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Insect vectors transmitting Phytoplasma to vegetables in Eastern Visayas Philippines

Volume 44 No. 1 January - June 2022 / By

Lucia M. Borines1*, Nickie D. Duero1, Joy Adeline C. Nuñez1, Rezel Sagarino-Borines2, Reny G. Gerona1 and Sandra McDougall3 ABSTRACT TPhytoplasma diseases are found affecting vegetables in Eastern Visayas, Philippines. Identifying the insect vectors that transmit phytoplasma in the field is necessary for the management of this disease. This study was conducted to identify the vectors …

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Efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum against Fusarium oxysporum and Rhizoctonia solani on bean and tomato plants

Volume 44 No. 1 January - June 2022 / By

Gwendolyn Ban1*, Shamsul Akanda2 and Macquin Maino3 ABSTRACT Experiments were conducted in the laboratory, greenhouse, and field at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUT) to assess the efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum against Rhizoctonia solani and Fusarium oxysporum. The dual culture of T. harzianum with R. solani and F. oxysporum isolated from the diseased …

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Influence of potassium fertilization on the functional components and antioxidant activity of pummelo [Citrus maxima (Burm. Ex Rumph.) Merr.] fruit

Volume 44 No. 1 January - June 2022 / By

Alminda Magbalot-Fernandez1* and Constancio C. De Guzman2 ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the influence of potassium (K) fertilization on the functional components and antioxidant activity of 13-year-old ‘Magallanes’ pummelo [Citrus maxima (Burm. Ex Rumph.) Merr.]. The field experiment was conducted at South Davao Corporation (SODACO) farm, Davao City for 12-month duration. Five treatments with …

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Assessment of sesquioxides status of some uplands soils in humid southwest Nigeria

Volume 44 No. 1 January - June 2022 / By

Julius Olayinka Ojetade1*, Ruth Oluwakemi Adegbenro1,Emmanuel Adeboye Adesemuyi2, Sikiru Adekoya Muda1 and Alani Adeagbo Amusan1 ABSTRACT Assessment of some sesquioxides in the upland soils in southwestern Nigeria was undertaken to evaluate their degree of weathering under humid tropical conditions. Samples were taken from genetic horizons of eight soil profile pits sited at different physiographic positions …

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Growth and yield response of lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) to planting density and nutrient management

Volume 44 No. 2 July - December 2022 / By

Geleca C. Igdanes-Marañan1* and Berta C. Ratilla2 ABSTRACT Planting density and nutrient management practices may affect lowland rice production. This study was conducted to evaluate their effects on growth and yield of lowland rice (NSIC Rc400), determine the appropriate number of seedlings hill-1 and nutrient management for optimum yield, and assess their profitability on rice. …

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Growth, yield and microbial contamination of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) grown under two types of cultivation system as influenced by different organic fertilizers

Volume 44 No. 2 July - December 2022 / By

Blanche Franchette D. Llera1*, Zenaida C. Gonzaga2 and Julie D. Tan1 ABSTRACT Increasing popularity of lettuce in the tropics is becoming evident due to its widespread use in health and nutrition. Lettuce, a ready-to-eat vegetable is expected to be safe and of good quality. A study was conducted to assess the effect of different organic …

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Social impacts of coconet enterprise on smallholder coconut farming family: The case of Panaon Island Farmers Federation Inc. in the Philippines

Volume 44 No. 2 July - December 2022 / By

Henry Y. Goltiano2* and Feliciano G. Sinon1 ABSTRACT This study looked into the social impacts of the cocotwine-coconet-making enterprise of the Panaon Island Farmers Federation, Inc. The study followed the constructivist research approach. Results showed that the enterprise had positive and negative impacts on PIFFI members, their families, PIFFI as an organization, their communities and …

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with equine strongylosis in Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines

Volume 44 No. 2 July - December 2022 / By

Marjorie G. Amoto1 and Carl Leonard M. Pradera2* ABSTRACT Strongylosis is a pressing equine health problem. This study determined the prevalence and risk factors associated with strongylosis in horses in Baybay City, Leyte, based on its egg morphology. A total of 263 horse fecal samples were collected and examined. Nematode eggs were identified using Modified …

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Biology of the Coconut Two-Colored Beetle, Plesispa reichei Chapuis

Volume 4 No. 4 October – December 1982 / By

Violeta S. Panggoy and Lorenza B. de Pedro ABSTRACT The coconut two-colored beetle, Plesispa reichei. Chapuis, underwent 4 developmental stages, namely; egg, larva, pupa and adult. The larval stage had 4 instars with a total developmental period of 49.66 days for the females and 45.11 days for the males. An adult female laid an average …

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Chemical and Biochemical Evaluation of Some Local Foodstuffs

Volume 4 No. 4 October – December 1982 / By

Lydia A. Gloria, Fe C. Abogadie, Carolina M. Bermoy, Felix M. Salas, Ana Gina T. Sembrano and Elizabeth M. Sombilon ABSTRACT The nutrient and protein content of 15 local foodstuffs were chemically and biologically evaluated. Plant proteins were found to be inferior in quantity and quality especially in terms of their protein digestibility and amino …

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