Collaborative Researches: Recent submissions
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Environmental effects on the resistance of rice seedlings to complete submergence
(Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), 1972-03-01)The survival of rice seedlings (<em>Oryza sativa L.</em>) after complete Submergence in water decreased with increased duration of submergence; with increased depth, temperature, and turbidity of water; and with increased ... -
Technical performance of developed appropriate technologies: Its utilization as an approach for sustainable Philippine agricultural mechanization
(Association of Agricultural Technology in Southeast Asia (AATSEA), 2022-07)The study related to the technical performance of the different appropriate technologies developed in Iloilo City, Philippines to introduce the agriculture sector machinery and equipment access and solutions towards ... -
Results of a value adding test to produce alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR) for industrial purposes and for household energy supply with appropriate technology
(2009-10)The application of “Waste-to-Energy” is hardly practiced in developing countries. However, a utilization as “Alternative Fuels and Raw materials” (AFR), for instance in cement kilns or for household energy supply (e.g. for ... -
On-farm evaluation of pepper grafting technology for managing soil-borne diseases of sweet peppers during hot-wet season in highland tropics
(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2012-08-31)A major constraint limiting yield and production of sweet pepper (<em>Capsicum annuum</em>) during the hot-wet season in the highland tropics is the high incidence of soil-borne diseases including bacterial wilt-BW ... -
Improving smallholder dry season vegetable production through increased water productivity with low cost drip irrigation technology in Cambodia
(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2011-12-31)In rainfed cropping systems limited water supply is a major constraint for increased crop production during the dry season. The use of affordable drip irrigation systems can increase crop yield, water use efficiency, and ... -
Farmers’ experiences with low-pressure drip irrigation for vegetable production in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2011-12-31)Low-pressure drip irrigation has been introduced to small-scale vegetable farmers in several countries in Asia and Africa for almost two decades, but adoption and impact of the technology have been limited due to several ... -
A study on the nutritional quality of Moringa oleifera and Moringa peregrina
(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2021-04-15)A study was conducted to determine and compare the growth characteristics and nutritional quality of <em>M. oleifera</em> and <em>M. peregrina</em>. Three moringa cultivars consisting of two <em>M. oleifera</em> cultivars ... -
Progress in research and development of moringa at the World Vegetable Center
(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2017-05-09)The World Vegetable Center has a collection of over 50 moringa accessions, majority of which belong to <em>M. oleifera</em>. The planting of this species in southern Taiwan started some 35 years ago. The World Vegetable ... -
Moringa - a vegetable tree for improved nutrition, health and income of smallholder farmers
(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2017-05-09)Moringa (<em>Moringa oleifera</em>) is a perennial softwood vegetable tree widely grown in the tropics of Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa. Most parts of the tree are edible. The leaves and flowers are eaten as ... -
Horticultural characterization of AVRDC moringa germplasm in the Philippines and Taiwan
(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2015-12-06)The major objective of this study was to evaluate a subset of the AVRDC <em>Moringa oleifera</em> germplasm collection for important horticultural traits in the Philippines and Taiwan. The 18 AVRDC moringa accessions ... -
Electromagnetic effects on seed germination of moringa cultivars
(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2021-04)Most recently, electromagnetic application in agriculture has increased since plant features were altered significantly in response to pre-sowing seed treatment. Moringa has an extraordinary range of industrial and medicinal ... -
Enhancement of professional education in solid waste management in the Philippines
(2013)The enhancement of professional education in SWM was through the offering of a 1-year post-baccalaureate degree Diploma in Environmental Resource Management and Technologies major in Solid Waste Management. It officially ... -
Evaluation of waste diversion effects through a low-cost, gravity-driven waste sorting plant in San Carlos City, Philippines
(2013)Solid Waste Management (SWM) is a serious and rapidly growing problem not only in the Philippines but in many developing countries. Waste generation and the variety of the waste material mix are increasing especially in ... -
Biomass waste utilization: An approach for solid waste reduction
(2009-11)Three approaches have been devised by Central Philippine University (CPU) in utilizing the enormous biomass waste generation in Western Visayas region of the Philippines. These approaches are direct combustion, gasification ... -
Performance of vegetable soybean cultivars under organic crop management system
(AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, 2013)The objective of this study was to evaluate growth and yield performance of vegetable soybean (<em>Glycine max</em>) cultivars under organic crop management practices. Four cultivars: Kaohsiung No. 6 (KS 6), Kaohsiung No. ... -
Assessing technology and socioeconomic constraints and prospects of low-cost drip irrigation for vegetable farming in Southeast Asia
(AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, 2013)Farmers’ enthusiasm in using low-cost drip irrigation as seen at many on-farm research and demonstration sites across Southeast Asia clearly indicates a high potential of the technology to smallholding vegetable growers. ... -
Testing of briquette production for household use by informal waste workers at the Calajunan dumpsite in Iloilo City, Philippines
(2011)Three recommended mixtures for briquette production were tested by eight identified informal waste workers within a 10-day briquette production test at the Calajunan dumpsite in Iloilo City, Philippines. The test revealed ... -
Adaptability and horticultural characterization of Moringa accessions under Central Philippines conditions
(AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, 2013)This study was conducted to determine the adaptability and describe the horticultural characteristics of <em>Moringa oleifera</em> Lam. accessions under central Philippines conditions. Eighteen <em>Moringa</em> accessions ... -
How to promote a job change of dumpsite waste pickers? Evidence from a field experiment in the Philippines
(2014-05)Switching a waste disposal policy from open dumping to sanitary landfilling requires a job change of waste pickers. We conducted a field experiment at Iloilo in the Philippines which offers dumpsite waste pickers a new job ... -
Job change and self-control of waste pickers: Evidence from a field experiment in the Philippines
(Business Perspectives, 2018-06-15)Environmental policies may have a negative side effect on employment, often in a specific industry in the short run. Workers in regulated industries can be affected by losses in job-specific human capital. The informal ...