Dionisio Bucao - Researcher Profile

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Supervising Education Program Specialist

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Email Address: dsbucao@yahoo.com

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Biography

Dr. Dionisio Salbado Bucao has a doctorate degree in Soil Science major in Soil Survey and Classification/Land Use from University of the Philippines at Los Baños, master's degree in Agriculture (Crops Science) and a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering both from the Mariano Marcos State University. His research interests include nutrient and water management, soil conservation and management, organic agriculture and crop production management. 

Research Involvement

Research Title
Evaluation and Varietal Development of the Local Shallot Selection "Vintar Multiplier"
Evaluation of the storability of different shallot varieties/accessions
Performance evaluation of the local shallot selection “Vintar Multiplier”
Multi-location trial of the different shallot varieties in major shallot-growing areas.
Evaluation of shallot varieties for true seed production
Development of a Bio-fertilizer processing facility in the university
Assessment and evaluate the effectiveness of bio-fertilizers vegetable (tomato, eggplant, ampalaya, okra)
Technology Demonstration and Mass production of Bio-Fertilizer in Ilocos Norte
Multiplication of quality garlic planting materials through tissue culture
Mass production of garlic virus-free planting materials both from tissue-culture and bulbil garlic through training of garlic seed growers.
SUSTAINING THE MULTIPLICATION OF QUALITY PLANTING MATERIALS FOR GARLIC THROUGH TISSUE CULTURE AND BULBIL METHODS
Enhancing bulbil production of garlic through improved cultural management practices
Optimizing Yield and Bulb Quality of shallot (allium cepa var. agregatum) as Influence by Planting Density and Nutrient Management
Varietal Development of Indigenous Fruits in the Ilocos
Documentation and Germplasm Collection of Indigenous Fruits in the Ilocos
Product Development and Marketability Assessment for Indigenous Fruits and Value-Added Products
Technology Demonstration of MMSU Hybrid Tomatoes during Wet Season using Conventional and Improved Practices
Enhancing the Antioxidant Properties of Pigmented Rice Through Varying Nutrient Management in Rainfed Lowland
National Garlic and other agri-food condiments R & D Center
Improvement of Garlic Productivity through Integrated Crop Management System
Conservation and improvement of vegetable landraces in Ilocos Norte
Documentation of production practices for vegetable landraces in Ilocos Norte
Improvement of the cultural management of vegetable landraces in Ilocos Norte
Germplasm collection and characterization of vegetable landraces in Ilocos Norte
Development of a soilless method for agri-fishery resilient-production technology (SMART)
Increasing garlic productivity through higher planting density, improved nutrient management and plant growth promoter application
Development of a controlled indoor propagation nursery for clean garlic planting material
MULTIPLICATION OF GARLIC VIRUS-FREE PLANTING MATERIALS THROUGH TISSUE-CULTURE AND BULBIL PRODUCTION APPROACHES
Improving glutinous corn (Zea Maize var. ceratina) productivity through varying planting distances and fertilizer rates
Component 3. Development of sustainable seed support system through community-based approach
Enhancing the productivity of shallot through the development of sustainable seed system and promotion of technologies aligned to GAP standards
Component 2. Promotion of developed shallot technologies
Component 1. Integrating Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and cultural management strategies to enhance the production of quality bulbs and true seeds in shallot
Enhancing organic rice production through utilization of microbial inoculants
Enhancing productivity and quality of aromatic rice cultivars through improved cultural and postharvest management practices and product development
Sustainable Seed Support System of Vegetable Land Races and Other Crops in Ilocos Norte through Community-based Approach
Assessment and Optimization of Water Consumption of Major Rice-based Crops Under Rainfed Lowland Conditions in Ilocos Norte

Research Publication

  • Bucao, Dionisio D., Yapit, Romeo H. Jr., Gabriel, Maura Luisa S.. 2019. Biochemical characterization of microbials and their effects on the growth and yield of multiplier onion (Allium ascalanicum L.) in Northwestern Philippines . Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR): Prospects for sustainable agriculture Issue Num. 1; September 2019
  • Badar, Araceli J., Antonio, Menisa A., Agustine, Epifania O., Bucao, Dipnisio S., Gorospe, Mary Ann B.. 2019. Growth and yield performance of traditional upland rice varieties in low elevation upland agro-ecosystem. Science & Technology Journal. Volume 7; Issue Num. 2; January 2019; ISSN2012-0060
  • Dionisio S. Bucao, Diana Rose M. de Leon. 2014. Isolation, Characterization, and Evaluation of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria from Rhizospheres of Sugarcane (Sacharum officinarum) and Wild Lily Sp.. MMSU Science and Technology Journal. Volume 4; Issue Num. 1; June 2014; ISSN2012-0060
  • Dionisio S. Bucao; Rodel T. Utrera; Maria Concepcion B. Birginias; Evangeline S. Galacgac. 2009. Effect of Tillage Practices and Fertilizer Levels on the Performance of Major Rice-based Crops Under Rainfed Lowland Condition in MMSU. Agriculture in the Ilocos. Volume 4; December 2009
  • Dionisio S. Bucao; Artemio B. Alcoy; Epifania O. Agustin; Charito G. Acosta. 2004. Irrigation and Nitrogen Fertilization Strategies for Bontoc Pepper. Agriculture in the Ilocos: Farm Information and Technologies. Volume 3; January 2004
  • Castañeda, A. R.; Bouman, B. A.; Tuong, T. P.; Bucao, D. S.. 2003. Nitrate Contamination of Groundwater: Impact from Intensive Rice-based Cropping Systems Across Ilocos Norte. Philippine Journal of Crop Science. Volume 26; Issue Num. 1; March 2003; ISSN0115463X
  • Epifania O. Agustin; R Shrestha; B Tripathi; Marilou P. Lucas; Sixto R. Pascua, Jr.; JK Ladha; Teresita F. Marcos; DR Cullannay; Maria Concepcion P. Baga; DS Bucao; V Balasubramanian; A Morales; Sosimo Ma. Pablico; SR Obien. 2000. Sustainable Soil Management Options for Highly Intensified and Diversified Rainfed Lowland Rice-based Cropping Systems. Agriculture in the Ilocos: Farm Information and Technologies. Volume 2; July 2000
  • Pascua, SR., Marilou P. Lucas, Epifania O. Agustin, Nathaniel R. Alibuyog, TF Marcos, DA Valencia, DR Culannay, Maria Concepcion P. Baga, Dionisio S. Bucao, and SR Obien. 2000. Sustainability of Diverse Cropping Systems with Special Reference to Nutrient, Water, and Pest Management in the Rainfed Lowlands of Ilocos. PhilRice Technical Bulletin. Volume 5; Issue Num. 2; January 2000

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