In Leyte, the long-term fertility trial under coconut showed significant responses to fertilizers after the second cropping cycle. Highest yields were obtained in treatments with 90 kg/ha of P O and 60 kg/ha of N and K O, while lowest yields were obtained in treatments without P application. In a...
Evangelio, Fernando A.
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Villamayor, F.G.
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Dingal, A.G.
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Ladera, Julieta C.
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Medellin, A.C.
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Miranda, J.
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Sajise, G.E.
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[Recent progress in cassava agronomy research in the Philippines]
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Recent progress in cassava agronomy research in the Philippines
After several years of conducting research in cassava, the Philippine Root Crop Research and Training Center (PRCRTC) developed technologies that may raise the crop's potential and help uplift the welfare of Filipino farmers, processors and consumers. To fully tap this potential, PRCRTC, in coope...
Gundaya, Editha A.
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Evangelio, Fernando A.
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Sanico, R.T.
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Roa, J.R.
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Orias, Ramón R.
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Ramírez, M.C.U.
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[Cassava technology transfer in the Philippines]
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Cassava technology transfer in the Philippines
Experiences gained from past root crop extension activities made PRCRTC realize the importance of clienteles. Participation in technology development and transfer. PRCRTC is now trying to adopt a participatory approach in all cassava technology transfer activities. Results of some of these extens...
Gundaya, Editha A.
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Evangelio, Fernando A.
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[Farmers' participation in cassava technology transfer in the Philippines]
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Farmers' participation in cassava technology transfer in the Philippines
During the last three years cassava production in the Philippines did not progress markedly, neither in area nor in volume. In terms of area, there was only an increase of 14,424 ha or 6.4%, while in terms of volume the increase was 112,177 metric tons or 5.7%. One of the reasons for this was the...
Evangelio, Fernando A.
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Ladera, Julieta C.
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[Recent progress in cassava agronomy research in the Philippines]
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Recent progress in cassava agronomy research in the Philippines
Over the years, research conducted on the crop focused mainly on agronomic, soil fertility maintenance and soil conservation practices. Very few studies were conducted on the basic physiology of the plant.
Except for the use of fertilizers and a change in varieties, very few farmers adopted the ...
Evangelio, Fernando A.
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[Cassava agronomy research and adoption of improved practices in the Philippines: Major achievements during the past 20 years]
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Cassava agronomy research and adoption of improved practices in the Philippines: Major achievements during the past 20 years