L.S Palomar and TF.C Argañosa ABSTRACT Six pork hindlegs, six 3-month old and six 2-year old Pekin ducks (represented as Treatments I, II and III, respectively) were processed into ham and smoked duck meat using the combination injection and dry cure method of curing. Results indicate that the three treatments had essentially similar physical and …
Teodulo O. Milleza and Teodoro A. Abilay ABSTRACT Five different feeding systems were tested on growing-finishing pigs. Behavior patterns on lying down, nibbling, drinking, urinating, defecating, walking, and eating were observed. Production traits such as weight gain and feed efficiency were recorded up to 18 weeks. Only two behavioral patterns were significantly affected by the …
Behavior and Growth of Pigs in Group Pens Under Different Feeding Systems Read More »
Nonilon T. Bulilan and Ernesto P. Lozada ABSTRACT Unshelled peanuts were loaded in a deep-bin dryer at a maximum depth of 182.9 cm. The variations in the temperature and moisture content (M.C.) of unshelled peanuts dried at three drying air temperatures and two air flow rates were studied. Large temperature and M.C. gradients were observed …
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Ly, Tung and Edilberto A. Hinay ABSTRACT Experiment was conducted to compare the recommended practice (RP) of arranging splitted nuts on drying platform before drying with farmers’ practice (FP) in terms of rate and uniformity in moisture reduction of copra. Results indicate that FP is better than RP. Follow-up studies are underway./p> Annals of Tropical …
Dionisia M. Trigo and M.K. Palomar ABSTRACT Suitability of sweet potato as a culture medium ingredient for Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. was studied. S. rolfsii grew in the culture media where sweet potato was used as a substitute for white potato in the preparation of potato-dextrose agar (PDA). The fungus on PDA produced profuse, aerial, and …
Sweet Potato as a Culture Medium Ingredient for Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. Read More »
Pedro Adonis D. Compendio> ABSTRACT Basic resistance of nails to withdrawal and lateral loads was studied to determine the strength and failure of gangnails, a modern type of timber connector basically used for wooden trusses. Two types of gangnails manufactured in the Philippines and used in the experiment differed mainly in plate thickness, tooth size …
Ma. Evilia Tibon and G. R Gerona ABSTRACT The application of leguminous agroforestry tree species using leafy biomass to improve soil fertility in the savanna alfisols is observed to be uncommon. Although, if applied, leguminous leafy biomass increases soil organic matter and improves its fertility potentials for crop productivity. This research investigated leaf-litter decomposition and …
Effect of Feeding Cobb Broilers at Different Ages with Various Levels of Cono Rice Bran Read More »
Wolfreda T. Alesna ABSTRACT The study was conducted in Igang and San Isidro, both rice farming barrios in Baybay, Leyte, to measure the effectiveness of community newsboard (CN) as a micro-medium for development communication using randomly selected literate respondents. The pretest-posttest-control group design was used. Igang was selected as the treatment barrio and San Isidro …
Community Newsboard as a Micro-medium for Development Read More »
Bimbo T. Mandras and Dely P. Gapasin ABSTRACT The biology of the Chinese grasshopper, Oxya chinensis Thunberg, was studied in the laboratory. The eggs are laid in masses inside the gabi petiole with 1-2 egg masses laid at a time. The newly-laid egg is elongate, clear yellow and 3-4 mm in length. Just before hatching, …
Biology and Host Range of the Chinese Grasshopper, Oxya chinensis Thunberg Read More »
Adeltrudis C. Tongco and Efrez Saz ABSTRACT This study presented the experiences of five selected farmer organizations from Western Leyte and the impact of these organizations on the farming practices and economic life of the members. The 88 respondents who constitute 50% of the members from each organization were selected randomly. Most of the members …
Group Farming Experiences in Western Leyte, Philippines Read More »