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Theses/Dissertations from 2011

Enhancing lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) production through management of rice straw during fallow period., Michelle B. Castillo

Design of a low head micro hydro electric generating system., Joan Cecilia M. Catubig

Performance of weanling pigs fed pre-starter diet with fermented soybean meal as partial replacement of soybean meal., Jean Marjorie Rodrigo Centeno

Household and community level practices towards attaining food security in Long District, Luang Namtha, Lao PDR., Anongsack Chanthavong

Development and characterization of SSR markers for fingerprinting, hybridity testing and sex determination of transgenic papaya with long shelf life and its PRSV resistant hybrid., Kharen C. Cimagala

Auto morphometry: automated extraction and characterization of morphological features of rice leaves using digital image analysis., Maria Art Antonette Dakila Clariño

Effects of partial substitution of dietary fat with Lysophospholipid on the performance of layers, Jenny Nunag Claveria

Molecular cloning and analyses of mads-box genes involved in fruit ripening from banana (Musa spp.) and their promoter regions., Laarni Grace Mauro Corales

Mainstreaming climate change adaptation in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Curricular Program in selected Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Centers of Excellence in Agriculture / Violeto Narido Coronacion ; Carolina P. Santillana, chair, advisory committee., Violeto N. Coronacion

Social integration and socio-economic gains of Farmers' Associations with cattle dispersal program in Dolores, Quezon, Philippines / Rhona G. Dacillo ; Federico A. Cruz, chair, advisory committee., Rhona G. Dacillo

Phosphate uptake 1 (Pup1) : applications of gene specific markers for marker-assisted breeding and evolution studies in rice (Oryza sativa L.)., Cheryl Ontolan Dalid

Assessment of microbial diversity in the distal gut of Filipino children of different nutritional status through rDNA analysis / Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio ; Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza, chair, Advisory Committee., Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio

Economic efficiency and total factor productivity growth : the case of rice farming in Mekong Delta, Vietnam / Nguyen Huu Dang ; Corazon T. Aragon, chair, advisory committee., Nguyen Huu Dang

An improved artificial diet for life history study and bioassay of the Philippine population of eggplant fruit and shoot borer, Leucinodes orbonalis Guenee (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)., Joedel Aguirre De Guzman

Review of the Philippine long- horned beetles of the genus callimetopus blanchard (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Pteropliini)., Beverly Mae Nedia Dela Cruz

Effects of chemical fertilizer and organic matter addition on the population dynamics of methanogens and methanotrophs in Calumpang soil series (Aeric Vertic Epiaqualf), a major tropical lowland rice soil., Jesiree Elena Ann P. Dela Torre

Spatial integration and price transmission of chicken markets in Central Java, Indonesia / Panji Deoranto ; Jose M. Yorobe, Jr., chair, advisory committee., Panji Deoranto

Cation uptake and production of lysine and tryptophan in selected corn (Zea mays L.) varieties grown on saline soil., Jonathan C. Descalsota

Using stories of significant change to evaluate impacts of the pastoral program of the Diocese of Shimoga, Karnataka State, India., Clarence Dias

Comparative molecular analyses and characterization of rumen protozoa in cattle (Bos Taurus L.), swamp buffalo (Bubalus bubalis L.) and goat (Capra hircus L.) based on the 18S ribosomal DNA (rDNA)., Ma. Cristina Francesca Tayengco Dimaculangan

Activation of endogenous Banana Streak Badnavirus (eBSV) in musa genotypes under drought condition., Eric Gelera Dinglasan

Evaluation of standard laboratory methods for estimating lime requirement of selected acid upland soils in Luzon, Philippines., Rona Tolosa Dollentas

Endophytic fungi associated with Echinochloa glabrescens Munro ex Hook. f. and their potential for biological control of Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn. causal pathogen of sheath blight of rice., Dindo King Modina Donayre

Emergence and early growth of Echinochloa colona (L.) link, Cyperus difformis L. and Ludwigia hyssopifolia (G. Don) exell as affected by flooding depth and herbicide rate., Sangay Dorji

Development of a turbine for low head micro hydroelectric power systems., Loinaz Dupingay Dulawan

Thermophysical properties of nanosilica-in-fluid dispersion (Nanofluids) derived from rice hull ash., Ma. Cristine Concepcion R. Dungca-Ignacio

Evaluation of selected wick materials for passive capillary hydroponics system., Ron Lester Santos Durante

Land cover change and water yield of Silang-Santa Rosa River subwatershed, Laguna, Philippines., Kathreena Ganab Engay

Women Empowe rment Among the "Sabutan" Weavers in Aurora Province, Philippines, Mila Virgo Espinosa

Pollination biology of coffea liberica W. Bull ex Hiern var. liberica in Lipa, Batangas, Philippines / Analinda Manila Fajardo ; Cleofas R. Cervancia, chair, advisory committee., Analinda M. Fajardo

Farmer's participation and benefits derived from rice extension programs of two organizations in Odiongan, Romblon, Philippines., Aleza Fallaria Formento

Standardization of processing parameters for inhibition of browning in dehydrated jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) pulp / Lorina Acilo Galvez ; Linda B. Mabesa, chair, advisory committee., Lorina A. Galvez

Self-care diet management in type 2 diabetes mellitus : determinants and glycemic control / Normahitta Pandes Gordoncillo ; Corazon VC. Barba, chair, advisory committee., Normahitta P. Gordoncillo

Diversity in the morphology and antioxidant components of amaranth (Amaranthus spp.) / Lavernee S. Gueco ; Constancio S. De Guzman, chair, advisory committee., Lavernee S. Gueco

Environmnetal constraints to natural regeneration of Alibangbang (Bauhinia malabarica Roxb.) in Carranglan Watershed, Nueva Ecija, Philippines ., Donaver Mayuga Guevarra

Genetic variability for grain yield and some grain quality characters and genetic correlation among these traits in white and yellow maize (Zea mays L.) populations / Nyo Mar Htwe ; Artemio M. Salazar, chair, advisory committee., Nyo Mar Htwe

Feeding ecology of Pangasianodon hypophthalmus (Sauvage) and its impacts on Taal Lake Ecosystem, Philippines., Suzie M. Huelgas

Estimation and decomposition of growth in total factor productivity of rice production in Bangladesh, Thi Kim Uyen Huynh

Molecular characteristics of the antisense ACC synthase transgenic event in the long shelf life papaya., Gladys Montubig Ilagan

Correlates of agriculture students' creativity in Yala Rajabhat University in Thailand : analysis of teaching styles, learning styles, and technology integration / Wilaiwun Intarachaimas ; Carolina P. Santillana, chair, advisory committee., Wilaiwun Intarachaimas

Comparative evaluation of California mastitis test, somatic cell count, microbial isolation and ultrasonography for diagnosis of mastitis in dairy cows., Toofan Javadi

Angiotensin i-converting enzyme inhibitory activity of buffalo (Bubalus bubalis L.) milk hydrolyzed by selected lactic acid bacteria., Blessie Tabiando Jimeno

Evaluation of the nonformal agricultural education program of Makino School in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, Keiko Kawaguchi

Technical and cost efficiency of resource conserving technologies in rice-wheat system in North East India., Tien Dung Khong

Discourse analysis of the landslide disaster in Guinsaugon, St. Bernard, Southern Leyte, Philippines., Devralin Talastas Lagos

Nitrogen mineralization of municipal solid waste compost and plant response to the mineralized nitrogen., Cherry V. Lanwang

Climate change impacts and adaptations among the indigenous highland farming communities of the Ambuklao Watershed, Benguet, Philippines / Kenneth Alip Laruan ; Rex Victor O. Cruz, chair, advisory committee., Kenneth A. Laruan

Factors associated with the effects of flood risks in selected rice farming communities in Pototan, Iloilo, Philippines / Stephen Rey Peñaflorida Ligasan ; Federico A. Cruz, chair, advisory committee., Stephen Rey P. Ligasan

Design and development of a small-scale wine carbonator., Ryan Anthony O. Lualhati

Characterization and performance analysis of nanosilica powders from rice hull ash as moisture sorbents., Maria Morissa Dechavez Lu

Growth, yield and functional components of Pummelo [Citrus maxima (Burm. Ex Rumph.) Merr.] as influenced by potassium / Alminda T. Magbalot-Fernandez ; Contancio C. De Guzman, chair, advisory committee., Alminda T. Magbalot-Fernandez

Analysis on the influence of climate variability on the occurrence of dengue fever in Los Baños Makiling Microwatershed, Laguna, Philippines, Ma. Charisma Tamayo Malenab

Extraction process optimization, functional and antimicrobial properties, and food application of biopigments from Monascus purpureus Went., Henry Fernandez Mamucod

Design and testing of a revolving blade for sweet sorghum base cutter / Rosani Pallasigui Manalastas ; Delfin C. Suministrado, chair, advisory committee., Rosani P. Manalastas

Molecular characterization of β-globin gene mutations in Filipino β-thalassemia patients / Ma. Carmina C. Manuel ; Rita P. Laude, chair, advisory committee., Ma. Carmina C. Manuel

Morphological, physiological and biochemical bases of salinity tolerance at reproductive stage in rice (Oryza sativa L.)/ Ruth Elloran McNally ; Oscar B. Zamora, chair, advisory committee., Ruth Elloran McNally

Spoken English proficiency of freshmen in Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Calamba., Bart Andrew S. Mendoza

Health risk assessment of selected heavy metals bioaccumulation in Laguna de Bay fish products / Victorio B. Molina ; Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, chair, advisory committee., Victorio B. Molina

Vitellogenin dynamics and its relationships with laying traits of Philippine Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus Linn.) / Arnolfo Marquez Monleon ; Angel L. Lambio, chair, advisory committee., Arnolfo M. Monleon

Controlling acridity in Tannia (Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L) Schott cv white and purple) tubers using various processing treatments / Ma. Edelwina Monterey-Blasé ; Erlinda I. Dizon, chair, Advisory Committee., Ma. Edelwina Monterey-Blase

Power and communication in the participatory upland development program in Dampalit Watershed of the Makiling Forest Reserve / Mildred O. Mocoso ; Maria Celeste H. Cadiz, chair, advisory committee., Mildred O. Moscoso

Physiologic responses of heat-stressed broiler chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus L.) subjected to early thermal conditioning and feed restriction / Hyde Duran Nadela ; Severino S. Capitan, chair, advisory committee., Hyde D. Nadela

Comparative assessment of using rice straw for rapid composting and straw mushroom production in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in Mekong Delta, Vietnam and Central Luzon, Philippines, Thi Thanh Truc Ngo

Design and development of a sweet sorghum seeder with fertilizer applicator / Anthony C. Nicdao ; Arsenio N. Resurreccion, chair, advisory committee., Anthony C. Nicdao

Community perception of people-centered governance and sustainable citrus livelihood program in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines / Rodelia Castillo Non ; Federico A. Cruz, adviser., Rodelia C. Non

Agro-physiological adaptation and nitrogen fixation of soybean Glycine max L. varieties to three flooding regimes and growth stages / Khin San Nwe ; Oscar B. Zamora, chair, advisory committee., Khin San Nwe

Flood vulnerability analysis for the towns of Mabitac and Santa Maria, Laguna, Philippines / Romeo Catabay Pati ; Danielito T. Franco, chair, advisory committee., Romeo C. Pati

Flood vulnerability analysis for the towns of Mabitac and Santa Maria, Laguna, Philippines, Romeo Catabay Pati

Performance characteristics of a prototype coconut dehusking machine / Alexander M. Pascua ; Engelbert K. Peralta, chair, advisory committee., Alexander M. Peralta

Drying and storage characteristics of golden apple snail (Pomacea spp.) / Marife Leonardo Pesino ; Arnold R. Elepaño, chair, advisory committee., Marife L. Pesino

Environmental program awareness and participation of business establishments in Laguna de Bay Region, Philippines / Raden G. Piadozo ; Nicomedes D. Briones, chair, advisory committee., Raden G. Piadozo

Environmental program awareness and participation of business establishments in Laguna de Bay Region, Philippines, Raden G. Piadozo

Molecular diversity of methanogens, nitrogen balance and blood metabolite levels in ruminants as influenced by dietary tannin / Gondelina Abuel Radovan ; Cesar C. Sevilla, chair, advisory committee., Gondelina A. Radovan

Resource use, energetics and sensory quality of lowland rice genotypes given various nutrient sources, quantum enhancers and water management / Berta C. Ratilla ; Teodoro C. Mendoza, chair, advisory committee., Berta C. Ratilla

Comparative analysis of Farmer-Scientist Training Program (FSTP), Community- based Participatory Action Research Program (CPAR), and Integrated Pest Management/Kasakalikasan (IPM-Kasakalikasan) in Siquijor province, Florites Japnoplo Rosales

Prevalence of risk factors in type 2 diabetes patients in rural and urban communities, Leilani Rosinto Rubian

Sustainability factors of Yakan weaving for community economic development, Brenda Quezon Salang

Physiological responses of rice (Oryza sativa L.) to seed and seedbed management and silica application under flooded conditions / Evangeline F. Salcedo-Ella ; Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, chair, advisory committee., Evangelina F. Salcedo-Ella

Social vulnerability and adaptation strategies to climate variability and extremes of upland communities in Sibalom Natural Park (SNP), Antique, Philippines, Pilar Barcenal Saldajeno

Communication in the adoption of biogas technology : towards sustainable development in Shanthipura, Mysore, India, Edward William Saldanha

Cryptosporidium SPP. oocyst contamination in Asian clam (Corbicula fluminea, Muller) from the South Bay of Laguna De Bay, Renz Labarentos Salumbre

Environmental management of mangroves and brackish-water ponds in the Philippines / Maricar S. Samson ; Porfirio M. Aliño, chair, advisory committee., Maricar S. Samson

Molecular and biochemical studies of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz): seed coat phenolics, seed storage proteins and DNA fingerprinting for storage root color, hydrocyanic acid (HCN) content and bacterial blight resistance, Carlo Miguel Castro Sandoval

Selection, characterization and infectivity of entomopathogenic fungi against the spider mite Tetranychus kanzawai (Kishida) (Tetranychidae: Acarina)/ Yayan Sanjaya ; Virginia R. Ocampo, chair, advisory committee., Yayan Sanjaya

Ecological risk assessment and management of ballast water from international ships in Bauan Port Area Batangas, Philippines, Jonathan S Rubio

Irrigation development and its impacts on farm productivity and income distribution in Central Dry Zone area, Myanmar / Amy Soe ; Isabelita M. Pabuayon, chair, advisory committee., Amy Soe

Physiological and biochemical bases of sprout inhibition in stored onion Allium cepa L. cv. Red creole bulbs by pre-or postharvest application of ethylene / Yi Yi Soe ; Edralina P. Serrano, chair, advisory committee., Yi Yi Soe

An activity analysis on the development and integration of information and communication technology in Isabela State University, Alex L. Sortano

Modeling solute transport in soil under conventional plow- based and conservation agriculture production systems in Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, Paul Michael Oseña Tamate

Genetic variability for agronomic and nutritional traits in two white quality protein maize populations, Jeshurun Asher M. Tarun

Landscape change of the resettlement site in Nakai District, Khammouane Province, Lao PDR., Kittiphone Tavanh

Effectiveness of World Vision education projects for community development in Mawlamyine and Dawei, Myanmar, Elizabeth Thawng

Physio-morphological and agronomic responses of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) to fertilizer management and water stress at different reproductive growth stages / Myo Kyaw Thu ;Oscar B. Zamora, chair, advisory committee., Myo Kyaw Thu

Farm level impact assessment of Bt corn in the Philippines using propensity score matching techniques, Annette Manalo Tobias

Laboratory and field evaluation of yeast-based baits for fruit flies, Bactrocera occipitalis (Bezzi) and B. Philippinensis Drew and Hancock (Diptera: Tephritidae), Rod D. Tomambo

Adaptive capacity and resilience to drought among low caste farmers in Allahabad District, Uttar Pradesh, India, Samir Ebson Topno

Biology, pattern of infestation and characteristic damage of the citrus rind borer, prays endolemma diakonoff (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae) on pummelo, citrus maxima (Burm) merr. (Rutaceae) in Region XI / Leslie L. Toralba ; Virginia R. Ocampo, chair, advisory committee., Leslie L. Toralba

Analysis of factors and impacts of good environmental governance in coastal areas, Maria Zita B. Toribio

Comparative assessment of using rice straw for rapid composting and straw mushroom production in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in Mekong Delta, Vietnam and Central Luzon, Philippines / Ngo Thi Thanh Truc ; Zenaida M. Sumalde, chair, advisory committee., Thi Thanh Truc Truc

Quality analysis of brown rice using computer vision system, Andres Morales Tuates