Hybridization and Genetic Improvement of Mulberry Varieties for Sustained Biodiversity of Mulberry Crestilyn N. Damasco Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Philippines 7:01 – 7:20 August 17 – Ballroom A This research focused on the evaluation of Open Pollinated Varieties (OPVs) for sprouting and rooting characters growth, yield and quality for effective utilization in crop improvement for sustained mulberry biodiversity.The OPVs Alf-004, Alf018, Alf-028, S61-019, S54-019 and the Batac variety were set up in Randomized Complete Block Design with three replications. The four year pooled data were analyzed using the Analysis of Variance across season and DMRT for further test of significance. Correlation Analysis was used to determine the association among yield related characters.Number of branches per plant (NoB), length of longest shoot (LLS), plant height (PH), moisture content (MC) and moisture retention capacity (MRC).Propagation characters as to sprouting percentage (s), rooting percent ®, fresh weight of roots (FWR), fresh weight of shoots (FWS), length of roots (LR), length of shoots (LS), root to shoot ratio by weight (RSR wt), root to shoot ratio by length (RSR L) and number of root (NoR) were considered.Results revealed that the best performing mulberry OPVs based on growth, yield, quality and propagation traits are Alf-004, S61-019, S54-019, S61-011 and Alf-025. These varieties are expected to contribute towards a sustained quality mulberry leaf production and biodiversity for the silk industry’s growth and development.
Challenges and Opportunities of Graduates, Alternative Learning System- Accreditation and Equivalency (ALS-A&E) Program, Schools Division of Cagayan de Oro City Lourdes G. Tolod lougtolod@yahoo.com Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan Philippines 1:30 – 1:50 August 17 – Ballroom B This paper documented how the five graduates/ beneficiaries of the Alternative Learning System– Accreditation and Equivalency Program (ALS-A&E) survived the challenges and took advantage of the opportunities of the system. The five graduates were once drop-outs due to poverty or addiction to computer games and barkada (peers). Difficulties did not stop them from realizing their dreams for a bright future. Their personal inherent characteristics allowed the graduates to survive the challenges. A strong determination, deep sense of commitment, great desire to become fully functioning individuals, selfsufficiency, and positive and future-oriented thinking embody their will to survive. Moreover, the realization of having not only a “good life” but also a “great life” in the future and ultimate state of being gave them inner strength during challenging times. Finally, the graduates considered the A&E Program a great opportunity. The Program really changed their lives. The program served as the best alternative to their former lives. They are indebted and grateful to DepEd, and most particularly to the Schools division of Cagayan de Oro City.
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