List of Journals/Research articles







A Compendium of Indigenous Vegetables of Abra


Author: Mildred B. Adaoag

Keywords: Abra province, indigenous vegetables, food crops genetic resources conservation and utilization


Abstract: This compendium documents a total of 17 species belonging to 10 families in Abra Province. Herbarium specimens for each species were brought to the Department of Botany in UP Dilim ...


Agrobiodiversity of Home Gardens in Selected Marginal Upland Villages of Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines


Author: Beatriz S. Belonias, Czarina S. Platino, and Jessa T. Malanguis

Keywords: Agroecosystem, biodiversity, subsistence farming, backyard garden, medicinal plants


Abstract: Home gardens as subsistence crop production systems provide an immediate food and livelihood to communities. They are considered as heterogeneous micro-agroecosystems which harbor ...


Ampalaya Momordica charantia Linn., Cucurbitaceae


Author: Domingo F. Paguirigan

Keywords: Alugbati, Basella alba, Basella rubra


Abstract: Alugbati is the most popular and widely grown leafy vegetables in Iloilo, Western Visayas. The young and tender leaves are cooked are cooked with other vegetables like eggplant, sq ...


Bioactives in three Philippine ferns


Author: Victor B. Amoroso , April Joie D. Lagumbay , Rainear A. Mendez , Reggie Y. De La Cruz , Anabelle P. Villalobos

Keywords: CMU Fernery, Diplazium esculentum (Retz.) Sw., Edible ferns, Marsilea crenata Presl., Musuan Botanical Gardens, Stenochlaena palustris (Burm.f.) Bedd.


Abstract: The three species of edible fern namely, pako [Diplazium esculentum (Retz.) Sw.], apat-apat/clover fern (Marsilea crenata Presl), and hagnaya/diliman [Stenochlaena palustris (Burm. ...


Conserving the Indigenous Vegetable Germplasm of Southeast Asia


Author: Liwayway M. Engle and Flordeliza C. Faustino

Keywords: AVRDC, Indigenous vegetables (IVs), Plant genetic resources, Underutilized germplasm


Abstract: indigenous vegetables (IVs) are vegetable species native to or originating from a region or environment. Most of the IVs are underutilized and usually grown in home gardens for spe ...


Development of Recipe Book Utilizing Selected Philippine Indigenous Vegetables


Author: Marietta M. Bumanglag, Mary Ann R. Devanadera, Maylene D. Pua, Allan R. Reyes, and Cecilia S. Salen

Keywords: Vegetable consumption, indigenous vegetables, standardized recipes


Abstract: In the Philippines, increasing incidents of malnutrition recorded from 1978-2008 especially among vulnerable groups can be attributed to the decreasing trend of vegetable consumpti ...


Ethno-food Study and Protein Analysis of Lumabeng Beans [Vigna umbellata (Thunb.) Ohwi & H. Ohashi] from Agutaya Island, Palawan, Philippines


Author: Ronald S. Brillantes

Keywords: Agutayen tribe, Baragatan, Lentils, Lumabeng bean, Palawan, Vigna umbellata


Abstract: Lumabeng bean (Vigna umbellata (Thumb.) Ohwi & H. Ohashi) is one of the common lentils consumed by locals in Palawan Province. Lumabeng, an Agutayen and Cuyunon term, has no lingui ...


Evaluation and Utilization of Vegetable Genetic Resources for the Tropics


Author: Liwayway M. Engle, S. Shanmugasundaram, and Peter Hanson

Keywords: AVRDC, Germplasm evaluation and utilization, Indigenous Vegetable (IV) germplasm, Long-term seed storage


Abstract: The Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center (AVRDC) established in 1971 in Taiwan, holds one of the largest collections of vegetable germplasm in the world. In 2003, AVRDC ...


Gabi Production Guide


Author: Department of Agriculture (DA), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)

Keywords: Cormel, gabi, lowland culture, taro, setts, upland culture


Abstract: Gabi or taro is one of the most important root crops in the Philippines. It can thrive in warm and moist marginal environments. Under upland cultivation, best results can be obtain ...


Indigenous Crops and Wild Plants Used as Food by the Pala’wan Tribe in Southern Palawan, Philippines


Author: Celestino N. Bernadas, Jr., and Metchecana D. Peralta

Keywords: Indigenous food crops, vegetables, fruits, cultivated, collected, Pala’wan tribe


Abstract: This study was conducted in Rizal and Quezon, Palawan, Philippines to identify food plants associated with Pala’wan tribe inhabiting the area. Data gathered through interviews an ...


Indigenous Food Crops of the Aetas Tribe in the Philippines and their Traditional Methods of Food Preparation


Author: Arturo M. Alegado and Romualdo B. de Guzman, Jr.

Keywords: Aeta tribe, bulanglang na babayan, habang adaya, imbusu hira, nilurok ka lain, patugong, patbu, tinanglarang suso, tinuktuk


Abstract: Aeta communities located near forested areas, national parks, or community-based forest management sites, and which utilize foraging for indigenous crops as a traditional method of ...


Malunggay Production Guide


Author: Bureau of Plant Industry

Keywords: Malunggay or Moringa, propagation, cooking


Abstract: Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) trees are commonly found growing along the fence, roadsides and play grounds where neighboring households have easy access to them. For propagation an ...


Nutrient Composition and Antioxidant Property of Philippine Indigenous Vegetables


Author: Ilda G. Borlongan

Keywords: Indigenous vegetables, nutrient composition, antioxidant property, nutriceuticals, free radical scavenging activity, polyphenolics


Abstract: The study was conducted to determine the nutrient composition and antioxidant properties of 20 indigenous vegetable species recorded in Leon, Sta. Barbara and Dingle Public Markets ...


Processing Breadfruit


Author: Carlos J. Andam

Keywords: Breadfruit, Marinduque, rimas pastries, root cuttings


Abstract: Breadfruit, locally known as rimas, is a highly versatile tree species whose fruits are widely consumed as a vegetable. The mature fruit is boiled, mixed with grated coconut and e ...


Processing Ginger into Powder (Instant Tea Ginger) as a Small-scale Business


Author: Norelie O. Alata

Keywords: Ginger tea, MinSCAT


Abstract: An instant ginger tea was developed by a student entrepreneur from the Technology and Product Development Center of the Mindoro State College of Agriculture and Technology (MinSCAT ...


Product Development of Malunggay (Moringga oleifera) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) for Pastry and Fillings


Author: Margie C. Aller, Manolito D. Villarin, Pet Roey L. Pascual

Keywords: Hedonic rating scale, Ipomoea batatas, kamote, leaves decoction, malunggay powder, Moringa oleifera


Abstract: During recent years, there has been an increasing demand for food that is both delicious and nutritious. In this study, the feasibility of using malunggay (Moringa oleifera) powder ...


Response of Green Amaranth (Amaranthus viridis Linn.) to Different Animal Manure Fertilizers


Author: Response of Green Amaranth (Amaranthus viridis Linn.) to Different Animal Manure Fertilizers

Keywords: Amaranthus viridis Linn., chicken manure, kulitis, goat manure, hog manure


Abstract: Green amaranth (Amaranthus viridis Linn), locally known as kulitis, is one of the edible amaranth species in the Philippines. While kulitis is easy to grow, there are no reports of ...


Spectrophotometric Determination of Anthocyanin Content in Six Common Vegetables


Author: Ma. Jamica Trexy M. Espinosa

Keywords: Citrate buffer, Total anthocyanin content (TAC), UV-visible spectrophometry


Abstract: Anthocyanins are flavonoids that render the red, orange, purple, magenta, and blue colors in leaves, flowers, and fruits in plants. Anthocyanins are known as protective agents agai ...


Sustaining Development Anchored on Women’s Involvement in Adopting Location-specific Technologies on Vegetable Production


Author: Evangeline P. Agres, Leo G. Inocencio, Alma C. Aguinaldo and Ronilo A. Beronio

Keywords: GulayCheck Field School, Gulayan sa Bakuran, Gulayan sa Paaralan, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), location specific technology (LST), Lagangilang Abra. Women Farmer Innovators (WFI)


Abstract: In 2004-2008, location-specific technologies (LST) for rice and vegetables were developed under the Technical Cooperation Project Phase 3 (TCP3) of PhilRice and Japan International ...


The Himbabao Plant


Author: Department of Agriculture (DA), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)

Keywords: Broussonetia luzonica (Blanco) Bur., bulanglang, dioecious, himbabao, flower vegetable


Abstract: Himbabao (Broussonetia luzonica (Blanco) Bur.; Moraceae) is a dioecious medium-sized shade tree reaching up to 15 m in height and with a 30 cm trunk diameter. Male and female trees ...


The Kulitis Plant


Author: Bureau of Plant Industry

Keywords: Amaranths, kulitis, nutritive value, propagation, pest and disease management, uray


Abstract: Pigweed (Amaranthus spp.; Amaranthaceae) is comprised of approximately 60 species having diverse morphological characteristics. Although several species are considered as weeds, am ...


The Need for Premium Agri-fisheries for the Disaster-affected Areas of Leyte, Philippines


Author: Dora Fe H. Bernardo, Oscar B. Zamora, and Lucille Elna P. de Guzman

Keywords: Diversified farming, Eastern Visayas, Hainan, Leyte, Nutrition-Sensitive Agri-Fisheries Program (NSAP), Super Typhoon Yolanda


Abstract: Eastern Visayas was one of the areas devastated by the super typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) that ravaged the central Philippines in November 2013. As part of its immediate response, the ...


The Waray culture of the Philippines


Author: Joycie Alegre

Keywords: Hinatukan, lawot-lawot, linubihan, Leyte, Samar, sinugba, tinola, Waray culture, utan


Abstract: This article provides a comprehensive information about Waray culture with particular focus on food culture and plant agricultural products of the region. Representing the Eastern ...


Vermicompost Tea: Effects on Germination of Saluyot (Corchorus olitorius) [2017]


Author: Jerald Anthony C. Esteban , Imarie C. Taga-an, Belen P. Ocoy , nd Marlon J. Miculob

Keywords: Corchorus olitorious, GA3, Saluyot, Seed dormancy, Vermicompost


Abstract: Vermicompost tea is an organic derivative of vermitechnology with reported soluble mineral nutrients, organic acids and water-soluble plant growth regulators that enhance root deve ...


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