SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS)
The SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) encourages presentation and discussion of development and research issues, as well as their implications for agricultural and rural development. Presentations may feature new concepts, frameworks, or perspectives; methodologies; research findings; policy issues and proposed solutions; or any combination of these, on topics emphasized by the SEARCA's current five-year plan. Through the ADSS, SEARCA aims to contribute to a vibrant scientific exchange within, and even beyond, the Los Baños Science Community.
The ADSS and its special seminars are open to the public and are scheduled as much as possible on a Tuesday, 4–5 p.m.
Speakers at SEARCA's ADSS have included scholars, researchers and thought leaders occupying influential positions in the Philippine executive and legislative branches and other government agencies, UN agencies, other international development organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and academe.
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
24 Apr 2012
Willingness to Pay for a Planned Adaptation Program to Climate Change of Farmers in Dumangas, Iloilo, Philippines: Evidence from a contingent valuation survey
Gay D. Defiesta, College of Arts and Sciences, UP Visayas
Remarks: Special Graduate Seminar
24 Apr 2012
Analysis of the Lychee Industry Competitiveness and Good Agricultural Practice (VietGAP) In Bac Giang province, Vietnam
Le Thi Thanh Loan, Faculty of Economics and Rural Development, Hanoi University of Agriculture
Remarks: Special Graduate Seminar
24 Apr 2012
The Deer Conservation Program In Indonesia: Saving the Timor Deer (Cervus timorensis)
Daud Samsudewa, Faculty of Animal Science, Diponegoro University
Remarks: Special Graduate Seminar
17 Apr 2012
Modeling Forest Fire Occurence in Riau Province, Indonesia using Data Mining Method
Ms. Imas Sukaeshi Sitanggang, Lecturer, Faculty of Natural Science and Mathematics, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia
20 Mar 2012
Biotechnological Approaches for Effective Management of Virus Diseases of Major Crops in the Philippines
Dr. Filomena C. Sta. Cruz, Associate Professor, Crop Protection Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Remarks: UPLB Centennial Professorial Chair Lecture
13 Mar 2012
Updates on the UPLB Bioenergy Program
Dr. Rex B. Demafelis, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology, UP Los Baños
Remarks: In cooperation with Gamma Sigma Delta-Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA)
5 Mar 2012
Social Entrepreneurship Education and Practices in Keio University
Dr. Wanglin Yan, Professor, Keio University, Japan
Remarks: Special Seminar
2 Mar 2012
KM for Development: Focus on R&D and Innovation
Dr. Serafin D. Talisayon, Director, R&D, Center for Concious Living Foundation, Inc. Philippines
Remarks: Special Seminar
28 Feb 2012
Hibiscus Breeding in the Philippines: A Thriving Sector in the Flower Industry
Dr. Pablito M. Magdalita, Associate Professor and UP Scientist I, Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, UP Los Baños
Remarks: In cooperation with Gamma Sigma Delta-Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA)
21 Feb 2012
The Role of Socially Responsible Small and Medium Enterprises in Agricultural and Rural Development
Mr. Benjamin R. Quiñones, Jr., Chairman, Coalition of Socially Responsible SMEs in Asia
7 Feb 2012
Threat on and Prospect of the Philippine Banana Industry in the Face of Fusarium Wilt TR4 Epidemic
Dr. Agustin B. Molina, Regional Coordinator, Asia and the Pacific Bioversity International
26 Jan 2012
Progress in R&D of Biotech Products at Monsanto
Dr. Stanislav Flasinski, Gene Expression Discovery Team Lead, Monsanto
Remarks: Special Seminar
24 Jan 2012
Year-Round Programmed Production of Mangoes
Dr. Calixto M. Protacio, Professor, Dept. of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Remarks: In cooperation with Gamma Sigma Delta-Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA)
10 Jan 2012
Factors Influencing Enrollment in Agriculture Courses
Mr. Kritsada Phongkaranyaphat, Lecturer, Maejo University - Phrae Campus, Thailand
10 Jan 2012
Early Growth and Carbon Sequestration Potential of Selected Tree Species in Degraded Grassland in Southern Leyte, Philippines
Prof. Anatolio N. Polinar, SEARCA PhD Research Scholar and Assistant Professor, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, Visayas State University
13 Dec 2011
Sufficiency Economy Philosophy Process Implementation and Outcomes: The Case of Naso Yasothon Province, Thailand
Ms. Nawarat Pourpan, SEARCA PhD Research Grantee
29 Nov 2011
A Filipino Transnational Advocacy Network: The Case of the US Bases Clean-up Campaign in the Philippines and the US
Dr. Ma. Larissa Lelu P. Gata, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Forestry and Forest Governance, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB
Remarks: In cooperation with Gamma Sigma Delta-Honor Society of Agriculture (GSD-HSA)
