Volume 43 No. 1 January – June 2021

Roxanne Joy B. Colendres and Carl Leonard M. Pradera ABSTRACT Fungal infections caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Aspergillus fumigatus, and Malassezia pachydermatis are among the major contributors to multisystemic health problems such as dermatitis, otitis, and respiratory disorders among humans and animals. This study was conducted to determine the in vitro antifungal activity of Terminalia catappa …

In vitro activity of Indian almond (Terminalia catappa) leaf crude extracts against selected dermatophytes Read More »

Melogen B. Bandalan, Clarita E. Morbos, Jenalyn M. Gonzaga, Eliza C. Cabugawan and Amalia Paraluman B. Lombrio ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the sensory quality and acceptability of Sinaging as affected by the different levels of ginger extract and calamay sugar, obtain the optimum combination of ginger extract and calamay sugar, and determine the …

Effect of ginger extract and sugar level in the sensorial quality and acceptability of Sinaging processed from swamp taro (Cyrtosperma chamissonis) Read More »

Alminda Magbalot-Fernandez and Constancio C. De Guzman ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the influence of potassium (K) fertilization on the physico-chemical and sensory qualities of ‘Magallanes’ pummelo [Citrus maxima (Burm. Ex Rumph.) Merr.] fruit. The field experiment was conducted for 12 months at South Davao Corporation (SODACO) farm in Davao City. Five treatments with …

Physico-chemical quality and sensory evaluation of pummelo fruit as influenced by potassium fertilization Read More »

Kenn Erika T. Juanillo and Tessie C. Nunez ABSTRACT Early bearing, self-pollinating and medium-to-big-seeded Philippine makapuno hybrid VMAC5 is propagated through in vitro embryo culture. This yields one plantlet per embryo in at least six months. To evaluate the potential of mass producing planting materials in vitro, a protocol developed by the Philippine Coconut Authority …

Early stages of somatic embryo genesis in plumule explants of Philippine Makapuno hybrid VMAC5 Read More »

Richie Mar M. Eliseo and Jayzon G. Bitacura ABSTRACT The ability to tolerate high concentrations of heavy metals is one important characteristic of organisms that can be used for bioremediation. In this study, the heavy metal tolerance of filamentous fungi isolated from the VSU wastewater settlement pond was investigated. Specifically, the research was done to …

Heavy metal tolerance of filamentous fungi from the sediments of Visayas State University wastewater pond Read More »

Akinkunmi Olukemi Yetunde, Pitan Olufemi Richard, Ademolu Kehinde Olutoyin and Osipitan Adebola Adedoyin ABSTRACT The gut regions of Epilachna chrysomelina are endowed with multiple enzymes that aid digestion of host plant tissues. Digestive enzymes present in the gut regions of E. chrysomelina during various developmental stages were studied in the laboratory to determine the most …

Digestive enzyme activity in the guts of Epilachna chrysomelina (fabricius) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) during post-embryonic development Read More »

Tito Cachero and Beatriz S. Belonias ABSTRACT This study investigated the changes in nutrient content of the fruit and seed of Okra or Lady Finger during development and maturation. Okra flowers were tagged at flower opening or anthesis. Sample fruits (technically called capsules) that developed from the tagged flowers were collected at random at 3, …

Changes in the nutritional composition of okra fruit and seed during early development Read More »

Annie G. Diola, Wenifel P. Perpetcho, Juan Carlos A. Graciosa, Glacy Dee B. Pantanosas, Rhys H. Montecillo, Shena Mae M. Flores, Renante R. Violanda, Roland Emerito S. Otadoy and Danilo T. Dy ABSTRACT The municipality of Moalboal (Cebu, Central Philippines) falls under Cluster XI (coastal and marine areas of the south Sulu Sea are most …

Climate change vulnerability assessment of the coastal resources in Moalboal, Cebu, Central Philippines Read More »

Amanullah, Asif Iqbal, Asim Muhammad, Abdel Rahman Altawaha, Azizullah Shah and Brajendra Parmar ABSTRACT Phosphorus (P) unavailability and lack of organic matter in calcareous soils in semiarid climates are the major reasons for low crop productivity. This field experiment was conducted at the Agronomy Research Farm of The University of Agriculture Peshawar, during the summer …

Plant residues, beneficial microbes and integrated phosphorus management for improving hybrid maize (Zea mays L.) growth and total biomass Read More »

Simon, Liliian Dada, Ogunwolu, Emmanuel Oludele, Okoroafor, Eunice and Edache Ernest Ekoja ABSTRACT Roselle, Hibiscus sabdariffa L., is cultivated extensively for food and income generation in Africa, but research on biotic constraints to its production has been scanty. A 48-plot (5m×5m wide each) field experiment laid in randomized complete block design was used to document …

Diversity, relative abundance and temporal spread of insects associated with Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) at Makurdi, Nigeria Read More »