SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS)
The SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS), inaugurated on 28 August 2003, encourages the presentation and discussion of development and research issues, as well as their implications for sustainable transformation of Southeast Asian agricultural systems through innovation. It aims to contribute to a vibrant scientific exchange within and beyond the Los Baños Science Community.
Interested in ADSS?
SEARCA is keen to partner with government institutions, corporations, universities, civic organizations and individuals who see the potential in ADSS. We invite those interested to explore options such as hosting a session or series, serving as a resource speaker, or to simply suggesting the next ADSS topic.
Interested parties may contact Dr. Nova Ramos at .
23 Aug 2013
Meeting the Challenges of Food Security with Biotechnology
Mr. Mark Lynas, Author, Environmental Campaigner, and Visiting Research Associate, School of Geography and the Environment, Oxford University, United Kingdom
13 Aug 2013
Climate Change Vulnerability Mapping of Selected Municipalities in Laguna, Philippines
Engr. Vicente G. Ballaran, Jr., Assistant Professor, Agrometeorology and Farm Structures Division, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology
30 Jul 2013
Disaster and Climate Risk Assessment Frameworks, Tools and Indices
Dr. Rosa T. Perez, Senior Research Fellow, Manila ObservatoryDr. Charlotte Kendra Gotangco, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Ateneo de Manila University
25 Jun 2013
Climate Change and Food Production in Asia
Dr. Krishna Jagadish SV, Molecular Plant Physiologist, Crop Environmental Sciences Division, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
19 Mar 2013
Physiological Studies on Seed Priming of Rice for Establishment in Stressed Environment
Dr. Maribel Dionisio-Sese, UPLB Diamond Jubilee Professorial Chair Awardee, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences University of the Philippines Los Baños
12 Mar 2013
Values and Economics- New Paradigms in Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation
Dr. Berthold Seibert, Project Director, Biodiversity and Climate Change Project - BCCP Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
26 Feb 2013
Defining UPLB’s Role in Philippine Plant Natural Products’ Research and Development in the 21st Century
Dr. Lourdes B. Cardenas, UPLB Centennial Professorial Chair Awardee, Professor, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, UP Los Baños
19 Feb 2013
Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in the Philippines: Are mango and banana farmers ready?
Dr. Agnes T. Banzon, Associate Professor, Department of Agribusiness Management, College of Economics and Management, UP Los Baños
12 Feb 2013
From Genomes to Phenomes to Breeding
Dr. Lukas Mueller, Assistant Scientist, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research
22 Jan 2013
Climate Smart Disaster Risk Management as Applied to Agriculture
Ms. Jessica Dator-Bercilla, Policy Liaison, Climate Change Assistance, The Manila Observatory
7 Dec 2012
The Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries, and Food Security (CTI-CFF): An Initiative for a Sustainable Future
Dr. Hendra Yusran Siri, Vice-Coordinator, Interim Regional Secretariat, CTI-CFF, Jakarta, Indonesia
Remarks: Special Seminar
5 Oct 2012
In Pursuit of Inclusive Growth
Dr. Arsenio M. Balisacan, Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning and Director-General of the National Economic and Development Authorit
Remarks: Special Seminar; In cooperation with University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Economics and Management Department of Economics
19 Sep 2012
Biodiversity in Agricultural Entrepreneurship
Mr. Jose C. Reaño, President and Managing Director, Broadchem Corporation
18 Sep 2012
A Management System for Watersheds Dominated by Spiked Pepper (Piper aduncum) in Southern Mindanao, Philippines
Dr. Thomas L. Cardente, SEARCA PhD Scholar and Forester I, DENR Region XI
28 Aug 2012
Philippine Agriculture 2020
Dr. Emil Q. Javier, President, National Academy of Science and Technology
24 Jul 2012
Southeast Asian Development Trends and Opportunities: What They Mean for SEARCA’s Research
Dr. Mercedita A. Sombilla, Former Manager for Research and Development, SEARCA
20 Jul 2012
REDD+ and Safeguards: State of UNFCCC Negotiations and Relevance to ASEAN
Dr. Nur Masripatin, Director, Centre for Standardization and Environment, Ministry of Forestry, Indonesia and Coordinator, ASEAN Regional Knowledge Network on Forest and Climate Change (ARKN-FCC)
19 Jul 2012
Research 102: What I didn't learn in my research method course
Dr. Mia Liza A. Lustria, Associate Professor, College of Communication and Information, Florida State Univeristy
18 Jul 2012
Investing in Structured Trade of Farm Products: Case of Yellow Corn in the Philippines
Dr. Ramon Clarete, Professor, School of Economics, UP Diliman
21 Jun 2012
Renewable Energy in California: Some Insights for Community Development in Southeast Asia
Dr. Valentino M. Tiangco, Biomass Program Lead and Senior Project Manager, Energy Research and Development Department, Sacramento Municipal Utility District California, USA
Remarks: Special Graduate Seminar
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