Volume 43 No. 2 July – December 2021

Moises Neil V. Seriño, Therese C. Ratilla, Maria Aurora Teresita W. Tabada, Ma. Salome B. Bulayog, Nilda T. Amestoso, Venice B. Ibañez, Angelita Paradero, Michael P. Mazo, Vergie Ann E. Galenzoga, Chariss C. Verdida, Reyvin N. Sabanal and Michael R. Calungsod ABSTRACT The various social restrictions imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus have …

Gender differences in the coping mechanisms to disruptions brought by COVID-19 pandemic among working adults in the Rural Philippines: The Case of Visayas State University Read More »

Erlinda A. Vasquez, Luz G. Asio, Dilberto O. Ferraren and Resa M. Dacera ABSTRACT Several insect pests attack the foliage of sweetpotato at different stages of crop growth which contribute to yield reduction. Weeds belonging to the same genera as the main host can act as alternate hosts of insect pests. The study evaluated the …

Biology of Tortoiseshell Beetle (Aspidomorpha miliaris Fabr.) on Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas Lam) and Its Relatives as Affected by Hosts’ Nutritional Profile Read More »

Florina O. Pacaldo and Catherine C. Arradaza ABSTRACT This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different combinations and levels of plant growth regulators, 2,4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) and 6-benzylaminopurine (BAP), on callus induction of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni leaf and internode explants, and the total phenolic content of Stevia callus as influenced by the …

Influence of plant growth regulators and UV light exposure on the formation and phenolic content of stevia rebaudiana bertoni callus: a preliminary study Read More »

Mark Anthony M. Barbadillo1, Renante G. Macapanas2 and Romel B. Armecin2,3* ABSTRACT The increasing demand for healthy and sustainable food production practices has encouraged farmers to switch to the use of organic fertilizers. Information on the nutrient composition of the available organic products is minimal. Hence, this study was conducted to survey and collect samples …

Reformulation of vermicast as organic fertilizer for corn Read More »

Jeffrae Isaac Albert R. Damayo andRolly G. Fuentes* ABSTRACT The discovery of rare Actinomycetes from unexplored areas has proven to be a promising source of new antimicrobials. The Langun-Gobingob cave complex in Calbiga, Samar, Philippines is the second largest cave complex in Asia, yet this is the first reported search for actinomycetes conducted in the …

Isolation, characterization and antibacterial activity of actinomycetes from soils of the Langun-Gobingob Cave Complex in Calbiga, Samar Read More »

Oladoye AO, Busari MA, Abiodun FO, Ojekunle OO, Oyebamiji NA and Olaife BA ABSTRACT The forms and distributions of phosphorus were determined for four different land use practices in Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, with the aim of evaluating the effects of land use and soil depth on soil physical and chemical properties, forms and …

Phosphorus forms and distributions in soils under selected land use practices at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria Read More »

Alminda Magbalot-Fernandez, Carlito M. Hindoy Jr. and Leslie T. Ubaub ABSTRACT This study aimed to characterize the bacterial and fungal contaminants of tissue-cultured ‘Lakatan’ banana (Musa acuminata) and find out effective antibiotics against these contaminants. This was conducted at the University of Southeastern Philippines, Tagum-Mabini Campus from October 2015 to February 2016. This experiment was …

In vitro efficacy of different antibiotics against contaminants of tissue-cultured ‘Lakatan’ Read More »

Gladys R. Cabelin and Maria Juliet C. Ceniza ABSTRACT The Coconut Leaf Beetle, scientifically known as Brontispa longissima (Gestro), is an introduced species that is becoming an alarming pest of coconuts in the Philippines. The infestation caused by this pest is damaging to all stages of coconut growth. This study was conducted to assess the …

Degree of damage and infestation of coconut leaf beetle Brontispa longissima (Gestro) on seedlings of selected coconut varietie Read More »

Rochelle B. Cagadas*, Flor A. Ceballo1, Christian Joseph R. Cumagun1 and Ireneo B. Pangga1 ABSTRACT Banana and mango are the top commodities in the Philippines that are traded worldwide however, fungal diseases such as anthracnose affect their yield and quality. Environmentally sound control strategies have been explored and one of these is mycofumigation using fungal …

Mycofumigation with the endophytic fungi Fusarium proliferatum (Matsushima) Nirenberg and Diaporthe sp. for the control of banana and mango anthracnose Read More »

Osijo Adedeji Taiwo1*, Otusanya Marian Olugbemileke1, Afolabi Clement Gboyega1 and Olowokere Florence Alaba1 ABSTRACT Yam (Dioscorea spp) production is beset in the field and in storage by major fungal pathogens, namely Colletotrichum gloeosporioides that causes anthracnose in the field, and Rhizopus stolonifer that causes tuber rot in storage. Alternative control measures are imperative as conventional …

The effects of calcium fertilizer on anthracnose and Rhizopus tuber rot of yam Read More »