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Our conservation efforts for the Philippine spotted deer involve genetic analysis, which includes examining the species’ genetic history, diversity, and inbreeding frequency through the use of barcoding and microsatellite markers.
Modified Cave Arthropod Light Trap was fabricated for more efficient specimen collection The NICER-CAVES program has also made significant contributions to entomological research through the development of a Modified Cave Arthropod Light Trap. The trap consists of a small battery-powered LED UV light strip with a collection tray allowing for a more efficient specimen collection.
(Clockwise from top): (1) Tasmannia piperita (Hook.f.) Miers plant; (2) Field monitoring of the lettuce farm where the fungicide has been tested; (3) Wildling collection of T. piperita before transplanting in nurseries; (4) T. piperita nursery (5) Dr. Amoroso’s presentation of their project, “Field Verification of Natural fungicide from T. piperita (Hook.f.) Miers” during 2018 …
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Project FRIES or the Freshwater Morphology Information-Encoding System, is a technology developed by a team of Science teachers and students of the Philippine Science High School, Eastern Visayas Campus through the PCAARRD-GIA funded project titled “Project 3. River flow computational modelling of the Binahaan River System in Leyte” under the “Biodiversity and Vulnerable Ecosystems Research …
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Food products from ferns The UPLB – College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS), and College of Forestry and Natural Resources and (CFNR) set out to investigate Region IV-A’s (CALABARZON) indigenous fruit trees and explore their natural culinary potential. The five indigenous CALABARZON fruit trees under the spotlight are ‘binayuyo’ (Antidesma ghaesembilla), ‘bitongol’ (Flacourtia rukam), …
New faunal species discoveries: Philippine spiny stick insect: (Stenobrimus pilipinus) (top left); two-pronged bristletail (Parajapyx rarosorum) (bottom left); and Aristolochia sp. (right) currently in press The first comprehensive research program that dealt with extensive biodiversity assessment of caves in CALABARZON has reported significant milestones – the discoveries of two insect species new to science and …
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The Bataan National Park (BNP), a protected area of 20,004 hectares (ha), is home to the Province of Bataan’s old-growth forests. While BNP is a protected area, there is an intense pressure on its natural resources due to illegal settlement and resource use. From 2010 to 2015, the park’s built-up areas doubled mainly because of …
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This DOST funded research project is a collaboration between four (4) agencies such as: CMU, MNH-UPLB, NMP, and DOrSU. This project aims to update, assess and monitor the biodiversity of flora and fauna in four (4) mountain ecosystems of Mindanao namely: Mt. Apo, Mt. Hamiguitan, Mt. Pantaron and Mt. Tago; evaluate their physico-chemical properties for …
In order to create a more effective localized biodiversity and natural resource management system, the Cebu Technological University (CTU) in Argao campus implemented the project, “Flora and Fauna Assessment Using Permanent Biodiversity Monitoring System in Cebu Island Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs),” funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) under the Niche Centers in …
This project assessed the genetic structure of natural almaciga populations and other selected native trees producing chemical products, and characterize transcriptome of Agathis philippinensis to identify gene associated with resin biosynthesis and to screen and develop molecular markers for other basic molecular functions, cellular components, or biological processes identified using bioinformatic tools. Significant accomplishments include …