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"Communication Factors Associated with Farmers' Knowledge and Perceptions of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Corn Technology in Bukidnon, Philippines"
This study was an attempt to determine the Bukidnon corn farmers’ awareness, level of knowledge, and perceptions of the Bt corn technology and its local field testing, and the reasons for such perceptions. Moreover, acceptance of the... Read more.MS in Development Communication (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Competition Analysis among Genetically Engineered Escherichia coli in Rich and Poor Nutrition Environments"
Genetically engineered microorganisms (GEM) have been widely used in various environments. However, there is still limited information regarding the behavior of GEM in the environment, particularly in competition with other microorganisms... Read more.MS in Biotechnology (Gadjah Mada University)"Cryopreservation of 'Laguna Tall' Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Embryos."
‘Laguna Tall’ coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) embryos were successfully cryopreserved by two cryogenic procedures with complete germination of up to 46.67 percent after immersion in liquid nitrogen. Two methods, namely... Read more.MS in Plant Genetic Resources Conservation and Management (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Decision Support System of Agricultural Crops and Application of Geographic Information System for Site Suitability Classification"
Assessing the suitability of an area for agricultural crops requires a considerable effort in terms of information collection that presents both opportunities and limitations to decision makers. A decision support system was developed for... Read more.MS in Information Technology for Natural Resources Management (Bogor Agricultural University)"Design and Development of a Trailed Type Transplanter for Oil Palm Seedling"
A trailed type transplanter that is run by a four-wheel tractor with at least 63.4 kW for field transplanting of oil palm seedlings had been designed, developed, and tested. AutoCAD 2000 software was used to produce the 3-D conceptual design of... Read more.MS in Bio-production Machinery Engineering (Universiti Putra Malaysia)"Determination of Biological Aspects of Ganoderma boninense (Pat.) and their Pathogenic Potential on Oil Palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) Seedlings"
A total of five Ganoderma isolates from oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) and coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) hosts were used in the determination of Ganoderma boninense based on monokaryotic mating compatibilities. Ganoderma specimens collected... Read more.MS in Mycology/Plant Pathology (Universiti Putra Malaysia)"Differential Gene Expression of the Enzymes of Galactomannan Degradation in the Developing Endosperms of Normal and "Makapuno" Coconut (Cocos nucifera Linn.)"
The differential gene expression of the enzymes of galoctamannan degradation in the developing endosperms of normal and makapuno coconut was determined by cloning, sequencing, and characterization of the genes encoding a-galoctosidase... Read more.PhD in Genetics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Dynamics of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium Availability in Soils Amended with Banana-trash Compost"
In anticipation of the Philippines being a major producer of organic banana, this study was conducted to provide quantitative basis for certain practices in organic farming. The dynamics of N, P, and K availability in soils amended with various... Read more.MS in Soil Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Economic Effects of Trade Liberalization on the Indonesian Coffee, Coconut and Rubber industries"
The study assessed the economic effects of trade liberalization on the Indonesian coffee, coconut, and rubber industries using time series data from 1969 to 1999, and primary data to estimate price competitiveness. Specifically, it assessed the... Read more.PhD in Agricultural Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Effects of Crossbreeding and Inbreeding on Growth Performance, Age at Sexual Maturity and Chromosome Morphology of Three Genetic Groups of the Philippine Native Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus Linn.)"
Three genetic groups of the Philippine native chickens (Banaba, Paraoakan, and Bolinao) and their crosses were used in this study. They were subjected to a 3x3 full diallel cross design to determine heterosis and combining abilities for growth... Read more.PhD in Animal Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)