With the Research Division’s critical role to generate mature technologies to spur higher farm productivity in the countryside, it sponsored the 34th Science and Technology Excellence Awards Competition held last May 26-27, 2022.
The Science and Technology Awards Competition is an avenue where technologies and information can be generated and disseminated from among Graduate and undergraduate students whose thesis/dissertations are focused on existing local problems on food and nutrition, energy development, export generation, import substitution, income generation and distribution, conservation and resources management and socio-economics.
The winners are the following:
GRADUATE CATEGORY:
1ST PLACE – KAREN EYRE MOSHIE O. ARTIAGA
Effects of Complex Organic Additives on the Growth of Tissue Cultured Taro (Colocasia esculenta L.)
(Gilda S. De Asis, PhD – Adviser)
2ND PLACE – CARLO B. SABALES
Fertility, Hatchability of Eggs and Survival Rate of Chicks from Kabir and Philippine Native Chicken
(Emma G. Jarcia, PhD – Adviser)
3RD PLACE – IMARI MERYL S. ROXAS
“When the Land Conversion Hits Us:” A Study on the Impacts of Land Conversion to the Livelihood of Small Farmers in Camarines Sur
(Ma. Cresilda M. Caning – Adviser)
UNDERGRADUATE CATEGORY
1ST PLACE – LILET N. CASILIHAN
Survey of Endoparasites in the Gastrointestinal Tract of Field Rats (Rattus spp.) in Selected Municipalities in Camarines Sur
(Mark Jaypee C. Gonzales, DVM –Adviser)
2ND PLACE – DANICA P. MORTEL
Modification of Existing Cassava Grater Machine at La Victoria, Bula, Camarines Sur
(Glaiza J. Visitacion, ABE – Adviser)
3RD PLACE – JONATHAN C. CAIGAS
Effects of Mayana (Plectranthus scuttellarioides) Leaves Ethanolic Extract Ointment on Wound Healing in Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
(Alberto M. Cabrera, DVM – Adviser)
E – POSTER CATEGORY
1st PLACE – CARLO B. SABALES
Fertility, Hatchability of Eggs and Survival Rate of Chicks from Kabir and Philippine Native Chicken
(Emma G. Jarcia, PhD – Adviser)
2nd PLACE – GEORGE A. REYES
Hydroponically Grown Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) Using Different Growing Media
(Ana T. Vibandor, PhD – Adviser)
3RD PLACE – ARCHIE A. PERPETUA
Mycelial Colonization, Yield Performance, Biological Efficiency and Economics Assessment of Pleurotus ostreatus var florida in Philippine Common Agricultural Waste with Dried Banana Leaves
(Arce D. Bellere –Adviser)
Through this competition, the efforts of both undergraduate and graduate students and their respective advisers were recognized and are provided a gateway to the regional and national competitions.
