree

species, can be explored for its suitability in water filtration systems. Macaranga

tanarius has notable structural similarities to gymnosperm sapwood, specifically its

fibrous nature and cellular composition, which might be leveraged for similar filtering

water. The presence of fibrous material in the branches and bark of Macaranga tanarius

suggests it could function as a filter in the same way that gymnosperm xylem tissue

does, offering a sustainable and locally available resource for improving water quality.
Macaranga Tanarius biofilter method is a sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to

traditional chemical-based treatments. Similar to other potential materials just like the

Xylem that conduits are interconnected via thin membranes that act as natural sieves,

filtering out bubbles from water and sap. This Macaranga Tanarius also have a sapwood

and xylem that can be explore as biofilter that can be applied to purify contaminated

water sources due to its wood part.

The structure of Macaranga tanarius, particularly its fibrous composition, may allow it to

perform similar functions as gymnosperm xylem in water filtration. While the filtering

mechanisms of Macaranga tanarius have not been studied as extensively, its

characteristics—such as its porosity, fibrous content and resistance to microbial

growth—suggest it could exhibit the same working principle as sapwood xylem material

in filtration.

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