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U.P. Los Baños Journal

Graduate School Special Issue

Special Issue Message

The University of the Philippines Los Baños Graduate School is deeply committed to the spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the scientific and research community. In this vein, we are delighted to present a special issue that sheds light on the research endeavors of our talented graduate students. It is our firm belief that their diligent work should not remain concealed but should be celebrated and disseminated to a wider audience.

Each of the research contributions in this special issue has undergone peer-review processes, ensuring the standards of quality and credibility. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated associate editors for their invaluable support in curating and refining the contents of this issue:
• Dr. Ronilo Jose D. Flores
• Dr. Pamela A. Custodio
• Dr. Rhea L. Gumasing
• Dr. Aileen V. Lapitan
• Dr. Jerrold M. Tubay

In addition, we wish to express our sincere appreciation to the anonymous reviewers who participated in the blind review process, their expertise and meticulous evaluation played an integral role in maintaining the excellence of the research presented within this special issue.

Articles

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Molecular method for specific detection of two babuvirus species causing bunchy top disease of abaca (Musa Textilis Nee)
Argel L. Arenas, Filomena C. Sta. Cruz, Maria Genaleen Q. Diaz, and Ireneo B. Pangga

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Agenda-setting in the 2016 Philippine election: relations among media, candidates, and the Los Baños community
Miguel Victor T. Durian, Serlie B. Jamias, Garry Jay S. Montemayor, and Girlie Nora A. Abrigo

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The sustainability of native trees in the greening initiatives of the Philippines
Kathreena G. Engay-Gutierrez, Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, Jessica D. Villanueva-Peyraube, Marisa J. Sobremisana, Damasa M. Macandog, and Cristino L. Tiburan Jr.