32nd ASM POSTERS SESSION
LIST OF ACCEPTED ABSTRACTS
(Biological Sciences Division)
  Main Author Corresponding Author Other Author(s) Address Title of Paper
 
1. Liza A. Adamat Liza A. Adamat Mark Anthony J. Torres, Nelieta Narajo Bedoya, Adelina A. Barrion, Aimee Lynn B. Dupo and Cesar G. Demayo Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200 Iligan City, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Mindanao State University- , 9700 Marawi City and Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, U.P. Los Bańos Laguna 09326689213 lizadamat@yahoo.com Stabilimentum Structure of the Orb-web of the Garden Spider, Argiope luzona, (Walckenaer, 1841) (Araneae:Araneidae Argiopinae)
2. Liza A. Adamat Liza A. Adamat Mark Anthony J. Torres, Jessie S. Gorospe, Adelina A. Barrion, Aimee Lynn B. Dupo and Cesar G. Demayo Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200 Iligan City,Mindanao State University- Naawan and Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, U.P. Los Bańos Laguna 09326689213 lizadamat@yahoo.com Web Architecture of the Garden Spider, Argiope aemula, (Walckenaer, 1841) (Araneae: Araneidae, Argiopinae)
3. Nelly S. Aggangan Nelly S. Aggangan Heung-Kyu Moon1 1Biotechnology Division, Korea Forest Research Institute, Suwon, Korea and 2National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines Los Baños 4031, College, Laguna, Philippines; Email: nelly_aggangan@yahoo.com (049) 536 0563 nelly_aggangan@yahoo.com Ectomycorrhizal Fungi Improved Growth and Biomass Yield of Eucalyptus Pellita F. Muell. Seedlings
4. Nelly S. Aggangan Nelly S. Aggangan Sim-Hee Han2, Young-Im Choi1, Eun-Woon Noh1 Yongsuk Lee4 and Heung-Kyu Moon1 1Biotechnology Division and 2Department of Forest Resources and Development, respectively, Korea Forest Research Institute, Suwon, Korea and 3National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines Los Baños 4031, College, Laguna, Philippines, nelly_aggangan@yahoo.com; 4Life Science Department, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pohang, 790-784, Korea (049) 536 0563 nelly_aggangan@yahoo.com Growth Response of Six Transgenic Clones of Populus Alba X P. Glandulosa to  Ectomycorrhizal Fungi During Acclimatization Period
5. Shirley C. Agrupis   Roque A. Ulep, Charito L. Samsam Fiorello B. Abenes College of Arts and Sciences Mariano Marcos State University Batac City, 2906 077-792-3507 loc 108 shirleyagrupis@yahoo.com A Single Stage Model for Cellulosic Ethanol Prodcution Using Carabao Rumen Microorganisms
6. Nora I. Alarcon     Science Department, Imus Institute, Cavite *Pacific Island Institute for Pedagogy, Technology, Arts and Sciences Virac, Catanduanes *De La Salle University – Dasmariñas, Cavite Preference of the Philippine Green Mussel, (Perna viridis L.) on Abaca Fiber as Substrate for Larval Settlement
7. Cecilia B. Amoroso   Zenith B. Tagaylo and Dave P. Buenavista Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences, Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon 0916 4081377 cbamoroso@yahoo.com Morpho-Histochemical, Antibacterial Study and Propagation of Equisetum ramossisimum subsp. ramossisimum Hauke (Fern Ally)
8. Isagani P. Angeles Jr.   Yew-Hu Chien Melchor M. Tayamen Department of Aquaculture, National Taiwan Ocean University,Keelung, Taiwan, R.O.C.; College of Agriculture and Fisheries, Isabela State University – Roxas, Roxas, Isabela; BFAR -NFFTC, Science City of Munoz, Philippines +63908-284-5710 ipangelesjr_15@yahoo.com Effects of Different Dosages of Astaxanthin on Giant Freshwater Prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii (DE MAN) Challenged with Lactococcus garvieae
9. Cecilio S. Baga     Cebu Technological University Main Campus, R. Palma St., Cebu City 09165283576 cora_macachor@yahoo.com Characterization of Cebu City Port Water
10. Francis N. Baleta   Liberato V. Laureta, Jr. Mary Jane S. Apines-Amar, Philip Ian P. Padilla Gerald F. Quinitio4 Institute of Aquaculture, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences(CFOS), University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines; College of Agriculture and Fisheries, Isabela State University – Roxas, Roxas, Isabela; Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, UPV, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines; Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanography, CFOS,UPV, Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines +63908-284-5710 fnbaleta19@yahoo.com Extracts of Sargassum oligocystum (Magnaye) from Cagayan, Philippines Inhibit Growth of Selected Aquaculture Pathogenic Bacteria
11. Clarissa R. Cabauatan Clarissa R. Cabauatan John Donnie A. Ramos, PhD 1Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts and Sciences, Saint Mary’s University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, 2The Graduate School, 3Research Center for the Natural Sciences, and 4Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, 1015 Philippines 7315728 05 4061611 loc 8224 isang_er@yahoo.com Grass Polen-Specific IgE Levels of Selected Allergic Patients in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
12. Florence R. Calantoc Doreen D. Domingo   Mariano Marcos State University College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Biology City of Batac 09196686809 dr_dhee_dee@yahoo.com Assessment of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Hydrocarbon (HC) Emissions of Motor Vehicles in Laoag City
13. Nelfa D. Canini Ephrime B. Metillo   1Department of Biological Sciences, Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology, Andres Bonifacio Ave., Iligan City, Philippines 9200, *E-mail: ephrime.metillo@g.msuiit.edu.ph; Telefax: 063-2214068; 063-2214056 2Department of Natural Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Misamis University, Ozamis City 09189183610 ephrime.metillo@g.msuiit.edu.ph Monsoonal Winds Influence the Large Scale Baywide Changes in Net Phytoplankton Assemblage in Panguil Bay, Northern Mindanao, Philippines
14. Bonifacio F. Cayabyab     National Crop Protection Center – Crop Protection Cluster UP Los Baños, College, Laguna 0495362410 bfcayabyab@yahoo.com Some Butterflies of Bulacan
15. Bonifacio F. Cayabyab*   Edwin P. Alcantara**, Pablito G. Gonzalesz*, Wilma R. Cuaterno***, Blair D. Siegfried**** Josemari M. Belen* and Karen Ardes* *National Crop Protection Center - Crop Protection Cluster University of the Philippine Los Baños College, Laguna **BIOTECH - University of the Philippine Los Baños College, Laguna ***Bureau of Plant Industry, Malate, Manila ****Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Entomology, University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE 830816 0495362410 bfcayabyab@yahoo.com The Effect of BT Corn Pollen on Non Target Organism, Hypolimnas Bolina Linnaeus (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
16. Laarni Grace M. Corales Eureka Teresa M. Ocampo Antonio C. Laurena Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza Institute of Plant Breeding Crop Science Cluster, College of Agriculture UPLB, College, Laguna 0495760024 eteresaocampo@yahoo.com Characterization of the Promoter Regions of a Ripening-Specific Mads-Box Gene Isolated from Philippine Banana Cultivars
17. Ida F. Dalmacio Irene A. Papa   National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), College, Laguna 4031 (049)536 2721 iwapapa@yahoo.com Rhizopus Oryzae, A Potential Microbial Detoxicant of Aflatoxin in Copra Meal
18. Anne Marjorie David Anne Marjorie David Cynthia Nalo-Ochona, Thucydides L. Salunga Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City; email: anniemarjedavid@gmail.com Histopathological Changes in the Arcuate Nucleus of the Hypothalamus In MSG Treated Mice
19. Hanna Farina C. Daud Franco G. Teves Faith B. Amorado Molecular Genetics and Microbial Technology Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, CSM, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200 Iligan City 063 221 4056 franco_teves@yahoo.com Application of Natural Antioxidants in Controlling Fungal Growth for Green Agriculture
20. Cesar G. Demayo Cesar G. Demayo Mark Anthony J. Torres, Paul R. Olvis and Nadia O. Manlegro Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines 09289960185 cgdemayo@gmail.com Face Shape Differences in Selected Indigenous Groups in Mindanao
21. Doreen D. Domingo Doreen D. Domingo Gemalyn M. Ranga Mariano Marcos State University, College of Arts and Sciences, Biology Department, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte email:  dr_dhee@yahoo.com; Tel.:(077)792-4159 loc. 146 Stomatal Response of Mangifera indica (Mango) Leaves to Vehicular Smoke Emissions (VSE)
22. Erwin P. Elazegui   , Gildence L. Casipit, Ana Marcelina T. Ogabar College of Science Technological University of the Philippines Ayala Blvd. Manila 3027750 loc. 106 ngsepe@yahoo.com Taxonomic Study of Icthofauna in Tanduyong Island Anda, Pangasinan
23. Flordeliz R. Estira   Zenaida Agngarayngay College of Arts and Sciences1 and Research Directorate2 Mariano Marcos State University, Batac City, 2906 09197032575 flordeliz_estira@yahoo.com Lead Bioaccumulation and Its Histological Effects on the Gills of Get Excel Tilapia Fingerlings
24. Prima Fe R. Franco*,   Cecile A. Gaoat, Odilon Caraan, Thelma Z. Layaoen Samuel S. Franco and Heraldo L. Layaoen Mariano Marcos State University City of Batac, Ilocos Norte 09185649174 primarfranco@gmail.com Bacterial Isolates from the Gut of the Larvae of Asian Corn Borer (Ostrinia furnacalis) Attacking Sweet Sorghum
25. Joycelyn C. Jumawan   Annabelle A. Herrera 2 and Sonia D. Jacinto2 1Biology Division, CARAGA State University, Agusan Del Norte;2 Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines-Diliman 09268910092 jccagatin@yahoo.com Lenght-Weight and Gonado-Morphometric Characterization in the Janitor Fish Pterygoplichthys disjunctivus (Weber,1991) from Marikina River, Philippines
26. Joycelyn C Jumawan   Thucydides L. Salunga2 and Elena S. Catap2 Biology Division,CARAGA State University, Butuan, City1; Institute of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines1101 Diliman, Quezon City Philippines 09268910092 jccagatin@yahoo.com Toxicity of Sub Acute Lead Chloride to the Sucker Mouth Armored Catfish Pterygoplichthys pardalis (Castelnau,1855): Bioaccumulation, Organ Pathologies and Other Physiological Effects
27. Sofronio P. Kalaw   Rich Milton Dulay1, Alfonso G. Parungao IV2, and Renato G. Reyes1 1Center for Tropical Mushroom Research and Development, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Central Luzon State University and 2Juan R. Liwag Memorial High School, Gapan, Nueva Ecija +63-44-456-7209 spk31162@yahoo.com Changing the Ecological Niche of Coprinus Comatus from a Weed Fungus to a Nutriceutical and Biocleansing Agent
28. Amelita C. Luna   Shierel F. Vallesteros, Joselito I. Rosario, Rico A. Marin, Teresa D. Salisid, Mukhwinderjeet Brar and Armando M. Palijon UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources College,Laguna 049 536 2342 trr472@yahoo.com Assessment of the Bio-Invasiveness of Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla King) in Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve
29. Amelita C. Luna   Amisol L. Bagonghasa and Nelson M. Pampolina UPLB, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, College, Laguna 0495362342 trr472@yahoo.com Biodiversity of Edible and Other Non-Edible Fungi in Selected Mountain Ecosystems in Laguna, Philippines
30. Amelita C. Luna   Jennifer P. Maningas and Pastor L. Malabrigo UPLB, College of Forestry and Natural Resources 049 536 2342 trr472@yahoo.com Diversity and Climbing Bahavior of Forest Vines in Permanent Filed Laboratory Areas in Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve
31. Judith D. Mababa   Excel Rio Maylem, Sofronio P. Kalaw and Renato G. Reyes Center for Tropical Mushroom Research and Development, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija +63-44-456-7209 lentinus_sajorcaju@yahoo.com Growth Performance of Philippine Wild Mushroom, Lentinus sajor-caju, on Sweet Sorghum–Based Formulation
32. Mary Beth Bacano Maningas   Hidehiro Kondo, Takashi Aoki, Ikuo Hirono Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science/ Research Center for the Natural Sciences, Laboratory of Genome Science,Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Konan 4-5-7, Minato-Ku, 108-8477, Tokyo, Japan 632-4061611 loc 8297 /4056 marybethmaningas@yahoo.com Association of Blood Coagulation and Humoral Biodefense Genes: Evidence from Crustacean
33. Jimmy T. Masagca     Pacific Island Institute for Pedagogy, Technology, Arts and Sciences, Incorporated Constantino St. Virac 4008, Catanduanes Frogs in Abaca-Dominated Farms of San Miguel, Catanduanes, Luzon
34. Richmund A. Palma     MOSCAT Compound, Poblacion, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Philippines 09274022481 richmundp@yahoo.com Site Quality and Yield Model for  Mangium (Acacia mangium Willd.) in Claveria, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
35. Elanie A. Requiron Cesar G. Demayo Muhmin Michael E. Manting, Mark Anthony J. Torres Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines 09289960185 cgdemayo@gmail.com Body Shape Variation Among Three Congeneric Species of Pony Fishes (Teleostei: Perciformes: Leignathidae)
36. Karen G. Rosal   Sakae Takeuchi, Shusuke Taniuchi, Ai Kukushima, Sumio Takahashi National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology University of the Philippines- Diliman. 981-8500 loc 3953; 927-7516 kgrosal@ymail.com Identification of Two Novel Growth Hormone MRNAs Expressed Mainly in Mouse Immune Tissues
37. Simeona V. Siar   Joan A. Dalu2, Cristina D. Roldan2, Merlyn C. Redondo2, Ma. Genaleen Q. Diaz3 and Jennelyn M. Carandang4 1University Researcher, Crop Science Cluster (CSC)-Institute of Plant Breeding (IPB), College of Agriculture (CA), UPLB, 2Undergraduate student, Institute of Biological Sciences (IBS), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), 3 Assistant Professor, Institute of Biological Sciences (IBS), College of Arts and Scieinces (CAS), UPLB and 4University Research Associate, CSC-IPB, CA, UPLB 043-576-0089 moninasiar@yahoo.com Cytogenetics of Four Philippine Endemic Hoyas: Hoya crassicaulis, Hoya merrillii, Hoya mcgregorii and Hoya pubicalyx
38. Serapion N. Tanduyan   Heizel Faith L. Gorgonio Cebu Technological University, San Francisco, Cebu Campus Tel: (032) 497-0318 standuyan@yahoo.com Assessment of the External and Photic Parts of the Caves in Camotes Islands, Central Philippines
39. Serapion N. Tanduyan   Nathaniel E. Lucero , Emelyn Wenceslao and Eva Muaña Cebu Technological University, San Francisco, Cebu Campus Tel: (032) 497-0318 standuyan@yahoo.com The Culture of Bloody Cockles (Anadara antiquata Linnaeus) in Different Water Levels at the Marine Waters of Northern Poblacion, San Francisco
40. Franco G. Teves     Molecular Genetics and Microbial Technology Laboratory, Department of Biological Sciences, CSM, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, 9200 Iligan City 063 221 4056 franco_teves@yahoo.com The Iron-Sulfur Cluster in the Homoaconitase Protein is a Nanosensor Involved in Lysine Biosynthetic Pathway Regulation
41. Vivian S. Tolentino   Mark Joseph P. Sibal, Evelyn de Guzman, Chester Deocaris Department of Biology, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Schools, Katipunan Road, Quezon City 1108, Philippines vtolentino2001@yahoo.com 426-1034/09159948341 vtolentino2001@yahoo.com Development of Oil Cells in Seeds of Moringa oleifera Lam. in Relation with Fruit and Seed Age
42. Mark Anthony J. Torres Cesar G. Demayo Jade Kenneth Lomansoc and Cesar G. Demayo Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines 09289960185 cgdemayo@gmail.com Variability in Head Shapes in Three Populations of the Rice Bug Leptocorisa oratorius Fabricius (Hemiptera: Alydidae)
43. Lorele C. Trinidad Lorele C. Trinidad Veronica P. Migo, Catalino G. Alfafara, Rhea G. Abisado and Reynan Fiel G. Suyom National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), College, Laguna 4031 (049)536 0587 Bioremediation Through Selective Recovery of Heavy Metals from Industrial Wastewater Using Biogenic Hydrogen Sulfide:  Screening and Optimization of Alternative Media
44. Jerome Urbina Jerome Urbina Jennifer Alambra, Noel DeVelez, Crystal Gale Mariano, Nancy Anulat, and John Donnie Ramos Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Research Center for the Natural Sciences, University of Santo Tomas 7315728 05 4061611 loc 8224 ramosjda@yahoo.com Allergenicity of Parvalbumin and Muscle Protein Extracts from Decapterus macarellus, Chanos chanos and Oreochromis niloticus
45. Miriam Donna T. Valdez   Flordeliz R. Estira College of Arts and Sciences Mariano Marcos State University Batac City 2906 09197032575 flordeliz_estira@yahoo.com Species Diversity and Productivity of Algae in a Littoral Area of Ilocos Norte, Philippines
46. Orlex B. Yllano   Anton Lalusin, Sheryl D. Castro, Antonio C. Laurena, and Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza Biochemistry Laboratory, Institute of Plant Breeding, UP, Los Banos 09238037186 obyupd@yahoo.com Molecular Cloning and Characterization of a Resistance Gene Analog in Abaca Bunchy Top Virus Resistant BC2 Abaca (Musa textilis Nee) Clone