Diversity and species composition of mangroves species in Pilar, Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte

Mangroves are considered as the most significant components of the coastal ecosystem and among the most productive and biologically complex ecosystems on the planet. Assessment of mangrove species plays a critical role in the preservation and protection of the mangroves forest. The study aimed to assess the mangrove species in Pilar, Siargao Island. The belt […]

Assessment of Conus species (Gastropoda: Conidae) at selected shorelines of Sulu, Philippines

The Philippines is considered to be part of the Coral Triangle, which is known as a biodiversity hotspot for marine life including Conus species, and at the same time holds the most data deficient especially in the Sulu archipelago. Cone snails are unique marine organisms that have rising importance in the field of biomedical research […]

Impact of high stocking density on growth parameters, amino acid profile and fatty acid profile of different fish species: a review

Stocking density of fish depicts the number of fish that are stocked supplied at first per unit area. It is one of the most significant factors in determining the production of a fish farm. The stocking fish at low density results in high production costs, low economic gain and inadequate utilization of space. Increasing stocking […]

Effects of ectomycorrhizae on the wildling growth of six tree species from Dipterocarpaceae family

The objectives of the research were to analyze the effects of ectomycorrhizae on wildling growth of six tree species from Dipterocarpaceae family, and to analyze the species that have the best growth response on the ectomycorrhizae. The method used was a factorial experiment in a completely randomized design. Factors applied were ectomycorrhizae and wildling species. […]

Effectiveness of Piper betel leaf extracts against Acinetobacter species isolated from bronchitis and pharyngitis patients

Acinetobacter species is associated with healthcare-associated infections especially chronic cough and other related complications. They are becoming increasingly antibiotic resistant. In the present work, the antimicrobial activity of different extract (water, ethanol, methanol, and chloroform) of Piper betel leaves were tested against Acinetobacter sp. SZ-1 and Acinetobacter baumanii TM-1 isolated from clinical samples collected from […]

Influence of soil properties on tree species diversity of the base of Mt. Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines

The study was conducted to determine the influence of soil properties on the tree species diversity of the base of Mt. Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines. Ten plots with a size of 100m2 were established for the assessment of trees. Soil samples were taken from each plot at 0-15cm depth to measure chemical properties. For vegetation analysis, […]

Protein profiles and cross antigenicity analysis for outer surface proteins of two streptococcus species, isolated from hybrid red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.)

Streptococcosis is one of the most devastating diseases for hybrid red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.). Streptococcus iniae and Streptococcus agalactiae are considered as the most prominent etiological agents that cause streptococcosis in fish, consequently resultant high mortality and contribute big losses towards the farmer’s economy. Outer surface proteins (OSPs) play an important role to induce protective […]

The occurrence of microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract of demersal fish species

The study aimed to quantify and qualify the microplastics in the gastrointestinal tract contents of the six (6) dominant demersal fish species, determining the percentage frequency of occurrence and the condition factor.  Out of 180 fish individuals examined, 21 samples (11.67 % of the total samples) have microplastics in their gastrointestinal tracts.  The microplastics observed […]

Species composition, abundance and distribution of seagrasses in the brackish waters of Balingoan, Misamis Oriental in relation to environmental parameters

Seagrasses play an important role in marine and brackish waters both as primary producers and ecosystem engineers, thus sustaining biodiversity and ecosystem services. The ecology of seagrass was widely investigated in the marine region whereas their abundance and distribution in brackish waters is still limited. This study aimed to assess the composition, abundance and distribution […]

Bakong (Hanguana malayana) associated-species and water quality in Laguna De Cagayan Lake, Northern Philippines

One aquatic plant species are of great interest in the province of Cagayan, Northern Philippines. This is Bakong (Hanguana malayana) species that are dominantly found in Laguna de Cagayan formerly known as Bangalao Lake located 18o14’ 24” N and 121o54’35” E at Barangay Luga, Sta. Teresita, Cagayan. Bakong is locally used for fiber; its’ weaved […]