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Engineered Biochar–Nanocomposites Enhanced Vetiver Growth and Nickel Uptake in Ni-Elevated Ultramafic Soils
MM Sarong, PJG Eugenio, GGA Hernandez, FMN Garcia
Ultramafic soils, particularly those affected by mining, often contain toxic nickel (Ni) levels that hinder plant growth and ecosystem recovery. This study assessed engineered biochar–…
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Anaerobic Germination Tolerance Trait of Philippine Rice Elite Lines and Varieties for Direct Seeding
WV Barroga, AB Rafael, FMN Garcia
Direct seeding is a method of crop establishment that reduces time, drudgery, and labor in rice farming. The method is normally performed during the dry season when water availability …
2026 philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph … Journal of Science, 2026
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Fiber yield and characterization of locally grown abaca (Musa textilis Née) cultivars in Aklan, Philippines
GT Señeris, FMN Garcia, RT Tapic
Abaca (Musa textilis Née) is a natural fiber-producing plant that is endemic to the Philippines. It is primarily grown for its fibers in textile and industrial applications. Currently, five locally …
2026 ph02.tci-thaijo.org ASEAN Journal of …, 2026
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Tensile Strength Variation Among Abaca (Musa textilis Née) Cultivars in Aklan, Province, Philippines
GTST Señeris, FMN Garcia, RT Tapic
Abaca (Musa textilis Née), also known as Manila hemp, is a vital natural fiber-producing plant in the Philippines, mainly cultivated for its highly durable fibers. Five locally described …
2025 journals.uplb.edu.ph … Journal of Crop …, 2025