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"Evaluation of Rice and Corn By-Products Treated with Alkali, High Temperature and Pressure and Crude Cellulose Extract and the Utilization of Corn Cobs in Swine Nutrition."
Cultures of the mold Trichoderma viride QM 9123 were grown on cotton, rice hulls, rice bran and bagasse to determine the activities of the crude cellulose enzymes from the extracts of these materials. Two feeding trials were... Read more.PhD (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Exploration of Manpower Patterns of Commercial Swine and Poultry Farms in the Philippines."
The study was conducted to determine the characteristics of swine and poultry workers, the employers’ hiring requirements, the nature of jobs/services, relationship of salary and length of service to workers’ characteristics, and manpower... Read more.PhD (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Influence of Selected Growth Regulators and Organic Additives on Culture In Vitro of Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Ovary Tissue"
Experiments were conducted to determine the effect of some growth regulators and organic additives on callus formation and differentiation of papaya ovary tissue culture in vitro. Among the growth regulators tested, indole butyric acid... Read more.MS (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Kaingineros' Perceptions of and Attitudes towards Forest Conservation in Mt. Makiling, Laguna, Philipines."
The primary objective of the study was to find out how the kaingineros perceived and what their attitudes were towards forest conservations. Included in the investigation were 24 barrios surrounding Mt. Makiling in Bay, Los... Read more.PhD (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Mead Characteristics of Mallard and Muscovy Ducks and Their Hybrid"
Sixty 12-week-old Muscovy (Cairina moschata), Mallard (Anas Bochas) and F1 Muscovy x Mallard hybrid were studied to determine the physical characteristics of fresh uncooked carcasses and the sensory properties and general acceptability of... Read more.MS (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Meat Characteristies of Mallard and Muscovy Ducks and Their Hybrid"
Sixty 12-weeks-old Muscovery (Cairina muschata), Mallard (Anas boschas) and F1 Muscovy x called hybrid were studied to determine the physical characteristics of fresh uncooked carcasses and the sensory properties were observe in five batches... Read more.MS (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Nutrient Composition and Growth of Pineapple and Coconut Intercrops as Influenced by Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium."
Experiments were conducted to determine the effects of NPK levels on the growth and nutrient composition of pineapple intercrop and on the nutrient contents, growth and yield of coconut. The study involved a 50 to 60 years old coconut plantation with... Read more.MS (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Some Socio-Economic Changes among Farmers in the UP LB/SEARCA Social Laboratory Plla. Laguna Philippines"
The study sought to determine changes n the level of living, net farm income, possesing "high status" goods, aspirations, spending preferences and attitudes of farmers brought about by the Social Laboratory in Pila, Laguna ... Read more.PhD (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Supply Response of Chicken Production in the Philippines"
The study was aimed primarily at estimating the supply response parameters of the chicken industry on the national and regional levels. For purposes of this study, a statistical supply response model was formulated. Data used in the... Read more.MS (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"The Effects of Feeding Low and High Levels of Energy on Milk Production of Dairy Cattle under Philippine Conditions"
Experiments were conducted on lactating cows (Holstein x Red Sindhi) to determine the effects of varying dietary energy level on body weight maintenance milk production, milk composition, feed efficiency, physiological responses and... Read more.MS (University of the Philippines Los Baños)