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"Role of Root Signals in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Responses to Salinity Stress"
Salinity is a major problem affecting productivity of agricultural crops. Rice is sensitive to salt stress, particularly during early seedling stage and reproduction. This study aimed to determine the short- and long-term responses of two... Read more.MS in Botany (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Solution of Aluminum of Acid Soils in Relation to Root Growth and Yield of Corn (Zea mays L.)"
In very strongly acidic soils of the humid tropics, high concentration of aluminum (Al) is a major culprit in reducing crop yield. This investigation was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of acidic soil solution as a screening medium for... Read more.PhD in Soil Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Strategy of Sustainable Natural Tourism Development on Economics Perspective: A Case Study in Baturaden Tourism Region Purwokerto — Central Java"
Natural tourism development often encounters problems related to sustainable utilization and management of natural resources and environment; for instance, the level of population, carrying capacity of tourism region, the level of optimal... Read more.PhD in Management of Natural Resources and Environment (Bogor Agricultural University)"The Contribution of Development Communication in Na So Community's Empowerment"
This study was conducted at the Na So Sub-district, Kud Chum District, Yesothon Province. The objectives were to study the general demographic information, existing development communication factors, existing development communication between... Read more.MS in Development Communication (Kasetsart University)"The Impact of Economic Policies on Cocoa Export and Production in South Sulawesi, Indonesia"
Indonesia is the third largest producer of cocoa in the world, with South Sulawesi Province as main contributor. However, there are several economic policies affecting cocoa export and production. Hence, this research was conducted. The... Read more.MS in Agricultural Economics (Bogor Agricultural University)"The Role of Antanan [Centella Asiatica (L.) Urban] and Vitamin C as Anti-heat Stress Agents in Broilers Diet Containing Hydrolized Feather-meal"
High environmental temperatures may cause heat stress in poultry. This may increase water consumption, decrease feed intake and in turn, decrease production level. In addition, high environmental temperature is one of the contributors to bring... Read more.PhD in Animal Physiology (Bogor Agricultural University)"Transaction-cost Politics in Environmental Regulation and the Case of Hazardous Wastes in the Philippines."
This study attempts a conceptual unification of the works on transaction-cost politics by Avinash Dixit and other literature on the Coase theorem and transaction costs as applied to regulation and to politics. The analytical framework developed... Read more.MS in Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Wheat Decision Support System (WDSS): A Decision Support System for Determining Wheat Potential Areas in Lombok Island"
Wheat is one of Indonesia’s major food, which is imported from producer countries. In 1986, import value of wheat and its derivative products was about USD 296 million. In 2001, the value reached USD one billion (BPS 2002). ... Read more.MS in Agricultural Engineering (Bogor Agricultural University)"Altitudinal Gradient Distribution of Pteridophytes on Mt. Banahaw de Lucban, Luzon Island, Philippines"
An altitudinal transect study of pteridophytes was conducted at the northeastern slope of Mt. Banahaw de Lucban. Ninety-three species representing 47 genera and 24 families were found in the study area, 15 percent of which were Philippine... Read more.MS in Botany (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Assessment of the Role of Wood Products in Mitigating Climate Change"
Timber harvesting and production of wood products are important components of the Philippines’ carbon budget. However, there is no information available on the amount of carbon released and stored from forests, wood products down to their... Read more.PhD in Forestry (University of the Philippines Los Baños)