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2015 SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS)

The SEARCA Agriculture and Development Seminar Series (ADSS) encourages the presentation and discussion of development and research issues, as well as their implications for agricultural and rural development. It aims to contribute to a vibrant scientific exchange within, and even beyond, the Los Baños Science Community.

Interested in ADSS?

SEARCA is keen to partner with government institutions, corporations, universities, civic organizations and individuals who see the potential in ADSS and would like to explore hosting a session or series of sessions, to serve as a resource speaker or to simply suggest the next ADSS topic.

Interested parties may contact Dr. Nova Ramos at .

28 Jan 2015

The Evolution of Plant Genomes

Dr. Michael Purugganan, Professor, Department of Biology, New York University
3 Feb 2015

Texting as an Everyday Farming Practice: Unpacking the Value of Texting in Agriculture

Dr. Ronan G. Zagado, Supervising Science Research Specialist, Development Communication Division, Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija
4 Feb 2015

Ethics in Governance for Development

Congresswoman Maria Leonor Gerona-Robredo, Representative, 3rd District, Camarines Sur
10 Feb 2015

Restoration of Rice Agro-Ecosystem's Productivity in Cu-Contaminated Paddy Fields with Compost Amendment in Mankayan, Benguet, Northern Philippines

Dr. Virginia C. Cuevas, Professord, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños
12 Feb 2015

Use of Genomics in the Improvement of Crops

Dr. Zenaida V. Magbanua, Assistant Research Professor, Mississippi State University
17 Feb 2015

LiDAR as a Tool to Monitor Biodiversity

Dr. Robert Brandl, Professor, Department of Ecology, University of Marburg, Germany
24 Feb 2015

Development of Dairy Goat Farming in the Philippines

Dr. Cesar C. Sevilla, Professor, Animal and Dairy Sciences Cluster, College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños
5 Mar 2015

Asia-Pacific Crop Improvement R & D: Challenges and Opportunities in Emerging Markets

Dr. Manuel L. Logroño, Global Head, Rice Seeds Product Development, and Head, Corn Breeding for Asia-Pacific, SYNGENTA
10 Mar 2015

Assessing Vulnerability of Fisheries in the Philippines to Climate Change Impacts: Tool for Understanding Resilience of Fisheries

Ms. Remelyn I. de Ramos, Research Assistant, UP Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman
13 Mar 2015

Media and Inter-Agency Collaboration to Mitigate Climate Change

Dr. Bruce Tolentino, Deputy Director General for Partnership, IRRIMs. Vilma S. Dimaculangan, Department of Agriculture, Region 4Representative from the Department of Local Government-Region 4
17 Mar 2015

Enabling Outcomes from Agricultural Research Outputs

Dr. Steven J. Staal, Regional Representative for East and Southeast Asia, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)
19 Mar 2015

Exploring Swidden Transitions in Southeast Asia: Impacts on Livelihood and Ecosystem Services

Dr. Wolfram Dressler, ARC Future Fellow, University of Melbourne, Australia
27 Mar 2015

Dutch Agro & Food: Linking Science, Industry and Government

Dr. Arjo Rothuis, Account Manager Asia, Wageningen InternationalWageningen University & Research Centre, The Netherlands
21 Apr 2015

Climate Change Adaptation Strategies of Agribusiness Enterprises in the Philippines

Dr. Dinah Pura Depositario, SEARCA Professorial Chair Grantee
28 Apr 2015

Companion Modeling for Livestock Waste Management and River Rehabilitation

Dr. Rico Ancog, Assistant Professor, School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM), University of the Philippines Los Baños
19 May 2015

Influence of Conservation Agriculture and Tillage on Soil Quality in Selected Crop Production Systems in the Philippines

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, University of the Philippines Los Baños
21 May 2015

The New International Arrangement on Forests: The Way Forward to Sustainable Forest Management (SFM)

Forester Ricardo M. Umali, Independent Consultant, International Arrangements for Forests (IAF), United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
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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