R&D Thrusts and Programs

The university R&D Agenda and Programs includes an array of researchable areas/activities along the eight fields of science: agriculture, business and economics, industry and energy, education, fisheries, health, forestry, and environment.

Research Title Duration
Fishing Gears Technology Assessment, Improvement and Development in Ilocos Norte2014 - 2016
Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) Production and Utilization as Feed for Sheep and Poultry2014 - 2016
Documentation and Identification of Parasites and Diseases of Lamb Raised in an Organic Ecosystems2014 - 2016
Design and Fabrication of an Automated Vulcanizing Machine for Motorcycle and Bicycle Inner Tubes2014 - 2014
Benchmark Information on Native Pig Production Management Practices in Ilocos Norte2014 - 2016
Documentation, Characterization and Identification of Native Chicken and Pigs in Ilocos Norte2014 - 2016
Phenological Assessment of Selected Dipterocarps and Premium Indigenous Timber Species in Ilocos Norte2013 - 2017
Germplasm Collection, Evaluation, Characterization, Management Practices and Utilization of Sweet Potato in the Ilocos2013 - 2016
MMSU-IRRI Proj Multi-Environment Rice Varietal Testing for Rainfed Lowland2013 - 2014
Local Observations, Evidences and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change Impacts for Resilient Rice-Based Production System in Ilocos Norte2013 - 2015
SNP and association analysis of growth hormone gene and physical traits among bovine breeds in Ilocos by using PCR-RFLP2013 - 2015
Development of Integrated Computer-based R&D Directorate Management Information Systems of the Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte2013 - 2015
Development of Indigenous Food Plants Databank System (IFPDS)2013 - 2014
Development of Nursery Techniques of Seed-Grown Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species2013 - 2017
Development and Evaluation of Nursery Techniques of Selected Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species Using Stem Cuttings2013 - 2016
Inventory and Assessment of Superior Mother Trees of Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species in Ilocos Norte2013 - 2014
Evaluation of eggplant developed at MMSU2013 - 2018
Evaluation of promising varieties of vegetables for the Ilocos2013 - 2018
On-Farm Evaluation of Promising Varieties of Eggplant (Study 3)2013 - 2013
Utilization of Alginophytes in the waters of Ilocos Norte2013 - 2013
Spatio-Temporal Analysis in Seaweed Gathering and Marketing in Selected Coastal Areas in Ilocos Norte2012 - 2014
Development of Strategies for Lamb Production in an Organic Ecosystem2012 - 2016
Resource Assessment and Evaluation of Dipterocarps and Premium Indigenous Timber Species in Ilocos Norte2012 - 2017
Growth Performance of Lamb Raised in an Organic Ecosystem2012 - 2016
Inventory, Assessment and Utilization of Sargassum spp. in Ilocos Norte2012 - 2014
Inventory/Assessment of Alginophytes in the Waters Off Ilocos Norte2012 - 2014
Assessment of Indoor Air Quality Parameters in Selected Laboratories of Mariano Marcos State University (Study 1)2012 - 2015
Commercialization of the Chemical-Free Production Technology in Bottlegourd2012 - 2015
Formulation and Evaluation of Different Mutton Recipes2012 - 2015
Assessment of Air Quality in Selected Project Facilities (e.g., Livestock project, Biochar production, Organic Fertilizer production, Feed mill) (Study 2)2012 - 2015