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 »
Ruben M. Gapasin and R.B Valdez1 ABSTRACT The reaction of sweet potato to Meloidogyne incognita, M. javanica and Rotylenchulus reniformis at varying levels of inoculum showed that as population increases there was a corresponding decrease in root, tuber and top weights. Tuber reduction in pots at initial populations of 20,000 eggs and 5,000 larvae of …
Pathogenicity of Meloidogyne spp. and Rotylenchulus reniformis on Sweet Potato Read More »
Lutagarda Salares Palomar ABSTRACT Composite samples from Pekin ducks were used to compare the acceptability of four sausage formulas using different levels of pork and duck meat and to assess the chemical composition of the different sausage formulas. Significant differences were obtained for moisture, ether extract or crude fat and crude protein; pH and ash …
Chemical and Organoleptic Characteristics of Fresh Sausage with Different Levels of Duck Meat Read More »
Fredeswinda O. Lao and G.G Divinagracia ABSTRACT Various methods were tried to isolate the causal fungus of sweet potato stem and foliage scab. The following isolation techniques were successful: (a) small pieces of diseased tissues from stems and leaves were planted in petri dishes containing either Leonian ‘s, onion or potato dextrose agars and incubated …
Culture of the Sweet Potato Scab Fungus (Sphaceloma batatas Saw.) Read More »