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- Item2D and M-Mode Echocardiographic evaluation of dogs with canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) infections [manuscript](2018) Mikko Angelo G. Reyes; TBD SupervisorThe study evaluated the cardiac functions of dogs infected with Dirofilaria immitis infection, using 2D and M-mode ultrasonography. A total of 15 heartworm positive adult dogs tested using MCT, aged 3.8+2.62 years old, weighed 9.78+4.99kg, with body composition score of 4.73+1.06 were examined. Among the 15 animals only six (40%) have clinical symptoms, animals are then prepared for ultrasonography evaluation. Adult canine heartworms (HW) were visible as two parallel lines separated by a very thin hypoechoic center located within the right pulmonary artery. Sometimes extending to the main pulmonary artery and right ventricle. HW was visible only in ten (60.67%) dogs with varying worm loads. The results of this study showed that there were alterations in some chamber measurements and functions and right pulmonary artery distensibility index of heartworm positive dogs based on their body weight and the established reference values.
- Item2D and M-Mode Echocardiographic evaluation of dogs with canine heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) infections [manuscript](2018) Mikko Angelo G. Reyes; TBD SupervisorThe study evaluated the cardiac functions of dogs infected with Dirofilaria immitis infection, using 2D and M-mode ultrasonography. A total of 15 heartworm positive adult dogs tested using MCT, aged 3.8+2.62 years old, weighed 9.78+4.99kg, with body composition score of 4.73+1.06 were examined. Among the 15 animals only six (40%) have clinical symptoms, animals are then prepared for ultrasonography evaluation. Adult canine heartworms (HW) were visible as two parallel lines separated by a very thin hypoechoic center located within the right pulmonary artery. Sometimes extending to the main pulmonary artery and right ventricle. HW was visible only in ten (60.67%) dogs with varying worm loads. The results of this study showed that there were alterations in some chamber measurements and functions and right pulmonary artery distensibility index of heartworm positive dogs based on their body weight and the established reference values.
- ItemA case study on the roles and responsibilities of sangguniang Kabataan during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Science City of Muñoz(2023) Frans Norman D. BalmeoCovid -19 epidemic has had a significant impact on the operations of businesses and the people who work in both the public and private sectors when it first arrived in the Philippines. Millions' long-term livelihoods and well-being are in jeopardy due to social and economic disruption in addition to the threat to public health (De Jesus et.al, 2021). The study aims to assess the performance of Sangguniang Kabataan of Muñoz, during the pandemic as regards mandated duties and responsibilities by the Local Government Code (LGC). Specifically, it may answer the following questions (1) What are the projects and programs implemented by Muñoz 5K's during pandemic. The researcher used a descriptive research design aims to obtain data that has been used to describe a specific phenomenon or situation to satisfy the objective of the study and sampling method that has been used by the researcher is purposive sampling. This purposive sampling is a kind of non-probability sampling wherein it is also known as judgmental, selective or subjective sampling. Sangguniang kabataan were able fulfill some of their role and responsibilities but not that impactful in the needs of the people during the pandemic. Some of the project are the basic necessities of the people like relief foods, school materials. There is no specific project in for youth and some project that are not related with the needs of the youth like installation of Metal Vinyll Sticker Signages, distribute chess mats, V320, volleyball net, ordinary volleyball and street lights and most of the SKs faced lack of budget in implementing their project and programs. Based on the findings, during the pandemic Sangguniang Kabataan of Muñoz was able to create following projects and programs like providing relief foods, facemask, create DIY face shields, alcohol, 200 scholarship grants of 5K from Villa Isla, school supplies such laptops, tables, flash drive, headset, free WIFI, load for mobile hotspot , online class kit, mobile legend tournament, found raising called "Ambagan:, "Bakuran ko, gulayan ko". Some of them volunteered as COVID watchers, installed street lights, milk for the kids, 2 movable tents, distribution of chess mats, V320 brand ball for volleyball, volleyball net and ordinary volleyball, suicide prevention series post, #KabataanKnowYourRights, Installation of metal vinyl sticker signage and lastly and community pantry. Additionally, the challenges confronted by the 5K officials during the pandemic was lack of budget which hampered the 5K's programs and activities. Especially that we are facing a pandemic that time, most 5K's programs and activities. Especially that we are facing a pandemic that time, most 5K's stated that they are using out of packet and barangay funds to buy some relief foods and school materials for students who take online classes, that caused them not able to implement certain programs and activities due to lack of funds. The researcher proposed that since most of the projects and programs implemented by Muñoz SK's during pandemic is more on the essentials needs of the people like, relief foods and schools materials it will be better if they focus more on the mental health of the youth like they conduct some online courses or seminar that is related with the youth, activities like entertainment like, Tiktok dance, singing contest, drawing/painting that will divert their attention from their stressful environment and daily routine. In addition to that, some of the projects of Sangguninag Kabataan of Muñoz is not related or helpful during that time, it could be better if they use those budgets to buy more relief food stocks and focus more on the basic needs like the welfare of their community like on the health services by free basic medicine or low-cost medicine program and educating their community on the importance of vaccination. The researcher recommends for the future study to include all the barangay from Muñoz, and include the youth as a respondent to check further if they are satisfied with the service and to know if all the Sangguniang Kabataan of Muñoz is fulfilling their roles and responsibilities.
- ItemA comparison of the intergenerational educational attainment and income, and young adult's motivation among selected families from barangay Pinagpanaan, Talavera, Nueva Ecija(2023) Caeira E. MarianoThis study used a mixed method to gather qualitative and quantitative data. The study aims to answer the following; (1) Socio-demographic profile of the respondents in terms of; sex, age, marital status, highest educational attainment, and income, (2) to determine the involvement of the parent in the offspring's educational attainment and economic self-sufficiency, (3) to determine the parent's highest educational attainment and their monthly income, (4) to identify the association between the parent's education and income to young adult's education and income, (5) To determine the motivation of young adults with their educational achievement. this study was conducted in the 2nd semester of the school year 2022-2023 in Baranggay Pinapanaan, Talavera, Nueva Ecija. The respondents are classified as young adults with an age range of 22 to 34 years old. In qualitative data, participants are identified as young adults and attain college level. Through the use of a survey questionnaire and an open-ended interview, the researcher gathered qualitative and quantitative data. In terms of data analysis, SPSS, Inferential and Spearmen correlation were used. Moreover, thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data. From the sixty-nine respondents, the association between parental involvement and young adult's educational attainment is significant and the young adult's educational attainment is higher than their parents. The interview reveals the participants' intrinsic and extrinsic motivations. Overall, parents and their children are different in educational attainment but parental involvement and motivation can give a direct influence on their educational attainment.
- ItemA NARRATIVE ANALYSIS ON THE EXPERIENCES OF SUICIDE ATTEMPT: THE CASE OF 2 COLLEGE STUDENTS(2018) Jhomel V. Abelende and Rizzalyn D. BumataySuicide among college students is a long problem and has received considerable attention within the field of suicidology and beyond. The identification of suicide, suicide attempt, and theories related to college student suicide all reflect the solid basis of research that has been completed on college student suicide. In an attempt to further understand suicide among colege students, the current study employed a narrative methodological approach, one that explores suicide through college student suicide attempt survivors and utilized a qualitative method for data analysis. the use of episodic narratives was used as a way to seek detailed narrative accounts about the participants' experiences (related to when they started the attempt and when they ended). Results of the study built upon previous research and provided important implications for both the treatment of college student suicide attempt survivors (and other at-risk students) and suicide prevention efforts on college campuses.
- ItemA qualitative study about single Mothers(2018) Ednalyn R. FerrerThe study entitled. "A Qualitative Study about Single Mothers" explore the challenges faced by single mothers, support system and outlook in life. It is also provide insights dealing with those problems and also to determine the aspects of absence of one parent such as separation, death of husband and being unmarried. Further, in the data collected reveals these single mothers has strong determination in facing challenges such as judgement in single mothers, criticism, emotional and financial problem. Despite of trials faced by single mothers they gain positive in the precess to gain a better understanding of how events and life experiences shaped and influenced the persistence of participants.
- ItemA SECURE AND ROBUST NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE AT MUÑOZ NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (MAIN) – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION(2023-08-30) Cagawan, John Michael; Carurucan, June B.; Saveret, Kyle Zyrelle; TBD SupervisorThis paper presented the project on network connectivity in the Academic Building 4 of Muñoz National High School (Main) – Senior High School, under the Division of Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Initially, the project primarily aimed to transform the school’s learning environment by implementing cutting-edge Wireless Access Points across the building. This seamless wireless network offered endless opportunities for students and teachers, fostering creativity and deeper comprehension of complex subjects. MNHS (Main) – SHS also recognized the importance of a reliable wired network, ensuring swift data transfer and robust communication capabilities through a carefully orchestrated Local Area Network (LAN) connection. The school aimed to cultivate a unified and interconnected learning ecosystem, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among students and educators. Additionally, a file-sharing system was proposed to improve productivity, enhance communication, and save time in transferring data without the use of flash drives. As technology advances, safeguarding users from potential cyber threats becomes a paramount responsibility. To address this, the school committed to cybersecurity by integrating a cutting-edge firewall into its network infrastructure to strengthen defenses against unauthorized access and protect digital resources.
- ItemA stylistic analysis of Luis Dato's selected poems [manuscript](2018) Rochelle R. AragonThe purpose of the study is to analyze the style of Luis Dato in writing his poems. Luis Dato's selected poems namely Malolos, The Spouse and Day on the Farm were the poems the researcher chose for the study using stylistic analysis. The researcher used stylistic approach to answer the statements of the problem of the study. The researcher analyzed the style of writing, the stylistic levels, the figurative speech and the relationship or implications of the style in depicting the meaning of the poem. It was found out that the style used by Luis Dato in his selected poems was narrative style of writing. The stylistic levels that were common to his selected poems were Graphology, Lexical and Phonological Level. The common figure of speech used by Luis Dato is metaphor. This figure of speech represented and marked the craft of the poet. Moreover, the researcher found out that there was relationship or implication of the style in depicting the meaning of the poem.
- ItemA thematic analysis of faculty members' lived experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic(2023) Maila T. Palpal-LatocThis study aims to uncover and explore the underlying themes depicting faculty memebers' lived experiences, and their coping mechanisms amidst COVID-19 pandemic The researcher also used semi-structured interview as research instrument to gather in-depth data. meanwhile, the researcher used thematic analysis to interpret the gathered data. Based on the findings of the study, teachers have negative and positive experiences while teaching remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some participants viewed distance learning as a threat to quality education, while some viewed it as an opportunity. With the challenges they have faced, the participants utilized several coping strategies to survive the unprecedented crisis brought about by pandemic. The findings revealed that professors have positive and negative experiences during remote teaching in the new normal education. Teachers had many difficulties during distance learning yet, they developed a resilient attitude toward teaching in the new normal.
- ItemACADEMIC RESILIENCE AND NEED FOR COGNITION AMONG EXTENDED STUDENTS OF CLSU(2018) Christine Grace G. AgustinThis study examined correlations between Academic Resilience and Need for Cognition. In total, one hundred thirteen extended students (age 21 to 23, 39 were male and 74 were female), took part of the study distributed by researcher among extended college students of CLSU. Pearson-r correlation and descriptive statistic were used to examine the relationship of Academic Resilience and Need for Cognition, Results shows that there is a negative high significant but weak relationship between Academic Resilience and Need for Cognition.
- ItemAccuracy of test interval method in estimating total milk yield and milk components of dairy goats [manuscript](2017) Raniel A. ValenciaThe study sought to assess the accuracy of test interval method (TIM) in estimating totl milk yield and milk components of dairy goats. The TIM was used to estimate the milk yield of 31 dairy goats (2 Saanen, 7 Toggenburg, 1 Alpine, 21 Anglo-Nubian) from Small Ruminant Center, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. Three Anglo-Nubian were used in the estimation of milk components. Test interval was at 15, 20 and 30 days. The study period covered 150 days lactation starting from 5th day after kidding. Results revealed that the estimates of test interval method were lower compared to the actual milk yield. The mean for the actual milk yield was 4.08% to 5.85% higher than the three tested interval. However, 20 days interval has the highest accuracy (95.92%) on estimating milk yield. Meanwhile, 15 days interval has the highest accuracy for milk components estimate, namely; 96.83% for milk fat, 96.11% for milk protein, 95.22% for total solid and 95.56% for solid nonfat. Correlations between the actual and estimated yield of TIM were 0.983, 0.977 and 0.955 for 20 days, 15 days, and 30 days interval, respectively for milk yield. For milk fat, the r-values were 0.980, 0.842, and 0.765 for 20 days, 30 days and 15 days interval, respectively. In terms of milk protein, the r-values were 0.989, 0.989 and 0.871 for 15 days, 20 days, and 30 days interval, respectively. Test interval method could be an alternative recording method in estimating total milk yield and milk components of dairy goats.
- ItemActivated carbon from corn (Zea mays) cobs as biofilter for piggery wastewater [manuscript](2019) Maria Theresa R. CostalesContamination of water from the discharge of waste from piggery farms is one of the main sources of pollutants found on surface waters such as rivers, lakers and so forth. In the Philippines, agricultural by-products such as corn cob contributes to the large amount of waste generated and hence there is a need to utilize this waste. Corn cobs as the natural precursor for the production of activated carbon were carbonized using the rice husk kiln, crushed to gradular from and sieved to 6mm mesh. Phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) was used for the thermo-chemical activation at 500°C for 1hr. The activated carbon was characterized by their physico-chemical properties (% moisture, % ash and bulk density). The average bulk density, moisture and ash content were 5.89%, 11.065 and 0.320g/mL, respectively, all attained the desirable standard. The surface morphology test was used to compared the size and structure of the pores developed on corn cob charcoal and activated carbon. The slowest recorded operating time and filtration process was from Treatment 3 with 15 cm activated carbon height for 4.26 hr and 1.22 L/hr respectively and the rapid filtration was form Treatment 1 with 5 cm height for 1.68 hr and 0.47 L/hr filtering capacity. Based on the results of the analytical laboratory, 15cm thickness TSS adsorption gained the highest efficiency at 80.37% and the lowest removal was BOD at 72.67%. Treatment 3 showed the best results in terms of adsorptive capacity among the treatments. Statistical analysis showed that all the parameters had significant effect on the varying height of the activated carbon.
- ItemActivated carbon from peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) shell for biofiltration in aquaculture [manuscript](2019) Karen Joy DT. CorreaWater quality is a critical factor in fish production. Biofilters are used to improve water quality. Peanut is one of the major field legumes grown by the farmers in the Philippines. Peanut generates an agricultural waste (shell). Peanut shell is very woody, converting it into activated carbon will maximize its adsorptive properties. The study was carried out to develop a biofilter system using peanut shell activated carbon as filtering media for aquaculture. The filtration system was designed using peanut shell activated carbon and sand as filter medium and local available materials. The biofilter system was fabricated according to the proposed design using PVC pipes. The peanut shell activated carbon as filter medium were evaluated using multi parameter tester. Water quality parameters such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH level, and ammonia concentration were gathered for the analysis of the study. The filtration system was composed of three different treatments, peanut shell activated carbon with 2 mm, 4 mm, and 6mm size. The data were laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. Results showed the fabricated biofilter system using peanut shell activated carbon can decrease the water temperature to 28.03 °C, pH level to 8.29, and ammonia concentration to 0.19 mg/L and increase the dissolved oxygen to 4.47 ppm which is favorable for fish production. Evaluation of the filtering capacity resulted to the lowest filtering capacity of 0.26 L/min for 2 mm size of peanut shell activated carbon. Small size gives slow filtration capacity and slow filtration capacity gives better qualities for treated water.
- ItemActivated-charcoal on the water quality of red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) culture [manuscript](2018) Christopher A. FernandezA 30-day experiment was conducted to determine the effect of powdered activated-charcoal in teabag on water quality of red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) specifically on ammonia. Four treatments were used and replicated thrice: Treatment 1 (control), Treatment 2 (10 grams of activated-charcoal), Treatment 3 (20 grams of activated-charcoal) and Treatment 4 (30 grams of activated-charcoal). At the of the experiment treatments in the variables of temperature, pH and total ammonia nitrogen have no significant differences. Also the calculated nitrite and nitrate means were not significant different to all treatments. Dissolved oxygen showed significant difference (P<0.05) in T1 to all treatment, the same with T2 it is significant different o all treatment. T3 and T4 were not significantly different but significantly different to T1 and T2, it is might due to the imbalance pressure of the aerator pump in the wet laboratory. Regarding the fish survival, T1 has the highest rate due to the very fine particles of activated-charcoal that comes out in teabag once it was soaked in the water. Very fine particles of activated-charcoal settle at the bottom and considered waste that accumulates and might be porous that could have an effect to the experimental fish.
- ItemAdaptability of legume crops under different salinity levels(1989) Arak ChantumaThe study involved two experiments aimed to compare the performance of four field legumes soybean, mungbean, cowpea, and white bean grown under different salinity levels, 0, 3000, 6000, and 9000 ppm (experiment 1) and to determine the effect of chicken manure application on soybean and mungbean grown under different salinity levels, 0, 6000, and 9000 ppm (experiment 2). In both experiments, sodium chloride was used as the source of salts. The experiments were conducted at the screenhouse of the Department of Soil Science, College of agriculture, Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines from January to May 1989. In experiment 1, the results showed that the germination, plant height, yield components, dry matter yield, and seedyield of all field legumes were significantly affected by salinity levels. On the average, percent germination 15 DAP was in the order of cowpea > white bean > mungbean > soybean with means of 90.00, 70.42, 64.38, and 50.62 percent, respectively. The germination of mungbean, soybean, and white bean was significantly reduced at 6000 and 9000 ppm but not at 3000 ppm. In contrast, the germination of cowpea was not significantly affected even at the highest salinity level of 9000 ppm. However, based on visual score done 28 DAP, soybean and cowpea appeared to be more tolerant to salinity than mungbean and white bean. White bean seemed to be the least tolerant to salinity among the field legumes as indicated by the zero survival of the plants on all salinized soils 45 DAP. Among the field legumes, soybean yielded the highest followed by cowpea, mungbean, and white bean with seedyield of 19.80, 15.10, 4.45, and 1.16 g/plot, respectively. At salinity level of 6000 ppm, the reduction in yield was 31.70, 68.70, 86.40, and 100.00 percent for soybean, cowpea, mungbean, and white bean, respectively. In experiment 2, results showed significant interaction between field legumes and salinity levels but not between salinity level and the application of chicken manure. The results further indicated that application of chicken manure did not improve the germination, yield components, dry matter yield, and seedyield of soybean and mungbean when the soil was salinized with NaC1 at 6,000 and 9,000 ppm.
- ItemAdolescent suicidal tendency: The role of attachment styles and self-discrepancy(2018) Mikaella V. Dagdag and Karen Christine N. SantosThis quantitative descriptive-correlational study generally intended to know the relationship of socio demographic characteristics, suicide tendency, attachment style and self-discrepancy towards each other. The study hypothesized that the three main variables were significantly correlated towards each other and even with socio-demographic characteristics. Also, the study tends to determine if which of the attachment style is a predictor of suicide tendency. The obtained result from the study shows that the three main variables have no significant relationship towards each other. In exemption, avoidant attachment has a weak significant relationship towards suicide tendency which implies that this attachment could be a significant factor on one's tendency to commit suicide. Furthermore, in regression analysis avoidant attachment was also a significant predictor of suicide. On the other hand, sex and age have no significant relationship towards the three variables being explored. While for the relationship of school type and self-discrepancy both of the domains has a weak and moderate relationship to it. The result suggest that being in a public or private school could influence one's perspective on their obligations and responsibilities. Among the 8 respondents with the highest suicide tendency it was obtained that most of these respondents portray anxious attachment which predispose that being avoidant towards their parents could be a factor for the undesirable tendencies. The grade level of the screened respondents mostly falls at Grade 10 which might be a crucial level for every student when they are vulnerable to changelles and problems in life.
- ItemAdoption level of the COVID-19 Safety health protocols among CLSU's Social Science students(2023) Jaztine Jay C. SambranoThe COVI-19 pandemic has had far-reaching economic and public health implications worlwide (Cennimo & Stuart, 2021). Governments and organizations have implemented various measures to prevent the spread of the virus and reduce mortality rates, including wearing masks, practicing hand hygiene, maintaining social distance, and cancelling public events (WHO, 2022). The Philippines is one of the countries severely impacted by the pandemic, with a significant number of cases and deaths (Caldwell et al., 2021; DOH, 2022). The general objective of this study was to identify the level of adoption of COVID-19 safety health protocols among the CLSU's Social Sciences students. Specifically, the study aimed to (1) determine the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of sex, religion, and residence; (2) identify the communication attributes of the respondents, including communication media ownership, source of information, content of information received, utilization of information received, and benefits from the information received; (3) determine the frequency of exposure to information sources on COVID-19 safety health protocols among the respondents; (4) determine the association between socio-demographic characteristic, communication characteristics, frequency of exposure to information sources to the level of adoption of COVID-19 safety health protocols among the respondents. The findings showed that the majority of the students were Roman Catholic and lived in their residence 5 kilometers away from the city/municipal proper. The majority of respondents had access to newspapers and mobile devices were their main means of consuming broadcast material. Social media, particularly Facebook, was widely used for information dissemination. The main source of information for COVID-19 safety health protocols was from newspapers for print materials and mobile phones for broadcast materials. Interpersonal communication with family or friends was also a main source of information. The majority of the information received was basic knowledge about COVID-19 safety and health protocols and the respondents shared and followed the information received, which increased their knowledge and awareness. The study also found that most respondents were often exposed to various information sources, such as social media and interpersonal communication, while exposure to print materials, particularly newspapers, was seldom. Mobile phones had the highest exposure among broadcast materials and family or relatives had the highest interactions among interpersonal communication. Among the CLSU's Social Sciences students, the study found out that they were moderately adopted on the COVID-19 safety health protocols issued by the Department of Health and the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of emerging infectious diseases. The study found a significant relationship between sex and and the adoption level of COVID-19 safety health protocols among respondents, while religion and type of community had no impact. The ownership of television was the only factor affecting the adoption level and the source of information, including printed materials in newspapers and leaflets, social media platforms like twitter and Instagram, and interpersonal communication with health workers, played a role in the adoption as well. The content of the information such as basic knowledge of the protocols and their benefits and the use of information, such as sharing and following it, also had an impact of the adoption level. The study showed that the frequency of exposure to various information sources, including newspapers, television, radio, mobile phones, social media platforms and interpersonal communication, impacted the adoption level of COVID-19 safety protocols among the respondents. Thus the three hypotheses are rejected. Thus the three hypotheses are rejected.
- ItemAdoption of Leaf Color Chart by rice farmers in Nueva Ecija Province(2007) Ofelia Campano-MalonzoThe study determined the adoption of Leaf Color Chart (LCC) by the rice farmers in Nueva Ecija with 128 rice farmers as respondents (64 trainees and 64 non-trainees). They represented 14 municipalities of Nueva Ecija. Data were obtained using the interview schedule. These were tabulated and analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, means, ranks, range, standard deviation, and Pearson's correlation coefficient particularly pair-wise deletion technique. Findings of the study showed that the mean age of the farmers was 50 years; reached high school and college, and have been into rice farming for 20.5 years. They have devoted 4.08 hectares of their farm to rice farming during the dry season and 3.89 hectares during the wet season. More (50.72%) of the farmer respondents did not avail of rice production loan than those who did from individual and private sources (49.22%). Moreover, 42.97 percent relied on extension workers for rice information and technologies, 28.9 percent relied on PhilRice, 23.44 percent relied on farmers and their own experiences, and 4.69 percent relied on private companies. Prior to the introduction to and use of LCC by the respondents in 2004, farmers devoted 4.08 and 3.89 hectares to rice during the dry season and wet season, respectively. Majority (80.48%) claimed they used quality seeds at an average seeding rate of 85.75 kilogram per hectare. The varieties they plant are PSBRc82, PSBRc18, PSBRc14, NSICRc122, and SL8-H. Their mean yeild is 114.81 cavans per hectare (cav/ha) during the dry season and 92.15 cav/ha. during the wet season. The farmers apply fertilizer at NPK rate of 103-39-33 and correspondingly spend P5,488.50 on fertilizer. Only one farmer asserted using organic fertilizer. Moreover, this study showed that 59.38 percent of the respondents were knowledgeable about LCC while 40.62 percent were not. They showed favorable attitude on LCC in terms of its relative advantage, complexity, triability, and observability. However, in terms of compatibility, farmers claimed non-conformity of their existing practices. They said that the use of LCC entails a new approach of nutrient management that is totally different (but not against) from their existing practices. Furthermore, adoption of LCC was low among the respondents at only 32.82 percent. In all stages of the technology diffusion process, interpersonal channels of communication were preferred by the farmers. Highly significant relationship of variables were found. These were between knowledge and attitude, knowledge and adoption, attitude and adoption, and adoption and yield. Meanwhile, both the adopters and non-adopters apply lower Nitrogen (N), Phosphorous (P), and Potassium (K) rate during season than the recommended rate in Nueva Ecija. However, the non-adoptions apply higher N than the recommended rate during the wet season. The adoters yield 12.17 cav/ha more than the non-adopters contributing additional income of P5,745.50 in commercial rice production and P45,475.00 in certified rice seed production. Among the identifies problems encountered in using LCC, the inappropriateness of the LCC for some rice varieties were identified as the most pressing. As such, PhilRice may establish a critical level for varieties with intrinsically lighter or darker leaves than most of the rice varieties.
- ItemAdventitious root formation of different varieties of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) applied with plant growth regulators under flooded condition [manuscript](2020) John Jeric S. LeañoThis study evaluated the effects of Auxin and Cytokinin on growth and survival of different varieties of tomato under flooded conditions. Specifically, it aimed to evaluate varietal difference in adventitious root formation of tomato under flooded condition and to determine the effects of auxin and Cytokinin in adventitious root formation and elongation of flooded tomato. The treatment used were water regime as main plot WR1-0 day (non-waterlogged/control), WR2- 2 days (waterlogged) (Or until wilting. Variety as subplot VI- Diamante Max, V2-Rosanna, and V3-Apollo. Combination of auxin and Cytokinin as sub-sub plot C1-Untreated Control, C2- 0% auxin + 5% Cytokinin, C3 – 0% Auxin + 10% Cytokinin, C4- 0.125% Auxin + 0% Cytokinin, C5-0.125% Auxin + 5% Cytokinin, C6- 0.125% Auxin + 10% Cytokinin, C7- 025% Auxin + 0% Cytokinin, C8- 025% Auxin + 5% Cytokinin, C9- 025% Auxin + 10% Cytokinin. Treatments were arranged in split-split plot design in RCBD. Based on the results, combination of auxin and cytokinin did not improve the growth (plant dry weight) of different tomato varieties subjected to flooded condition. No varietal difference was found in terms of adventitious root formation 9number, length and dry weight) indicating that Diamante Max, Rosanna and Apollo have similar capacity.