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Leaf-litter decomposition and nutrient release dynamics of some savanna agroforestry tree species: A model for soil improvement strategies

Oyebamiji Noah Alabi, Ibrahim Hajara, Adelani David Olusegun and Ojekunle Oluseyi Opeyemi

Molecular and morpho-agronomic traits for vegetative stage drought tolerance in some rainfed elite rice lines

Minerva L. Gaurana-Nuñez and Pompe C. Sta. Cruz

Multivariate logistic regression analysis of risk factors for Salmonella spp. among ducks in selected villages in Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines

Neshelle D. Ceralvo, Lotis M. Balala and Eugene B. Lañada

Bacteriological examination of the water and sediments in Palhi and Salog rivers in Western Leyte, Philippines

Rufina Mae C. Lumagbas and Jayzon G. Bitacura

Ethnomedicinal and biological activities of tropical Mahua (Madhuca species) – A comprehensive review

Urmimala Das, Ramesh C. Ray and Bishnupriya Hansdah

To eat or not to eat junk foods? Improvement in children’s intention to reduce junk foods consumption following exposure to a media literacy intervention

Nino Daryll Bicoy and Rotacio R. Gravoso

Prevalence and risk factors associated with Equine strongylosis in Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines

Marjorie G. Amoto and Carl Leonard M. Pradera

Social impacts of a coconet enterprise on smallholder coconut farming families: The case of Panaon Island Farmers Federation Inc in the Philippines

Henry Y. Goltiano and Feliciano G. Sinon

Growth, yield and microbial contamination of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) grown under two types of cultivation system as influenced by different organic fertilizers

Blanche Franchetter D. Llera, Zenaida C. Gonzaga and Julie D. Tan

Growth and yield response of lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) to planting density and nutrient management

Geleca C. Igdanes-Marañan and Berta C. Ratilla

Assessment of sesquioxides status of some uplands soils in humid southwest Nigeria

Julius Olayinka Ojetade, Ruth Oluwakemi Adegbenro, Emmanuel Adeboye Adesemuyi, Sikiru Adekoya Muda and Alani Adeagbo Amusan

Influence of potassium fertilization on the functional components and antioxidant activity of pummelo [Citrus maxima (Burm. Ex Rumph.) Merr.] fruit

Alminda Magbalot-Fernandez and Constancio C. De Guzman

Efficacy of Trichoderma harzianum against Fusarium oxysporum and Rhizoctonia solani on bean and tomato plants

Gwendolyn Ban, Shamsul Akanda and Macquin Maino

Insect vectors transmission of phytoplasma to vegetables in Eastern Visayas Philippines

Lucia M. Borines, Nickie D. Duero, Joy Adeline C. Nuñez, Rezel Sagarino-Borines, Sandra McDougall, and Reny G. Gerona

PCR optimization for the detection of bunchy top virus of abaca (Musa textilis Nee) in Eastern Visayas Philippines

Jofil A. Mati-om, Meriam B. Mati-om and Robelyn T. Piamonte

Conventional biotyping revealed Mycoplasma and antimicrobial resistant Escherichia coli and Salmonella isolates during disease outbreak in broiler farms and hatcheries in Leyte, Philippines

Eugene B. Lañada, Harvie P. Portugaliza, Analyn I. Blanza, Mercy Cheryll C. Espejo, Ma. Delia A. Pagente

The effects of different tillage practices on soil properties, yield and pest incidence of various sweet corn (Zea mays L. Var Saccharata) varieties

Angela R. Escototo and Ulysses A. Cagasan

Surfacing development needs of a marginal upland community through participatory tools: The case of a village in Samar, Philippines

Editha G. Cagasan, Rotacio S. Gravoso, Milagros C. Bales, Ernesto F. Bulayog, Elvira E. Ongy and Flordelaine T. Alao

The effects of calcium fertilizer on anthracnose and Rhizopus tuber rot in yam

Osijo Adedeji Taiwo, Otusanya Marian Olugbemileke, Afolabi Clement Gboyega and Olowokere Florence Alaba

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

Rochelle B. Cagadas, Flor A. Ceballo, Christian Joseph R. Cumagun and Ireneo B. Pangga

Degree of damage and infestation of coconut leaf beetle Brontispa longissima (Gestro) on seedlings of selected coconut varieties

Gladys R. Cabelin and Maria Juliet C. Ceniza

In vitro efficacy of different antibiotics against contaminants of tissue-cultured ‘Lakatan’ banana

Alminda Magbalot-Fernandez, Carlito M. Hindoy Jr. and Leslie T. Ubaub

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

Oladoye Abiodun Olusegun, Busari Mutiu Abolanle, Abiodun Femi Olusola, Ojekunle Oluseyi Opeyemi, Oyebamiji Noah Alabi and Olaife Blessing Adegboyega

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

Jeffrae Isaac Albert R. Damayo and Rolly G. Fuentes

Reformulation of vermicast as organic fertilizer for corn (Zea mays L.)

Mark Anthony M. Barbadillo, Renante G. Macapanas and Romel B. Armecin

Influence of plant growth regulators and UV light exposure on the formation and phenolic content of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni callus: A preliminary study

Florina O. Pacaldo and Catherine C. Arradaza

Biology of tortoiseshell beetle (Aspidimorpha miliaris Fabr.) on sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas Lam.) and its relatives as affected by hosts’ nutritional profiles

Erlinda A. Vasquez, Luz G. Asio, Dilberto O. Ferraren and Resa M. Dacera

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

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, Michael R. Calungsod

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

Lilian Dada Simon, Emmanuel Oludele Ogunwolu, Eunice Okoroafor and Edache Ernest Ekoja

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

Amanullah, Asif Iqbal, Asim Muhammad, Abdel Rahman Altawaha, Azizullah Shah and Brajendra Parmar

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

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

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

Roxanne Joy B. Colendres and Carl Leonard M. Pradera

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

Tito E. Cachero and Beatriz S. Belonias

Digestive enzyme activity in the guts of Epilachna chrysomelina (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) during post-embryonic development

Akinkunmi Olukemi Yetunde, Pitan Olufemi Richard, Ademolu Kehinde Olutoyin and Osipitan Adebola Adedoyin

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

Richie Mar M. Eliseo and Jayzon G. Bitacura

Early stages of somatic embryogenesis in plumule explants of Philippine Makapuno hybrid VMAC5

Kenn Erika T. Juanillo and Tessie C. Nuñez

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

Alminda M. Fernandez and Constancio C. De Guzman

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

Melogen B. Bandalan, Clarita E. Morbos, Jenalyn M. Gonzaga, Eliza C. Cabugawan and Amalia Paraluman B. Lombrio

Detection and molecular characterization of phytoplasma affecting vegetables in Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Lucia M. Borines, Joy Adeline C. Nuñez, Nickie D. Duero, Rezel S. Borines and Reny G. Gerona

Comparative DNA Analysis of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) palms with polyembryonic and monoembryonic origins

Daisy Jane A. Toting, Tessie C. Nuñez and Dilberto O. Ferraren

Application of Mitscherlich-Bray equation to formulate fertilizer recommendations for sweetpotato in Leyte, Philippines

Luz G. Asio and Nenita E. de la Cruz

Planktonic algae as bioindicators of water quality in Pagbanganan River, Baybay City, Leyte

Eunice Kenee L. Seriño and Beatriz S. Belonias

Qualitative traits and genetic characterization of native chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) in selected areas of Eastern and Western Samar, Philippines

Cyrill John P. Godinez, Masahide Nishibori and Dinah M. Espina

Critical fermentation factors that influence the production of multiple bacteriocins of Enterococcus faecium NKR-5-3

Rodney H. Perez, Kohei Himeno, Takeshi Zendo and Kenji Sonomoto

Sensory quality of custard tart as affected by varying levels of Mabolo (Dispyros blancoi A. DC) Flesh

Loraine P. Baclayon, Julious B. Cerna and Lynette C. Cimafranca

Is there a market power in the Philippine rice industry?

Maria Hazel I. Bellezas, Jose M. Yorobe Jr., Isabelita M. Paduayon, Prudenciano U. Gordoncillo and Antonio J. Alcantara Jr.

Understanding vaccine hesitancy among mothers: the case of a community hit by rubella outbreak

Rhea Jenny A. Ogalesco, Editha G. Cagasan, Christina A. Gabrillo and Milagros C. Bales

Characterization of charcoal produced from different Pyrolyzing techniques

Ma. Grace Curay, Abigail Joy Ching, Kazel Duran, Regine Mary Talingting and Shiela Balladares

Rootcrops processing waste management by Pyrolysis conversion

Ramon R. Orias

Reproduction performance of sows inseminated with stress gene-free semen given probiotic-supplemented feed

Julius V. Abela

Management of acid sulfate soils under aerobic and anaerobic soil conditions revolves around organic matter and live plant macrophytes

Patrick Michael

Free radical scavenging activity of taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) varieties with varying flesh color

Erlinda A. Vasquez, Precila D. Contero and Dilberto O. Ferraren

Effects of interaction between cowpea variety and the application of plant powders on Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) infestation of stored cowpea seeds

Owolabi Moshood Azeez, Adebola Adedoyin Osipitan, Isaac Oludayo Daniel and Olufemi Olutoyin Richard Pitan

Nitrogen application improved the growth and yield performance of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.)

Flore-Anne C. Relente and Luz G. Asio

Adlay (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) and Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) intercropping and fertilization schemes as climate smart strategy for food and feed production

Nello D. Gorge and Agripina R. Aradilla

Genetic parameters of body weight in Japanese quails (Coturnix japonica Temminck & Schlegel 1849) in the Philippines

Angie R. Poliquit and Agapita J. Salces

Characterization and prediction of household use of solar home system in Leyte Islands, Philippines

Jacqueline M. Guarte, Joyce B. Maurillo, and Jenefrey A. Niverba

Impact of the conditional cash transfer program on the monthly food expenditure of household beneficiaries

Norberto E. Milla

Ultrastructure and fourier transform infrared spectrum of exopolysaccharide produced by Lactobacillus rhamnosus NBRC 3425

Ivy C. Emnace

Physico-chemical properties of dehydrated seriales (Flacourtia jangomas (Lour) Raeusch) as influenced by sugar levels

Heidi P. Paler and Lynette C. Cimafranca

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices relating to rabies control in Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines

Eugene B. Lañada, Ana Marquiza M. Quilicot, Lotis M. Balala, Evelyn S. Cortez, Santiago T. Peña Jr., Ronald B. Torregoza and Marissa Cano

In vitro growth response to bacterial wilt pathogen of banana (var. lakatan, Musa acuminata Colla) plantlets regenerated from ethyl methanesulfonate-treated shoot explants

Nonna Fatima H. Abello and Tessie C. Nuñez

Fate of phosphorus fertilizer in acidic Cambisol assessed using 33P isotope labeling technique

Deejay Maranguit and Yakov Kuzyakov

Prevalence and risk factors associated with Fasciola gigantica and Paramphistomum cervi infection through actual retrieval in Philippine Carabaos in Ormoc City Abattoir, Philippines

John Philip Lou M. Lumain and Lotis M. Balala

Isolation and identification of microorganisms for polyurethane degradation

Julie D. Tan and Takuji Ohwada

Species diversity and composition of mangroves in Tacloban City, Philippines

Teofanes A. Patindol and Eulito V. Casas, Jr.

Morphological and physiological performance of PSB Rc18 lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown at different water, spacing and nutrient management

Ruth O. Escasinas and Oscar B. Zamora

Split crown technique for mass propagation of pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) var. queen

Sarah M. Ravelo and Arsenio D. Ramos

Physical characteristics of soils in landslide areas of Cadac-an Watershed in Leyte, Philippines

Jorge P. Cabelin and Beatriz C. Jadina

Chemical quality of extracted oil and sensory quality of vacuum-fried jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) pulp as influenced by frying cycle

Jason D. Braga, Lorina A. Galvez, Roberta D. Lauzon and Yan Diczbalis

Isolation and identification of bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria from plants in Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, Philippines

Emil C. Lat, Francisco B. Elegado and Ida F. Dalmacio

In vitro molluscicidal activity of wormwood (Artemisia dubia) leaves against Oncomelania hupensis quadrasi

Charles Jardian C. Alinsub and Melvin A. Bagot

Extrapolating the bypass potential of treated Madre de agua (Trichanthera gigantea Nees) leaf meal as protein source in Rumen-Fistulated Brahman Cattle

Angelo Francis F. Atole and Lolito C. Bestil

Indications of enhanced soil ecosystem functions in polyculture reforested grassland

Angelica P. Baldos and Roland V. Rallos

Folk Beliefs and Practices of Bagong (Amorphophallus sp.) farmers in San Roque, Northern Samar

Rhodora Abalajen-Bande and Michael Carlo C. Villas

Response of lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) to fertilization when grown as main and ratoon crop

Dionesio M. Bañoc and Victor B. Asio

Influence of environmental disturbance on the bacteriological quality of Pagbanganan River in Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines

Jayzon G. Bitacura

Response of an endangered dipterocarp tree species to nutrient addition in a problematic soil

Johannes Reiner G. Asio and Marlito Jose M. Bande

Quality and acceptability of burger patty as influenced by the levels of mung bean (Viga radiata) flour as meat substitute

Clarita E. Morbos, Melogen Bandalan, Jenalyn M. Gonzaga, Eliza C. Cabugawan and Lorina A. Galvez

Effects of selected fruit development factors on the quality and acceptability of vacuum-fried EVIARC sweet jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophylus Lam.) pulp

Roberta D. Lauzon, Lorina A. Galvez, Felix J. Amestoso and Jennelyn P. Vinculado

Physicochemical qualities of stored fresh cut EVIARC sweet jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) pulp as influenced by deseeding, packaging method and storage condition

Anne Gellie P. Pablo, Lorina A. Galvez, Roberta D. Lauzon and Yan Diczbalis

Lead potential bioaccumulation in two species of commonly used medicinal plants in Leyte

Honeylene V. Ongy and Beatriz S. Belonias

ICourtship duet between the female and the male Aedes aegypti queenslandensis (Theobald) (Diptera: Culicidae) under labopratory conditions

Elaisa Mae M. Jamora, Zaira Isabelle M. Gines, Claude Ceniza, Rommel G. Bacabac and Frances E. Edillo

Chlorophyll content of Thalassia hemprichii (Ehrenberg) Ascherson leaves in some coastal areas of Cebu Island, Central Philippines

Lorenzo C. Halasan and Danilo T. Dy/p>

Occurrence and variation of calcium oxalate crystals in selected medicinal plant species

Alyssa Faye Z. Capacio and Beatriz S. Belonias

Selection of lactic acid bacteria for exopolysaccharide production

Ivy C. Emnace and Erlinda I. Dizon

Potential of Seriales, Flacourtia jangomas (Lour.) Raeusch, fruit for wine production

Lynette C. Cimafranca and Erlinda I. Dizon

Investigating the determinants of cassava domestic supply in the Philippines

Rhena Jane M. Soria and Lemuel S. Preciados

Determinants of corn farmers to adapt to climate change impacts in Sagbayan, Bohol, Philippines

Zyra May H. Centino and Arvin B. Vista

Financing needs and financial management practices of banana (Musa balbisiana) farmers in Inopacan, Leyte

Pauline S. Caintic, Analita A. Salabao and Marlon M. Tambis

Development of waterjet-assisted cassava peeler

Raymond G. Sumaria and Daniel Leslie S. Tan

Response of sweetpotato to the combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers in marginal upland

Berta C. Ratilla, Jay-AR P. Bagarinao and Othello B. Capuno

Azolla pinnata R.Br.: a fern species that demonstrates satisfactory in vitro antioxidation under herbicidal toxicity

Arnab Kumar De, Indraneel Saha, Bipul Sarkar, Narottam Dey and MK Adak

The effect of Trichoderma on the growth and development of tomato and bean under greenhouse and field conditions

Gwendolyn Ban, Shamsul Akanda and Macquin Maino

Blood profile of broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with aged garlic extract or humates with probiotics at different growth stages

Honeylet J. Nicolas

Soil classification, suitability assessment, and constraints analyses of major soil series grown to sugarcane in Negros Occidental, Philippines

Clea Anne V. Corsiga, Rodrigo B. Badayos, Pearl B. Sanchez, Erlinda S. Paterno, and Pompe C. Sta. Cruz

Aggregate stability affects carbon sequestration potential of different tropical soils

Leo Jude D. Villasica, Suzette B. Lina and Victor B. Asio

Distribution, mapping, sustainable harvesting and marketing of laurel leaves (Cinnamomum mindanaense Elmer) in Boljoon, Cebu, Philippines

Hemres M. Alburo, Rosalyn P. Alburo, Mario F. Gabucan and Cesilo Albiso

Evaluation of physicochemical, functional and microbiological properties of naturally fermented EVIARC sweet jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) seed flour

Maria Norfrelij J. Cuadra, Lorina A. Galvez and Felix J. Amestoso

Climate change and forest governance: towards a sustainable forest management of the half mile forest strip and adjacent communities in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Edina Augustino and Gileard Sifueli Minja

The natural environment as a significant factor in farmers and fishermen;s notions of peace

Guiraldo C. Fernandez, Jr. and Sister Geraldine D. Villaluz, RSCJ

Occurrence and Damage of Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus Banks) in Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) in Samoa

Leikitah K. Naituku, Manuel K. Palomar and Elio Jovicich

A New Phenol Glycoside from Root Exudates of Peperomia pellucida L. HBK. and its Role in Plant Invasion

Supama Mandal Biswas, Nabanita Chakraborty, Soma Rani Patra and Prasanta C. Bhowmik

Organic Acid Profile of “Batuan” [Garcinia binucao (Blco.) Choisy] Fruit

Elizabeth S. Quevedo, Erlinda I. Dizon and Florinia E. Merca

Evaluation of Sugarcane-Based Land Utilization Types in Negros Occidental, Philippines

Clea Anne V. Corsiga, Rodrigo B. Badayos, Pearl B. Sanchez, Erlinda S. Paterno, and Pompe C. Sta. Cruz

Microbial Respiration as Indicator of Soil Quality of Different Land Uses in Cienda, Gabas, Baybay City, Leyte

Jessa May T. Malanguis, Cheryl C. Batistel and Marlito Jose M. Bande

Dried Poultry Manure as Non-Protein Nitrogen Additive of Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach) Silage Fed to Sheep

Clarita Ecleo Morbos, Sulpecio C. Bantugan and Lolito C. Bestil

Acetylcholinesterase Activity in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linn.) Following Exposure to Carbamate Insecticide

Ris Menoel R. Modina

Effect of Drying Methods on the Physico-chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Capacity of Taro, Sweetpotato, Stevia and Malunggay Leaves

Inish Chris P. Mesias, Daniel Leslie S. Tan and Benjamin L. Cinto, Jr.

Physico-chemical and functional properties of fresh pulps jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) varieties in Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Lorina A. Galvez and Erlinda I. Dizon

Vulnerability of Farm Households to Impacts of the Abaca Bunchy Top Disease: A Case in Leyte, Philippines

Jedess Miladel N. Salomon

Coping up with Risks to Increase Sustainability: Strategies for Small-scale Shrimp Farming in Indonesia

Riski A. Lestariadi and Masahiro Yamao

Occurrence of Secondary Metabolites and Free Radical Scavenging Ability towards Better Adaptability of Some Mangrove Species in Elevated Salinity of Indian Sundarbans

Nirjhar Dasgupta, Paramita Nandy, Chandan Sengupta and Sauren Das

Extracellular Enzymes and Antimicrobial Activities of Celluloytic Bacteria from the Gut of Black Surgeonfish (Acanthurus gahhm)

Francis S. Legario and Agile J. Pesina

Biomineralization of Calcium Oxalate Crystals in Leaves of Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott (Araceae) in Response to Herbivory and Water Regime

Kenneth C. Eco and Beatriz S. Belonias

Growth and Yield Performance of Inbred and Hybrid Rice Varieties as Influenced by Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers

Raynilda R. Baoy and Dionesio M. Bañoc

Soil-Landscape Relationship in the Northern Volcanic Mountain of Leyte, Philippines

Roland V. Rallos, Victor B. Asio and Faustino P. Villamayor

Determination of limiting nutrient to Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) growth on Samoa Oxisol using a Nutrient Omission Technique

Taniela Kepa Siose, Mohammed Abdul Kader and Anabella B. Tulin

Assessing the Microlevel Impacts of Sin Tax Law on Cigarette Consumption: A Case Study for Mahaplag, Leyte, Philippines

Lemuel S. Preciados and Jayson E. Carcajente

A Cross-sectional Study on the Self-Efficacy of Pre-service Science and Mathematics Teachers in a Philippine State University

Ma. Rachel Kim L. Aure and Richard R. Jugar

Supporting Struggling Grade 8 Science Students’ Motivation, Participation and Performance through Peer-Tutoring Approach

Joy A. Bellen and Amala B. Jomoc

Survey on farm practices of small-scale vegetable farmers in the Southern Philippines

Moises Neil V. Seriño, Glorybeth Castillo and Jessa Ruales

Inventory and incidence of plant diseases affecting vegetables in selected areas in the Visayas and Mindanao

Lucia M. Borines, Joy Adeline C. Nuñez, Nickie Duero, Rezel M. Sagarino, Fely R. Cañete, Elvira L. Oclarit, Reny G. Gerona, Sandra McDougall and Len Tesoriero

Managing major diseases of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) using resistance elicitors and protected cultivation

Lucia M. Borines, Rezel M. Sagarino, Fely R. Cañete, Elvira L. Oclarit, Zenaida C. Gonzaga, Sandra McDougall and Len Tesoriero

Efficacy of wood vinegars for the control of Sclerotium rolfsii affecting tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.)

Lucia M. Borines, Merlita M. de la Cruz, Fely Cañete, Zenaida Gonzaga, Othello Capuno, Gordon Rogers, Sandra McDougall and Len Tesoriero

Biocontrol potential of Bacillus thuringiensis var. aizawai and Metarhizium anisopliae SPW isolate against insect pests of pechay and lettuce grown under protected and open field cultivation

Reny G. Gerona and Bernardita I. Lauro

Efficacy of selected biological products on broad mite (Polyphagotarsonemus latus Banks) in sweet pepper

Reny G. Gerona, Jesusa C. Jimenez, Esmer V. Avelino, Valeriana P. Justo, Raffy Danggoy, Melba B. Agosto, Bernardita I. Lauro, Melody G. Atanoza, Sandra McDougall and Valerie Draper

Growth and yield of different leaf-type lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivars grown in protected and open field cultivation

Zenaida C. Gonzaga, Lou Mark S. Fuentes, Othello B. Capuno, Jessie C. Rom, Ana Linda G. Gorme, Hubert B. Dimabuyu, Dhenber C. Lusanta, Sandra McDougall, Adam D. Goldwater and Gordon S. Rogers

Performance of fresh market tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) lines as influenced by pruning

Nelda R. Gonzaga, Apolinario B. Gonzaga Jr., Sarah Lyn A. Pepito and Gordon Rogers

Growth and yield of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) as influenced by different soil organic amendments and types of cultivation

Ana Linda G. Gorme, Zenaida C. Gonzaga, Othello B. Capuno, Jessie C. Rom, Sandra McDougall, Adam D. Goldwater and Gordon S. Rogers

Increasing pechay (Brassica rapa L. ssp. chinensis) production through suitable seedling establishment under two cultivation systems in the Southern Philippines

Zenaida C. Gonzaga, Othello B. Capuno, Marina A. Labonite, Eugenia de Asis Lonzaga, Nemisio Francisco M. Napuran, Aiselyn A. Sarco, Ana Linda G. Gorme, Jessie C. Rom, Hubert B. Dimabuyu, Dennis B. Jomoc, Julie Carme G. Estillore, Abegail B. Sentorias, J. Villanueva, Adam D. Goldwater, Gordon S. Rogers and Samdra McDougall

Growth and yield performance of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) under protected and conventional cultivation

Nelda R. Gonzaga, Sarah Lyn A. Pepito, Renan P. Octavio, Apolinario B. Gonzaga Jr and Gordon Rogers

Growth and yield of non-grafted and grafted tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) cultivars grown in two cultivation systems

Zenaida C. Gonzaga, Lester F. Legaspi, Lucia M. Borines, Othello B. Capuno, Jessie C. Rom, Ana Linda G. Gorme, Sandra McDougall, Adam D. Goldwater and Gordon S. Rogers

Performance and water usage of selected vegetables grown with different irrigation systems under house-type structures

Jessie C. Rom, Zenaida C. Gonzaga, Othello B. Capuno, Ana Linda G. Gorme, Warren L. Obeda, Sandra McDougall, Adam D. Goldwater and Gordon S. Rogers

Growth and yield response of lettuce and tomato grown under drip and manual irrigation

Nelda R. Gonzaga, Sarah Lyn A. Pepito, Renan P. Octavio, Apolinario B. Gonzaga Jr and Gordon Rogers

Investment appraisal and risk assessment of protected vegetable cultivation under Leyte conditions

Therese C. Ratilla and Moises Neil V. Seriño

Factors affecting profitability of small-scale vegetable production in the Visayas

Annie D. Centes, Jessa H. Ruales, Rhena Jane Soria and Moises Neil V. Seriño

Engaging the local government in research & extension: The ACIAR-ICM-landcare experience

Evy Elago-Carusos, Wendy Galero and Edwin Sardido

Properties of soils in the marginal upland of Sta. Rita, Samar, Philippines

Kenneth Oraiz and Victor B. Asio

Evaluation of different cropping systems for marginal uplands in Barangay Caticugan, Sta. Rita, Samar

Ulysses A. Cagasan, Ed Allan L. Alcober, Mark Gil B. Gerona and Gretchen Mae M. Prado

Response of corn (Zea mays L.) to various organic-based fertilizers in the marginal upland of Sta. Rita, Samar

Berta C. Ratilla, Loreme S. Cagande and Othello B. Capuno

Growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) grown in the marginal upland area of Sta. Rita, Samar as influenced by different planting densities and mulching materials

Zenaida C. Gonzaga, Warren L. Obeda, Ana Linda G. Gorme, Jessie C. Rom, Oscar F. Abrantes Jr., and Othello B. Capuno

Postharvest handling intervention for banana var la tundan grown in the marginal upland in Inopacan, Leyte

Marcelo A. Quevedo, Arsenio D. Ramos, Ness Marie Sta. Iglesia and Kris Benzon V. Notarte

Traditional knowledge and natural resources management for agricultural production in the marginal uplands: the case of Brgy. Caticugan, Sta. Rita, Samar

Jedess Miladel N. Salomon, Annabella B. Tulin, Marciana B. Galambao and Michelle E. Gumba

Design, fabrication, and comparative evaluation of plant power shredder

Feliciano G. Sinon, Alberto C. Martinez Jr and Ruth B. Abadiano

Fermented rice rinse field trial in backyard pig raising

Julius V. Abela and Eva C. Rom

Soil erosion in the marginal upland of Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines

Faustino P. Villamayor, Victor B. Asio, Arjay O. Lerios, Luz G. Asio and Jessie R. Sabijon

Rainforestation farming to rehabilitate marginal uplands: history of its development

Victor B. Asio

The Rising Carbon Footprint of Philippine Households An Estimation Using Consumption Expenditure and Input-Output Analysis

Moises Neil V. Seriño

Characterization of Ruminant Husbandry Systems in Protected Areas of Batanes Islands, Philippines

Kenneth C. Eco and Beatriz S. Belonias

Floral Composition and Timber Stock of Forest In The Samar Island Natural Park

Justino M. Quimio

Post Biological Assessment of Faunal Resources in The Samar Island Natural Park

Teofanes A. Patindol

Effect of Paclobutrazol Treatment on Some Leaf Physiological and Biochemical Characteristics of Rejuvenated Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) Trees

Arsenio D. Ramos and Antonio L. Acedo, Jr.

Growth and Yield Performance of Irrigated Lowland Rice NSIC Rc218 (Oryza sativa L.) as Influenced by Water and Fertilizer Applications

Ulysses A. Cagasan and Nemesio V. Tamayo

Frond Pruning Enhanced The Growth and Yield of Eight-Year-Old Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)

Junito P. Marcelino and Elvie V. Diaz

Lodging Resistance and Yield Performance of Two Traditional Rice Varieties Applied with Nitrogen and Paclobutrazol

Ariel G. Mactal and Justo G. Canare Jr.

Dynamics of Plankton Community in Banahao-Palhi River in Leyte, Philippines

Marita I. Galinato and Julissah C. Evangelio

Assessment of Community Vulnerability to Riverbank Erosion in Esperanza, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines

Lenard P. Dapar, Glenn Arthur A. Garcia, Allyssa G. Mandras, Maricel M. Balo and Chime Mora-Garcia

Research Productivity in Development Communication in the Philippines

Rotacio S. Gravoso, Ian A. Navarrete and Ian Kim P. Gahoy

Patterns and Trends of Development Communication Studies Conducted by Students of a State University in the Philippines

Avril Adrianne DG Madrid and Editha G. Cagasan

Interpretation of Insecticide Posters by Rice Farmers In Selected Villages in Leyte, Philippines

Dennis C. Cortes and Monina Escalada

Distribution of Virus Symptoms and Viruses Infecting Field-Grown Cucurbit Crops Under Natural Tropical Conditions Within a Humid Rainforest Transition Agro-Ecology in Nigeria

Ayo-John EI, Odedara OO, Loko EV, Aworinde FD, Tella AC, Ogundare IG, Kelani AM, Hassan JO, Oladokun JO and Afolayan OB

Growth Performance of Abaca (Musa textilis Nee) Integrated in Multi-strata Agroecosystems

Marlito M. Bande, Victor B. Asio, Joachim Sauerborn, and Volker Romheld

Mineral Nutrition of Abaca (Musa textilis Nee) Planted under Coconut and Rainforestation Production Systems

Marlito M. Bande, Victor B. Asio, Joachim Sauerborn, and Volker Romheld

Formulation and Testing of Combined Organic Liquid Supplement from Trichoderma spp. and Fermented Plant and Seed Extracts on the Growth of Organic Pechay

Ellen S. Romero, Lani Lou Mar A. Lopez, Fe L. Porciuncula, Purisima P. Juico and Jonathan L. Galindez

Performance of Irrigated Lowland Rice Grown at Different Spacing and Organic Fertilizer Levels Under Unflooded Water Management System During the Vegetative Growth Period

Archie I. Baclayon and Alfredo B. Escasinas

A Review of Postharvest Treatments to Maintain Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Quality

Luz Geneston Asio and Francisco D. Cuaresma

Traditional and Current Knowledge on the Utilization of Mahua (Madhuca latifolia L.) Flowers by the Santhal Tribe in Similipal Biosphere Reserve, Odisha, India

Behere S, Ray RC, Swain MR, Mohanty RC and Biswal AK

Energy Productivity and Efficiency of Lowland Rice (Var. PSB Rc18) Under Various Organic Nutrient Sources and Quantum Enhancers

Berta C. Ratilla and Teodoro C. Mendoza

Performance of Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) as Influenced by Time of Planting Sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) as Intercrop

Bonievic P. Sarcol and Ulysses A. Cagasan

Pigmental Composition of Freshwater Algae at Different Levels of Nitrogen and Physico-chemical Parameters of Palhi River, Baybay, Leyte

Angelica Joy G. Yu and Felix M. Salas

Biophysical Survey of the Hinatuan Enchanted River Underwater Cave System (HERUCS) and its Connecting River, Surigao del Sur, Southern Philippines

Ethel C. Wagas, Dave Anthony Valles, Cyril Taguba, Dominic Franco C. Belleza, Alex Santos, Bernil Gastardo, Terence Paul U. Dacles, Annie G. Diola and Danilo T. Dy

Inbreeding and Mortality Risk in a Captive Population of Mhorr Gazelle (Nanger dama mhorr)

Ana Marquiza M. Quilicot and Roswitha Baumung

Nutrient Digestibility in Goats Fed With Corn Fodder Supplemented With Palm Kernel Meal

Tomas M. Austral, Jr. and Sulpecio C. Bantugan

Growth Performance of Philippine Native Chicken Fed Diet Supplemented with Varying Levels of Madre de Agua (Trichantera gigantea Nees) Leaf Meal

Clarita E. Morbos, Dinah M. Espina and Lolito C. Bestil

Potential of Some Legume Forages for Rumen Defaunation in Goats

Maita L. Aban and Lolito C. Bestil

Optimization of Coconut Water Beverage Fermented with Lactobacillus acidophilus

Eileen B. Bandalan and Lorina A. Galvez

Leadership Roles and Management Practices of Educational Managers and Their Relationships to Teachers’ and Students’ Performance

Teresita A. Oducado

Research Note: Vege-Fish Noodle: Its Quality and Acceptability

Roberta D. Lauzon, Obdulia G. Camooying and Naomi G. Petronio

Research Note: Histopathology of Puccinia philippinensis Syd. & P. Syd, A Fungus that Causes Leaf Rust Disease to Cyperus rotundus L.

Dindo King M. Donayre and Lucille T. Minguez

Quaternary Vegetation History of the Lower Bengal Basin (India) Inferred from Palaeo-palynological Analysis

Payel Roy and Nimai Chandra Barui

Physicochemical Properties, Lipid and Fatty Acid Profile of “Batuan” [Garcinia binucao (Blco.) Choisy] Seed Oil

Elizabeth S. Quevedo, Laura J. Pham, Florinia E. Merca and Antonio C. Laurena

Population Ecology of the Fiddler Crab Uca spp. in Punta, Baybay City, Leyte

Kalvin Jay G. Boregon and Julissah C. Evangelio

Potential of Chitosan for the Control of Tomato Bacterial Wilt Caused by Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) Yabuuchi et al

Lucia M. Borines, Rezel M. Sagarino, Rosario B. Calamba, Ma. Angelica A. Contioso, Jacob Glenn F. Jansalin and Candelario L. Calibo

Egg Albumin Supplementation Decreases Isolation-Induced Aggression in Male White Mice

Francis S. Legario and Maureen Antonette D. Bereber

Assessment of Nutritional Potency and Pomological Traits in the Wild and Cultivated Varieties of Momordica charantia L. (Cucurbitaceae)

Salma Suhara Beevy and Noor Muhammed Haseena Bai

Variety and Sulfite Levels Affect Microbial and Sensory Properties of Dehydrated Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) During Storage

Lorina A. Galvez

Knowledge Sharing Behavior of Rice Farmers in the Cyber-Villages

Ludito V. Ramirez and Ma. Theresa H. Velasco

Farming Practices of Rice Farmers in Can-Avid and Dolores, Eastern Samar

Rogelio B. Robedizo

Improving Mulberry (Morus alba L.) Leaf Yield and Quality to Increase Silkworm Productivity in Northern Luzon, Philippines

Mabel M. Caccam and Teodoro C. Mendoza

Effects of Soil Chemistry on the Physico-Chemical Characteristics of the Grains of Adlay (Coix lacryma-jobi Linn) Grown in Bukidnon, Philippines

Felvin E. Coludo and Gerardo C. Janairo

Aerobic Rice Production System (ARPS): Improving Productivity and Profitability in Water-Scarce Areas of Bulacan

Dinah Marie C. Dayag, Junel B. Soriano, Josie A. Valdez, and Gregory Moses Villacorta

Evaluation of Bioactive Traits of Eclipta alba (L.) Hassk. Root Exudates

Nabanita Chakraborty, Soma Rani Patra and Suparna Mandal Biswas

Zea mays (L.) Pollen as Nutriment to Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Larvae under Laboratory Conditions

Kristine Mae Y. Bentoy, Stephanie L. Sayson, Dan Anthony U. Bataan and Frances E. Edillo

Effects of Meloidogyne incognita on the Yield and Quality of Sweet Potato in the Humid Lowlands of Papua New Guinea

Macquin K. Maino and Shamsul Akanda

Development and Promotion of the Reversible Airflow Flatbed Dryer in the Philippines

Caesar Joventino M. Tado, Dexter P. Ona, John Eric O. Abon, Eden C. Gagelonia, Nguyen Thanh Nghi, and Le Quang Vinh

Design, Fabrication, and Evaluation of a Village-Scale Yarning Machine

Feliciano G. Sinon

Biological Sinks for Carbon Dioxide- An Option for Agroforestry Systems in the Tropics

Friedhelm Göltenboth and Paciencia P. Milan

Characteristics and Nutrient Status of Two Degraded Upland Soils in Samar, Philippines

Victor B. Asio, Kier Lambert B. Demain, Dernie T. Olguera and Leo Jude D. Villasica

Characteristic of Soil in the Marginal Uplands of Inopacan, Leyte

Victor B. Asio, Suzette B. Lina, Deejay S. Maranguit et al.

Growth Performance of Corn as Influenced by the Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers in a Marginal Upland Soil

Suzette B. Lina, Deejay S. Maranguit, Victor B. Asio, Jessie R. Sabijon, Kier B. Demain and Ariel B. Bolledo

Indigenous Knowledge, Agricultural Practices and Adaptation in the Marginal Uplands: The Case of Brgy. Linao, Inopacan, Leyte

Jedess Miladel N. Salomon, Anabella B. Tulin and Janice Marie S. Monderondo

Agrobiodiversity of Home Gardens in Selected Marginal Upland Villages of Inpacan, Leyte, Philippines

Beatriz S. Belonias, Czarina S. Platino and Jesaa T. Malanguis

Biomass and Carbon Stocks of Vegetation in the Marginal Uplands in Inopacan, Leyte, Eastern Visayas (Philippines)

Renezita S. Come, Marlito M. Bande, Manilyn Camutuhan, May Joy B. Alip and Rowela Porazo

Biomass Production, Carbon Stock, and Carbon Sequestration of Dipterocarps at Seedling Stage in Response to Light and Nutrient Availability

Marlito M. Bande, Renezita S. Come, Sheilyn E. Abad, Jimmy O. Pogosa, Hernando L. Mandal, Fidelito M. Almeroda, Elmer M. Napoles

Evaluation of Organic-Based Fertilizers for Corn Production in the Marginal Uplands of Inopacan Leyte

Berta C. Ratilla, Sataki P. Toledo and Othello B. Capuno

Evaluation of Different Cropping Systems for Marginal Uplands in Inopacan, Leyte

Ed Allan L. Alcober, Melanie D. Ratilla, Othello B. Capuno and Jorge S. Valenzona

Evaluation of Appropriate Storage Technologies for Shelf-life Improvement of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Roots for Marginal Upland Farmers

Marcelo A. Quevedo, Arsenio D. Ramos and Ness Marie L. Sta. Iglesia

Arthropods Associated with Corn Planted in the Marginal Uplands of Inopacan, Leyte

Maria Juliet C. Ceniza and Rosalyn B. Borines

Increasing Productivity of Malabar Spinach (Basella alba L. and Basella rubra L.) Grown In The Marginal Upland Area Of Inopacan, Leyte Through Different Mulching Materials

Zenaida C. Gonzaga, Hubert B. Dimabuyu, Richielda R. Sumalinog and Othello B. Capuno

Chemical Composition and In Situ Digestibility of Common Feed Resources for Ruminants in Marginal Uplands

Lolito C. Bestil, Angelo Francis F. Atole, and Jandells M. Rama

Field Trial on the Effects of Homemade Probiotics and Sweet Potato Silage Supplementation on Sows Productivity and Profitability in the Marginal Upland Area in Inopacan, Leyte

Julius V. Abela, Alberto A. Taveros and Bryan Rebuyas

Livestock production systems in the marginal upland and lowland areas of Inopacan Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Warren D. Come and Philippine Dianne Zamora

Research Note: Nutrient Evaluation of Compost and Vermicast Produced Through On-site Production Technique

Feliciano G. Sinon and Mark D. Atanasio

Fabrication and Evaluation of a Solar Dryer Made From Twin-Wall Clear Polycarbonate Sheets

Daniel Leslie S. Tan and Benjamin L. Cinto, Jr.

Sweetpotato (SP-30) Flakes: Process Optimization and Moisture Adsorption Isotherm Studies

Julie D. Tan, Daniel Leslie S. Tan and Adrian C. Alumbro

Participatory Assessment of Resources and Needs of Upland Communities: A Case in Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines

Milagros C. Bales, Editha G. Cagasan, Ma. Aurora Teresita W. Tabada, Ma. Victoria Stephane G. Asio, Junette Dawn Baculfo, Loren Gemali Flandez, Arsenio D. Ramos and Warren D. Comet

Identifying Constraints and Opportunities for Improving the Health and Productivity Of Chickens Raised By Smallholder Farmers In The Marginal Upland Barangays Of Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines

Eugene B. Lañada and Dave D. Amihan

Role of Secondary Metabolites and Radical Scavenging Aptitude for Better Adaptability of Mangroves in Varying Salinity of Sundarbans, India

Nirjhar Dasgupta, Chandan Sengupta and Sauren Das

Factors Contributing to the Decline of the Anchovy Fisheries in Krueng Raya Bay, Aceh, Indonesia

Zulhamsyah Imran and Masahiro Yamao

Behavioral Responses to Climate Information: A Case of Small Scale Rice Farmers in Vulnerable Communities in Leyte, Philippines

Rotacio S. Gravoso, Remberto A. Patindol and Canesio D. Predo

Use of Information and Communication Technologies in Natural Calamities by Residents in a Flood-Prone Community: A Case in Leyte, Philippines

Ma. Victoria Stephane G. Asio and Editha G. Cagasan

Extraction and Characterization of “Batuan” [Garcinia binucao (Blco.) Choisy] Seed Protein

Elizabeth S. Quevedo, Marivic S. Lacsamana and Antonio C. Laurena

In vitro Antioxidant Potential of Fatty Acids Obtained by Direct Transmethylation from Fresh Cordia sebestena Flowers

Olubunmi Atolani, Oluwatimilehin O. Kayode, Oluwaseeni Adeniyi and Charles B. Adeosun

Morpho-physical and Chemical Characteristics of Strongly Weathered Soils in Silago, Southern Leyte, Philippines

Maria Katrina B. Piamonte, Victor B. Asio and Suzette B. Lina

Climate Change Impacts on Livestock Production Systems: A Review

Angie R. Poliquit

Aerobic Rice Production System (ARPS): Improving Productivity and Profitability in Water-Scarce Areas of Bulacan

Dinah Marie C. Dayag, Junel B. Soriano, Josie A. Valdez, and Gregory Moses Villacorta

Prospects of the Components of Myanmar Food Control System for Health and Trade Efficacy

Wai Yee Lin and Masahiro Yamao

Fruit Bronzing: a New Disease Affecting Jackfruit Caused by Pantoea stewartii Mergaert et al.

Ruben M. Gapasin, Renilla P. Garcia, Christine T. Advincula, Carlos S. de la Cruz and Lucia M. Borines

Organic Versus Inorganic Management on the Yield and Soil Fertility of Irrigated Lowland Rice

Michelle C. Quimbo, Cezar P. Mamaril and Kathy Loren S. Tafere

Extrapolating Bypass Protein Potential of Treated Soybean Meal by In Situ Degradation in Rumen-Fistulated Brahman Cattle

Angelo Francis F. Atole and Lolito C. Bestil

Effects of N Application on the Development of Blast Disease and Yield of Rice Under Sawah System in Nigeria

Clement G. Afolabi and Sunday O. Adigbo

Sensitivity of Leaf Spot Causing Pathogen of Bitter Gourd (Cercospora citrullina Cooke) To Different Fungicides

Dindo King M. Donayre and Lucille T. Minguez

Nutrient Analysis, Decomposition, and Nitrogen Mineralization of Various Organic Amendments Used for Pechay Production

Clea Anne E. Valleja, Anabella B. Tulin, Victor B. Asio and Chris G. Dorahy

Detection of Copper (II) and Iron (III) in Aqueous Solutions Using the Spectroscopic Characteristics of Bugnay (Antidesma bunius)

Jonathan M. Barcelo, Jan Narlo Abril, Khristine Mereille P. Castillo, Alloisa Diaz, Jonathan Paul Ladera, Jaemie Javar and Elisha Labuguen

Physicochemical Properties, Nutritional and Sensory Quality of “Batuan” [Garcinia binucao(Blco.) Choisy] Fruits

Elizabeth S. Quevedo, Antonio C. Laurena and Florinia E. Merca

Potential of Root Crop as Source of Electrical Energy

Daniel Leslie S. Tan, Julie D. Tan, Mark Anthony R. Anatacio and Ruel B. Delantar

Influence of Variety and Sulfite on Controlling Browning Within Four Months of Storage of Dehydrated Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Pulp

Lorina A. Galvez, Remberto A. Patindol and Linda B. Mabesa

Assessment of Insect Spectrum, and Insect-Induced Damage at Different Growth Stages of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) In A Rainforest Transition Zone Of Nigeria(Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) Pulp

Olufemi Olutoyin Richard Pitan and Caroline Oyindamola Filani

Social Impacts of the Abaca Bunchy Top Disease and Adaptive Strategies of Farm Households: A Case in Leyte, Philippines

Jedess Miladel C. Nuñez

Comparative Carbon Storage of Lanzones (Lansium domesticum)-fruit tree and Falcata(Paraserianthes falcataria)-forest tree based Agroforestry Systems

Samuel L. Malayao and Teodoro C. Mendoza

Using Stable Carbon and Nitrogen Isotopes to Evaluate Parrotfish Diet

Maria Elisa B. Gerona and Florence C. Evacitas

General Performance and Cocoon Yields of Two Hybrids of the Silkworm, Bombyx Mori L. (Lepidoptera: Bombicidae), Fed on Mulberry Leaves from Different Amended Soils

Isaac Babatunde Alebiosu, Ganiyu Olatunji Olatunde and Olufemi Olutoyin Richard Pitan

Jamaican Spices as Food Preservatives

Roy B. R. Porter, Lawrence A. D. Williams, Grace-Ann O. Junor and Cheryl Green

Effects of Chitosan Isolated from Crab Exoskeleton on Postharvest Stem-end Rot Disease and on the Quality of Mango Fruit

Dewoowoogen P. Baclayon and Candelario L. Calibo

Morpho-Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Mountain Soils in Central Leyte

Deejay S. Maranguit and Victor B. Asio

Performance of Growing Lambs as Influenced by Liquid Acid Whey Supplementation

Angie R. Poliquit and Serena Sanchez

Physico-chemical Changes in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Fruits as Influenced by Cultivation Systems and Modified Atmosphere Packaging

Ness Marie L. Sta. Iglesia, Marcelo A. Quevedo and Zenaida C. Gonzaga

A Comparative Analysis of the Stomatal Density of Ficus septica Burm. f. Along an Altitudinal Gradient at the Kalungan Forest of Mt. Talinis, Bacong, Negros Oriental

Ma. Harriette C. Apostol, Kathleen Amor R. Berones, Marsha C. Coritico, Vallisandro C. Sabarillo,Maria Elisa B. Gerona, Jerome Benedict P. Cabansag

Increasing Cabbage Production Through NPK Application In Cabintan, Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines

Anabella B. Tulin, Roland V. Rallos, Mechelle B. Rañises and Chris Dorahy

Managing Rice Residues and Fertilization to Improve Nutrient Use and Productivity of Irrigated Lowland Rice

Michelle B. Castillo, Cezar P. Mamaril, Erlinda S. Paterno, Pompe C. Sta. Cruz, Pearl B. Sanchez, and Rodrigo B. Badayos

Strong Sour Tamarind Flavor of Methyl-2,3,4-trihydroexyhexanoate, a New Compound Isolated from the Leaves of Tamarindus Indica L. that Plays a Role in Plant Defence Mechanisms

Suprana M. Biswas, Nabanita Chakraborty and Supriya Chakraborty

Chemical Composition and Pulp Properties of Abaca (Musa textilis Nee) cv. Inosa Harvested at Different Stages of Stalk Maturity

Luz O. Moreno and Calixto M. Protacio

Development of Self-pollinating and Early-bearing Philippine Makapuno (Cocos nucifera L.) Hybrids

Tessie C. Nuñez and Edwin T. Ocoy

Conditions Surrounding Publication Performance of Faculty Member of Two Selected Higher Education Institutions In Easter Visayas, Philippines

Niño Antonio P. Villalino and Editha G. Cagasan

Water Quality of Mantayupan River in Barili, Cebu, Philippines

Alfredo C. Neri, Virgie P. Wee and Glenn B. Hoyohoy

Fungi from Coastal Sediments as Potential Agents in Biodegrading Used Engine Oil

Jayzon G. Bitacura, Arvin C. Balala and Pamela P. Abit

Nutrient Uptake and Fiber Yield of Abaca (Musa textilis var. Laylay as Affected by Shade, Irrigation and Fertilizer Aplication

Marlito M. Bande, Jan Grenz, Victor B. Asio, and Joachim Sauerborn

Comparative Performance of Biofertilizers on Irrigated Lowland Rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Michelle B. Castillo and Cezar P. Mamaril

Response of in vitro Cultured Palm Oil Seedling Under Saline Condition to Elevated Carbon Dioxide and Photosynthetic Photon Flux Density

Pet Roey Pascual, Krienkai Mosaleeyanon, Kanokwan Romyanon, and Chalermpol Kirdmanee

2-bromo-1-(2-hydroxphenyl)-3,4-dimethylpentan-1-one: A New Bromo-Compound with Stimulatory Activity Isolated from the Shed Leaves of Teak (Tectona grandis L.)

Suparna Mandal Biswas

Development of In vitro Slow Growth Culture for Yam (Dioscorea alata L.)

Villaluz Z. Acedo and Catherine C. Arradaza

Quantification of the Relative Virulence of White Spot Syndrom Virus (WSSV) in the Penaeid Shrimps Litopenaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931) and Farfantepenaeus duorarum (Burkenroad, 1939) by Quantitative Real Time PCR

Rey J. dela Calzada and Jeffrey M. Lotz

Genetic Diversity and Inbreeding in a Captive Population of the North Persian Leopard (Panthera pardus saxicolor L.)

Ana Marquiza M. Quilicot and Roswitha Baumung

Outcomes of Learning Online: The Case of Farmers and Extension Workers in the Philippines

Marjhurhy Ann S. Federicos and Rotacio S. Gravoso

Employment Outcomes of Graduates in Selected Higher Educational Institutions in Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Jane A. Austero, Pedro T. Armenia, and Moises Neil V. Seriño

The Status of Floristic Analysis of Mt. Pangasugan, Leyte, Philippines – a Conservation Priority Area Classified as “Extremely High Critical”

Gerhard Langenberger and Beatriz S. Belonias

Bioassay-guided Identification of the Nematicidal Secondary Metabolites from Paecilomyces lilicanus for the Control of Root-knot Nematode (Meloidogyne graminicola, Golden and Birchfield)

Ruben M. Gapasin, Erlinda A. Vasquez and Giselle A. Rendon

Energy Accounting of Irrigated Wheat Production to Post Production (Baking Bread) in Doroodzan, Fars Province, Iran

Seied Mohsen Taghay and Teodoro C. Mendoza

Fish Corral Composition, Abundance, and Distribution in the Reef Flat of Palompon, Leyte, Philippines

Jerome Benedict P. Cabansag, Arriane Krisna Rose T. Tuazon, and Liezel C. Paraboles

“Rainforestation Farming” – an Appropriate and Applied Ecological Approach for Landscape Rehabilitation and Impact Mitigation of Climate Change in the Humid Tropics

Friedhelm Goltenboth

Growth and Survival of Mangrove Seedlings under Different Levels of Salinity and Drought Stress

Nit Lyn B. Estomata and Pamela P. Abit

Growth and Yield Performance of Selected Lowland Rice Varieties under Alternate Wet and Dry Water Management

Melanie D. Ratilla and Ulysses A. Cagasan

Significant Changes Experienced by Adopters of Sustainable Organic Agriculture Technologies in Ormoc City, Philippines

Catherine L. Corcino and Editha G. Cagasan

Heavy Metals Content of Two Red Soils in Samar, Philippines

Ian A. Navarrete and Victor B. Asio

Progress in Natural Resource Based Emission Reduction Activities in the Tropics

Sebastian Thomas

Definition of Forest for REDD+: an Unresolved Issue

Medrilzam and Paul Dargusch

An Assessment of Potential Benefits to Smallholders of REDD+ Components in the Philippines

Rodel Lasco, Florencia Pulhin, Leonida Bugayong, and Marlo Mendoza

Peat Forest Rehabilitation in Central Kalimantan and REDD+: Conflicting Roles of Government Agencies

Farwiza Farhan, Medrilzam, and Sebastian Thomas

“Will Indonesia be Successful in Reducing its Greenhouse Gas Emissions with REDD+?: the Threat of Organizational Fragmentation

Medrilzam, Paul Dargusch and John Herbohn

Production of Carbon Offsets Using Conservation Agriculture Practices

Jean-Francois Rochecouste and Paul Dargusch

Why Are There So Few Carbon Offset Projects in Pacific Island Countries?

Paul Dargusch, Shaun McMahon, Sebastian Thomas and Ray Collins

The Economic Drivers and Environmental Outcomes of the Clean Development Mechanism in Vietnam

Leonard Smith, Paul Dargusch, and Sebastian Thomas

The Seedling Nursery Survey on Leyte Island, the Philippines

Nestor Gregorio, Steve Harrison and John Herbohn

Profiling Tree Nurseries in Northern Mindanao, the Philippines

Don Immanuel Edralin and Agustin Mercado Jr

The Need for Improved Nursery Management Practices and Marketing in the Tree Nurseries of Northern Mindanao

Don Immanuel Edralin and Agustin Mercado Jr

Insights from the Farm Forestry Tree Seedling Nursery Sector in Western Java, Indonesia

Agustin Mercado Jr, Paul Dargusch and Nestor Gregorio

Observations of Forestry Seedling Production Systems in Thailand and Vietnam

Steve Harrison and Nestor Gregorio

Review of Current Nursery Accreditation and Seedling Certification Systems for Forest and Fruit Trees in Leyte and Samar Islands, the Philippines

Eduardo O. Mangaoang

Ensuring Seedling Quality through Fruit Tree Nursery Accreditation and Implications for Forest Nursery Accreditation

Don Immanuel Edralin and Agustin Mercado, Jr

Design and Implementation of a Communication Campaign on Best Management Practice for Forest Nurseries

Rotacio Gravoso, Nestor Gregorio, Annabelle Gerona and Jayson Godoy

Financial Modelling of Smallholder Seedling Production

Steve Harrison, Nestor Gregorio and Wendy Wilson

Research Note: ERDB Research, Development and Extension Strategies for the Production of High Quality Planting Materials

Rafael Cadiz, Marilyn Landicho and Mylene Aparente

Purification and partial characterization of white radish (Raphanus sativus L. var. Long White) peroxidase from cell sespension culture extract(RETRACTED)

Sri Pudjirahati and Andi Tenri Adjeng Karossi

Delayed yellowing of broccoli florets by ethanol: Some physio-biochemical changes during storage

Dewoowoogen P. Baclayon and Toshiyuki Matsui

Floral biology of Jatropha curcas L.

Angelo Jay M. Noriel and Othello B. Capuno

Cassava grates processing wastes as source of electrical energy

Mark Anthony R. Atanacio, Daniel Leslie S. Tan and Felix J. Amestoso

Nitrogen mineralization and phosphorus solubization due to rewetting of forest and paddy soils

Marco Rodel J. Aragon and Victor B. Asio

Isozyme polymorphism to detect genetic diversity of Jatropha curcas (L.) in India

Rekha R. Warrier, P. Priyadharshini, S. Senthil Vadivu, B. Devika Nagalakshmi, C. Savitha, R. Anandalakshmi, A. Nicodemus, and B. Gurudev Singh

Organic Agriculture: The logical sequence to modern chemical agriculture in the Philippine context

Teodoro C. Mendoza

Callus induction and plant regeneration of two Cuban rice cultivars using different seed explants and amino acid supplements

Maylin Perez-Bernal , Magalis Delgado Rigo, Carlos Alberto Hernandez Diaz, Maria Teresa Barcelo Avila and Raul Armas Ramos

Sweetpotato weevil pheromones and their precursors: Dose-response and structure-activity relationship in Cylas formicarius Fabr., Cylas brunneus Olivier and Cylas puncticollis Boheman

Erlinda A. Vasquez, Dietmar Schmidt, Claus Peter Zebitz, Uwe Beifuss, Iris Klaiber, Jurgen Kroschel, and Remberto Patindol

Impacts of the Techno Gabay Program in Eastern Visayas, Philippines as revealed by stakeholders’ stories of significant change

Editha G. Cagasan and Ma. Theresa H. Velasco

A review of soil degradation in the Philippines

Victor B. Asio , Reinhold Jahn, Federico O. Perez , Ian A. Navarrete and Sergio M. Abit Jr.

Improvement of the growth, yield, and tuber quality of purple yam through macro and micronutrient fertilization

Anabella B. Tulin

Conditions leading to addiction and avoidance of massively multiplayer online role playing games (MMORPGs) among game addicts

Neil Anthony C. Rusia and Rotacio S. Gravoso

Food security implications of biofuel production

Teodoro C. Mendoza

Carbohydrate status of sucrose-fed broccoli head during storage and the activity and gene expression of sucrose synthase

Dewoowoogen P. Baclayon and Toshiyuki Matsui

Allelochemicals from the leaves of Tamarindus indica L.

Suparna Mandal Biswas, Nasrin Begam, Sunanda Chanda and Lalit Kumar

Antimicrobial property of chitosan and induction of systemic acquired resistance for the control of rice bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Swings et al.)

Ivy M. Modina, Candelario L. Calibo and Lucia M. Borines

Nutrient characteristics of aggregates and rhizosphere of a degraded upland soil: Implication for soil fertility evaluation

Ian A. Navarrete, Salfe O. Macalde, and Victor B. Asio

Morphological characterization of selected papaya (Carica papaya L.) inbreds and hybrids

Florence Lasalita-Zapico and Violeta N. Villegas

Development of bacterial blight resistant Mestizo hybrid maintainer and restorer lines through marker-aided backcrossing

Lucia M. Borines, Emilie O. Espejo, Robelyn T. Piamonte,Casiana M. Vera Cruz and Edilberto Redoña

Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in purple food yam (Dioscorea alata L.)

Marilyn M. Belarmino and Jocelyn R. Gonzales

Gmelina Boom, Farmers’ Doom: Tree growers’ risks, coping strategies and options

Paulo N. Pasicolan and Damasa M. Macandog

Growing tropical tree planting stock in root trainers: Cell volume, seedling density and growing media

Sanjay Singh, N. P. S. Nain and S. P. Tripathi

Research Note: Floristic inventory of monocots in Mt. Pangasugan, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines

Pamela M. Po-Abit

In vitro plant regeneration from flower stalk explants of Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Bl

Darlyn B. Posas and Marilyn M. Belarmino

Incidence of sweetpotato viruses in Central Luzon, Philippines

Erlinda A. Vasquez, Manuel K. Palomar, Lilibeth B. Laranang and Edgardo B. Barsalote

Research Note: Effects of leaf decomposition of selected exotic and native tree species on forest soil quality

Cheryl C. Batistel and Victor B. Asio

Altitudinal distribution of skinks along Cantubias Ridge of Mt. Pangasugan, Baybay, Leyte

Litlen P. Dapar and Teofanes A. Patindol

Pollen morphology and their viability of some Indian mangroves

Suparna Gupta, Arunima Ghosh, Subrata Maity and Sauren Das

Effects of mechanical factors on the peeling of cassava

Jesus G. Sagragao and Daniel Leslie S. Tan

Appropriation of the information and communications technologies by farmers and extension workers in Borongan, Eastern Samar

Ulderico B. Alviola and Editha G. Cagasan

Research Note: Optimizing wheat productivity through improved techniques for in situ moisture conservation in a micro watershed under sub-tropical region of North-Western India

Sanjay Arora and M. S. Hadda

Research Note: Coverage of climate change risks in leading Philippine newspapers

Rick-Angelo Piamonte and Rotacio S. Gravoso

Research Note: Stream water quality of a Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM)-protected watershed in Baybay, Leyte, Philippines

Arturo E. Pasa

Improving Commercial Possibilities of Non-wood Forest Products from Leyte, the Philippines

Celeste Lacuna-Richman

Integrating Abaca in a Mixed Forest Culture: A Livelihood Option for Smallholder Tree Farmers

Lelita R. Gonzal

Development of an Extension ‘Primer’ on Tree Registration Policy in Leyte: An Example of a Collaborative Material Design

Melissa Gordon, Rotacio Gravoso, Eduardo Mangaoang and Edwin Balbarino

Assessment of Tree Registration in Leyte and Biliran Islands

Emma M. Germano, Emmanuel G. Tan, Eduardo O. Mangaoang and Edwin Cedamon

Case Studies of Tree Farmers in Maasin, Leyte Island, the Philippines

Melissa Gordon

Timber Market Information on Leyte Island, the Philippines

Edwin Cedamon, Steve Harrison and John Herbohn

Biomass Equations for Tropical Tree Plantation Species in Young Stands Using Secondary Data from the Philippines

Ma. Regina N. Banaticla, Renezita F. Sales and Rodel D. Lasco

The Contribution of Farm Products to Farmer’s Livelihood and Household Consumption in Leyte, the Philippines

Carol A. Neal

Most Significant Change Experienced by Farmers from Adopting Rainforestation Farming

Genie Leen M. Velarde, Rotacio S. Gravoso, Editha G. Cagasan and Christina A. Gabrillo

Guide to the fresh water fishes in Tubod River, Lake Danao and its outlet, Inawasan River in Leyte, Philippines

Wasantha S. Weliange, Jimmy Pogosa, Chandima Lankaadikara, Maria Leichtfried and Friedhelm Göltenboth

Toxic heavy metal biosorption by some marine bacteria isolate from the sediments of industrial effluents of Iligan Bay

Arvin C. Balala and Jose M. Oclarit

Species and structure of forests in Tampakan Highlands, South Cotabato, Philippines

Justino M. Quimio and Nelson L. Quilario

Screening of endophytic microorganisms from sweetpotato for the production of antimicrobial compounds

Julie D. Tan, Edmundo L. Sanchez, Jr., Michiko Tanaka, Taiki Katayama, Kozo Asano, and Fusao Tomita

Comparative suitability of two culture media to the in vitro growth of embryos of three coconut types

Tessie C. Nuñez

Reaction of hybrid rice and component lines to rice black bug [Scotinophara coarctata(Fabricius), Hemiptera: Pentatomidae]

Brian S. Sinangote, Reny G. Gerona, Ma. Dinah M. Reformina, Ma. Gina M. Babb and Lucia M. Borines

Influence of waterlogging stress and benzyladenine application on tomato grafted to eggplant

Mary Ann Jully B. Regis and Misael T. Diputado, Jr.

Optimization of the factors affecting the drying rate of cassava grates in a rotary drum dryer

Daniel Leslie S. Tan, Gener G. Sebial and Felix J. Amestoso

Research Note: Effect of tidal inundation on some chemical properties of soil of the Sundarbans (India)

Tanumi Kumar and Monoranjan Ghose

Abundance and prey spectrum of web spiders in rice agroecosystems of Pangasugan, Leyte, Philippines

Sarwshri Gangurde, Konrad Martin, and Maria Juliet C. Ceniza

In Vitro culture of rose species (Rosa ssp.)via axillary bud growth

Zosimo S. de la Rosa Jr. and Marilyn M. Belarmino

Tomato fruit parthenocarpy and yield increase in response to chlorophenoxyacetic acid

Rosalina D. Poliquit and Misael T. Diputado Jr.

Forest carbon stock and livelihood opportunities under the CBFM Project in Midwestern Leyte Province, Philippines

Arturo E. Pasa

Reaction of abaca (Musa textilis Nee) germplasm to fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense(E. F. Smith) Snyd. and Hans.

Lucia M. Borines, Elsie E. Salamat and Rammel B. Cardines

Survey and evaluation of promising mycoherbicides for the control of asyang [ Mikania cordata (Burm. F.)B. L. Robinson]

Lualhati M. Noriel, Yolanda C. Mangaoang, Rodolfo A. Paningbatan, Elizabeth P. Parac, and Rowena V. Salva

Chemical dynamics of a highly weathered soil under indigenous tree species in Mt. Pangasugan

Juvia P. Sueta, Victor B. Asio and Anabella B. Tulin

Amplification of health risk messages in leading Philippine newspapers

Jedess Miladel C. Nuñez and Rotacio S. Gravoso

Effect of in vitro and in vivo induction of polyethelene glycol-mediated osmotic stress on hybrid taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott)

Manas Ranjan Sahoo, Madhumita DasGupta and Archana Mukherjee

Time of incorporation of field legume herbage and its influence on the growth and yield of upland rice

Berta C. Ratilla and Rodolfo G. Escalada

Effects of a video-mediated student-centered learning environment on students’ understanding of plant pathology principles

Erik-Ray Matthew S. Palomar and Rotacio S. Gravoso

Abundance status of flora in Mananga-Kotkot-Lusaran Watersheds, Cebu, Philippines

Justino M. Quimio

Is Heritiera fomes Buch. Ham. less adapted to the present conditions of the Indian Sundarbans compared to other mangrove species?

P. Nandy (Datta), M. Ghose, R. Spooner-Hart and S. Das

Screening of blue crab (Portunus pelagicus L.) eyestalk extracts for growth inhibition of Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum (Hauber et al. 1998) (Erwinia carotovora) Jones (Holland) and Ralstonia solanacearum (Yabuuchi et al. 1995) (Pseudomonas solanacearum)

E. F. Smith Julissah C. Evangelio and Bernardita P. Germano

Distribution and abundance of avifauna on the foothills of Mt. Pangasugan, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines

Maritess B. Labrador and Teofanes A. Patindol

Soil biological activity under different land-uses in Leyte Philippines

Carsten Marohn, Reinhold Jahn and Joachim Sauerborn

Nitrate concentration in animal manure dumping sites

Marilyn C. Sebial and Letecia S. Sonon

Community structure of arthropods in Agusan del Norte lowland ricefields

Rowena P. Varela and Lina T. Villacarlos

Biochemistry of postharvest spoilage of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) 2. Comparison of cellulolytic enzyme production in cultures and fungi-infected sweetpotato tubers

R. C. Ray

Filipino consumer preferences for peanut butter

F. C. F. Galvez, L. S. Palomar, M. L. dL. Francisco, A. O. Lustre, and A. V. A. Resurreccion

Production of acidophilus milk enriched with purees from colored sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) varieties

Rodney H. Perez and Julie D. Tan

Farmers’ knowledge and adoption of sustainable land-use management systems in Matalom, Leyte, Philippines

Fe M. Gabunada and Agnes C. Rola

Evaluation of a simple re-circulating hydroponic system for sweet pepper (Capsicum annum L.) and pechay (Brassica napus L.)

Misael T. Diputado, Jr., Manolo B. Loreto, Jr. and Jonathan I. Mangmang

Effect of dates of sowing on dry matter production and partitioning in yam bean (Pachyrrhizus erosus (L) Urban)

M. Nedunchezhiyan and R. C. Ray

Biology of Coccinella transversalis Muls. (Coloeptera: Coccinellidae)

Brenda C. Balbarino and Ma. Julieta C. Ceniza

Physical and chemical characteristics of two wetlands in Lake Danao Natural Park, Ormoc City

Nadia P. Alfante and Teofanes A. Patindol

Status of phosphorus in the rain forest ecosystem of Mt. Pangasugan, Leyte, Philippines

Janice P. Susaya and Victor B. Asio

Nursery Management in Relation to Root Deformation, Sowing and Shading

Edwin Cedamon, Eduardo Mangaoang, Nestor Gregorio, Arturo Pasa and John Herbohn

Cost-Effective Systems for Seedling Production and Tree Farm Establishment

Eduardo Mangaoang, Edwin Cedamon and Arturo Pasa

Present Tree Planting and Management Activities in Four Rural Communities in Leyte Province, the Philippines

Edwin Cedamon, Nick Emtage, Jungho Suh, John Herbohn, Steve Harrison and Eduardo Mangaoang

Variations in Socioeconomic Characteristics, Farming Assests and Livelihood Systems of Leyte Rural Households

Jungho Suh and Nick Emtage

Identification of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the Community-based Forest Management Program

Jungho Suh and Nick Emtage

Estimated Financial Performance of Exotic and Indigenous Tree Species in Smallholder Plantations in Leyte Province

Steve Harrison, Tyron Venn, Renezita Sales, Edwin Mangaoang and John Herbohn

Impediments to Microfinancing of Smallholder Forestry on Leyte Island, The Philippines

Dennis Peque

DENR Rules and Regulations Governing Timber and Timber Products Planted on Private Land

Felipe Calub

Using a Typology of Tree-growers to Guide Forestry Extension

Jerome Vanclay

Potential Economic Impact of Improving Returns to Smallholder Tree Farmers in Leyte: A Cost Benefit Analysis of ACIAR Project ASEM/2003/052

John Herbohn and Steve Harrison

Yield and economic returns of peanut and sweetcorn as influenced by timing of planting the crops in an intercropping scheme

Ulysses A. Cagasan and Benjamin Agarcio

Response of corn to chicken dung and rice hull ash application and mycorrhizal fungi inoculation

Luz G. Asio and Alfredo B. Escasinas

Moisture adsorption isotherms of dried mangoes at a temperature range of 25 to 45℃

L. M. Diamante, Ken-ichi Ishibashi and Kazunori Hironaka

Deep bed peanut drying using Hukill’s Analysis

L. M. Diamante , M. S. Chinnan, and P. Mallikurjunan

Antifungal activity of six botanicals against root crop diseases

Manuel K. Palomar, Erlinda O. Landerito, Avelina P. Molato, Doreen S. Cayanong and Victoria G. Palermo

Development of an electronic moisture meter for abaca fiber

Feliciano G. Sinon and Alberto C. Martinez Jr.

Evaluation of the technical performance of root crop processing machines for sweetpotato grates and flour production

D. L. S. Tan, K. Miyamoto, K. Ishibashi, K. Matsuda, T. Satow

Characterization of nutrient deficiency symptoms in sweetpotato through farmer-scientist participatory approach

Anabella B. Tulin, Victor B. Asio, Dindo M. Campilan and Shigenao Kawai

Bioassay-guided isolation of the antimicrobial compounds of Coleus amboinicus Loureiro (Lamiaceae)

E. A. Vasquez, W. Kraus, J. Conrad, B. Volger, C. Zebitz and B. M. Rejesus

Socio-economic Research Techniques in Non-industrial Forestry

Steve Harrison

Empowering People’s Organizations in Community Based Forest Management in the Philippines: The Community Organizing Role of NGOs

Stephen Duthy and Bernadette Bolo-Duthy

Value-adding in Forestry at the Farm and Community Level

Dennis P. Peque

Philippine Forest Ecosystems and Climate Change: Carbon Stocks, Rate of Sequestration and the Kyoto Protocol

Rodel D. Lasco and Florencia B. Pulhin

A Model to Help People to Realize Sustainable Forestry Futures

Jerome K. Vanclay, Ravi Prabhu, Robert Muetzelfeldt and Mandy Haggith

Rainforest Reforestation and Biodiversity Benefits: A Case Study from the Australian Wet Tropics

Robert Harrison, Grant Wardell-Johnson and Clive McAlpine

Property Rights Issues in Small-scale Forestry in the Philippines

Steve Harrison

Developing a High Value Timber Industry in the Leyte Based on Furniture Production: Future Prospects and Lessons from Experiences in Tropical Australia

John Herbohn, Steve Harrison, and David Smorfitt

Tree Planting Progress at Four Community Forestry Sites In Leyte: Some Observations and Lessons Learned

Eduardo O. Mangaoang and Steve Harrison

Establishing a Reforestation Baseline in Community Forestry in Leyte

John Herbohn

The Philippines’ Community-Based Resource Management Program

Willie Osita

Preferred Native Tree Species for Smallholder Forestry in Leyte

Eduardo O. Mangaoang and Arturo E. Pasa

The One-minute Modeller: An Introduction to Simile

Jerome K. Vanclay

Some Research Experiences in Socio-economics of Non-industrial Forestry in the Philippines

Steve Harrison, Tyron Venn, John Herbohn, Peter Dart and Sharon Brown

Landholder Types in Leyte, the Philippines: A Review of Literature and Proposals for Methods to Extend Understanding

Nicholas F. Emtage

Survey of ultraviolet radiation-absorbing mycosporine-like amino acids in adult females of planktonic copepods

Dorothy G. Lacuna

The ichthyofauna of Lake Manguao, Taytay, Palawan, Philippines

Joie D. Matillano

Fish length measurements using artificial neural networks

C.M. Orofeo, R. U. Cruzet, M. P. B. Kindica, B. Zuidberg,and K. Karremans

Hunting pattern and pressure of communities inside protected areas in Leyte

Teofanes A. Patindol

Mora grass in contour hedgerow: A technology for a sustainable upland farming system

Zosimo M. de la Rosa

Life history of yam scale, Gonaspidiotus hartii Cockerell (Hemiptera:Diaspididae)

Erlinda A. Vasquez and Melecio A. Buyser

Natural vegetative strips in degraded calcareous soil environments: Successful stabilization of steep slopes in the Central Philippines

Marco Stark and Julito Itumay

Growth, development and flower quality of poinsettia as influenced by nutrient level and plant growth regulation method

Doris P. Quita and Misael T. Diputado

Cultural management manipulation for baby corn (Zea mays Linn.) production. I. Effects of variety and organic manure growth and yield of baby corn

Reynaldo R. Javier

Effect of temperature and water activity on quality deterioration and shelf life of dried mangoes

Lemuel M. Diamante, Ken-ichi Ishibashi and Kazunori Hironaka

Effectiveness of cassava plastic storage technology and marketability of plastic-packed cassava roots

Emma S. Data, Editha G. Cagasan and Joselito B. Layola

Promotive factors for callus initiation and plant regeneration in upland rice

Marilyn M. Belarmino

Effective production of recombinant esterase in Bacillus brevis using a pH-controlled fed-batch culture

Edgardo E. Tulin

Cell-free synthesis of tachyplesin, an antimicrobial peptide from tachypleus tridentatus

Edgardo E. Tulin, Anabella B. Tulin, and Shin-ichiro Ejiri

Biochemistry of postharvest spoilage of sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.)1. Changes in starch, total sugar, praline and ascorbic acid content

R.C. Ray and Swayam Prava Pati

Effect of some edaphic factors on microbial decomposition of leaf fibre biomass of Toona ciliata Roxb. and Trema orientalis Bl.

Sunanda Chanda, Kakali Ghosh,Priyanka Majumbar,and Swapan K. Bhaduri

Biology of yam mealybug, Planococcus pacificus Cox (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)

Erlinda A. Vasquez and Melecio A. Buyser

Altitudinal distribution and quantitative vegetation analysis of the monocotyledonous flora in Mt. Pangasugan, Leyte, Philippines

Pamela M. Po-Abit and Norma Aguilar

Species diversity of moconotyledonous vegetation in Mt. Pangasugan, Leyte, Philippines

Pamela M. Po-Abit and Norma Aguilar

Effect of NaCl on axillary shoot proliferation in sweetpotato

Archana Mukherjee

Evaluation of stability in sweetpotato using different methods

S.K. Naskar and Archana Mukherjee

Estimation of leaf area index in two abaca (Musa textiles Nee) varieties by regression methods

Ricardo A. Esplanada Jr. and Romel B. Armecin

Influence of leaf volatiles of Eucalyptus citriodora Hook. on the growth and development of Exorista bombycis (Louis)

K.C. Narayanaswamy

Bacteriocin production by Enterococcus faecalis VRE 1492 using different media at varying pH and temperatures

Julie D. Tan

Desorption isotherms of sweetened maturing coconut at different temperatures

Lemuel M. Diamante

Review Article: Mechanization of rice production in the Philippines: trends and perspectives

Caesar Joventino M. Tado

An aquatic wild plant as a keystone species in a traditional Philippine rice growing system: its agroecological implications

Konrad Martin and Joachim Sauerborn

Distribution, transmission and disease characterization of sweetpotato feathery mottle virus

Manuel K. Palomar, E.B. Barsalote and H.S.V. Colis

Microorganisms asssociated with postharvest spoilage of yams

R.C. Ray, M. Nedunzhiyan and C. Balagopalan

Botanical control of golden kuhol (Pomacea canaliculata Lamarck) using asyang [Mikania cordata (Burm. F.) B.L. Robinson]

Lualhati M. Noriel, Josef Margraf, Flora Mia Y. Duatin and Marilyn P. Guzman

External morphology of eri (Samia cynthia ricini Boisduval) egg during embryonic development

D.N.R. Reddy and K.C. Narayanaswamy

Surface charge characteristics of selected Philippine soils

Anabella B. Tulin

Nutrient status of soils in the rain forest of Mt. Pangasugan, Leyte, Philippines

Sabine Zikeli, Victor B. Asio and Reinhold Jahn

Soil biological parameters as indicators of sustainability of natural and agricultural land use systems

M.S. Nagaraja and V.R. Ramakrishna Parama

Effects of temperature on drying rates and sensory qualities of sweetened maturing coconut meat (coco-crisps)

Lemuel M. Diamante, Jesebel P. Rosillo and Remberto Patindol

Geomorphology and soils of Apid Island, Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines

Jan Grenz, Sandra Zukunft and Victor B. Asio

Flora of Apid Island, Inocapan, Leyte, Philippines

Mylene Napiza, Sibyll Eisenberger, Jan Grenz, Gerhard Langenberger and Joachim Sauerborn

The terrestrial fauna of Apid Island, Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines

Christopher Allgaier, Frank Schaefer, Maria Juliet C. Ceniza and Konrad Martin

Agricultural land use system on Apid Island, Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines

Ruth O. Escasinas and Joachim Sauerborn

Freshwater investigations on Apid Island, Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines: results of lithotelmic investigation

Hendrik Freitag, Erika Zahn and Friedhelm Goeltenboth

Status of shallow reefs around Apid Island, Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines

IMP Benliro, CII Bothe, K Sonder, G Szinicz, SA Cesar and S Schoppe

Socio-economic conditions of selected resident of Apid, Mahaba and Digyo Islands, Inopocan, Leyte, Philippines

Ma. Salome B. Bulayog, Ma. Teresa M. Oliva, Fe J. Dagoy, Buenavintura B. DArgantes, Isabel M. Schaedle, Elisita R. Ponce and Antonia D. Cabayag

The importance of trees for the survival of the poor in Annangland, Nigeria

M.A Okoji

Root development of coconut reciprocal crosses and their parental cultivars at early bearing stage

T.C. Nuñez and D.P. Lina

Pigeonpea intercropping with some cereals and legumes in the plateau area of Eastern India

S. Adhikary, P. Banik and P.K. Ghosal

Doubling macapuno seedling production through embryo splitting

T.C Nuñez

The water yield of Molawin watershed as influenced by rainfall, physiographic and anthropogenic factors

A.E. Pasa and T.R. Villanueva

Important cultural and management practices for coconut

R.M. Santiago and J.T. Peña

Research Note: Common fungal diseases of native butterfly orchids (Phalaenopsis sp.)

M.B. Posas and M.K. Palomar

A review of upland agriculture, population pressure and environmental degradation in the Philippines

Victor B. Asio

In vitro propagation of citrus maxima (Burm) Merr.

M.M. Belarmino and D.B. Posas

Germination and emergence of fresh and aged sweet pepper (Capsicum anuum L.) seed as influenced by osmoconditioning treatments

N.L Beronilla and M.T. Diputado, Jr

Effect of shading on mango (Mangifera indica L.) seedling stocks grown in different potting media

M.L.A Dioquino, E.R. Alcober and A.D. Ramos

Root development in sweetpotato stem cuttings as influenced by pre-planting practices

J.R. Pardales, Jr. and C.B. Esquibel

Development and improvement of sweetpotato pickles

J.D. Tan and E.E. Forio

Quality evaluation of yoghurt from peanut milk

E.M. Masamayor and R.D. Lauzon

Development of sweetpotato-based fermented beverage

J.D. Tan and E.E. Forio

Efficacy of selected fungicides against basal stem rot of wilt of tomato caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.

L.L. Borines and C.V. Ranchez

Efficacy of Paecilomyces lilacinus isolates for the control of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita [Kofoid and White] Chitwood) in sweetpotato

C.D. Galano, R.M. Gapasin and J.L. Lim

Inhibitory and stimulatory effects of root exudates in two varieties of rice

S. Mandal, P.K. Tapaswi, R.N. Banerjee and R.L. Brahmachary

Mangrove floral composition and zonation in Western Leyte

R.F. Sebidos and R.V. Piedraverde

Improvement of the farmers’ direct-type copra dryer

E.E. Sudaria and R.V. Piedraverde

Racial differentiation of α- and ß- esterase isozymes in selected races of silkworm Bombyx mori L.

R.S. Umakanth and N.B. Krishnamurthy

Effect of multiple mating on reproductive in three popular races of silkworm Bombyx mori L. L.

P.J. Raju, Mahadevappa, D. Guruswamy, R. Raghuraman and S.B. Dandin

Distribution, Infection and Symptomatology of Virus-like Diseases of Cucurbits in the Visayas

M.K. Palomar, R.M. Gapasin, and H.S.I. Vega-Colis

Determination and Analysis of Somatic Chromosome Numbers in Sweetpotato Cultivars, Related Ipomoea Species, and Interspecific Hybrids

Marilyn Z. Oracion

Comparative Socioeconomic Analysis Between Hand Pounding and Micro Rice Mill Processing in Matalom, Leyte

F.M. Gabunada, D.L. Alcober and N.O Morales

Moisture Adsorption Isotherms of Copra at Different Temperature

Lemuel M. Diamante

Ontogenetic Differentiation of Alpha and Beta Esterases in Univoltine, Bivoltine and Trimoulter Races of Silkworm Bombyx mori L.

P.J. Raju and N.B. Krishnamurthy

Agroforestry pathways towards sustainable land-use

N. Parma, Y.J. Rippen and J.K. Luijt

Working towards convergence: A case study of G.O.-N.G.O. initiated organizations among upland farmers in Baybay, Leyte, Philippines

J.K. Calag

Rainforestation Farming: An alternative to conventional concepts

P.P. Milan and J. Margraf

Sociodemographic profile of the upland farmers in the MPSAP pilot barangays

F.J. Dagoy, F.D. Poliquit, L.G. Hinay and L.S.E. Racho

Recent rainfall trends in VisCA, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines

P. Balzer and J. Margraf

Annotated checklist of the reptiles and amphibians of Leyte, Philippines, with notes on their ecology and conservation

W. Denzer, K. Henle, M. Gaulke, J. Margraf and P.P. Milan

Spatial organization among scincid lizards on Santubong Peninsula, Sarawak, Borneo

W. Denzer

Bagalunga (Melia dubia Cav.): An indigenous fast-growing multipurpose tree species in Eastern Visayas, Philippines

E.E. Nasayao, L.Z. Nasayao, M.A. Zara and E.V. Ulep

Flora associated with sweetpotato on Leyte island, Philippines

R. Klee and W. Koch

Income and expenditure patterns of vegetable cooperators

F.J. Dagoy and L.S.E Racho

Changing the traditional land use system of the world-renowned Ifugao rice terraces

J. Margraf and P.P. Milan

Allelopathic effect of botanical extracts on selected fungal pathogens and test plants

L.M. Noriel et al

Case studies on the occupation and cultivation of the forest lands of Leyte, Philippines

B.B. Dargantes and W. Koch

Species diversity and distribution of pteridophytes in Mt. Pangasugan, Leyte, Philippines

B.S. Belonias and L.M. Banoc

Bryophytes of river valleys and kaingin areas of Mt. Pangasugan, Leyte, Philippines

C.A. Quimio

Bat survey in Alto Peak area, Leyte, Philippines

P. Widmann

Composition of the arthropod fauna of sweet potato fields on Leyte Island (Philippines) –sampling by pitfall traps and colour pans

R. Spatz and W. Koch

A new record of the microbat Hipposideros obscurus (Mammalia: Hipposideridae) (Peters, 1861) from Leyte, Philippines

P. Widmann et al

Collecting beetles on Leyte Island, Philippines

W. Schawaller and J. Trautner

Seagrass beds of the Philippines

H.P. Calumpong and E.G. Meñez

Seaweed farming in the Philippines

P. Rosales-Apao

Spot assessment of the coral resources of Baybay waters

B.P. Germano

Spot assessment of the marine invertebrate resources of Baybay waters

B.P. Germano and G.C. Guinocor

Macroinvertebrate patterns of two Thai Streams

J.B. Tuyor

Leaf litter decomposition in different aquatic habitats

J.B. Tuyor, J. Margraf and P.P. Milan

A review of new species records from Leyte Island, Philippines

Ma. J.C. Ceniza

Early Responses of Seven Dwarf Coconut Cultivars to Varying Levels of Ammonium Sulfate and Potassium Chloride Application

Tessie C. Nunez and Ricardo P. Bales

Reaction of Sweetpotato Genotypes to Botryodiplodia theobromae Pat. and Macrophomina phaseolina Tassi

Cristina E. Sajise and Carlito Palermo

Plantlet Regeneration from Meristems of Philippine Sweetpotato Varieties

Villaluz Z. Acedo

Processing and Utilization of Tropical Roots Crops I. Physico-chemical Characterization of Cocoyam Starches

Roberta D. Lauzon and Akiko Kawabata

Mass Production of Scotinophara coarctata Fab. Eggs for Mass Rearing Telenomus triptus (Nixon) Parasitoid

Victorio A. Perez and Merle B. Shepard

Socio-economic Aspects of Technological Change in Coconut Farming: The case of the Coconut Planting/ Replanting Program

Myrna M. Avila, Buenaventura B. Dargantes and Alana M. Abarca

Detoxification and utilization of wild yam (Dioscorea hispida Dennst.) flour as binder in meat loaf

Linda S. de la Rosa and Linda B. Mabesa

Static pressure drop in a fixed bed of root crop chips during drying as affected by airflow rate and moisture content

Ramon R. Orias

Influence of inoculum density of root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita [Kofoid & White] Chitwood) and plant age on yield of ampalaya

F.A. Salares and R.M. Gapasin

The calculation of water release policy for Balog-balog (Philippines) single multipurpose reservoir system using DDDP analytical technique: 1. Model Development

Alan L. Presbitero

Characteristics and ecological qualities of soils in a degraded upland in Negros Oriental

Victor B. Asio

The effect of slope on the erosion coefficient of Umingan, Maasin and Malitbog clays

Alan L. Presbitero and Vincent Christian Quimbo

Biology of Sweetpotato Bug, Physomerus grossipes Fabr. (Coreidae, Hemiptera)

Susan F. Ronato and Nelson M. Esguerra

Biology and Host Range of the Coconut Leaffolder, Telicota palmarum Moore ( Hesperiidae, Lepidoptera)

Lorenza B. de Pedro, Lucia M. Borines and Dely P. Gapasin

Use of Potassium Sorbate and Natamycin to Inhibit the Growth and Aflatoxin Production of Aspergillus parasiticus 299 in Improved Binagol

Lutgada S. Palomar and Lloyd B. Bullerman

Evaluation and Modification of a Manually Operated Coffee Pulper

Emmanuel C. Canillas and David L. Dumaluan

Effect of Salt Supplementation Method on Broiler Performance

Lolito C. Bestil and Steven L. Newby

Efficacy of Rintal (Febantel) at Different Dosage Levels against Ascaridia galli among Artificially Infected Broiler Chickens

Alberto A. Taveros

Impact of the Training Program of the Philippine Training Centers for Rural Development on Farmer Modernity

Henry Y. Goltiano and Gelia T. Castillo

An Analysis of Interagency Coordination among Government Organizations: A case study of the nutrition program in Leyte

Myrna M. Avila

Organizational, Management and Utilization of the tabo (Flea Market) among rural communities in Region VIII

Antonia Cecilia Y. Sandoval

The Impact of Agrarian Reform Program on Resource utilization and Productivity among selected rice farming areas in the Visayas

Nerelito P. Pascual, Norma B. Mesorado and Teresita C. Balmes

Indigenous Technologies in home processing of root crops: A Survey and Economic Analysis

Jose M. Alkuino Jr. and Truong Van Den

A Study of Informal Credit Services Available to Rice farmers in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte

Pedro T. Armenia

Cost and Return Analysis of various sweet potato varieties/cultivars

Nerelito P. Pascual and Magdalena S. Laguna

Socio-Economic characteristics in the adoptop of cassava technology by small farmers of Kanyakumari and Trivandrum districts of Southern India

M. Anantharaman, S. Ramanathan and K.R. Lakshmi

Comparison between action programs implemented by the individual, individuals-grouped-as-on, and the family

Henry Y. Goltiano

Size Composition, Distribution, Length-Weight Relationship and Natural Food of the Blue Crab, Portunus pelagicus (L.) in Selected Coastal Waters in Leyte and Vicinity, Philippines

Corazon B. Batoy, Bernardita C. Pilapil and Josephine F. Sarmago

Microorganisms with Improved Saccharogenic and Proteolytic Properties for Root Crop-Based Soy Sauce

Julie C. Diamante

Assessment of Inoculation Techniques and Evaluation of Fungicides Against Potato Fusarium Dry Rot

Lucia M. Borines and Marina P. Natural

Sporad Formation and Pollen Fertility of Nine Local Coconut Cultivars

Tessie C. Nunez

Germination and Seedling Performance of Some Selected Coconut Hybrid Crosses

Loida Z. Nasayao

Effect of Different Factors on Germination and Tube Growth of Solanun sisymbrifolium Lam. Pollen

K.M. Kuruvilla, Y.S. Chauhan, G. Das and J.S. Kharbteng

Stress Cracking in Maize (Zea mays) Seeds

Alfredo B. Escasinas and Murray J. Hill

Effects of Method and Duration of Storing Seedpieces on Shoot Emergence and Growth of Abaca

Arsenio D. Ramos and Nestor M. Gloria

Effect of Varying Levels of Rock Phosphate on the Growth and Yield of Stylo (Stylosanthes guyanensis Aubl.) Under Acidic Soils

Antontio I. Padaoil Jr. and Reynaldo R. Javier

Note: Differential Sensitivity of Three Species of Drosophila to Two Cyclic Hydrocarbons

V.A. Vijayan and N.B. Krishnamurthy

Host Influences on Epidemic Development of Peanut Leaf Spot Caused by Cercosporidium personatum (Berk. And Curt) Deighton

Rodolfo A. Paningbatan

Phenolics Involvement in Sweet Potato Resistance to Meloidogyne incognita and M. javanica

Ruben M. Gapasin, Rodrigo B. Valdez and Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza

Genetic Variation in a Wide Gene Base Population of Sweet Potato [Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam ]

Algerico M. Mariscal and Azucena L. Carpena

Effect of Azolla as Source of Nitrogen on the Growth and Yield of Pechay (Brassica napus L. var. chinensis)

Zenaida M. Cuevas, Rebecco M. Santiago and Elizabeth D. Briones

Designing a Participatory Media-Assisted Learning System for Small Lowland Rice Farmers

Monina M. Escalada

Social and Economic Factor Associated with Farm Level Technology in Carabao Raising

Alicia S. Agarcio, Nerelito P. Pascual, Edgardo A. Pañares and Leonora M. Densing

Note: A Comparison of the Pressure Chamber Apparatus and Shardakov Method in Determining Leaf Water Potential of Cassava and Soybean

Valerio C. Tanguilig

Note: Effect of Sett Size on the Growth, Development and Yield of Taro

Selvano S. Dalion, Jose R. Pardales, Jr. and Mario E. Baliad

Reaction of Cassava Plants to Brown Leaf Spot Infection

Manuel K. Palomar and Mario A. Martinez

Influence of Cultivar, Inoculum Density and Plant Age on the Incidence of Fusarium Root and Stem Rot in Cowpea

Crisanta E. Sajise

Utilization of Cocoyam (Xantosoma sp.) Flour for Food

Roberta Dizon-Lauzon and Linda B. Mabesa

Effect of Time and Frequency of Topping of Storage Root and Cutting Production of a Bushy Sweet Potato Cultivar

Federico G. Villamayor, Jr. and Rudy D. Perez

Economic Analysis of Ipil-Ipil Feed Supplementation of native Caracows, Gandara, Samar

Leonila S. Parilla, Oscar B. Posas and Rowena M. Ampong

Note : Proctor Density of Uminan clay loam, Maasin clay and Malitbog clay

Tomas D. Cardona and Alan L. Presbitero

Effects of Land Preparation and Postplanting Tillage on Weed Control and Cassava Yield

Federico G. Villamayor, Jr. and Veronica L. Reoma

Effect of Delayed Processing on Alcohol Yield of Fresh Root Crops

Edgardo E. Tulin and Emma S. Data

Effects of Decamethrin and Permethrin on the Biology of Two Coccinelid Predatos of Black Bean Aphids

Erlinda A. Vasquez, Emiliana N. Bernardo and Lorenza B. de Pedro

Factors Affecting the Rate of Fusarium Rot Development in Harvested Tomato Fruits

Crisanta E. Sajise

Mathematical Models for Predicting Kiln-Drying Time and Modifying Kiln Schedules for Some Philippin Hardwoord Species

A.P. Bangi, E.D Bello and G. Bramhall

Note: Effect of Sett Type on the Performance of Tugui [Dioscorea esculenta (Lour) Burk.]

Alfredo G. Dingal, Nestor L. Pido and Daniel G. Ecleo

Contact Toxicity of Decamethrin and Permethrin on Black Bean Aphid and Two of Its Coccinellid Predators

Erlinda A. Vasquez, Emiliana N. Bernardo and Ma. Flerida A. Carino

Incidence of Aflatoxin Contamination in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

Crisanta E. Sajise and Lina L. Ilag

Breeding Season, Sexual Maturity and Fecundity of the Blue Crab, Portunus pelagicus (L.) in Selected Coastal Waters in Leyte and Vicinity, Philippines

Corazon B. Batoy, Josephine F. Sarmago and Bernadita C. Pilapil

Note: Use of Paraaminobenzoic Acid to Improve Yield of Silkworm (Bombyx mori L.)

I.K. Pai, S.N Hegde and N.B Krishnamurthy

Biology, Host Range and Natural Enemies of the Coconut Spider Mite, Oligonychus velascoi Rimando

Tita L. Cayme and Dely P. Gapasin

Relationship Between Taro Feathery Mosaic Disease and Its Insect Vector, Tarophagus Proserpina Kirk

Manuel K. Palomar

Relationship Between Morphological Characteristics and Varietal Resistance of Sweet Potato to Scab Infection Caused by Sphaceloma batatas Saw

Gracia B. Bajit and Ruben M. Gapasin

Effects of Gamma Radiation on Some Morphological Characters of Sweet Potato

Nestor L. Pido and Liwayway M. Engle

Influence of Planting Date on Corn Grown in an Aquic Eutropept

Emmanuel M. Cabia and Eduardo Paningbatan

Comparative Evaluation of Traditional Methods and Recommended Practice of Planting Sweet Potato

Paz Saladaga-Eronico and Rodolfo G. Escalada

Effects of Nitrogen Level and Row Spacing on the Growth and Yield of Flint Corn

Berta Catingan-Ratilla and Victor P. Briones

Synthesis of Ethyl Fatty Alkyl Ethers from Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Fatty Alcohols

Alice M. Acabal and William G. Padolina

Handling of Coconut Water and Clarification of Coco-Vinegar for Small-Scale Production

Truong Van Den and Melimer E. Marquez

Infectivity and in vitro Production of Sweet Potato Scab Fungus (Sphaceloma batatas Saw.) Inoculum

Rodolfo A. Paningbatan

Effects of Lime on the Growth and Yield of Corn in Maasin City

G. L. Amora, R. G. Escalada and B. F. Quirol

Comparative Composition, Abundance and Dominants of Meiofauna Between a Muddy and a Sandy Substrate in Silut Bay, Cental Philippines

Bernardita C. Pilapil

Consumption of Secondary Food Crops by Low-and High-Income Households

Jose M. Alkuino, Jr.

Effects of pH on Glucoamylase Production by Aspergillus awamori NRRL 3112 in an Airlift Fermenter

Andresito D. Acabal and Ernesto J. del Rosario

Response of Para-Centro Combination to Different Fertilizer Levels Under Coconut

Rodolfo G. Escalada and Guindolino R. Gerona

Pre- and Post- Infectional Resistance of Sweet Potato to Meloidogyne incognita and M. javanica

Ruben M. Gapasin

Morphological Characters and Yield of Abaca and Related Musa Clones in Baybay, Leyte, Philippines

Enrique R. Alcober

Screening of Sweet Potato Varieties by Subsistence Farmers in Basey, Samar, Philippines: A Case of Traditional Experimentation in Upland Agriculture

R. de Pedro, Jr., C. Lightfoot, D. Apura, M. Acaba and J. Cabiling

A Case Study of the Prendes System on Lowland Rice Farms in Barangay Cogon, Baybay, Leyte, Philippines

Mary Ann M. Caintic and Pedro T. Armenia

Effects of Pectinase, Cellulase and Nutrient Addition on Fermentation of Sweet Potato Mashes

Richard N. McArdle and John C. Bouwkamp

Effect of Stem and Foliage Scab Disease on the Growth and Yield of VSP-1 Sweet Potato Variety

Josefina C. Nayga and Ruben M. Gapasin

Evaluation of Physio-Chemical Properties of Cocoyam (Xanthosoma) Flour

Roberta Dizon-Lauzon, Roger Roy P. Garana and Linda B. Mabesa

Evaluation of Five Insecticides against the Black Leafhopper (Ricania speculum Walker) Attacking Patola [Luffa cylindrical (L.) Roem]

Ma. Teofila O. Oben. Andrea C. Matarong and Nelson M. Esguerra

Rhizosphere and Rhizoplane Microflora of Coffee Seedling as Influenced by Collar Rot and by Seed Pre-treatment

P. Venkatasubbaiah and K.M. Safeeulla

Transitivity of Consumer Preference: A Comparison between Categories of Selected Variables

Marciano T. Sacay and Jose M. Alkuino, Jr

Evaluation of Primary Processing Techniques on Local Cassava Flour Production Using the Pedal-Operated Hammer Mill

Ramon R. Orias and Floro C. Calub, Jr.

Biology and Host Range of the Taro Planthopper, Tarophagus Proserpina Kirk

Cecile Joy Y. Duatin and Lorenzo B. de Pedro

Effects of Different N:K Ratios and Levels on Sweet Potato

Letecia Q. Sarong, Bernadita F. Quirol and Marianito R. Villanueva

Root Crops-Legumes Rotation at Varying Fertilizers Levels

Alfredo B. Escasinas, Rodolfo G. Escalada and Mario E. Baliad

The Socio-Economic Profile and In-Service Training Needs of Rural Development Workers in the Visayas

Antonia Cecilia Y. Sandoval and Saloma M. Binoya

Cytokinin-Like and Growth-Promoting Activity of Coconut Water as Related to its Effect on Pole Sitao Pod Deterioration

A.L. Acebedo, Jr. and O.K. Bautista

Life History and Behavior of the Fig Moth, Cadra cautella Walker, as Affected by Varying Moisture Levels of Copra

Rowena V. Paglinawan and Lorenza B. de Pedro

Identification of High Acetic Acid-Yielding Bacteria from Nipa Sap

Julie C. Diamante

Fungal Infection and its Effect on Stored Sun-Dried and Kiln-Dried Copra

Albert P. Morante, Manuel K. Palomar and Jesusito L. Lim

Soy Sauce Production Utilizing Root Crop Flour as Substitute for Wheat Flour (100% Substitution)

Emma S. Data, Julie C. Diamante and Edna E. Forio

Recovery and Growth Patterns of Coastal Bermuda Grass as Influenced by Nitrogen Level and Defoliation Frequency

M.R. Villanueva and E.C. Holt

Effect of Phosphorus and Nitrogen Fertilization and Weed Control Method on Weed Incidence and Mungbean Production

Benjamin C. Agarcio

Effects of Adventitious Root Removal on the Growth of Flooded Tropical Pasture Legumes Macroptilium lathyroides and Vigna luteola

Reynaldo R. Javier

The Differential Rooting Response of Two Winged Bean [Psophocarpus tetragonolobus (L.) DC.] Genotypes to IBA Treatments Under Mist

R.N. McArdle and J.C. Bouwkamp

Effect of Mulch Application and Planting Depth on Growth, Development and Productivity of Upland Taro

Jose R. Pardales, Jr

Predictive Configuration of the Knowledge of Farmers about Improved Methods of Cassava Cultivation

S. Ramanathan, M. Anantharaman and K.R. Lakshmi

Growth and Fiber Morphology of Abaca (Musa textilis Nee) Ratoons as Influenced by Plant Density and Nitrogen Level

Nestor M. Gloria

Effect of Adhesives on the Retention of Bordeaux Misture on Arecanut Bunches

M. Anandaraj

Resistance of Fifty-two Sweet Potato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] Cultivars to Meloidogyne incognita and M. javanica

Ruben M. Gapasin

Intercropping Sweet Potato with Legumes as a Cultural Management System

Bernadette F. Quirol, Rodolfo G. Escalada and Fe A. Manatad

Araceous and Nonaraceous Hosts of Taro Feathery Mosaic Disease

Manuel K. Palomar, Joji Y. Duatin and Victoria G. Palermo

Performance of Meat-type Ducklings on Different Levels of Feed Restriction

Ebenezer T. Parilla

Economic Contributions of the Carabao to Farm Households and Resource Productivity Analyses

Nerelito P. Pascual and Edgardo A. Panares

Crop Rotation of Sweet Potato, Cassava, and Gabi with Legumes as a Cultural Management System

Alfredo B. Escasinas and Rodolfo G. Escalada

Occurrence of a Chlorotic Spotting Disease on Some VISCA Sweet Potato Hybrids

Ruben M. Gapasin and Ma. Leticia Suico

Incidence, Symptom Development and Transmission of Taro Feathery Mosaic Disease

Manuel K. Palomar, Rhodora P. Gloria and Constancio M. Napiere

Effects of Animal Manure Application on the Growth and Yield of Corn

Elphe P. Ponsica, Rodolfo G. Escalada and Bernadita F. Quirol

Effect of Fertilizer Application on the Yield and Protein Content of Soybean Harvested at Various Stages of Maturity

Edgardo E. Tulin

Effects of Mudpress Used as Soil Conditioner and Organic Fertilizer on Mungo Grown on Maasin Clay

Victor B. Asio, Rodolfo G. Escalada and Raquel B. Capuno

Variability and Heritability of Some Metric Traits of Solanum khasianum Clarke

S. Pal and K.K Singh

Pre-Harvest Factors Affecting Vascular Streaking and Quality of Cassava Tubers

Marcelo A. Quevedo and Ofelia K. Bautista

Growth and Partitioning in Sweet Potatoes

John C. Bouwkamp

Effect of Storage of Decomposition of Green Manure on the Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato

Pablito L. Sevenorio and Rodolfo G. Escalada

Mycorrhiza- A Possible Adaptive Mechanism of Sweet Potato in Marginal Soils

Gloria L. Tupas

Cytological Effects of Fungicide Bavistin on the Root Meristem of Coffee

R.K. Somashekar, Siddaramaiah, K.P. Srinath and P. Venkatasubbaiah

Effect of Row Spacing and Time of Weeding on the Growth and Yield of [Vigna radiate (L.) Wilzeck]

Benjamin C. Agarcio, Jr.

Effects of Flooding on Seven Species of Tropical Pasture Legumes

Reynaldo R. Javier

Insect Pests Associated with Winged Bean in Ghana

Kwame Afreh-Nuamah

Resource Productivity Estimates on Lowland Rice Farms in Baybay, Leyte

Pedro T. Armenia

Cultural Management Studies on Upland Taro: Effects of Cultivation Systems on Growth and Yield of Taro and Incidence of Associated Weeds

J.R. Pardales, Jr and F.G. Villamayor, Jr

Genetic Variability in Clonal Populations of Java Citronella Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt

K.K.Singh and N.K. Gupta

Factors Affecting Household Demand for Sweet Potato in Two Regions of the Philippines

Jose M. Alkuino, Jr

Effect of Methods of Placement and Rate of Leucaena Leaves Application of Taro

Joselito A. Payot, Sergio E. Abit and Luvimin A. Evangelio

Prenda System in a Philippine Agricultural Community

Antonia Cecilia Y. Sandoval

Effects of Water Temperature on the Early Growth and Development of Taro

J. R. Pardales. Jr., F. M. Melchor and R. S. de la Peña

Fungicidal Seed Treatment and Foliar Spray in Relation to Rhizoctonia solani Infection in Coffee

P. Venkatasubbaiah, K. M. Safeeulla and M. Satishchandra Prabhu

Morphological Effects of Naphthalic Anhydride And/Or Thiobencarb on IR-36 and RD-19 Rice Seedlings

Rolinda L. Talatala

Biology of the Black Leafhopper, Ricania speculum Walker on Patola (Luffa cylindrica (L) Roem)

Alejandro D. Solis and Nelson M. Esguerra

Effect of Cultural Practices in the Control of Collar Rot Infection in Coffee Seedlings

P. Venkatasubbaiah and K. M. Safeeulla

Varietal Reaction of Coconut to Oligonychus velascoi Rimand, Using Five Mite-Based Biological Parameters

Marlene B. Capuno and Lorenza B. de Pedro

Chemical and Biochemical Evaluation of Some Local Foodstuffs

Lydia A. Gloria. Fe C. Abogadie, Carolina M. Bermoy, Felix M. Salas. Ana Gina T. Sembrano and Elizabeth M. Sombilon

Biology of the Coconut Two-Colored Beetle, Plesispa reichei Chapuis

Violeta S. Panggoy and Lorenza B. de Pedro

Fungi Associated with Leucaena Seeds a. their Influence on Germination

M. Satish Chandra Prabhu, P. Venkatasubbaiah, K.M. Safeeulla and H.S. Shettv

Performance of Taro Under Lowland Condition as Affected by Genotype, Nutritional Status and Population Density

J.R. Pardales Jr., M.R. Villanueva and F.R. Cotejo, Jr.

Irrigation Water Management Studies for Rice by Computer Simulation

M.C. Escalante H.P. Anderson and C. Anderson

Life History and Behavior of Eggplant Fruit Borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee

Anita M. Maureal, Ma. Flerida A. Carino, Lualhati M. Noriel and Nelson M. Esguerra

Isolation and identification of Acetic Acid and Lactic Acid Bacteria from Tuba and Lambanog Toddy

A.P. Bangi, E.D Bello and G. Bramhall

Time of Naphthalic Anhydride Application and its Influence on Thiobencarb Selectivity in Rice

Rolinda L. Talatala

Biology of the Greater Spike Moth, Tirathaba rulivena Walker

Lorenza B. de Pedro, Dely P. Gapasin and Lucia M. Maramara

Effect of Antioxidants and Fungistatic Agents on Rancidity in Dried Split-Salted Bisugo (Nemipterus taeniopterus Cuvier and Valencienes)

Dennis C. Varron and E.C. Sison

Effect of Chlorine Sources and Ammonium Sulfate on the Growth of Coconut Seedlings Grown on Four Soil Types

Antonio V. Veloso and Tung Ly

Thiobencarb Phytotoxicity to Rice as Affected by Method of Nalphthalic Anhydride Application

Rolinda L. Talatala

Determination of the Nature of Tetraploidy in Cassava Through Meiotic Analysis

Celsa F. Armecin and Azucena L. Carpena

Effect of Fly Ash on the Growth ba and Yield of Sweet Potato

Luz A. Devaras, Rodolfo G. Escalada at and Bernadette F. Quirol

Morphological and Agronomic Traits Associated With Yield Performance of Sweet Potato

Jose L. Bacusmo and A. L. Carpena

Perceived Information Needs in Corn Production of Farm Management Technicians in Leyte

Benlida S. Pestilos and Monina Escalada

Relationship of Target Language Communication Strategies to Comprehensibility of Oral Narrations

Justiniano L. Seroy

Effect of Soil Type, Fertilization and Mycorrhizal inoculation on NPK Uptake of Cassava

Angela S. Almendras, Reynaldo E. de la Cruz and Ireneo J. Manglat

Fiber Quality and Recovery of Three Abaca Varieties as Affected by Tuxy Group and Setting Position In Spindle Stripping

Andres L. Alemania, R. M. Santiago and N. M. Gloria

Irrigation Water Management Simulation Model for Lowland Rice Production

M. C. Escalante, H. P. Johnson and C. Anderson

Isolation and Characterization of the Insecticidal Fraction from Leaf Extracts of Thithonia diversifolia A. Gray

Ma. Florida A. Carino and Bolen Morallo-Rejesus

Elongation Response of IR-36 and RD-19 Rice Cultivars to Variation in Site of Naphthalic Anhydride and Thiobencarb Application

Rolinda L. Talatala

Inheritance of Resistance of Corn to Downy Mildew Caused by Perenosclerospora philippinensis (Weston) Shaw

Othello B. Capuno and Azucena L. Carpena

Growth and Survival of Containerized Moluccan Sau Seedlings Grown in Organic Containers

Manuel H. Reyes

Effects of Drying Platform Elevation and Size of Meat on the Rate of Copra Drying

Aida C. Mantilla and Tung Ly

Physico-Chemical Evaluation of the Natural Stability of Coconut Milk Emulsion

Oscar D. Monora and E. J. del Rosario

Leyte Farmers’ Perception of and Expectation from the National Coconut Planting/Replanting Program

Belita T. Amihan

Reaction of Some Cassava Accessions to Red Spider Mite (Tetranychus kanzawai Kishida) Infestation

Emilia N Bernardo and Nelson M. Esguerra

Effect of Ethyl Methane Sulfonate and Co60 Gamma Irradiation in Winged Bean

Jejoma G. Armachuelo and Fernando A. Bernardo

Rural Development Information Coverage of Radio Stations Serving the Eastern Visayas

Monina M. Escalada

Effect of Different Population Densities and Nitrogen Levels on the Yield and Yield Components of Sorghum

Ruth Otaza Escasinas, R.G Escalada and Raymundo M. Trenuela

Fiber Recovery and Quality of Ten Abaca Varieties

R.P Bales, R.N. Santiago and N.M Gloria

Effect of Different Levels of Helicotylenchus Nematode Infestation on the Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato

E.A. Lopez, R.M. Gapasin and M.K Palomar

Some Factors Associated with the Adoption of Recommended Corn Production Practices in Southern Philippines

Myrna M. Avila

Effect of Different Cropping Systems on the Growth and Yield of Sweet Corn and Sweet Potato

Luvimin A. Evangelio and Elpidio L. Rosario

The Impact of Small-Scale Communal Irrigation Project on Income Distribution

Nerelito P. Pascual

Floral Morphology and Biology, Fruit and Seed Set, Seed Germination and Seedling Development of Taro

J. R. Pardales, Jr.

Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato As Influenced by Different Potassium Levels in Three Soil Types

Anabella T. Bautista and Rebecco M. Santiago

Growth and Development of Cassava under the Traditional and the Mukibat Systems of Planting

Ofelia P. Ahit, Sergio E. Abit, Manuel B. Posas

Seasonal Abundance of Red Spider Mite and Its Predators on Selected Cassava Accessions

Emiliana N. Bernardo and Nelson M. Esguerra

Effect of Brown Leaf Spot Disease on the Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato

Carlos S. de la Cruz, F. L. Loreto and M. K. Palomar

An Ecological Survey of the Weed Flora in the Major Root Crop Areas in the Philippines

M.I. Galinato and Percy E. Sajise

Prevalence and Economic Importance of Liverfluke Infestation in Slaughtered Carabaos and Cattle

Marissa T. Sabarez, L. M. Ancheta, D.C. Maniwang, S. C. Vencilao and T. J. Fernandez, Jr.

Integrated Control of the Carmine Spider Mite on Papaya

Nelson M. Esguerra and Frank H. Haramoto

Control of Meloidogyne incognita and Rotylenchulus reniformis and Its Effect on the Yield of Sweet Potato and Cassava

Ruben M. Gapasin

Biology of Taro Hornworm, Hippotion celerio L.

O.C.E. Diongzon, Jr.and D.P. Gapasin

Effect of Butachlor on the Protein Content of C-168 and 1R-36 Rice Cultivars at Different Growth Stages

Lualhati M. Noriel

Effect of Rust and Mottle Virus Infection on the Growth and Yield of Groundnut

E. H. Estrada and M. K. Palomar

Post-harvest Fumigation of Tubers for the Control of Sweet Potato Weevil

A. L. Acedo, Jr., E. C. Manoto and O. K. Bautista

Manipulation of Cultural Practices for ipil-ipil and Its Effect on the Intercropped Cassava

Rodolfo G. Escalada

Effects of Different Portions and Length of Storage of Cuttings on the Growth and Yield of Sweet Potato

C. A. Eronico, R. G. Escalada, and R. M. Trenuela

Innovative Performance of Coconut Farmers in Leyte and Southern Leyte, Philippines

Dolores L. Alcober

Heritability and Expected Gain from Selection for Yield, Weight Loss in Storage and Sprouting in Field Bed of Sweet Potato

Florencio A. Saladaga and Teme P. Hernandez

Wheat Flour Substitution Using Sweet Potato or Cassava in Some Bread and Snack Items

L. S. Palomar, Jovita A. Perez and Generosa L. Pascual

I. Evaluation of Biological and Biochemical Parameters for Protein Quality Assessment

Lydia A. Gloria

II. Application of Acceptable Parameters to Assess and Improve Diets

Lydia A. Gloria

Determination of Palmitic Acid Uptake by the Fat Body of the Madera Roach

Franklin Chang, Nelson M. Esguerra and Eduardo A. Macion

Biology of the Black and Green Leaf Folders of Sweet Potato

Dely P. Gapasin and Lina Z. Rebadulla

Susceptibility of Yellow Dwarf Coconut Seedlings to Pestalozzia palmarum Cooke

Samuel I. Garcia and Manuel K. Palomar

Farmers’ Participation in the Rice Seed Production Program in Leyte

Basilio A. Dabuel

Determination of Constant Factor and Index Leaf for Rapid Leaf Area Estimation in Taro

J.R. Pardales, Jr.

Growth and Yield of Soybean as Affected by Inoculation with Strains of Rhizobium japonicum

A. Ritaga, R.G. Escalada and A.S. Almendras

Green Manure and NPK Effects on the Yield of Sweet Potato in Eroded Soil

Clement G. Sales and Reynaldo R. Javier

Phytotoxicity of Profluralin to Rottboellia exaltata L.

Marta Ignacio-Galinato.

Effect of Soil Depth on the Degree of Sweet Potato Weevil Infestation

A. T. Burdeos and D.P. Gapasin

Niche Relationships in Shore Bugs of the Genus Valleriola

Antonio A. Barroso

Factors Affecting the Credit Requirements of Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in Leyte

Leonila T. Salundaguit-Parrilla

Content Analysis of the Front Pages of Philippine Newspapers Published Before and During Martial Law

Rolade C. Brizuela and Gloria T. Sadsad

Distribution and Population of Papaya Carmine Spider Mites and Their Predators

Nelson M. Esguerra and Frank H. Haramoto

Host Range of Xanthomonas manihotis Starr

Ofelia I. Dedal, M.K.Palomar and C.M. Napiere

Effect of Different Methods and Timing of Weed Control on the Yield and Yield Components of Grain Sorghum

Alfredo B. Escasinas and Rodolfo G. Escalada

Factors Limiting Fruit and Seed Set in Taro

Jose R. Pardales, Jr.

Intravarietal Yield Variability of Sweet Potato

N.O. Aparra and N.G. Mamicpic

Performance of Different Mungbean Varieties Grown in the Open Field

Juanita B. Monter and Rodolfo G. Escalada

Zinc Content of Alluvials As Affected by Residual Soil from the Upper Catchment Area

Faustino P. Villamayor

Soil Factors Affecting Zinc Availability in Sonic Alluvial Soils of Leyte and Southern Leyte

Faustino P. Villamayor

Acceptability of Cured Duck Meat Using A New Method

L. S. Palomar

Residual Nitrogen From Legumes and Its Effect on the Succeeding Crop of Sweet Potato

Antonio L. Acedo, Jr. arid Reynaldo R. Javier

Stems and Tubers for Rearing Sweet Potato Weevil

Erlinda A. Vasquez and D. P. Gapasin

Response of Coconut Seedlings to Spacing and Application of Nitrogen and Potassium

Eufemia A. Almaden and Rebecco M. Santiago

Structure and Diversity of Arthropods at Wahila Ridge, Hawaii

Nelson M. Esguerra and Patrick R. Jackson

Growth and Yield of Sorghum as Influenced by Green Manure and Soil Organic Matter Content

R. B. Capuno, B. E. Fabre, and R. C. F.Escalada

Sweet Potato Tuber Rot Disease in the Philippines

M.K. Palomar, A. D. Solis, and H.S. Bandala

Effects of Ipil-lpil and Ammonium Sulfate As Nitrogen Sources of Sweet Potato

Leonila A. Urdaneta and Reynaldo R. Javier

Varying lnoculum Levels of Bacteria-Nematodes and the Severity of Tomato Bacterial Wilt

C. M. Napiere

Effect of Plant Density on Yield and Yield Components of Sweet

J. C. Bouwkamp Ind L. E. Scott

Growth and Yield of Corn lntercropped with Giant Ipil-Ipil on a Hillside

J. M. de la Rosa, R. M. Santiago and M. B. Posas

Factors Associated with the Training Performance of Prospective Barangay Development Workers

Ildefonso B. Sadsad

Influence of Root-knot Nematode on Bacterial Wilt Severity in Tomato

C. M. Napiere and A. J. Quimio

Morphology of the Sweet Potato Scab Fungus (Sphaceloma batatas Saw.)

Fredeswinda O. Lao

Reaction of Golden Yellow Cassava to Meloidogyne spp. Inoculation

R. M. Gapasin

Effect of Bone Meal Supplement on Reproduction of Melengestrol Acetate-Synchronized Native Cattle

S. C. Bantugan and J. R. Escano

Copra Drying. I. Comparison Between the Recommended Practice and Farmer’s Practice of Splitted-Nut Arrangement Before Dying

Ly, Tung and Edilberto A. Hinay

Deep-Bin Drying Characteristics of Unshelled Peanuts

Nonilon T. Bulilan and Ernesto P. Lozada

Behavior and Growth of Pigs in Group Pens Under Different Feeding Systems

Teodulo O. Milleza and Teodoro A. Abilay

Smoked Product from Duck Meat

L.S Palomar and F.C Argañosa

Mass Media Habits of Rural People in a Philippine Municipality

G.T Sadsad

Effect of Defoliation, Runner Removal, and Fertilization on Tuber Yield of Taro

Sergio E. Abit and Arturo C. Alferez

Survey and Identification of Plant Parasitic Nematodes Associated with Sweet Potato and Cassava

Ruben M. Gapasin

Biology and Feeding Preference of Tobacco Budworm, Helicoverpa assulta (Guenee)

L.B. de Pedro and B. Morallo-Rejesus

Ecology of Mosquitos in a Philippine Community

Paciencia P. Milan

Culture of the Sweet Potato Scab Fungus (Sphaceloma batatas Saw.)

Fredeswinda O. Lao and G.G Divinagracia

Chemical and Organoleptic Characteristics of Fresh Sausage with Different Levels of Duck Meat

Lutagarda Salares Palomar

Pathogenicity of Meloidogyne spp. and Rotylenchulus reniformis on Sweet Potato

Ruben M. Gapasin and R.B Valdez

Group Farming Experiences in Western Leyte, Philippines

Adeltrudis C. Tongco and Efrez Saz

Biology and Host Range of the Chinese Grasshopper, Oxya chinensis Thunberg

Bimbo T. Mandras and Dely P. Gapasin

Community Newsboard as a Micro-medium for Development

Wolfreda T. Alesna

Effect of Feeding Cobb Broilers at Different Ages with Various Levels of Cono Rice Bran

Ma. Evilia Tibon and G. R Gerona

Strength and Failure of Gangnail Connectors

Pedro Adonis D. Compendio

Sweet Potato as a Culture Medium Ingredient for Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.

Dionisia M. Trigo and M.K. Palomar