Copper Tolerance of Non-Mycorrhizal
This study was conducted to screen ectomycorrhyzal (ECM) fungi that can increase copper (Cu) tolerance of Eucalyptus urophylla and Acacia aulacocarpa seedlings for the phytoremediation of Cu mine tailings. Two…
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Spirulina Platensis: Potential Biosorbent for Lead
Heavy metal contamination is one of the problems encountered by industrialized countries due to its harmful implications. At present, biosorption, a biological method in removing heavy metal ions, is deemed…
Cellular Phone as Electrical Device Activator
Abstract This study aims to focuses on the development of a remote control that will function in activating any desired electrical device out of a common gadget, the cellular phone….
Used Cooking Oil as an Additive Component of Candle
Abstract The study aims to produce a low-priced, high-quality candle by using used cooking oil as a major component. The following candle compositions were used: 100 percent paraffin wax; 90…
Purifying Used Cooking Oil
Abstract This investigatory project determines the possibility of purifying used cooking oil using sedimentation method. The activated carbon was also used in the experiment to absorb some dissolved substances in…
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…
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…
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…
Endoparasitic Load and Antihelmintic Effect of Malunggay in Goats
Abstract This study aims to give information about goats (Capra hircus) and endoparasites, and determine if malunggay (Moringa oleifera) has the antihelmintic effect against these endoparasites. Fecal samples were obtained…
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….