Zenaida C. Gonzaga1*, Lou Mark S. Fuentes1, Othello B. Capuno1, Jessie C. Rom1, Ana Linda G. Gorme1, Hubert B. Dimabuyu1, Dhenber C. Lusanta1, Sandra McDougall2, Adam D. Goldwater3 and Gordon S. Rogers3 ABSTRACT Leafy vegetable production in the Philippines is less diversified than many other countries, especially those used in salads. As a result, Filipino …
Reny G. Gerona1*, Jesusa C. Jimenez1, Esmer V. Avelino1, Valeriana P. Justo2, Raffy Danggoy3, Melba B. Agosto1, Bernardita I. Lauro1, Melody G. Atanoza1, Sandra McDougall4 and Valerie Draper4 ABSTRACT Four studies were conducted to evaluate the efficacy of potential alternatives to miticides against the broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus Banks) population on sweet peppers grown under …
Reny G. Gerona1* and Bernardita I. Lauro1 ABSTRACT Insect pests are one of the constraints in lettuce and pechay production. Although synthetic chemical insecticides are widely used, organic growers are interested in using alternative options which have no toxic residues. This study aimed to evaluate the biocontrol potential of Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai (Bta) and …
Lucia M. Borines1*, Merlita M. de la Cruz1, Fely R. Cañete1, Zenaida C. Gonzaga1, Othello Capuno1, Gordon Rogers2, Sandra McDougall3 and Len Tesoriero3 ABSTRACT Wood vinegar is claimed to be pesticidal by several researchers but its bioefficacy data on specific pests are lacking. This study evaluated 17 wood vinegars against S. rolfsii causing sclerotium wilt …
Lucia M. Borines1*, Rezel M. Sagarino, Fely R. Cañete1, Elvira L. Oclarit1, Zenaida C. Gonzaga2, Sandra McDougall and Len Tesoriero2 ABSTRACT Diseases, particularly bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a major constraint to vegetable production. Protected cultivation has been proven effective in reducing disease incidence but additional control measures need to be integrated in …
Lucia M. Borines1*, Joy Adeline C. Nuñez, Rezel M. Sagarino1,Fely R. Cañete1, Elvira L. Oclarit1, Reny G. Gerona1, Sandra McDougall2 and Len Tesoriero2 ABSTRACT The identification of different vegetable diseases in a particular area is key to managing them. An inventory of diseases affecting important vegetables was conducted in selected areas in the Visayas, and …
Moises Neil V. Seriño1*, Glorybeth Castillo and Jessa Ruales ABSTRACT This study aims to survey the farm practices of small scale vegetable farmers, evaluate gender roles in farming and assess the changes in farm income of farmers engaged in integrated crop management. The respondents of the study include randomly selected small-scale vegetable farmers trained under …
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