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Convertible Multipurpose Dryer

Abstract This study aims to develop a multipurpose mechanical dryer that uses rice hull and solar energy as power source. The mechanical dryer has two main parts: (1) the furnace/drying bin made of concrete that…

Phytochemical Screening of Talahib

Abstract The determination of the medicinal values of some plants is due to the presence of some active substances, such as alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, and anthraquinones. This substance can be found in specific parts…

Lethal Activity of Pansit-Pansitan

Abstract This research screens pansit-pansitan (Peperomia pellucida), an herb accepted by the populace as an effective cure for a variety of ailments which, unfortunately was proven to exhibit genetoxicity in the Allium Test. As part…

Propagation and Utilization of Philippine Wild Stinkhorns

Abstract This project was conducted to determine the edibility and to harness the economic potentials of Philippine stinkhorns. This study makes use of three stinkhorns, namely, Dictyophora, Mutinus, and Clathrus. Mycelial biomass of these three…

Harnessing the Antibacterial and Nutritional Potential of Kudit

Abstract Since kudit (Schizophyllum commune Fr.) is regarded as a wild edible mushroom, its nutriceutical and antibacterial properties were evaluated. S. commune contains an appreciable amount of protein at 22 percent, crude fiber (3.59 percent),…

MPDX: An HTML Encryptor-Decryptor

Abstract Transferring data from one location to another is conveniently made possible by the Internet. However, the Internet’s overwhelming capabilities are accompanied by a questionable computer security. This study was conducted to address this problem…

Cassava Leaf Extract as an Acid-Base Indicator

Abstract This research was conducted to test the feasibility of cassava (Manihot esculenta) leaf extracts as acid-base indicator. There is a growing need to utilize indigenous resources as materials in the laboratory. The results of…

Optimization of Cytochrome C Production

Abstract The study aimed to optimize cytochrome C production of Pseudomonas spp. using indigenous agricultural products as carbohydrate sources in the fermentation medium. Canistel fruit (locally known as chesa) and sugarcane were used as carbohydrate…

Fungi as Biological Control Agents Against Termites

Abstract This research dealt with the screening and bioassay of Bb1, MaBb and Fm11 strains of two fungi species, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae, against adult termites. The methodology was divided into two phases. The…