2013 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 .
26 Feb 2013
Defining UPLB’s Role in Philippine Plant Natural Products’ Research and Development in the 21st Century
Dr. Lourdes B. Cardenas, UPLB Centennial Professorial Chair Awardee, Professor, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, UP Los Baños
19 Feb 2013
Adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in the Philippines: Are mango and banana farmers ready?
Dr. Agnes T. Banzon, Associate Professor, Department of Agribusiness Management, College of Economics and Management, UP Los Baños
19 Mar 2013
Physiological Studies on Seed Priming of Rice for Establishment in Stressed Environment
Dr. Maribel Dionisio-Sese, UPLB Diamond Jubilee Professorial Chair Awardee, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences University of the Philippines Los Baños
24 Sep 2013
WeRise, a Decision Support Tool for Climate Change Adaptation in Rainfed Rice Areas: The Sequel
Dr. Anita A. Boling, Postdoctoral Fellow and CCARA Theme 4 Leader, Crop and Environmental Sciences Division, International Rice Research Institute
27 Sep 2013
Biotech Tools for Smarter Agriculture
Dr. Wayne Parrott, Professor, Crop Science, University of Georgia, USA
27 Sep 2013
Nano-Biosensor Research and Entrepreneurship
Dr. Evangeline C. Alocilja, DOST Balik-Scientist Awardee and Professor, Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Michigan State University, USA
1 Oct 2013
Developing an Integrated Approach to Farm Community for Food Security
Dr. Jose R. Medina, SEARCA Professorial Chairholder
12 Nov 2013
Conservation and Management of Mt. Banahaw de Lucban: Its Potential Impacts in the Agricultural Productivity in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines
Dr. Cecilia N. Gascon, President, Southern Luzon State University, Quezon, Philippines
26 Nov 2013
Ancestral Domain Management: Harmonizing Policies and Institutional Mechanisms
Dr. Lope B. Santos III, Program Specialist and Officer-in-Charge, Project Development and Management Department, SEARCA
5 Dec 2013
Biology of Diabetes …and Its Agricultural solution?
Dr. Leodevico L. Ilag, Chief Scientific Officer, Horizon Science Pty Ltd; Founder/Director, Molawin Creek Ventures Pty Ltd; and Co-Founder/Director, Antibody Designs, Inc.
22 Jan 2013
Climate Smart Disaster Risk Management as Applied to Agriculture
Ms. Jessica Dator-Bercilla, Policy Liaison, Climate Change Assistance, The Manila Observatory
12 Feb 2013
From Genomes to Phenomes to Breeding
Dr. Lukas Mueller, Assistant Scientist, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research
12 Mar 2013
Values and Economics- New Paradigms in Biodiversity and Ecosystems Conservation
Dr. Berthold Seibert, Project Director, Biodiversity and Climate Change Project - BCCP Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
30 Jul 2013
Disaster and Climate Risk Assessment Frameworks, Tools and Indices
Dr. Rosa T. Perez, Senior Research Fellow, Manila ObservatoryDr. Charlotte Kendra Gotangco, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Ateneo de Manila University
25 Jun 2013
Climate Change and Food Production in Asia
Dr. Krishna Jagadish SV, Molecular Plant Physiologist, Crop Environmental Sciences Division, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
13 Aug 2013
Climate Change Vulnerability Mapping of Selected Municipalities in Laguna, Philippines
Engr. Vicente G. Ballaran, Jr., Assistant Professor, Agrometeorology and Farm Structures Division, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology
23 Aug 2013
Meeting the Challenges of Food Security with Biotechnology
Mr. Mark Lynas, Author, Environmental Campaigner, and Visiting Research Associate, School of Geography and the Environment, Oxford University, United Kingdom
27 Aug 2013
Insights, Lessons and Challenges from a Transdisciplinal Assessment of Climate Change-Related Vulnerability
Ms. Ma. Emilinda T. Mendoza, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Science Development Services, UPLB College of Human Ecology
27 Aug 2013
Economic Analysis of Selected Adaptation Options to Flooding
Ms. Jaimie Kim Bayani Arias, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, UPLB College of Economics and Management