Abaya, May T.; Maglalang, Ma. Clarinda S.(2005-03)
The present study focuses on the effect of Saprolegnia ferax infestation on the gill
tissues of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) fingerlings, specifically on the number
and diameter of chloride cells. External symptoms ...
The quality and quantity of DNA extracted from three soil types
using two nucleic acid extraction procedures based on the method
developed by Orsini and Romano-Spica in 2001 were compared and the
extracted DNA’ suitability ...
Agbada, Sarah Melissa; Galzote, Leak Karenina(2005-03)
Bacterial associations in the rhizospheric and endophytic regions of hybrid rice plant
roots have yet to be described. This study identified bacteria associated with the
rhizosphere and endophytic regions of hybrid rice. ...
Mansukiani, Radha Marie H.; Tan, Astrid L.(2005-04)
This study was conducted in vivo and used Balb/C albino mice as the
animal model. It aimed 10 determine the garlic extract concentration's ability to
reduce the population of Salmonella Typhimurium: the concentration ...
Marcelo, Jhoanna G.; Mendoza, Pia Roselynn A.(2005-03)
The endocrine-disruptive activity of cadmium (Cd)
on the uterus and ovaries was studied in juvenile Balb/c
mice. Thirty-two 28-day-old female mice weighing 5 to 10
g were randomly distributed among four treatment ...
Muncal, Mariella Anna C.; Pizarro, Erika Paula R.(2005-04)
Destruction of crops due to submergence is a growing concern
in flood-prone environments. This has led urgent need for the
incorporation of the Swub-I locus for submergence tolerance in
chromosome 9 of popular rice ...
Soil salinity is a major abiotic stress limiting crop yield and productivity. Rice is a global staple
food; however, it is the most sensitive to salinity among important cereal crops. Seed priming is a
technique that ...
Palacol, Ed Lorenzo F.; Sanchez, Lizzie Anne O.(2023-08)
Petunidin, an anthocyanin present in wine, berries, potatoes, and beans, has been
previously shown to have anti-inflammatory and reactive oxygen species (ROS)
scavenging properties. Yet, much remains unknown about its ...
Orge, Kevin Brian C.; Punzalan, Elian Christopher E.(2023-08)
Pneumonia, one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality globally, can be
caused by either bacterial or viral infection. With chest radiographs as the imaging
standard, the timely detection and diagnosis of ...
Nicodemus Jr., Glenn T.; So, Marcus Allan Gil O.(2023-08)
Banana plants, scientifically known as Musa acuminata Colla, are a vital crop for the
Philippines, a major exporter of bananas worldwide. Concerns have emerged regarding
the presence of pathogenic Fusarium species in key ...
Ngo, Nicole Kate Ashlynn C.; Tayag, Angelo Norey M.(2023-06)
The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) precipitated a global health crisis. Despite significant progress in attempts to eliminate the pathogen, new variants ...
Pontederia crassipes Mart. (water hyacinth) is a globally known aquatic invasive
alien plant species that has negatively affected biodiversity in the Philippines. The
preventive management of water hyacinth has been shown ...
Cryopreservation is the process of storing biological structures in low temperatures for future utilization. Different cryoprotectants and combinations are used to improve the quality of the preserved specimen upon thawing. ...
Morada, Jeremeih Gem; Santos, Regina Abigail(2023-06)
Climate change has made medicinal plants more vulnerable to habitat changes, affecting both
their medicinal properties and accessibility and increasing their risk of extinction. It is thus
necessary to understand how ...
Considered one of the centers of diversity of Melastomataceae in the world, the Philippines
faces a biodiversity crisis in the face of climate change. Consequently, many species of the family
in the country are currently ...
Marasigan, Janna Dominique M.; Mateo, Syo Joseph M.(2023-08)
The wide use of cassava in Africa has been associated with improper cooking preparation
methods. Intake of raw cassava accompanied by sulfur amino acid deficiency leads to Konzo.
This is an understudied neurologic disease ...
Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria is considered to be one of the
major public health concerns not only in the Philippines but also worldwide. Although common
in clinical settings, it has recently ...
Bernardo, Althea Marie T.; Valdez, Bianca Felice U.(2023-06)
The lack of radiological equipment/personnel and difficulties in acquiring licensure for
MRIs and CT scans in provinces in far flung areas of the Philippines remain to be a
hindrance in timely medical intervention. ...
Rañoso, Sibyl Louise P.; Villegas, Erica Vera M.(2023-08)
Begonia nigritarum (Kamel) Steud, a perennial flowering plant widely distributed in the
Philippines, is renowned for its diverse variants and medicinal properties. Within the
rhizosphere, the soil region surrounding plant ...
Manding, Ranna Duben M.; Riva, Josfred J.(2023-08)
Sarsa is a popular traditional dish from Romblon, Philippines, made from grated coconut, chili peppers, and freshwater prawns. Despite its cultural and economic importance, traditional preparation methods, and potentially ...