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"Food Security of Slash and Burn Farming Systems in Northern, Lao PDR: Case Study in Nam Chat Village, Phou Kout District of Xieng Khuang Province"
Slash-and-burn farming systems are important food production systems widely practiced in northern Lao PDR. However, relatively little attention and efforts have been directed toward the food security of slash-and-burn farming systems of the various... Read more.MS in Agronomy (Khon Kaen University)"Genetic Variability and Genotypic Correlation of Some Agronomical Characteristics of M4 and M5 Generation of Gamma Irradiated Sesamum indicum L."
Sesame is an economical oil crop. The experimental material consisted of 18 lines M4 generation and 39 lines M5 generation of sesame mutant lines. There were two experiments carried out to obtain information on genetic variability and genotypic ... Read more.MS in Plant Breeding (Universitas Gadjah Mada)"Growth and Productivity of Maize Cultivars as Affected by Different Planting Dates under Los Baños Condition"
The study evaluated four maize (Zea mays) cultivars (Supersweet, IES Glutinous-4, MMSU, and Sweet Jubilee-209) that were established in four planting dates (9 February, 9 March, 9 April, and 9 May) under Los Baños condition. The effect of... Read more.MS in Agronomy (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Household Willingness-to-Participate in the REDD+ Program and its Potential Impact on Poverty Reduction in Nghe An Province, Vietnam"
The study estimated the willingness-to-accept (WTA) and determined the factors affecting the decision of local people to participate in the REDD+ program in Con Cuong District, Nghe An Province, Vietnam. Results showed that the mean maximum WTA for a... Read more.PhD in Agricultural Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Human-Plant Diversity Interaction in Dong Na Tard Provincial Protected Area, Lao PDR and Implication for Priority Conservation Planning"
The study on human-plant diversity interaction and implication for priority conservation planning was conducted in Dong Na Tard Provincial Protected Area, Lao PDR, where the ecosystem services were affected by human activities. This study aimed to... Read more.PhD in Environmental Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Impact of farmers’ field school on rice production in Municipality of Macalelon, Quezon Province, Philippines"
The study evaluated the impact of farmers’ field school (FFS) on rice production in the municipality of Macalelon, Quezon Province, Philippines. FFS is an agricultural extension program, which is based on Palaycheck system. The purpose of FFS... Read more.MS in Agricultural Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Innovation in the Highlands: A Case Study of Highland Terrace Paddy Cultivation Technology in Northern Thailand"
This study aimed to investigate the innovation in the introduction of Highland Terrace Paddy Cultivation Technology (HTPCT), as well as the practices that were adopted and the consequent benefits derived from the adoption of HTPCT. Survey research... Read more.PhD in Extension Education (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Maize Farmers' Adoption of Sustainable Soil Conservation Practices in Paklay District, Sayabouly Province, Lao PDR"
Intensive crop production without soil managements and soil fertility improvements cause soil degradation, especially in steeply sloping areas. Farmers should have knowledge; and perception influences the adoption of sustainable soil conservation... Read more.MS in Agricultural Systems Management (Chiang Mai University)"Market Structure, Conduct and Performance of the Banana Industry in Hung Yen Province, Viet Nam"
This study analyzed the market structure, conduct, and performance of the banana industry in Khoai Chau District, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam. Results showed that the region’s banana industry was monopolistic competitive at farm level with low... Read more.MS in Agricultural Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Participation and Community Engagement of Water Resources Management: A Case Study of Nam Haad Left Irrigation Project, Phaoudom District, Bokeo Province, Lao PDR"
This study is about community engagement in irrigation water resources management. It described the sociodemographic and economic profile of the respondents in the study area; it documented the household and community level activities that the... Read more.MS in Rural Development Management (Khon Kaen University)