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Acceptability and shelflife of instant “ginataang darag” native chicken treated with different natural food preservatives
(Central Philippine University, 2008-10)This study was conducted to determine which of the natural food preservatives could lengthen the shelf life and acceptability of instant “ginataang manok”. The preservatives used were Vit C, Vit E, and salt. Freshly cooked ... -
Adaptability, milling recovery and eating quality of forty MASIPAG rice cultivars grown under CPU experimental farm conditions during wet season planting
(Central Philippine University, 2010-02)The study was conducted from October 23, 2006 to January 15, 2007 at the CPU farm in Tuburan Sulbod, Zarraga, Iloilo to evaluate the 40 MASIPAG rice cultivars as to their adaptability, milling recovery and eating quality. ... -
Briquetting of biomass and urban wastes using a household briquette molder
(Central Philippine University, 2012-6)This study was conducted to produce briquettes as alternative source of energy from abundant biomass and urban wastes using a locally fabricated household briquette molder which is composed of molders, handle and frame. ... -
A comparative study on the effectiveness of nature farming and conventional farming technologies on the growth and yield of Dapit-saka rice selection
(Central Philippine University, 2007-10)The agronomic characteristics and yield of Dapit Saka rice selection grown using the conventional farming and nature farming methods were compared and the effect of the different nature farming concoctions against rice ... -
A comparative study on the utilization and economics of the traditional and the improved biomass woodcharcoal cookstoves
(Central Philippine University, 2005-06)This study was conducted to compare the utilization and economics of the traditional and the improved-biomass wood charcoal cookstoves. The study is primarily a comparative type of research design. The participants were ... -
Design and evaluation of a drum-type rice hull carbonizer and the manually-operated briquette molder for biocoal fuel production and for agricultural applications
(Central Philippine University, 2004-10)A drum-type rice hull carbonizer and a manually-operated briquette molder were designed and evaluated at the Department of Agricultural Engineering, Central Philippine University (CPU), Iloilo City from June 1999 to April ... -
Design and evaluation of a pellet mill for animal feed production
(Central Philippine University, 2011-12)This study was conducted to design and evaluate the performance of an electric motor-driven pellet mill for animal feed production. The designed pellet mill is composed of major parts namely, feed hopper, pelleting chamber, ... -
Design and performance evaluation of a batch-type rice hull gasifier stove
(National Academy of Science and Technology, 1989)A batch-type rice hull gasifier stove was designed and its performance as a potential alternative fuel saving device for cooking was evaluated. The stove is a single-burner with a double-core, down draft type reactor. Gas ... -
Distinct morphological features of traditional chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus L.) in Western Visayas, Philippines
(Cambridge University Press, 2012-12)The local or traditional types of chicken found in the Philippines are not well described and no comprehensive information is available and as yet not described as breeds. Among the regions in the Philippines, Western ... -
The effect of different green and animal manures on the growth and yield of potted lettuce, cabbage and cauliflower
(Central Philippine University, 2011-12)The objectives of the study were to determine the growth and yield and profitability of growing potted cabbage, cauliflower, and lettuce as influenced by different green plant and animal manures. The seven experimental ... -
The effect of varying levels of salt and sugar mixed with litter materials on the growth performance of Cobb-Vantress broilers and on the reduction of odor and fly infestation
(Central Philippine University, 2007-10)This study was conducted to determine the effect of different levels of salt and sugar mixed with litter materials on the growth of broilers and on the reduction of odor and fly infestation. Treatments were laid out in a ... -
Effects of soil application of biofertilizers on the early growth of beauty leaf (Calophyllum inophyllum L.)
(Central Philippine University, 2012-6)This study was carried-out to determine the early growth response of Beauty Leaf (Calophyllum inophyllum L.) to five biofertilizers namely Azotobacter, Bio Green, MyKo Vam, Vam Root Inoculant, and Bio N when compared with ... -
Efficacy of different green manures and commercial organic fertilizers on the growth and yield of potted lettuce and cabbage and their residues on lettuce and pechay
(Central Philippine University, 2014-06)Two studies were conducted at CPU campus, Iloilo City from October 2009 to April 2010. The first one compared the effects of IMO-5, commercial compost, leaf green manures and inorganic fertilizer. Plants without fertilizer ... -
Evaluation of composting CPU biomass wastes using the wire mesh circular compost bin with compost activator
(Central Philippine University, 2005-06)The aim of the study was to evaluate the composting of biomass wastes generated within the campus of CPU using a wire circular compost bin with the addition of compost activator. Three test runs were conducted wherein the ... -
Evaluation of the different rice hull gasifier stoves developed at CPU APPROTECH Center
(Central Philippine University, 2008-10)Four gasifier stoves, all developed at the Appropriate Technology Center (APPROTECH Center) of CPU, were evaluated in this study in terms of fuel consumption rate, percentage char produced, fire zone rate, thermal efficiency, ... -
Further evaluation of the efficacy of neem oil against Aphids (Aphis gossypii Clover) on sweet pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.)
(Central Philippine University, 2003-09)The study was conducted from December 1998 to May 1999 at the experimental field of the CPU College of Agriculture, Iloilo City. The objectives of the study were to evaluate the effect of the different concentrations of ... -
Immune boosting activity of aqueous lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) leaf extract on native chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) challenged with Newcastle disease
(Research Unit of Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas Campus, 2018-05)Newcastle Disease is a highly infectious disease which can cause up to a 100% mortality in native chickens and no treatment has been yet found for it. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a plant that has alkaloid, saponin, ... -
Impact survey in the rural microfinance project of Taytay Sang Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI) in the Province of Antique
(Central Philippine University, 2005-06)This study was conducted to assess the impact of Rural Microfinance Project of Taytay Sang Kauswagan, Inc. (TSKI) in the Province of Antique. The study areas were the Municipalities of San Jose, T. Fornier, and Anini-y, ... -
Personal and household profile, perceptions and aspirations of the dependent population near the marine protected areas in the Visayas, Philippines
(Central Philippine University, 2008-10)This study was conducted to determine the personal and household profile, perceptions and aspirations of the dependent population near the Marine Protected Areas in the Visayas. Specifically, the study aimed to determine ... -
Phenotypic cluster and diversity analysis of native chickens in Western Visayas, Philippines
(Cambridge University Press, 2013-12)Western Visayas has largest population of native chickens in the Philippines; however, data on the phenotypic and genetic diversity is limited. Eight hundred and ten chickens from 270 different flocks, from six provinces ...
