| Sep 28 |
HPR-based Biodiversified Approach to Farming: Insect Pest Management and Other Environmental Benefits |
Dr. Merdelyn C. Lit
University Researcher III and Section Head,
Entomology Laboratory
Institute of Plant Breeding,
Crop Science Cluster
College of Agriculture, UPLB |
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In cooperation with Gamma Sigma Delta-Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA) |
| Sep 21 |
Writ of Kalikasan: Empowering the Philippine Environment Through Court Injunctions |
Atty. Eleno O. Peralta,
PhD
Chair, Department of Social Forestry and Forest Governance
College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB
Atty. Roberto Oliva
Integrated Bar of the Philippines-Laguna Chapter
Mr. Allan L. Leuterio
Regional Director
Environmental Management Bureau-DENR CALABARZON |
Handout |
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| Sep 14 |
Professorial Chair Lecture
Sustainable Management of Moko and Bugtok Diseases of Banana |
Dr. Marina P. Natural
Professor, Crop Protection Cluster
College of Agriculture,
University of the Philippines Los Banos |
Handout |
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| Sep 07 |
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Zoonotic Protozoa Among Smallholder Farms in Aurora Province |
Dr. Clarissa Yvonne J. Domingo
SEARCA PhD Research Grantee and Professor,
College of Veterinary Science and Medicine
Central Luzon State University |
Handout |
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| Aug 31 |
New Developments in the Management of the Invasive and Highly Cryptic Rice Black Bugs, Scotinophara spp. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the Philippines |
Dr. Alberto T. Barrion
Senior Consulting Crop Protection Expert in Entomology
Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) |
Handout |
In cooperation with the Gamma Sigma Delta-Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA) |
| Aug 24 |
Productivity and Technical Efficiency of Eggplant Production in Selected Provinces in the Philippines: Stochastic Production Function Approach |
Dr. Cesar B. Quicoy
Assistant Professor,
Department of Agricultural Economics College of Economics and Management University of the Philippines Los Banos |
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| Aug 17 |
Sustainable Management of Island Life and Environment |
Dr. Francisco P. Fellizar, Jr.
Professor, College of Asia Pacific Studies Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan
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Handout |
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| Aug 12 |
SPECIAL SEMINAR
Development of the Mud Crab Sector in Three Provinces of the Philippines: Constraints and Prospects |
Ms. Juliette Gaillard
Junior Scientist
Research Unit of the Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
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Handout |
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| Aug 10 |
Ecotourism in Southeast Asia and the Role of R&D in its Sustainability |
Dr. Filiberto A. Pollisco, Jr.
Policy Research Specialist
ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity
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Handout |
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| Aug 3 |
Understanding and Learning from Adaptation Mechanisms of "Superweeds" and "Millennial" Weeds - the Key to Innovative Weed Management Approaches and Crop Productivity in the 21st Century |
Dr. Aurora M. Baltazar
Professor, Crop Protection Cluster College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Banos
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Handout |
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| July 20 |
Diversity of Fungi in the Makiling Forest Reserve:Indicators of Productivity and Climate Change |
Dr. Ernesto P. Militante
Chair, Forest Biological Sciences College of Forestry and Natural Resources University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Handout |
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| July 16 |
SPECIAL SEMINAR
Climate Change Implications for Plant Genetic Conservation |
Dr. Von Mark Cruz
USDA Agricultural Research Service Fort Corlins, Colorado, USA |
Handout |
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| July 13 |
Policy Environment for Intellectual Property Rights |
Dr. Bessie M. Burgos
Manager, Project Development and Management Department (PRODEV), SEARCA |
Handout |
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| July 6 |
Spatial Patterns of Economic Development, Inequality, & Poverty in the Philippines, 2000 and 2006 |
Darrel N. Flores, MA
Project Development Specialist Research & Development Dept., SEARCA |
Handout |
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| June 29 |
101 Years of Systemics in UPLB: From Copeland to the Present Era of Climate Change and the Need to Revitalize the Discipline to Cope with New Demands and Challenges |
Dr. Ireneo L. Lit, Jr.
Environmental Biology Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Handout (zipped 10.5MB) |
In cooperation with the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA) |
| June 29 |
Status and Individual Variations
of the Philippine Derby Spider (Neoscona punctigera) |
Prof. Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo
Environmental Biology Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Handout |
In cooperation with the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA) |
| June 24 |
SPECIAL SEMINAR
Strengthening Governance and Sustainability of Small-Scale Fisheries Management in the Philippines: An Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management Approach |
Dr. Maripaz L. Perez
Asia Regional Director, The WorldFish Center |
Handout |
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| Jun 22 |
Challenges to Greening Micro and Small Enterprises to Compete Globally |
Dr. Nonita T. Yap
Professor, School of Environmental Design and Regional Planning, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada |
Handout |
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| Jun 21 |
Professorial Chair Lecture
Trends and Opportunities in Organic Poultry Production |
Dr. Angel L. Lambio
Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Baños |
Handout |
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| Jun 16 |
SPECIAL SEMINAR:
Natural Wastewater Treatment Using Facultative Ponds and Constructed Wetlands for Laguna de Bay |
Dr. Zenaida L. Andrade
Head, Chemical Engineering Department, Eastern Visayas State University |
Handout |
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| Jun 15 |
Professorial Chair Lecture
Waste Management in the Emerging Philippine Biofuel Industry |
Prof. Rex B. Demafelis
Chairman, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Handout |
Video Link |
| May 18 |
Seed Characteristics, Storage Behavior and Viability Equation of Jatropha curcas L. |
Ms. Lucille Elna P. de Guzman
SEARCA PhD Scholar and University Researcher, Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Handout |
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| May 11 |
SEARCA Professorial Chair Lecture
Mainstreaming Climate Change Adaptation in the Philippine Forestry and Natural Resources Sector |
Dr. Diomedes A. Racelis
Associate Dean and Associate Professor, College of Forestry and Natural Resources,University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Handout
Video:
via UPLB
via scivee.tv |
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| May 4 |
Human-Forest Interaction in Aborlan Guba System, Palawan Island, Philippines: Implications for Conservation and Management |
Prof. Lita Sopsop
SEARCA PhD Research Scholar and Assistant Prof., Western Philippines University |
Handout |
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| Apr 30 |
SPECIAL SEMINAR:
The Science of Agroforestry |
Dr. Tony Simons
Deputy Director General, World Agroforestry Centre,
International Centre for Research in Agroforestry |
Handout |
In cooperation with the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry and UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources |
| Apr 22 |
SPECIAL SEMINAR:
Multiple Pest Infestation and Yield Loss on Rice and Other Results from On-Farm Research in the Philippines |
Dr. James Allen Litsinger
Pest Management Specialist and Consultant |
Handout |
In cooperation with the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA) |
| Apr 20 |
Characterization and Suitability Evaluation of Major Agricultural Soils towards Rationalizing Land Area Allocation for Biofuel Feedstock Production in Cagayan Valley, Philippines |
Prof. Artemio A. Martin
SEARCA PhD Scholar and Associate Professor, Isabela State University |
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| Apr 13 |
Yield Modeling for the Natural Stands of Kawayan Tinik (Bambusa blumeana) in Ilocos Norte, Philippines |
Prof. Joselito I. Rosario
SEARCA PhD Research Scholar and Associate Professor, Mariano Marcos State University |
Handout |
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| Apr 13 |
Microbial Biochemical Changes in Fermented Tuna Viscera |
Ms. Jesebel R. Besas
SEARCA PhD Research Scholar and Instructor, Southern Philippines Agribusiness, Marine and Aquatic School of Technology |
Handout |
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| Mar 16 |
Collaborative Governance and Community Sustainability Indicators: The Case of Mining Operations in Palawan |
Ms. Sol de Villa Rama
SEARCA PhD Research Scholar and Associate Professor, Western Philippines University |
Handout |
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| Mar 16 |
Leucaena leucocephala in Ruminant Feeding Management: Challenge and Opportunity in Production and Methane Emission Reduction |
Mr. Bambang Suwignyo
SEARCA PhD Research Scholar and Lecturer, Faculty of Animal Science, Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia |
Handout |
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| Mar 9 |
Aftermath of the Copenhagen Talks and its Challenges to the Newly-Formed Climate Change Commission |
Atty. Mary Ann Lucille L. Sering
Commissioner, Nat'l Climate Change Commission, Office of the President, Philippines and Exec. Director, Climate Change Office, DENR |
Handout |
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| Mar 2 |
Knowledge Management for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation |
Dr. Serafin D. Talisayon
Professor, Technology Management Center University of the Philippines Diliman |
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In cooperation with UPLB College of Development Communication (UPLB-CDC) |
| Feb 23 |
Conserving Indigenous Knowledge: Information towards Food Security and Sustainable NRM in the Cordilleras |
Dr. Damasa B. Magcale-Macandog
Director, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Handout |
In cooperation with the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA) |
| Feb 18 |
SPECIAL SEMINAR:
COP 15: What the Copenhagen Accord means |
Dr. Henry Neufeldt
Global Research Project Leader - Climate Change, World Agroforestry Centre, International Centre for Research in Agroforestry |
Handout |
In cooperation with the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) and the UPLB Environmental Science Society |
| Feb 16 |
SEARCA Professorial Chair Lecture
Modeling the Impact of Coal-Fired Power Plant Emissions on the Air Quality of Metro Cebu |
Dr. Jonnifer R. Sinogaya
Assoc. Professor, Natural Sciences and Mathematics Division, University of the Philippines-Cebu College |
Handout |
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| Feb 11 |
SPECIAL SEMINAR:
Soil Carbon Sequestration Under Conservation Tillage Systems on Faraon and Adtuyon Soil Series in Zamboanga Peninsula |
Mr. Eriberto D. Salang
SEARCA PhD Research Scholar and Associate Professor, College of Agriculture, Western Mindanao State University |
Handout |
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| Feb 9 |
Advancing Agribusiness through Cooperatives: the Case of Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative |
Dr. David J. King
Consultant, Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative |
Handout |
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| Feb 5 |
SPECIAL SEMINAR:
Spatial Integration of Beef Cattle Markets in Central Java, Indonesia |
Mr. Agus Setiadi
SEARCA Scholar and Lecturer, Diponegoro University, Semarang, Indonesia |
Handout |
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| Feb 2 |
SEARCA Professorial Chair Lecture:
Development of an Integrated Rice Processing System for LGU-supported Farmers Organizations |
Dr. Arnold R. Elepaño
Director and Associate Professor, Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, UP Los Baños |
Handout |
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| Jan 26 |
SEARCA Professorial Chair Lecture:
Supply Chain Analysis of Philippine Fresh Mangoes |
Dr. Flordeliza A. Lantican
Professor and Dean, College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Handout |
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| Jan 19 |
On-Farm Biodiversity Conservation: the Case of the RC Fruit Conservation Farm |
Dr. Roberto Coronel
Professor Emeritus
Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños |
Handout |
In cooperation with the Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA) |
| Jan 12 |
Agribusiness Approach to Eradicating Mass Poverty in Agriculture |
Edward S. Tayengco
President, Edward S. Tayengco Development Options and Economic Research Services |
Handout |
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| Jan 5 |
Monitoring of Rice Cropping Systems and Agrodrought in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta Using Time-series MODIS Data |
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Son
SEARCA Ph.D. Research Scholar,
Department of Civil Engineering, National Central University, Taiwan (R.O.C.) |
Handout |
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