Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Phenological characterization of cacao (Theobroma cacao) from flowering to ripening using the BBCH scale, Hannah R. Azogue
The lipolytic activity of Pseudomonas fluorescens Biotech 1123 in commercially available salted butter under refrigerated conditions and its relation to product quality deterioration, Gilda Melanie O. Babaran
Production and evaluation of indian mango (Mangifera indica L.) seed kernel flour and its utilization in brownies, Mary Ann P. Bacarro
Interaction effects of flooding and seed burial on weedy rice (Oryza sp.) seed mortality, Kairah Patrisse R. Baldovino
Phytochemical, physico-chemical and sensory properties of ready-to-drink beverage from water lily (Nymphaea rubra), Perseus Homer M. Balite
Optimization of tissue culture requirements for in vitro shoot multiplication of garlic (Allium sativum L.), Glecy P. Bandojo
Effect of diet complexity and phase feeding in early broiler chick diets on growth performance, fecal quality, caloric efficiency and diet economics, Alberto Louis A. Basinillo
Food science and technology practicum at Universal Robina Corporation (URC), Cereal Plant, Brgy. Bagong Ilog, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Cathlyn Kim L. Bernardo
Duodenal a-amylase activity of broiler chickens fed diets supplemented with multi-enzyme combination products, Jayce Ann V. Bocala
Research internship on DArT marker characterization and detection for BX2 gene presence in native and inbred corn, Carlo M. Briz
Production practices of mungbean of the Bureau of Plant Industry - Los Baños National Crop Research, Development and Production Support Center (BPI-LBNCRDPSC), Benjamin Jorge L. Cadag
Determination of the maternal lineage of Philippine native cattle (Bos indicus, Linn.) using the mitochondrial DNA D-loop sequence variation, Edelbert P. Carajay
Food science and technology practicum at Monde Nissin Corporation, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Alyson O. Carpio
Partial biological characterization of Erwinia sp., the causal organism of bacterial crown rot of papaya (Carica papaya L.), Raphael Gabriel F. Carvajal
Inhibition of meristematic regrowth on Luffa cylindrica L. rootstock and determination of possible DNA transfer between grafted Momordica charantia L. and Luffa cylindrica L., Angelito C. Casas Jr
Postharvest practices in selected legumes seed production of the Bureau of Plant Industry-Los Baños, Venina Gelyn Y. Chua
Development of instant chocolate black rice (Oryza sativa L.) porridge, Jacqueline H. De Belen
Variability of soil properties along the southern slope of Mt. Banahaw, Quezon, Philippines, Bon August F. Decena
Food science and technology practicum at Newly Weds Foods (Philippines), Canlubang, Calamba, Laguna, Genieper B. De La Cruz
Genotyping of beta-casein (CSN2) gene in the Philippine native cattle (Bos taurus) as a marker to assess milk quality, Richard B. De la Cruz
Genetic variability and multivariate analyses of floral traits related to outcrossing in rice (Oryza sativa L.), Dianne Gene M. Dela Rosa
Extraction and partial characterization of oligosaccharides and starches from sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) and arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.), Vhanessa M. Dela Torre
Production and management of coffee (Coffea liberica L.) at Katy's Farm in Lipa City, Batangas, Aaron Paul R. Dizon
Selection and validation of reference genes for quantitative RT-PCR of Lakatan banana (Musa acuminata Colla) fruit ripening, Steven Ryan E. Ebuenga
Effects of endocarp removal and trichoderma (Trichoderma spp.) application on germination and growth of red bourbon and yellow bourbon Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.), Kryzelle Diane C. Eres
UPLB's technology transfer and commercialization practices : the case of the Center for Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (CTTE), Ma. Lobelle M. Esguerra
Germination response of selected weed species seeds to various scarification and chemical treatments, Dara Maria A. Fabro
Optimization of map position of resistance gene analogue (RGA) markers associated to downy mildew resistance in Maize (Zea mays L.), Gem P. Faustino
Research internship on rejuvenative pruning of Robusta (Coffea canephora L.) coffee at Jamboree site, UP Los Baños, Ardjani S. Fernando
Development of gene specific markers for detection of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) witches? broom disease as baseline for selection of host resistance, Johnric Paolo F. Foronda
Optimization of SDS-PAGE parameters for the isolation of Glutelin in M-19 and M-20 rice varieties and optimization of PCR annealing temperature for SNP2 and W2R molecular markers, Jose Christian D. Gammad
Effect of relative humidity and essential oils on conidial germination of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Sacc. causing mango anthracnose, Jean Quennie Marie C. Gauna
Food science and technology practicum at RFM Corporation-Cabuyao Logistics and Industrial Center KM. 47 RFM Road, Brgy. Pulo, Cabuyao City, Philippines, Janine C. Genoveso
Physico-chemical and phytochemical properties, antioxidant activity, and total phenolic content of the indigenous plant Lagikway (Abelmoschus manihot), Richelle Anne N. Guevara
Food science and technology practicum at Philippine Carabao Center National Headquarters and Gene Pool-Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 2016, Rocell O. Hernandez
Development and quality evaluation of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) yogurt juice drink, Shanen Keith E. Hernandez
Food science and technology practicum at Universal Robina Corporation-Cereal Plant, Bagong Ilog, Pasig City, Gabriel S. Ilagan
Determination of the potential of Kamuning (Murraya paniculata) flowers for tea development, Honey Bhabes R. Iñigo
Determining the optimum fertilizer rates for improved growth and nutrition of sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum), Glorianne Excelsis C. Jamilla
Food science and technology practicum at the Regional Standards and Testing Laboratory of Department of Science and Technology (DOST IV-A), Brgy. Timugan, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, Rhozelyne C. Leycano
Food science and technology practicum at the Department of Agriculture - Philippine Carabao Center at UPLB, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Jelen Mara S. Lopez
Production constraints and suitability of selected lowland rice soils in Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan, Roselle E. Madayag
Growth and yield of pakchoi (Brassica campestris var. chinensis) under different concentrations of simple nutrient addition program (SNAP) hydroponics, Fidel Paolo M. Madrid
Quality and antioxidant activity evaluation of wines produced from selected pigmented rice (Oryza sativa L.) varieties from Ifugao, Philippines, Jana Louria M. Malingan
Characterization of the rheological properties of steamed buns "siopao" from adlai (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) flour, Ela Rae G. Mangalindan
Molecular characterization of large subunit ribulose-1-5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase (rbcL) gene in three napier grass(Pennisetum purpureum Shumach.) genotypes, Veronica P. Mangune
Molecular cloning and characterization of ribulose-1,5-bisphoshate carboxylase/oxygenase large subunit (rbcL) gene from Pennisetum purpureum Schumach cultivar mott and Pennisetum purpureum Schumach hybrids (Florida and Malaysia), Micah Reichel D. Mannuad
Assessment of atterberg limits and levels of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium of landslide affected soils in New Bataan, Compostela Valley Province, Philippines, Nel Oliver B. Mateo
Research internship in Nestlé Philippines Inc.-Cabuyao factory and a study on the prebiotic potential of sago (metroxylon sagu rottb.) starch on the growth of lactic acid bacteria in yogurt, Paulina Bianca M. Mendiola
Microencapsulation of ß- carotene using complex coacervation with gum arabic and rice protein, Sherleen P. Mendoza
Screening and characterization of filtered genomic DNA library from sugarcane (Saccharum officinarun L.) var. VMC 86-550 using methylation-sensitive restriction enzyme, Mark Julius B. Mercado
Biological control potential of Vesicular-Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Root Inoculant (VAMRI) and associated growth enhancers against soil-borne pathogens in onion (Allium cepa L.), Prinz Neonicko B. Mojica
Genotype analysis of roundabout, axon guidance receptor, homolog 2 gene in Philippine native chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus L.), Josephine M. Montalbo
Production and management of grapes (Vitis vinifera) at Lomboy Farms in Bauang, La Union, Gladys S. Morado
Analysis of morphometric traits and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (CO1) DNA sequence of eggplant fruit and shoot borer, leucinodes orbonalis guenee (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Laguna, Philippines, Joane Rachel C. Mosico
Preparation of spray-dried defatted acid whey from Greek yoghurt, John Oliver C. Oloc-Oloc
Landscape maintenance operations at the Clubhouse of the Orchard Golf and Country Club, Dasmariñas, Cavite, Dindy Deanne V. Orit
Supercooling of pure water and selected food products contained in 211x300" can size, Barbara Ann S. Pagaduan
Antioxidant activity and expression analysis of APX and CAT Genes in Solanum melongena L. grown under moisture stress conditions, Jessalyn M. Parco
Research internship on the application of microorganisms as biotechnological tool in food analysis, Darwin C. Park
Detection of goat DNA for species authentication of meat and meat products using goat-specific primers from mitochondrial cytochrome B gene, Mary Ranzelle A. Pasang
Factors affecting privatization of agricultural extension services in Pangil, Laguna, Rocel Antonnete M. Peñamora
Physicochemical and sensory properties of red and black-colored bignay [Antidesma bunius (L.) Spreng] jams and its mixture, Mico C. Perez
Evaluation of the effects of soaking times and temperatures on the physicochemical properties of alkaline-cooked rice (Oryza sativa L.), Jessica A. Pusod
Organic production and management of Japanese cucumber (Cucumis sativas L.) and other vegetables at Sanctuario Nature Farms in Indang, Cavite, Eduardo Paolo A. Ramos
Rooting of liberica and excelsa cuttings in different plant growth regulators and commercial organic rooting mix, Jerome P. Ramos
Effects of selected leaf extracts in germination and vigor of soybean seeds, Ralph Zeus J. Recio
Consumer acceptability of optimized pineapple (Ananas comosus L.) and carrot (Daucus carota L.) juice blend formulation, Rica Regine D. Regis
Assessment of plant growth promoting properties of rice straw-based vermicomposts, Jose Robert N. Remillion
Food science and technology practicum at Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines, Inc., Brgy. Pulong Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa, Laguna, Philippines, Larra Joanne J. Ricohermoso
Expression analysis of a mads-box gene, MalMADS2, involved in fruit ripening of banana (Musa acuminata Colla cv. Lakatan), John Michael L. Roxas
Microsatellite marker screening for heterozygosity in (Lagt X Wat) F1 and parent palms as genotype reference in genetic linkage mapping in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), Kaileen May DV Saballo
Microbial quality, safety and marketability of fresh-cut fruits in selected supermarkets and wet markets in Los Baños and Calamba, Laguna, Mae Angellica B. Sabejon
The effect of alum wash on the microbiological quality and sensory attributes of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L. var. Diamante), Jonjon R. Salamanca
Optimization of PCR parameters towards the development of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (Lamp-PCR) in the detection of fumonisin corn (Zea mays L.) kernels, John Christopher G. Salazar
Growth response of Lanzones (Lansium domesticum Correa) seedlings to varying mixture of vermicompost and garden soil, Marvilor O. San Pedro
Landscape maintenance operations focusing on turf management at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Leonie Marie G. Santos
Formulation optimization of ready-to-drink beverage from malunggay (Moringa oleifera Lam.), Richelle Joyce L. Sison
Phenotypic evaluation of BC1F2 population to improve resistance to downy mildew (Peronosclerospora philippinensis) in high protein maize cultivar, Arbert Em M. Sobrevinas
Documentation and assessment of three upland rice-based cropping patterns, Aira Jane R. Sombilla
Evaluation of the marketability, microbial quality, and safety of fresh-cut vegetable mixes from selected wet markets and supermarkets in Los Baños, Laguna, Imothes DG Sotiangco
Production and management of 'cavendish' banana (Musa acuminata AAA group) at Lapanday Foods Corporation, Mary Criselle C. Sotto
Development of instant chocolate red rice (Oryza punctata) porridge, Mariah Danielle F. Talha
Food science and technology practicum at Magnolia, Inc., Governor's Drive, Barangay San Francisco, General Trias, Cavite, Gianne Pauline R. Teaño
Research internship in the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and preliminary study on buffalo mozzarella cheese production using Biotech microbial rennet (Rhizopus chinensis), Ian Moses A. Tenorio
Physicochemical and functional properties of starch from Philippine canna (Canna indica L.) rhizomes, Aiza B. Umali
Potential of insect powder as food protein source, Kristine Marie H. Valenzuela
Intensified impact of agricultural extension services in corn production through technology videos in Barangay Carmen and Barangay Hukay, Silang, Cavite, Glian Pearl B. Vicente
Biological control of banana anthracnose using fungal endophytes isolated from native plants of Mt. Makiling, Jerrimae A. Vicente
Optimization of tissue culture medium for in vitro bulbing of garlic (Allium sativum L.), Ken Guiller A. Vicente
Development of beer-like beverage from adlai (Coix lachryma-jobi L.), Aregsh Syrille Z. Yumul
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
In-vitro callus formation in leaf and petiole sections of ashitaba (Angelica keiskei Koidz.) and enhancement of total phenols in callus cultures in response to UV-B radiation, Matt Ezekiel S. Abella
Research internship on the comparative duodenal bacterial diversity and growth performance of broilers fed diets supplemented with antibiotic growth promoters and Bacillus subtilis, Elsie Erika Cruz Abes,