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 .
21 Sep 2015
The Loop Survey: A Retrospective View of Technological and Other Changes in Central Luzon Rice Farms Over Five Decades (1966-2012)
Dr. Randy Barker, Professor Emeritus, Cornell University, USA
22 Sep 2015
Crop Insurance as Resiliency Measure to Climate Change: Evidence from Corn Farmers in the Philippines
Dr. Jose Yorobe, Jr., Professor, College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños
29 Sep 2015
Coral and Taklobo Gardening: Merging Sustainable Financing and Reef Conservation in Taytay, Palawan, Philippines
Dr. Lope A. Calanog, Sustainable Finance Specialist, ADB-CTI Southeast Asia, PRIMEX, Inc.
10 Nov 2015
Why Rice is not Good for You
Dr. Eufemio T. Rasco, Jr., Academician, National Academy for Science and Technology
26 Nov 2015
Decrypting Synthetic Biology: Engineering Microbes
Ms. Aileen Bayot-Custodio, University Researcher II, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB)
14 Jan 2016
The Sol Genomics Network: Bioinformatics tools for genomics and breeding
Dr. Noe Fernandez Pozo, Postdoctoral Researcher, Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA
9 Feb 2016
Participatory Research, Communication and Learning: Towards Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development
Dr. Guy Bessette, Visiting Professor, College of Development Communication, University of the Philippines Los Baños
18 Feb 2016
Where science, policy and land management meet - scientific research for the sustainable use of ecosystems
Dr. Stefan Hotes, Department of Ecology, Phillips-University Marburg, Marburg, Germany
21 Mar 2016
The Socio-economic and Environmental Impacts of LMOs: The Case of GM Corn in the Philippines
Dr. Leonardo A. Gonzales, Founding President and Chairman, Samahang Itinataguyod and Kakayahang Angkin sa Pag-unlad (SIKAP)/Society Towards Reinforcing Inherent Viability for Enrichment, Incorporated (STRIVE Inc.)
12 Apr 2016
Increasing SRI-Organic Rice Yields through Double Rows Planting Pattern and Using Location and Season Adapted Rice Cultivar
Dr. Teodoro C. Mendoza, Professor, Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, UPLB
25 Apr 2016
Exploring the Potentials of Community Media for Climate Change Resilience through Social Transformation towards the New Normal in the Asia Pacific Region
Dr. Benjamina G. Flor, Assistant Professor VI, College of Development Communication, UPLB
26 Apr 2016
Utilization and Management of Mycorrhiza to Support Land Productivity: Philippines Experience
Dr. Jocelyn T. Zarate, University Researcher II, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, UPLB
3 May 2016
E-Learning as Vehicle for Social Transformation Evidence-based Results from the Philippines
Dr. Maria Stella C. Tirol, Associate Professor, College of Development Communication, UPLB
10 May 2016
Conservation Agriculture: Biological Engineering Approach to Sustainable Agriculture in Southeast
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, UPLB
Remarks: SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Lecture
24 May 2016
Persistence and Retention towards Degree Completion of BS Agriculture Students in Selected State Universities in Region IVA, Philippines
Dr. Ruth Ortega-dela Cruz, Assistant Professor 3, Institute for Governance and Rural Development, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
7 Jun 2016
How much do Households in a Sub-watershed Pay for Damages and Adaptation Strategies During Extreme Events?
Dr. Zenaida M. Sumalde, Professor, College of Economics and Management, UPLB
14 Jun 2016
How do remittances affect the food expenditure of remittance recipients, food secure, and food insecure households in the Philippines?
Ms. Maria Luisa G. Valera, Assistant Professor, College of Economics and Management, UPLB
15 Jun 2016
Reducing the High Energy Bill and Carbon Footprint for an Energy and Climate Change-Compliant Sugarcane Production
Dr. Teodoro C. Mendoza, Professor and Scientist II, Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture, UPLB
Remarks: SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Lecture
22 Jun 2016
Big Data Analytics: Building the CGIAR Platform for Applications in Agriculture R&D
Dr. Andy Jarvis, Director, Decision and Policy Analysis (DAPA) Research Area, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
4 Aug 2016
The Intergovernmental Science-policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES): Experiences and Insights from the Pollination Assessment
Dr. Josef Settele, Senior Research Scientist, Department of Community Ecology Helmholtz, Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ, Germany
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