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Mushroom cultivation was reported as an economically viable bio-technology process for conversion of various lignocellulosic wastes. Given the lack of technology know-how on the cultivation of mushroom, this study was conducted at the Institute of Agricultural Technology, Isabela State University, Cauayan Campus, with the aim to evaluate the effect of different substrates on spawn running time, primordial initiation time, yield performance, and biological efficiency of oyster mushroom. Accordingly, substrates such as banana leaves, grasses, acacia leaves, corn stalk/ leaves were tested

Street food consumption has been a popular staple food in both developed and underdeveloped countries including the Philippines. These street foods were commonly dipped into different sauces like soy sauce, ketchup, and vinegar to improve flavor and moisture. In many cases, these dipping sauces can be contaminated with zoonotic protozoans and nematodes because of improper sanitation practices by the vendors and consumers as well as because of non-hygienic food preparation, storage, and handling. Consequently, these sauces can be a major source of infection for the person ingesting them.

Limited fungal-based biocontrol products are available for use against mycotoxins in food and feed industry in Kenya. In filling this gap, in-vitro inhibitory assessment of six mycotoxin and nine non-mycotoxin species isolated from Western Kenya were placed on growth media using dual and modified plating techniques to determine the percentage inhibitions, capacity to form inhibition zones and degree of general antagonism on growth of mycotoxin fungi. The cultures were incubated at 25-27oC under 12-hour dark and 12-hour light conditions aseptically.

Climate change poses a pressing challenge to the distribution patterns of plant species, necessitating innovative approaches to predict occurrence rates in affected ecosystems. In this study, we focus on Cola attiensis, an economically and ecologically important plant species endemic to Cu00f4te du2019Ivoire. Our novel methodology employs a nomogram, traditionally used for intricate mathematical equations, to model the intricate relationships between topographic, climatic variables, and the presence of C. attiensis.

This study aimed to determine the best combination of farm manures and foliar fertilizers that could give higher yield for hot pepper. It was conducted at Cagayan State University Lal-lo from January-May 2019. The treatments were : T1(Chicken manure Yield Master (foliar1); T2 (Chicken manure Malago (foliar2); T3 (Chicken manure No Foliar; T4 (Goat manure Yield Master (foliar1); T5 (Goat manure Malago (foliar2); T6 (Goat manure No Foliar; T7 (Balanced Fertilization Yield Master (foliar1); T8 (Balanced Fertilization Malago (foliar2); and T9 (Balanced Fertilization No Foliar).

Cereals-haricot bean intercropping is one of the commonly practiced agronomic practices in Ethiopia. Intercropping is the production of two or more crops simultaneously in both space and time. Field experiments were conducted at Wachemo University main campus experimental field site, from June to October during the years 2022 cropping seasons. The aim of the study was to determine optimum space of intercropping haricot bean into the camelina cropping system under field condition. The experiment was laid out in completely randomize block design with combination of four haricot bean varieties,

This experimental research determined the allelopathic effects of Oryza sativa L. straw filtrate and fine cuttings on the seed germination, seedling emergence, growth, and dry weight of Echinochloa crus-galli L. and Ludwigia octovalvis. It compared the average percent inhibition of Oryza sativa L. (rice) straw fine cuttings treatments against the positive and negative treatments. It employed the Completely Randomized Design (CRD) using five different treatments for each of the two weeds and was conducted under laboratory conditions and improvised greenhouse.

A lookback on consumersu2019 demand on milk products is vital for CSU-Piatu2019s dairy centeru2019s business operation. The conduct of this research aimed to review the consumer demand in the Ytawes districtu2019s dairy market. This study utilized the descriptive research method using interview in collecting the required data and frequency count and percentages in analyzing the collected data. The respondents of the study were the household in the five municipalities of Ytawes District. From the findings of the study, the researchers conclude that Ytawes district has a high demand for dairy products.

The study was conducted at Cagayan State University, Piat Campus-Integrated Farm to evaluate the potential of native Siling labuyo u201cCapsicum annumu201d as growth promoter to broiler chicken (Sunshine). Complete Randomized Design (CRD) was used as research design with four (4) treatments (T1u2013 FFR 50 grams chilli powder, T2u2013 FFR 30 g CP, T3u2013 FFR 10 g CP and T4-Pure FFR), each having three (3) replications. Based on the findings, there are no significant difference among the four treatments on the growth performance, carcass quality and organoleptic characteristics.

Market survey of Napoleon wrasse is needed to gather and analyze the data of this species in the market. Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus) locally known as u201cMamengu201d is a small but significant component in fish trading. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Napoleon wrasse trading through market surveys in the selected municipalities of Bohol namely the municipality of Calape, Getafe, and Tubigon, as basis for conservation measures. Descriptive survey method was used in the study. A one month survey was done to the three municipalities,

The significant variety in bean shape and size makes dry bean classification a difficult task. Traditional categorization procedures, such as hand sorting, are time-consuming and labor-intensive. Machine learning approaches appear to be a potential option for dry bean classification. A machine learning classification approach for dry beans using WEKA was offered in this research. The approach employs Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), Support Vector Machine (SVM), k-Nearest Neighbors (kNN), and Decision Tree (DT) machine learning algorithms.

Probiotics, live microorganisms that promote health by balancing the gut microbiota, have gained popularity in food and supplements. This study aimed to identify potential probiotic strains of Lactobacillus acidophilus isolated from available yoghurt/fermented food sources in Bangladesh. The research addressed the need for indigenous strains to cater to the local populationu2019s health requirements in the face of imported probiotic products dominating the market. Eight yoghurt samples from Bogra District were collected and cultured using Man Rogosa and Sharp (MRS) broth and agar.

Despite the fact that it is widely acknowledged that donkeys are an important part of peopleu2019s livelihoods in Ethiopia, there is very little quantitative data on the specific socio-economic value of donkey ownership. The objective of this study was to examine socio-economic contributions of donkey ownership. To this end, primary data were collected from 267 respondents, out of which 147 were from rural areas and 120 were from urban areas. Social and marketable economic contributions of donkey ownership and use were analyzed using descriptive statistics.

The study aimed to analyze the impact of the commercialization of agriculture on the welfare of households in Lemo Woreda of Hadiya zone. To this end, primary data were collected from 295 households using a structured survey questionnaire. Out of 295 respondents, 147 were participants in commercialization and 148 were non-participants. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and PSM econometric model. The average amount of income of participants is greater by 12,220 Birr per year than non-participants. Moreover, the study also analyzed the factors that determine

Fish often serves as a staple food and protein source. Most Filipinos depend on fishing activities as a means of living. Fish parasites are diverse and pervasive organisms affecting a variety of hosts, including commercially important fish. Despite being utilized for commercial purposes, limited studies on fish parasitism are done in the Caraga region and are published in the Philippines. This study is one of the few conducted on the prevalence of parasites from the coast of Cabadbaran City and Lake Mainit in Jabonga, Agusan Del Norte, Phils.

Pharmaceuticals, herbal remedies, teas, spirits, cosmetics, sweets, dietary supplements, varnishes, and insecticides are just a few of the processed and packaged goods made from medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs), which are also created in large quantities. In many instances, using basic materials from plants are considerably less expensive than using substitute chemical substances. Around the globe, 70,000 plant species are thought to be used in folk medicine. Objectives: The purpose of this investigation was to: document the most traded species of medicinal plants in the Kovilpatti Taluk,

Cattle (Bos taurus) production forecasting is an important part of the agricultural industry, especially in the Philippines, where the livestock industry is a big part of the income and food security. The goal of this study is to determine possible algorithms that can be used to predict the quantity of cattle production based on the historical data taken from the Philippine Statistical Authority. Advanced statistical methods of predicting the cattle production are used to look at the data and find the most important factors that affect cow production.

The anti-cancer activity of Carica papaya leaf ethanolic extract and ethyl acetate fraction were evaluated against selected human cancer cell lines by using 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The leaf ethanolic extract of C. papaya was subjected to fractionation by using hexane, chloroform and ethyl acetate to separate compounds based on their polarity. The ethanol and ethyl acetate fraction of the plant were tested for their cytotoxic and anti-cancer activity against HCT- 116 human colon cancer cell line; mcF7 u2013 human breast cancer cell line.

This paper reported an additional occurrence of 102 angiosperm species belonging to 46 families in and around Rajshahi City. Among them, 76 species are under Magnoliopsida (Dicots), and 26 are under Liliopsida (Monocots). Regarding habit, 51 species are herbs, 29 are shrubs, 14 are grasses, 2 are climbers, and 6 are trees. An enumeration of the recorded species is presented with updated botanical names, local names (wherever available), family, habit, habitat and use.

Heat stress reduces rice yield by 10% for every degree Celsius increase beyond optimum temperature. Field testing of IR64-derived near-isogenic lines with heat tolerance and early morning flowering QTLs was conducted at CSU Piat during hottest months of 2016-2017. To evaluate how well IR64 NILs tolerated heat, morpho-agronomic data were collected and analyzed when they were subjected to high temperature at field conditions. Flower opening time (FOT), the peak flowering time (PFT), and the time when all of the flowers are closed (FCT) were also determined for early morning flowering traits

In ginger farming, the budget for matured rhizomes as planting material is usually the highest among the cost of production. To reduce the budget cost, the study used plantlets with different initial heights as planting material. The plantlets were propagated through sowing matured rhizomes and were gathered two months after sowing. The treatments of the study are: T0 u2013 25g (rhizome sett), T1 u2013 20cm (initial height of plantlets), T2 u2013 30cm, T3 u2013 40cm and T4 u2013 50cm. This study evaluated the height and number of tillers of the ginger during their 3rd and 5th months after transplanting (MAT)

Cereals are increasingly attacked by Sitotroga cerealella, a highly destructive and economically important insect pest. The need to control this micro Lepidoptera to reduce its pressure on rice stocks is therefore acute. Today, the use of plant extracts, particularly essential oils, is a promising natural alternative to synthetic insecticides in the fight against crop pests. The objective of this study was to evaluate the acute oral toxicity of Premna angolensis in rats in order to propose an effective means of controlling S. cerealella in rice stocks without adversely affecting human health.

Organic agriculture takes pro-active approach as opposed to treating problems after they emerged. The experiment was laid out in a 500m2 area divided into five treatments with 3 blocks following the Randomized Complete Block (RCBD) design. Each block was subdivided into equal plots measuring 5m x 4m each for the treatments. The study was conducted at the Nature Farm of Cagayan State University, Piat Campus. Findings show that the tallest plants, most number of fruits, heaviest fruits, highest fruits, and highest return of investment were obtained by the plants applied with combined inorganic

Puntius binotatus is a native fish species in Bayog, Zambaonga del Sur, Philippines. It is locally know as u201dpaitan or pait-paitu201d. Exposure to various environmental conditions, fishes are capable of making adaptations to enable them to survive. One of the manifestations of environmental conditions is their body shape morphology. It is a and indication of what kind of environment that the fishes are living in or the habit that they have. The environment is indeed known as a major force in modelling the morphology of an organism during ontogeny.