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"An Econometric Analysis of Milkfish Consumer Demand in the Province of Iloilo, Philippines"
This study aimed to increase the overall competitiveness of the milkfish industry in the province of Iloilo through market-oriented industry direction. It investigated the (1) usage patterns, attitudes, and behavior of milkfish consumers; (2... Read more.PhD in Agricultural Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Analysis of Cassava Based Farming System: The Case of Two Rural Communities in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR"
Phine and Sepone districts in Savannakhet Province are engaged in cassava farming because of the policy of the Government of Lao PDR to support the cassava industry for both local and foreign markets. This study focused on cassava farming system in... Read more.MS in Rural Sociology (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Assessment of Adaptive Responses and Adaptive Capacity of Rubber Farming Households to Climate Variability in Mudon Township, Mon State, Myanmar"
Climate variability impacts on the livelihood systems of rubber farming households when comprehensive study on the adaptive capacity of rubber farming households is lacking. The study assessed adaptive responses and capacity of rubber farming... Read more.PhD in Environmental Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Assessment of the Management Effectiveness and Potential for Ecotourism of Dong Na Tard Protected Area in Lao PDR"
The study was conducted in Dong Na Tard Protected Area (DNT PA), Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR to assess its management effectiveness and potential for ecotourism using the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT). Results of the study were... Read more.MS in Natural Resource Conservation (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Bayesian Network Development Based on Genomic and Phenomic Characterization of Multi-Parent Advanced Generation Intercrosses (MAGIC)-Derived Population in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)"
Tolerance to salinity, cold, anaerobic germination, zinc deficiency at seedling stages, grain yield, and related traits were investigated using 444 MAGIC Indica lines through GBS, involving 27041 SNPs to investigate the potential putative SNPs for... Read more.PhD in Plant Breeding (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Changes in Soil Chemical Properties Affect Plant Growth Under 20-Year Applications of Contrasting Quality Organic Residues With and Without Chemical Fertilizers"
The objectives of this study were (1) to estimate the effects of long-term (20 years) yearly application of different types of organic residues on soil chemical properties; and (2) to investigate the effects of combined use of organic residues and... Read more.MS in Agriculture (Khon Kaen University)"Comparative Demographic Parameters of the Coconut Scale Insect, Aspidiotus rigidus (Reyne) (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) on Four Different Host"
The suitability of different plants—namely, banana, mangosteen, and taro as host of Aspidiotus rigidus (Reyne) was quantified. This was done by comparing demographic parameters such as development rate, survivorship, and reproductive potential... Read more.PhD in Entomology (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Development of SNP Markers and Genome-Wide Association Mapping of Virulence Factors of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae"
Successful control of Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), the causal agent of bacterial blight (BB), requires a specific and reliable diagnostic tool. Single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotyping needs to be attempted to establish association... Read more.PhD in Plant Pathology (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Diet Formulation Strategies and Determination of Optimal Ratios of Standardized Ileal Digestible Amino Acids in Broiler Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus L.) from one to 14 Days of Age"
Three studies were conducted. Study 1 evaluated the effect of diet formulation strategies on broiler production performance, caloric efficiency, carcass characteristics, and diet economics. Study 2 determined the optimal SID Lys to ME ratio in Cobb... Read more.PhD in Animal Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Economic Interrelationships in Rural Poverty, Farming System and Environmental Degradation Nexus in Central Dry Zone, Myanmar"
The study aimed to conduct a comprehensive analysis of rural poverty and linkages of farming system, poverty, and environmental degradation in Central Dry Zone of Myanmar. The primary data used in the study were collected through field survey, which... Read more.PhD in Agricultural Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)