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Feliciano G. Sinon and Mark D. Atanasio ABSTRACT This study, evaluates the process flow of nutrient from raw materials to compost to vermi fertilizer, and to assess the possibility of on-site organic fertilizer production technique. Four different types of weeds such as Cogon (Imperata cylindrica), Hantutuknaw (Melastoma malabaticum), Hagunoy (Chromolaena odorata) and Bugang (Saccharum spontaneum) …

Research Note: Nutrient Evaluation of Compost and Vermicast Produced Through On-site Production Technique Read More »

Warren D. Come and Philippine Dianne Zamora ABSTRACT The study was conducted to obtain a baseline data of different livestock production systems, vegetation survey and animal environment interactions in the marginal upland in Eastern Visayas. A total of 280 farmer respondents were interviewed using an interview questionnaire. Vegetation species were gathered and validated with its …

Livestock production systems in the marginal upland and lowland areas of Inopacan Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines Read More »

Julius V. Abela, Alberto A. Taveros and Bryan Rebuyas ABSTRACT This study is part of the big CHED-Phernet program on “Enhancing Farm Productivity and Environmental Quality in Climate Change Vulnerable Marginal Uplands of Eastern Visayas. An incomplete randomized block design was used in control field trial was conducted from May 2013 to December 2013 involving …

Research Note: Field Trial on the Effects of Homemade Probiotics and Sweet Potato Silage Supplementation on Sows Productivity and Profitability in the Marginal Upland Area in Inopacan, Leyte Read More »

Lolito C. Bestil, Angelo Francis F. Atole and Jandells M. Rama ABSTRACT This study assessed the chemical composition and in situ degradation of predominant feed resources for ruminants in the marginal uplands of Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines. These feed resources included basal grasses such as guinea (Panicum maximum), humidicola (Brachiaria humidicola), and carabao grass (Axonopus compressus); …

Chemical Composition and In Situ Digestibility of Common Feed Resources for Ruminants in Marginal Uplands Read More »

Zenaida C. Gonzaga1, Hubert B. Dimabuyu1, Richielda R. Sumalinog1 and Othello B. Capuno2 ABSTRACT Basella or malabar spinach locally known as alugbati is a tropical leafy indigenous vegetable commonly grown for its succulent, nutritious, and tender stems. It has also a number of medicinal applications. Despite its many uses and potential value, its importance is …

Increasing Productivity of Malabar Spinach (Basella alba L. and Basella rubra L.) Grown in the Marginal Upland Area of Inopacan, Leyte Through Different Mulching Materials Read More »

Maria Juliet C. Ceniza and Rosalyn B. Borines ABSTRACT A study was conducted to assess and identify the arthropods associated with corn planted in the marginal uplands of Inopacan, Leyte, using pan trap and sweep net methods, done biweekly during the two cropping periods. Two major groups of arthropods were recorded which included the Arachnids …

Arthropods Associated with Corn Planted in the Marginal Uplands of Inopacan, Leyte Read More »

Marcelo A. Quevedo1, Arsenio D. Ramos2 and Ness Marie L. Sta. Iglesia1 ABSTRACT Fast deterioration of roots after harvest is on of the major challenges in cassava production. This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of simple cassava storage techniques in minimizing postharvest losses. Four storage techniques, namely: 1) box storage with moist sawdust …

Evaluation of Appropriate Storage Technologies for Shelf-life Improvement of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Roots for Marginal Upland Farmers Read More »

Ed Allan L. Alcober1, Melanie D. Ratilla1, Othello B. Capuno2 and Jorge S. Valenzona3 ABSTRACT Low crop productivity in most marginal uplands is primarily due to poor agro-ecological conditions. There is a need to improve farming practices of upland farmers to improve their quality of life thus, the study was conducted in the marginal uplands …

Evaluation of Different Cropping Systems for Marginal Uplands in Inopacan, Leyte Read More »

Berta C. Ratilla1, Sataki P. Toledo2 and Othello B. Capuno3 ABSTRACT Marginal uplands have low crop productivity due to poor soil fertility and continuous degradation. The study evaluated the effects of various organic- based fertilizers on the growth and yield performance of corn; determine the appropriate combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers for optimum corn …

Evaluation of Organic-Based Fertilizers for Corn Production in the Marginal Uplands of Inopacan Leyte Read More »

Marlito M. Bande1, Renezita S. Come2, Sheilyn E. Abad1, Jimmy O. Pogosa1, Hernando L. Mandal, Fidelito M. Almeroda1 and Elmer M. Napoles1 ABSTRACT Presently, there are only a few scientific studies conducted to determine the certified emission reduction (CER) potential of native trees and in promoting the use of dipterocarps in restoring degraded marginal uplands. …

Biomass Production, Carbon Stock, and Carbon Sequestration of Dipterocarps at Seedling Stage in Response to Light and Nutrient Availability Read More »