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"Robust Estimation for Linear Mixed Model in the Prediction of Milk Production"
Milk production has become an increasingly important commodity in Thailand. Milk yield prediction models are important components of dairy milk production system from the farm management viewpoint to genetic improvement of dairy cows. The usefulness... Read more.PhD in Statistics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"The Energy Cost of Cambodian Lowland and Rice Grown Under Different Establishment Methods"
Agricultural practices play an important role in increasing crop yields, but high crop yield is associated with high energy use. The study aimed to estimate the various energy use from farm to-plate of lowland rice grown under four methods in Cambodi... Read more.MS in Agronomy (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"The Extent and the Poverty and Gender Equity Impacts of Technological Innovation Adoption among Micro, Small, and Medium Food Processing Enterprises in Davao Region, Philippines"
This study’s main research question as contextualized for Davao region, Philippines, is: what are the effects of the extent of technological innovation adoption (TIA) among micro, small, and medium food processing enterprises (MSMFEs) on the... Read more.PhD in Development Studies (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Weather Variability and Rice-Based Farmers' Adaptation Practices in Myinmu Township, Sagaing Region, Myanmar"
As with most cropping systems, the rice-based farming system in Myinmu Township is weather-dependent. The research sought to analyze the adaptation practices to weather variability of farmers in Myinmu Township, Sagaing Region in Myanmar... Read more.MS in Extension Education (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"An Econometric Analysis of Milkfish Consumer Demand in the Province of Iloilo, Philippines"
This study aimed to increase the overall competitiveness of the milkfish industry in the province of Iloilo through market-oriented industry direction. It investigated the (1) usage patterns, attitudes, and behavior of milkfish consumers; (2... Read more.PhD in Agricultural Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Analysis of Cassava Based Farming System: The Case of Two Rural Communities in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR"
Phine and Sepone districts in Savannakhet Province are engaged in cassava farming because of the policy of the Government of Lao PDR to support the cassava industry for both local and foreign markets. This study focused on cassava farming system in... Read more.MS in Rural Sociology (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Assessment of Adaptive Responses and Adaptive Capacity of Rubber Farming Households to Climate Variability in Mudon Township, Mon State, Myanmar"
Climate variability impacts on the livelihood systems of rubber farming households when comprehensive study on the adaptive capacity of rubber farming households is lacking. The study assessed adaptive responses and capacity of rubber farming... Read more.PhD in Environmental Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Assessment of the Management Effectiveness and Potential for Ecotourism of Dong Na Tard Protected Area in Lao PDR"
The study was conducted in Dong Na Tard Protected Area (DNT PA), Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR to assess its management effectiveness and potential for ecotourism using the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT). Results of the study were... Read more.MS in Natural Resource Conservation (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Bayesian Network Development Based on Genomic and Phenomic Characterization of Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Intercrosses (MAGIC)-Derived Population in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)"
Tolerance to salinity, cold, anaerobic germination, zinc deficiency at seedling stages, grain yield, and related traits were investigated using 444 MAGIC Indica lines through GBS, involving 27041 SNPs to investigate the potential putative SNPs for... Read more.PhD in Plant Breeding (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Changes in Soil Chemical Properties Affect Plant Growth Under 20-Year Applications of Contrasting Quality Organic Residues With and Without Chemical Fertilizers"
The objectives of this study were (1) to estimate the effects of long-term (20 years) yearly application of different types of organic residues on soil chemical properties; and (2) to investigate the effects of combined use of organic residues and... Read more.MS in Agriculture (Khon Kaen University)