Volume 36 Supplement 2014

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 »

Renezita S. Come, Marlito M. Bande, Manilyn Camutuhan, May Joy B. Alip and Rowela Porazo ABSTRACT Marginal uplands are characterized by unproductive soils and low biodiversity. These areas can be a good storage of carbon for climate change mitigation if rehabilitation measures will be done. This study was conducted to quantify the biomass and carbon …

Biomass and Carbon Stocks of Vegetation in the Marginal Uplands in Inopacan, Leyte, Eastern Visayas (Philippines) Read More »

Beatriz S. Belonias, Czarina S. Platino and Jessa T. Malanguis ABSTRACT Home gardens are subsistence crop production systems that significantly contribute to the socio-ecological resilience of peasant communities reducing vulnerability and ensuring food security. Because of their small size, they are neglected repositories of biological diversity. This paper describes the agrobiodiversity and management of home …

Agrobiodiversity of Home Gardens in Selected Marginal Upland Villages of Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines Read More »

Jedess Miladel N. Salomon1, Annabella B. Tulin2 and Janice Marie S. Monderondo2 ABSTRACT This study documented how upland farm households make use of the available, albeit meager, resources in their environment. Through focus groups discussions, household interviews and observation, it attempts to understand how they make use of their intimate knowledge of their surroundings to …

Indigenous Knowledge, Agricultural Practices and Adaptation in the Marginal Uplands: The Case of Brgy. Linao, Inopacan, Leyte Read More »

Suzette B. Lina, Deejay S. Maranguit, Victor B. Asio, Jessie R. Sabijon, Kier Lambert B. Demain and Ariel B. Bolledo ABSTRACT Development of an integrated nutrient management strategy is needed to enhance soil quality and increase crop yields in the marginal uplands of Eastern Visayas. Due to very poor soil condition, a field fertilizer experiment …

Growth Performance of Corn as Influenced by the Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers in a Marginal Upland Soil Read More »