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"Performance and Stability of Grain Maize Genotypes in Peninsular Malaysia"
In plant breeding programs, potential genotypes are usually evaluated in different environments (locations and years) before desirable ones are selected. Genotype x environment (G x E) interaction is associated with the differential performance... Read more.PhD in Agronomy (Universiti Putra Malaysia)"Performance of the Corn-based Farmer-scientists Research, Development, and Extension Training Program and the Farmers' Field School in Cebu Province, Philippines"
This study was conducted from August to September 2003 to assess the contributions of the integrated pest management (IPM) components of the farmer-scientists training program (FSTP) and farmers’ field school (FFS) to the levels of... Read more.PhD in Plant Pathology (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Plant Diversity in a Subanen Community in Mount Malindang Natural Park, Philippines"
This study focused on the inventory of plant diversity along the three levels of biodiversity in Barangay Lake Duminagat, Don Victoriano, Misamis Occidental; documentation of Subanen indigenous classification of biodiversity resources; and... Read more.MS in Environmental Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Profitability and Comparative Advantage of Sugarcane Farming to Supply Sugar Industry in Java, Indonesia"
Policy changes in 1998 influenced the Java sugar industry because there was no more obligation to plant sugarcane. The study aimed to determine the sugarcane farming system’s profitability, comparative advantage, incentive or protection... Read more.PhD in Agricultural Economics (Gadjah Mada University)"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)