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"Differential expression of selected genes in normal and mutant makapuno endosperms of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) using relative RT-PCR"
Makapuno is an abnormal coconut with a characteristic solid endosperm overgrowth. To gain insights on the molecular explanation of the makapuno phenomenon, the cDNA sequence variation and transcript profile of selected genes were investigated in... Read more.PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Dynamics of soil moisture regime in sugarcane farms as affected by their soil organic matter and physical properties"
The dynamics of soil moisture regime as affected by different levels of soil organic matter was studied using water balance model. The study was conducted in the sugarcane field at Land Development Department Regional 5 Office, Khon Kaen, Thailand... Read more.PhD in Soil Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Economic valuation of coastal resources in Timor-Leste: Direct use values of coastal resources in Batugade, Balibo, Bobonardo District, Timor-Leste"
The small island districts of Timor-Leste are highly dependent upon their marine resources for economic and social development. Fisheries is an important livelihood source and provides sustenance for the people of the country. It contributes to food... Read more.MS in Marine Affairs (University of the Philippines Visayas)"Economic, health, and environmental effects of pesticide use in mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] production in Myanmar"
The study assessed the economic, health, and environmental effects of pesticide use in mung bean production in Khayan-Thongwa Area, Yangan Division, Myanmar utilizing both primary and secondary data. Random sampling was used in selecting the... Read more.MS in Agricultural Economics (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Ecosystem and community-based model for zonation in Nino Konis Santana National Park, Timor-Leste"
In order to contribute to the management of Nino Konis Santana National Park, an ecosystem and community-based model for zonation was designed. The study focused on data exploration of the potential assets of ecological, physical, and socioeconomic... Read more.MS in Information Technology: Natural Resources Management (Bogor Agricultural University)"Effectiveness of the community development methods in the rectangular strategy of development of the Royal Government of Cambodia"
The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of the community development (CD) methods, namely: participatory research, community organizing, community education, and community planning in the Rectangular Strategy (RS) of development of the... Read more.PhD in Community Development (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Effects of tannin on the rumen ecology of carabao (Bubalus bubalis) and cattle (Bos indicus)"
This study aimed to determine the effects of tannin in the diet on the rumen ecology of carabao and cattle fed with rice straw. Specifically, it aimed to determine its effect on the rumen pH, temperature, and ammonia-N levels in sacco dry matter and... Read more.PhD in Animal Science (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Empowerment mechanism and organizational performance of community fisheries in Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia"
Community-based fisheries management is a tactical strategy toward a successful fisheries resource conservation and management. In line with this, empowerment plays a key role in community fisheries. Hence, the research was conducted to determine the... Read more.MS in Community Development (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Exploring social capital and cooperativism among the Getasan dairy cattle farmers in Semarang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia"
The study aimed to explore the role of social capital and cooperativism in dairy cattle farming in Semarang Regency, Central Java Province. The study was conducted in Getasan Village in Getasan District, Semarang Regency using the survey research... Read more.MS in Community Development (University of the Philippines Los Baños)"Farm household’s rice diversity management in Luang Prabang Province, Lao PDR"
The study was conducted in Hat-kham Village in Luangprabang District and Pak-pa Village in Pak-Ou District in Luang Prabang, Province, Lao PDR. The general objective of the study was to determine the management of rice diversity among the farming... Read more.PhD in Community Development (University of the Philippines Los Baños)