Geleca C. Igdanes-Marañan1* and Berta C. Ratilla2 ABSTRACT Planting density and nutrient management practices may affect lowland rice production. This study was conducted to evaluate their effects on growth and yield of lowland rice (NSIC Rc400), determine the appropriate number of seedlings hill-1 and nutrient management for optimum yield, and assess their profitability on rice. …
Blanche Franchette D. Llera1*, Zenaida C. Gonzaga2 and Julie D. Tan1 ABSTRACT Increasing popularity of lettuce in the tropics is becoming evident due to its widespread use in health and nutrition. Lettuce, a ready-to-eat vegetable is expected to be safe and of good quality. A study was conducted to assess the effect of different organic …
Henry Y. Goltiano2* and Feliciano G. Sinon1 ABSTRACT This study looked into the social impacts of the cocotwine-coconet-making enterprise of the Panaon Island Farmers Federation, Inc. The study followed the constructivist research approach. Results showed that the enterprise had positive and negative impacts on PIFFI members, their families, PIFFI as an organization, their communities and …
Marjorie G. Amoto1 and Carl Leonard M. Pradera2* ABSTRACT Strongylosis is a pressing equine health problem. This study determined the prevalence and risk factors associated with strongylosis in horses in Baybay City, Leyte, based on its egg morphology. A total of 263 horse fecal samples were collected and examined. Nematode eggs were identified using Modified …
Nino Daryll Bicoy1, and Rotacio S. Gravoso2* ABSTRACT Exposure to junk food information leads to high junk food consumption among children. This situation has raised concerns among agencies and organizations mandated to ensure children’s health because high junk foods consumption results in several health problems. This study aimed to ascertain the effects of a media …
Urmimala Das1, Ramesh C. Ray2 and Bishnupriya Hansdah1* ABSTRACT The genus Madhuca, of the family Sapotaceae is a multi-functional tropical tree with the species, Madhuca indica (latifolia), M. longifolia, and M. butyracea being the most prevalent. The nutritional and health benefits of mahua are due to the richness of its anti-oxidant, vitamin, mineral, and biochemical …
Rufina Mae C. Lumagbas and Jayzon G. Bitacura** ABSTRACT Rivers around the world are threatened by destruction caused by anthropogenic activities despite the important services they provide for humanity. This study was conducted to determine the water classification and recommended beneficial uses of Palhi and Salog Rivers based on the most probable numbers of total …
Neshelle D. Ceralvo1, Lotis M. Balala1* and Eugene B. Lañada1 ABSTRACT Salmonella contamination in poultry and poultry products is a threat to public health and food safety. This study aimed to assess the carriage rate and the associated risk factors of Salmonella spp. among ducks in selected villages in Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines. Salmonella was …
Minerva L. Gaurana-Nuñez1*and Pompe C. Sta. Cruz1 ABSTRACT Selection of drought-tolerant rice genotypes is still one of the most vital challenges in rice research and the use of molecular markers may offer a promising approach to fast track the selection and development of drought-tolerant rice. The aim of our study is to identify drought-tolerant traits, …
Oyebamiji Noah Alabi1*, Ibrahim Hajara1, Adelani David Olusegun2 and Ojekunle Oluseyi Opeyemi1 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 …