Volume 46 No. 1 January – June 2024

Ma. Grace Sumaria ABSTRACT The study was conducted in the Municipality of Panglao, Bohol, Philippines to investigate water quality in 81 wells using parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), electrical conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), sodium chloride (NaCl), temperature, and nitrate-N. Spatial variation is analyzed through ArcGIS 10.6 and regression analyses. Results showed […]

Melodee Marciana E. de Castro, and Jewel Joanna S. Cabardo ABSTRACT A growing global concern on food safety has much more been emphasized at the time of the pandemic. This includes the internal control system (ICS) for conventional safe farming, which has proven its ability to control pesticide residue within the safe and sustainable maximum

Lynette C. Cimafranca, Ivy C. Emnace, Roberta D. Lauzon, Julious B. Cerna, Windesa B. Yap, Karlo R. Nobleza and Leilani M. Valdevieso ABSTRACT Ginger yema is a product of Guio-ang MPC cooperative of Guindolman, Bohol, Philippines. Yema may also be called a custard candy as it is mainly made of egg yolk, sugar and milk.

Jofil A. Mati-om, Ruben M. Gapasin, and Robelyn T. Piamonte ABSTRACT The Institute of Plant Breeding at the University of the Philippines, Los Baños (IPB–UPLB) developed the abaca hybrid BC2–7 (BANDALA) to tolerate the BTVs that are prevalent throughout the Philippine archipelago. The reaction of this abaca hybrid BC2–7 (BANDALA) was tested with the different

Catherine C. Arradaza, Antoneth A. Modina, Arsenio D. Ramos, and Rafonselle M. Moreno ABSTRACT Information on nitrogen nutrition of bamboo plants during the nursery stage is very limited. The study was conducted to generate more information regarding the nitrogen nutrition of bamboo (Bambusa tulda Roxb.) specifically to evaluate the effect of forms and levels of

Shella S. Salamia, Syrus Cesar P. Decena, Michael S. Arguelles, Arwin O. Arribado, and Lydia L. Robel ABSTRACT Tropical peatlands are unique wetland ecosystems that provide various ecosystem services such as carbon and water storage. However, these ecosystems have been significantly altered by anthropogenic activities. In this study, the impact of land use conversion on

Amor M. Natividad, Reymond C. Sandueta and Chime Mora-Garcia ABSTRACT Assessing the sensitivity or tolerance of plants to air pollution is a valuable method to address the issue of air pollution in a locality. The aim of this study was to examine the Air Pollution Tolerance Index (APTI) of selected tree species in significant locations

Adelabu Blessing, Taiwo Michael, and Soetan OO ABSTRACT Yeasts have been less frequently reported as xylanase producers compared to bacteria and filamentous fungi. Different cellulosic materials including sawdust are produced on a large scale and these can be used for the production of useful enzymes such as xylanases. Xylanases are a group of enzymes that

Justine Carl Abad and Ma. Grace Sumaria ABSTRACT Untreated swine wastewater is one of the main contributors to the problem of water pollution in areas where swine farming is prevalent. Lack of wastewater treatment facilities can cause nutrient buildup in bodies of water, that result in adverse environmental effects such as eutrophication and can cause