Updating of makiling biodiversity information system (Makibis) and analysis of biodiversity data

Creator

Damasa B. Magcale-Macandog, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Fermin Roberto G. Lapitan, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Jeoffrey M. Laruya, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Jandrel Ian F. Valerio, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Janzen Christian D. Aguila, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Clouie Ann L. Mesina, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Twinkle Marie F. Santos, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Andrea Nicole T. Cuevas, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Kimberly D. Baylon, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

12-2020

Abstract

Mt. Makiling is a Philippine biodiversity hotspot listed as one of the 170 conservation priority areas established by the Philippine government. With the vast amount of ecological and biological information about the flora and fauna of Mt. Makiling, the Makiling Biodiversity Information System (MakiBIS) was developed to serve as a repository for these data. MakiBIS may serve as a prototype in the development of a national BIS that will be useful in addressing the need to set a national baseline, measurable targets, and indicators to facilitate the assessment of biodiversity status and as a basis for decision-making.The MakiBIS project started in 2011 and was last updated in 2014. In 2019, a new version of the information system was updated to take advantage of current web technologies in software development. The new MakiBIS’ (MakiBIS 2.0) frontend was written using ReactJS, while its backend functions were coded using NodeJS, and the database tables were compressed and optimized for faster queries. MakiBIS 2.0 was published online and can be accessed at www.makibis.com.The MakiBIS 2.0 database was populated with biodiversity information from published botanical and faunal survey studies conducted in Mt. Makiling. Biodiversity information includes taxonomic classification, botanical description, habitat, mode of reproduction, economic use, endemism, and conservation status. The MakiBIS database was analyzed for patterns, trends, distribution, and potential threats that will be useful towards the conservation and management of these biodiversity resources.

Source or Periodical Title

Biodiversitas

ISSN

1412-033X

Volume

22

Issue

1

Page

211-226

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

diagram, illustration, figures, graphs, tables

Language

English

Subject

Biodiversity information system, Conservation status, Endemic, MakiBIS, Mt. Makiling, Threats, Tropical rainforest

Recommended Citation

Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Lapitan, F.R.G., Laruya, J.M., Valerio, J.I.F., AGUILA, J.C.D., Mesina, C.A.L. Santos, T.M.F., Cuevas, A.N.T., Baylon, K.D., Silapan, I.M., Dimalibot, R., EDRIAL, J.D., Larida, N.J.A., Natuel, F., Perez, G., Quinones, S.G.L. (2020). Updating of Makiling Biodiversity Information System (MakiBIS) and Analysis of Biodiversity Data. Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity, 22 (1), 211-226. 10.13057/biodiv/d220127.

Identifier

10.13057/biodiv/d220127.

Digital Copy

yes

En – AGROVOC descriptors

BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION SYSTEM; CONSERVATION STATUS; ENDEMIC; MAKIBIS; MT. MAKILING; THREATS, TROPICAL RAINFOREST