Seed germination viability of Ficus minahassae (L.) after ingestion by Philippine hanging parakeet (Loriculus philippinensis)

Date

10-1984

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Biology

College

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Pedro Alviola III

Abstract

Treated and untreated seed of Ficus minahassae collected from Mt. Makiling were compared in terms of capacity to germinate after passing the digestive tract of Philippine Hanging parakeet. Results of the germination trials showed that treated seeds have higher percent germination than the untreated one aside from germinating more quickly. Of the total 800 treated tested 32.5 percent germinated, while only 8.1 percent in the untreated. The observation was that the seeds of Ficus minahassae appear resistant to digestive enzymes of Loriculus philippinensis and most are passed intact from the guts of this bird.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

Thesis

Document Type

Thesis

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