2003 PSSN Convention Abstracts

Wildlife Conservation in West Papua, Irian Jaya, Indonesia: Who Benefits?
Freddy Pattiselanno
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Evaluating the Sustainability of Resin Production Practices in Samar, Philippines and Their Influence on the Conservation of Almaciga (Agathis dammara)
Abasolo, Emma Payawan
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Ethnomycological Study of the Aetas in Mt. Nagpale, Bataan: Their Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Wild Mushrooms
Benjie L. Garcia, Michael John T. Tayamen, Emmanuel Floresca, Jay C. Santos, Evaristo A. Abella and Renato G. Reyes
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Composition and Abundance of Zooplankton in Lake Mainit, Northeastern Mindanao
Deanna Pauleen G. Valdez and Dr. Olga M. Nuñeza
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Reproductive Biology and Gonad Development of the Male and Female Seahorse, Hippocampus barbouri Jordan and Richardson 1908
Edna P. Oconer, Annabelle A. Herrera, Edna A. Amparado, James T. Wetzel, Reynaldo M. dela Paz, David E. Kime
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The Avifauna of Lake Mainit Mindanao and its Environs
Carlo Jan P. Garingarao and Dr. Olga M. Nuñeza
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A Research on the Customary Laws of the Calamian Tagbanua in Coron Island, Palawan
Arlene Sampang
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The Crustaceans of Lake Mainit Mindanao, Philippines
Paul Julius A. Medina and Dr. Olga M. Nuñeza
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Fish Catch Composition in Selected Northern Tributaries and Areas Along Liguasan Marsh
Chrislen Lee G. Capuyan and Dr. Olga M. Nuñeza
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Performance of Selected Coconut Varieties/Hybrids Under Sequential Coconut Toddy and Nut Production (SCTNP) Scheme
Millicent I. Secretaria, Raul M. Ebuna, Severino S. Magat, Jose N. Maravilla, Gerardo A. Santos, and Gerardo B. Baylon
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Ecological Imbalance in Sultan Kudarat Province
Alberto T. Barquilla I, Ph.D. and Prof. Ma. Lyn A. Calub
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Endemic Species of Amphibians in Mt. Kimangkil, Bukidnon, Mindanao Island, Philippines
Fritzie B. Ates and Olga M. Nuñeza
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Ichthyofauna of Lake Mainit, Mindanao
Yunalyn I. Labajo and Olga M. Nuñeza, Ph.D.
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The Reptiles of Sacred Mountain, Guimba, Marawi City
Camama, Malicah M. and Olga M. Nuñeza, Ph.D
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Talking Myna (Gracula Religiosa Palawanensis) as Key Stone Bird Species at Mt. Mantalingahan, Palawan, Philippines
Ramon M. Docto
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Integrated Pest Management Strategy Against Darna mindanensis Holloway (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) on Oil Palm at Villa Salud Plantation, Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat
Vivencio C. Gallego, Cynthia E. Gallego, and Rodel T. Rodriguez
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Bats and Their Associated Ectoparasites In Lake Mainit Watershed, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Emmylou V. Mata and Olga M. Nuñeza
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Amphibians of Lake Mainit and Vicinity
Jean N. Villanueva and Olga M. Nuñeza
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Species Diversity and Relatve Abundance in the Lowland Forest of Sacred Mountain National Park, Marawi City
Ameerah S. Sani and Olga M. Nuñeza
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Analysis of the Degradation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces: The Case of Kiangan and Banaue
Romeo Gomez
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The Molluscs of Lake Mainit Mindanao, Philippines
Maria Kristina Y. Abrea and Dr. Olga M. Nuñeza
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The Ability of the Palawan Squirrel (Callosciurus juvencus) to Discriminate Colors
Annette P. Tamino, Krystal Chunaco, Christina Lacaba, Diana Lazaro, Greggy Panga, Jeffrey Silerio
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Social Behavior of the Palawan Hornbill (Anthracoceros marchei) in Captivity and its Response to Artificial Stimuli
Annette P. Tamino, May Jasmin Estanislao, Denise Margaret Matias, Jeffrey Ramos, Kristine Jeanne Yap, Juan Manual Sebastian Zialcita
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Antifungal Effect of Soil Actinomycetes Obtained From Selected Areas of the Municipality of Kabacan Against Candida albicans and Trichophyton mentagrophytes
Dr. Lerios, T.E. and Velasco, K. V.
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Screening 12 Varieties of Sweet Potato (Ipomea batatas Lam.) Against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. batatas Snyd. and Hans. Causing Fungal Wilt
Myra V. Molina and Naomi G. Tangonan
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Cagsawa Orchid Vendors at the Base of Mt. Mayon National Park: Future Concerns
Nenita E. Tapay and Inocencio E. Buot, Jr.
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Human Activities at the Altitudinal Zones of Mt. Mayon National Park
Inocencio E. Buot, Jr. and Nenita E. Tapay
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Ecotourism Sites of Mt. Akiki, Cordillera Mountain Range, Benguet, Philippines
J. A. Lindo and Inocencio E. Buot Jr.
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Pterophyte Diversity Along the Trail of Mount Maquiling: A Pictorial Altitudinal Presentation
Espinas, Niño A., Tolentino, Danielo B., Sangalang, Marie Fe M., Hipol, Roland, Manuba, Michael
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The Ethnobotany of Under Utilized Fruits in Rizal Palawan
Romeo R. Lerom
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Medicinal Plants Utilized by Manobo and Binukid Tribes in Bukidnon
Romeo R. Lerom
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The Potential of Closed Canopy and High Diversity Forest Farming System in Palawan
Romeo R. Lerom
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Preliminary Survey of Matnor Inagawan Puerto Princesa City as Potential Ecotourism Site
Romeo R. Lerom and Normelita L. Lajallab
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Dynamics of the Agricultural Landscape in Mananga Watershed, Cebu: Implications on Water Quality Management
Ricardo T. Bagarinao, Antonio J. Alcantara, Enrique P. Pacardo, Jesus V. Juario, and Myrna G. Carandang
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Screening of 15 Chrysanthemum Cultivars Against Fusarium Oxysporum Schlecht Causing Vascular Wilt Disease
Sheryl Ruth M. Bumatay and Naomi G. Tangonan
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Growth Performance of Saline-Tolerant Tilapia Produced From Diallel Cross Combinations of Various Tilapia Species
Elizabeth B. Urmaza and Riza O. Aguilar
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Assessment of Coral Reef Fishes of Linamon, Lanao del Norte
Emily S. Antonio
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Screening of 22 Corn Varieties Against Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight Caused by Rhizoctonia solani Kuhn
John Rey A. Bangcaya, and Jaime C. Silvestre, Ph.D.
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Aerobic Heterotrophic Bacteria in the Sediment of Caged and Uncaged Sites in Lake Taal
Ryan A. Bañez, Nellie C. Lopez, Wilfredo L. Barraquio, Arsenia A. Casauay and Jonas P. Quilang
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Pressures on the Slopes of Mt. Apo SMAP Zone II
Mabel S. Latada, Adeflor G. Garcia and Flerida C. Alvaro
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A Classical Approach to Biological Control of the 'Hagonoy' Weed Chromolaena odorata King & Robinson (Asteraceae)
Emmanuel D. Aterrado and Nemesia SJ. Bachiller
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Profile of Liver and Gill Glutathione S-Transferase in Caged-Cultured Tilapia in Lake Taal Sampled During a Fish Kill Incidence
Arsenia A. Casauay, Nellie C. Lopez, Flerida A. Cariño, Mila Anne P. Celestino, and Mark S. De Guzman
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Fish Catch Composition in Selected Sites of Ligawasan Marsh, Cotabato City and Maguindanao Province
Nurhainon N. Lakim and Olga M. Nuñeza
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The Antibacterial and Antifungal Effect of Equisetum Sp. Stem Extract
Leah Mae Y. Belotindos, Abigael F. Garcia, and Tessie E. Lerios
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Relationships of Genetic Diversity and Cultivar Hybrid Performance in White Maize as Revealed by Phenotypic Attributes
Charity C. Sillote and Efren E. Magulama
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In Vivo Production of Lakatan Plantlets as Influenced by Corm Weight
Leo D. Narca and Ariston D. Calvo
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Growth Response of In Vivo-Produced Lakatan Plantlets to 14-14-14 Fertilization
Rey A. Mission and Ariston D. Calvo
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Morphological Variability of Commercially Grown Mangosteen in Three Provinces of Mindanao
Monaira I. Sumael, Rhodora S. Manceras, and Demetrio V. Oria
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Assessment of the Biodiversity of Basidiomycetous Fungi, Insect and Orchid Species in Midmontane Forest of Mount Apo, Philippines
Gay Charlotte Q. Biadnes and Naomi G. Tangonan
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Influence of banana shade and fertilization on the growth and reproductive development of oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.)
Reynaldo S. Callano and Nicolas A. Turnos
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Evaluation of Rambutan (Nephelium Lappaceum L.) and Other Sapindaceous Fruits of the Philippines
Rachel C Sotto, Roberto E Coronel, and Roel C Rabara
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Morphological Characterization of Five Mangifera Species in the Philippines
Roberto E. Coronel, Rachel C. Sotto, Roel C. Rabara, and Isidoro G. Banasihan
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The Effects of Varying Fertilizer Levels on the Growth, Pests Incidence, and Yield of Abaca as Intercrop to Mature and Immature Ruber Trees
Leonila M. Tolentino
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Management of Solid Waste in the 1st District of Laguna
Arlen A. Ancheta
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Clearing Technique for Selected Plants
Avilla V. Baluyot
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Man-Environment Interaction at the Altitudinal Zones of Mt. Mayon National Park
Inocencio E. Buot, Jr., Nenita E. Tapay, NB Vidal and DN Tandang
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Conserving Potential Ornamentals Collected from the Wilderness of Mt. Mayon National Park, Albay, Southern Luzon
Inocencio E. Buot, Jr.
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Cagsawa Orchid Vendors at the Base of Mt. Mayon National Park: Future Concerns
Nenita E. Tapay and Inocencio E. Buot, Jr.
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Light Enhances Flowering in Aster (Aster ericoides)
Z. C. Gonzaga and C M. Protacio
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Comparative Morpho-Anatomy of Three Aster (Aster sp) Varieties
Zenaida C. Gonzaga, Inocencio E. Buot, Jr. and Avilla V. Baluyot
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Effect of Paclobutrazol on the Gibberellic Acid (GA) Content and Early Flowering of Large Pineapple Plants [Ananas comosus (L) Merr]
Ortuoste, Jesusa D. and Nelson T. Binag
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Empowerment of Fisherfolks through Community-based Coastal Resource Management in Barangay Garreta, Palauig, Zambales
Arlen. A. Ancheta
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Estrus Synchronization in Goats and Sheep
Cayetano C. Pomares, Damy V. Garino, and Edwin C. Villar
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Reflections On A New Environment Theory
Dennis S. Erasga
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Field Inoculation Methods For Evaluating The Severity Of Corn Banded Leaf And Sheat Blight (Rhizoctonia Solani Kuhn)
Celsius Ryan G. Perasol and Jaime C. Silvestre
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Yield Loss Estimate in USM Var 9 Due to Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight Caused by Rhizoctonia Solani Kuhn
Alnie P. Dela Vega and Jaime C. Silvestre
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Host Range of Rhizoctonia Solani Kuhn Causing Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight of Corn
Jannette D. Hapitana and Jaime C. Silvestre
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Screening of Selected Crops as Substitute for Potato in Culturing Rhizoctonia Solani Kuhn
Karen A. Chatto and Jaime C. Silvestre
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Integrated Disease Management Strategies Against Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight of USM Var 9
Lloyd G. Periquin and Jaime C. Silvestre
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Spatial Distribution of Banded Leaf and Sheath Blight of Corn (Rhizoctonia Solani Kuhn) in South Cotabato
Joan C. Estallo and Jaime C. Silvestre
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Host Range of Helminthosporium Maydis Nis. & Miy. Causing Southern Leaf Blight of Corn
Vicky L. Sebastian and Raquel B. Evangelista
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Disease Management of Southern Leaf Blight of Corn Caused by Helminhosporhim Maydis (Nis. and Miy.)
Retchel C. Mendoza and Raquel B. Evangelista
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Variability of Helminthosporturn maydis (Nis. & Miy.) as affected by different culture media
Marilou N. Toriales and Raquel B. Evangelista
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Inoculation Techniques for Screening Resistance Against Two Leaf Diseases of Corn Under Screen House Condition
Catherine L. Palomo and Raquel B. Evangelista
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Presence of Microorganisms and Inclusion of Antibiotics in Liquid and Frozen Stored Buck and Ram Semen
Cayetano C. Pomares, Carlito B. Sanchez, Danny V. Garino, and Edwin C. Villar
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Survey, Identification, and Control of Sooty Molds Affecting 10 Selected Plants
Eugene Rey M. Navasca and Naomi G. Tangonan
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A Call for Contribution in Philippine Local Names in FishBase
Arlene G. Sampang
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Sexual Dimorphism in Marine Toads (Bufo marinus Linn.) of Maasin City, Southern Leyte and Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
Lauron, Alilie P. and Cesar de la Sena
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Utilization of Forest Vines by Upland Communities in the Eastern Slopes of Zambales Mountain Range
Honorio M. Soriano, Jr., Aristeo Hernandez and Heracleo Araño, Jr.
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Compositing Different Household Wastes Using the One Bin System
Joveleen D. Dave and Ida F. H. Revale
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Mushroom Diversity at Mt. Malinao, Albay
Nereen A. Daep and Lilibeth Ase-Cajuday
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Adaptability of Dusol (Kaempferia Galanga L.) in Different Types of Soil Media
Dian Lynn D. Madrid and Ida F. H. Revale
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The Ritual Plants of Tinoc, Ifugao: Its Implication to Nature Preservation
Teodora D. Balangcod
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The Land Snails of Benguet Province and Their Implication to Biodiversity
Zenaida G. Baoanan
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Temporal and Spatial Pattern of Vegetation in the Mt. Pinatubo Areas of Central Luzon, Philippines
Max P. Guillermo
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The Effect of Freezing Media on Pelleted Ram and Buck Semen
E.H. Fetalino, C.C. Pomares, and D.V. Garino
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Effect of Antioxidants and Storage Atmosphere on Pelleted Ram Semen
C.F. Larang, C.C. Pomares, and D.V. Garino
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Quality and Viability of Ram Semen in Pellet and Straw Packaging
D.L.A. Buemil, C.C. Pomares, and D.V. Garino
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The Effect of Antioxidants on Frozen Buck and Ram Semen in Straws
J.D. Gonzales, C.C. Pomares, and D.V. Garino
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The Effect of Boar Seminal Plasma as Extender Component of Ram Semen with Various Incubation Temperatures
L.G. Bajala, C.C. Pomares, and D.V. Garino
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The Effect of Antioxidants, Storage Atmospheres and Incubation Temperatures on Ram Semen Extender with Boar Seminal Plasma Additive
J.P. Miguel, C.C. Pomares, and D.V. Garino
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Philippine Local Names in FishBase
Arlene G. Sampang
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Understanding Local Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behavior: A Prerequisite in Forging Sea Turtle Conservation Strategies in Dolores, Eastern Samar
Florence C. Evacitas, Christopher John L. Ty, and Nimfa V. Relatorres
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Changes in Soil Properties of a Degraded Soil as Affected by Rock Phosphate Application
Beatriz Cuevas Jadina and Faustino P. Villamayor
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Ecosystematic Studies of Trees and Pteridophytes in Two Forest in Mindanao
Corazon G. Alava
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