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.

14 Jun 2016
7 Jun 2016

How much do Households in a Sub-watershed Pay for Damages and Adaptation Strategies During Extreme Events?

Dr. Zenaida M. Sumalde, Professor, College of Economics and Management, UPLB
24 May 2016

Persistence and Retention towards Degree Completion of BS Agriculture Students in Selected State Universities in Region IVA, Philippines

Dr. Ruth Ortega-dela Cruz, Assistant Professor 3, Institute for Governance and Rural Development, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
10 May 2016

Conservation Agriculture: Biological Engineering Approach to Sustainable Agriculture in Southeast

Dr. Victor B. Ella, Professor and UP Scientist II, Land and Water Resources Division, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering and Agro-industrial Technology, UPLB
Remarks: SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Lecture
3 May 2016

E-Learning as Vehicle for Social Transformation Evidence-based Results from the Philippines

Dr. Maria Stella C. Tirol, Associate Professor, College of Development Communication, UPLB
26 Apr 2016

Utilization and Management of Mycorrhiza to Support Land Productivity: Philippines Experience

Dr. Jocelyn T. Zarate, University Researcher II, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB
12 Apr 2016
21 Mar 2016

The Socio-economic and Environmental Impacts of LMOs: The Case of GM Corn in the Philippines

Dr. Leonardo A. Gonzales, Founding President and Chairman, Samahang Itinataguyod and Kakayahang Angkin sa Pag-unlad (SIKAP)/Society Towards Reinforcing Inherent Viability for Enrichment, Incorporated (STRIVE Inc.)
18 Feb 2016

Where science, policy and land management meet - scientific research for the sustainable use of ecosystems

Dr. Stefan Hotes, Department of Ecology, Phillips-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
9 Feb 2016

Participatory Research, Communication and Learning: Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development

Dr. Guy Bessette, Visiting Professor, College of Development Communication, University of the Philippines Los Baños
28 Jan 2016

Unravelling the secrets of BMAA (B-methylaminoalanine) for screening of food toxins using an OMICS approach

Dr. Leopold L. Ilag, Stockholm University
14 Jan 2016

The Sol Genomics Network: Bioinformatics tools for genomics and breeding

Dr. Noe Fernandez Pozo, Postdoctoral Researcher, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA
26 Nov 2015

Decrypting Synthetic Biology: Engineering Microbes

Ms. Aileen Bayot-Custodio, University Researcher II, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)
10 Nov 2015

Why Rice is not Good for You

Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr., Academician, National Academy for Science and Technology
29 Sep 2015

Coral and Taklobo Gardening: Merging Sustainable Financing and Reef Conservation in Taytay, Palawan, Philippines

Dr. Lope A. Calanog, Sustainable Finance Specialist, ADB-CTI Southeast Asia, PRIMEX, Inc.
22 Sep 2015

Crop Insurance as Resiliency Measure to Climate Change: Evidence from Corn Farmers in the Philippines

Dr. Jose Yorobe, Jr., Professor, College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños
11 Aug 2015

Organic Livestock Farming and Breeding Towards Food Security of Smallholder Farmers in the Tropics

Dr. Orville L. Bondoc, Professor 12 and UP Scientist, Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster, College of Agriculture, UPLB
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