Genetic diversity of 65 sugarcane varieties developed by the Sugar Regulatory Administration were assessed using 20 polymorphic Saccharum-based SSR markers. High genetic diversity was indicated by the resulting banding patterns from the markers ranging from 6 to 29 with a mean of 16.15 with...

The present investigation was carried out to find the genetic characterization of mentha species via Sequence-Related Amplified Polymorphism markers. Four mentha species, Mentha spicata, M. piperata, M. arvensis and M. longifolia, were investigated by a total of 21 combinations of SRAP markers. The ...

The genetic identity of rice cultivars is important to acquire plant variety protection and breeders' right. DNA-based cultivar identification can help to establish the varietal genetic identity of rice based on unique DNA profile. Short Tandem Repeat (STR) marker selection and validation were...

This experimental and modeling study was conducted to compare the nitrate transport behavior of conventionally-tilled (CT) and no-till (NT) soils under multiple cropping systems in the Philippines. This study also aimed to simulate the effects of soil organic carbon on nitrate transport....

The objective of the study is to assess the agronomic and yield characters of sweet sorghum under three different fertilizer treatments such as inorganic, specifically Complete and Urea (120-60-60 of N-P₂O₅-K₂O kg /ha), Vermicompost (1% N), and organic foliar, "Masinag", (1% N, 2% P, and 2% K₂O) in ...

Existence of variable life stages and body sizes and morphotypes in insects is a challenge in morphological identification, therefore making DNA-barcoding a popular tool for resolving taxonomic cues which support as identification references. Insects associated with agriculture could be pests,...

Wet land preparation for rice production in the Philippines typically entails 21-30 d of several field operations that requires substantial amount of water. As irrigation water is getting scarce, there is a need to evaluate the effects of shortening the land preparation period on the grain yield...

The effectiveness of combined ultrasound and electrolyzed water treatment for the inactivation of E. coli in cherry tomato, lettuce, and cucumber was investigated and compared to its individual treatment to assess its practicality for industrial applications. "Ultrasound only" treatment was...

Buri petioles were subjected to different pre-extraction treatments to determine an easier method of buntal fiber extraction, which can be an alternative to manual pulling. The treatments were control or no treatment, 2 hr soaking in 20:20:60 acetic acid-hydrogen peroxide-water solution heated in a ...

Genetic diversity analysis of 44 citrus varieties in the Philippines using 44 SSR markers was done to assess the degree or relatedness and elucidate genetic relationship between and within species. Markers used were characterized and optimized resulting to 248 clear amplicons and at most 14 diverse ...