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Research Details

Research Title Inventory, Assessment and Utilization of Sargassum spp. in Ilocos Norte
Studies:
Researcher(s) Veronica Grande, Edna Pascua, Ronald Sanguir, Carmencita Saladino
Research Category Project
Research Status completed
Duration Jan 01, 2012 to Dec 31, 2014
Commodity Seaweeds
Research Site(s) Selected coastal waters of Ilocos Norte
Source of Fund(s)
Brief Description
The project will employ the survey/quadrat method in attaining the objectives of the study. These will consist of field work which will be done once a month per established station, and a laboratory work.

Major Activities/Workplan:

  1. Preliminary survey to establish collecting stations/study sites
  2. Monthly sampling for the inventory
  3. Bio-physical parameters determination
  4. Identification and classification of collected samples
  5. Wet and dry biomass determination
Goal 1: Complete taxonomic listing and population structure of Sargassum spp and products developed from Sargassum spp in Ilocos Norte

  • Inventory and classify species of Sargassum spp in Ilocos Norte
  • Assess seasonal variation and production of Sargassum spp
Goal 2: Utilization of Brown Seaweeds (Sargassum spp) in the waters off Ilocos Norte
 
Purpose:
  • Develop food products from brown seaweeds (Sargassum)
  • Determine the acceptability of the developed food products
  • Establish nutritional facts
  • Conduct shelf life testing
  • Develop packaging of the food products
 
Expected Output
Management measures for resource sustainability
Abstract Not Available