University Research Center

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTER

The effect of different green and animal manures on the growth and yield of potted lettuce, cabbage and cauliflower

by Ma. Victoria C. Seredrica and Hope G. Patricio (completed April 2009) ABSTRACT The three crops were planted at different dates at three weeks interval at the back of the College of Agriculture Building. Lettuce was sown first in August 13 and harvested on October 24, 2007, Cabbage from September 4 , 2007 to February … Read more

Proximate Analysis and Palatability of Different Probable Locally Available alternative Feedstuffs for Native Chicken

 by Jaime C. Cabarles, Jr. (completed May 2008)  ABSTRACT The study was conducted to establish the baseline on the proximate analysis, palatability and probability of different locally available feedstuffs as alternative feeds for Darag native chicken growers. Proximate analysis revealed that feedstuffs made of leaf meals had higher crude protein, fiber, and ash however; these had lower nitrogen free extract, and moisture. … Read more

Evaluation of the Different Rice Hull Gasifiers Developed at CPU APPROTECH Center

by Aries Roda D. Romallosa (completed October 2007) ABSTRACT        Four gasifier stoves, all developed at the Appropriate Technology Center (APPROTECH Center) of CPU, were evaluated in this study. These include: Gasifier A or the cylindrical-type single-burner, top-lit updraft (T-LUD); Gasifier B or the cylindrical-type double-burner, T-LUD (for household use), and, Gasifier C or the conical-type double-burner T-LUD(for household use), and Gasifier … Read more

Adaptability of different irrigated lowland rice selection during wet and dry season planting at CPU Zarraga experimental farm (2002-2003)

by Erlinda B. Famoso (completed July 2003) ABSTRACT     The studies were conducted from June 2002 to May 2003 at the CPU Zarraga experimental farm to determine the yield potentials and range of adaptability of promising rice selections and to identify those that could be considered for national or regional recommendation. Thee results showed that among the selections in Group 1 PR29880-15-18, … Read more

The effect of varying levels of salt and mollases mixed with litter materials on the growth performance of broilers and on the reduction of odor

by Jaime C. Cabarles Jr. (completed September 2004) ABSTRACT       This study was conducted to determine the effect of different level of salt and sugar mixed with litter materials on the growth of broilers and on the reduction of odor and fly infestation. Treatments were laid in randomized complete block design (RCBD) replicated thrice. Panel … Read more

Non chemical control of golden kuhol (Pomacea canaliculata)

by Erlinda B. Famoso (completed February 2005) ABSTRACT           The study was conducted on November 19, 2003 to March 22, 2004 at CPU farm, Tuburan Sulbod, Zarraga, Iloilo to determine the efficacy of different methods in the control of golden kuhol under field condition. The treatments consisted of different plants with pesticidal properties such as fresh … Read more

Identification and assessment of feedstuffs ingested by “Darag” native chicken in Iloilo

by Jaime C. Cabrles, Jr. (completed March 2005) ABSTRACT      This study was conducted to identify and assess the feedstuffs ingested by free-range Darag native chicken raised in Calinog, Passi City, and Bartotac Nuevo considered as the top three arms in Iloilo with the highest population in terms of native chicken breeder. There-and-a- half to four … Read more

Design and evaluation of a village-level feed milling equipment

by Alexis T. Belonio, Aries Roda D. Romallosa, Rony E. Genanda, and Salvacion H. Belonio (completed September 2003) ABSTRACT      A collaborative project of the Appropriate Technology Center, Department of Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Management, College of Agriculture, Central Philippine University, Iloilo City and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist, Province of Guimaras was carded out … Read more

Evaluation of composting CPU biomass wastes using the wire mesh circular compost bin with compost activator

by Aries Roda D. Romallosa (completed August 2004) ABSTRACT       The objective of this research study was to evaluate the composting of CPU biomass wastes using the wire mesh circular compost bin with the use of a compost activator In composting the biomass wastes generated by the University, three tests were conducted using three wire mesh … Read more

Adaptability, Milling Recovery and Eating Quality of forty MASIPAG rice cultivars grown under CPU experimental farm conditions during the wet season planting

by Erlinda B. Famoso (completed September 2007) ABSTRACT study was conducted from October 23, 2006 to January  15, 2007 at the CPU farm in Tuburan Sulbod, Zarraga, Iloilo to evaluate the 40 MASIPAG rice cultivars as to their adaptability, milling recovery and eating quality. The treatments consisted of forty MASIPAG rice selections and were laid out … Read more