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"Characterization and suitability evaluation of major agricultural soils toward rationalizing land area allocation for biofuel feedstocks in Cagayan Valley, Philippines"
The Republic Act 9367, otherwise known as Biofuels Act of 2006, mandates the use of biofuel as a measure to ensure availability of alternative and renewable clean energy without any detriment to the natural ecosystem, biodiversity, and food reserves... Read more.PhD in Soil Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Community participation in the environmental management of limestone (Hin Namno) National Protected Area in Boualapha District, Khammouane Province, Lao PDR"
Community participation in the sustainable management of limestone (Hin Namno) National Protected Area project in Boualapha District, Khammouane Province, Lao PDR was evaluated. Two types of questionnaires were developed for different groups of... Read more.MS in Environmental Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Comparative analysis of coffee farming practices introduced by government and the private sector in Paksong District, Champasak Province, Lao PDR"
This study examined the differences between the government-supported farmers (GSF) and the private-led farmers (PLF) in Paksong District, Champasak Province, Lao PDR. Among the socioeconomic factors, it was only in the length of farming... Read more.MS in Extension Education (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Comparative assessment of coral and fish communities inside and outside a marine protected area (MPA) in Verde Island, Batangas City, Philippines"
The establishment of marine protected areas (MPAs) is one of the most common management options employed to protect important biodiversity within an area. This study sought to determine the effects of protection by assessing the present condition of... Read more.MS in Natural Resources Conservation (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Comparative evaluation of various methods for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes (Murray et al.) in selected raw and processed meat products"
The study was conducted to compare selected methods that detect the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in selected raw and processed meat products. Results indicated that rapid methods (PCR-based and VIDAS-LDUO®) detected L. monocytogenes faster... Read more.MS in Food Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Dietary exposure assessment of antibiotic residues in pork consumed in the Philippines"
Exposure assessment is one of the most important components of the risk assessment process. Dietary intake of significant amounts of residue can lead to adverse health effects in the populations and development of antimicrobial resistance. The study... Read more.MS in Veterinary Medicine (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Differential expression of selected genes in normal and mutant makapuno endosperms of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) using relative RT-PCR"
Makapuno is an abnormal coconut with a characteristic solid endosperm overgrowth. To gain insights on the molecular explanation of the makapuno phenomenon, the cDNA sequence variation and transcript profile of selected genes were investigated in... Read more.PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Dynamics of soil moisture regime in sugarcane farms as affected by their soil organic matter and physical properties"
The dynamics of soil moisture regime as affected by different levels of soil organic matter was studied using water balance model. The study was conducted in the sugarcane field at Land Development Department Regional 5 Office, Khon Kaen, Thailand... Read more.PhD in Soil Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Economic valuation of coastal resources in Timor-Leste: Direct use values of coastal resources in Batugade, Balibo, Bobonardo District, Timor-Leste"
The small island districts of Timor-Leste are highly dependent upon their marine resources for economic and social development. Fisheries is an important livelihood source and provides sustenance for the people of the country. It contributes to food... Read more.MS in Marine Affairs (University of the Philippines Visayas)"Economic, health, and environmental effects of pesticide use in mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] production in Myanmar"
The study assessed the economic, health, and environmental effects of pesticide use in mung bean production in Khayan-Thongwa Area, Yangan Division, Myanmar utilizing both primary and secondary data. Random sampling was used in selecting the... Read more.MS in Agricultural Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)