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
Development and Evaluation of Nursery Techniques of Selected Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species Using Stem Cuttings2013 - 2016
Development of Integrated Computer-based R&D Directorate Management Information Systems of the Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte2013 - 2015
Local Observations, Evidences and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change Impacts for Resilient Rice-Based Production System in Ilocos Norte2013 - 2015
Inventory and Assessment of Superior Mother Trees of Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species in Ilocos Norte2013 - 2014
Development of Indigenous Food Plants Databank System (IFPDS)2013 - 2014
Development of Nursery Techniques of Seed-Grown Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species2013 - 2017
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
Optimization of Methane Production Through Co-Digestion (Study 1)2012 - 2015
Assessment of Biogas Yield as Affected by Loading Rate (Study 2)2012 - 2015
Inventory, Assessment and Utilization of Sargassum spp. in Ilocos Norte2012 - 2014
Development of Improved Propagation Techniques for Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species in Ilocos Norte2012 - 2017
Development of Strategies for Lamb Production in an Organic Ecosystem2012 - 2016
Formulation and Evaluation of Different Mutton Recipes2012 - 2015
Development of Propagation Protocols for Selected Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species by Wildlings2012 - 2017
Growth Performance of Lamb Raised in an Organic Ecosystem2012 - 2016
Performance Evaluation of Biogas Plants (Project 4)2012 - 2015
Inventory/Assessment of Alginophytes in the Waters Off Ilocos Norte2012 - 2014
Assessment of the Effectiveness of Carbonized Rice Hull (Activated and Un-activated) on Odor Emission, Bio-aerosol Concentration, and Fly Population of Some Agricultural Operations (Project 3)2012 - 2015
Simulation of the Impacts on the Increased Use of Trikes and Other Vehicles at MMSU (Study 1)2012 - 2015
Assessment of Air Quality in Selected Project Facilities (e.g., Livestock project, Biochar production, Organic Fertilizer production, Feed mill) (Study 2)2012 - 2015
Assessment of Indoor Air Quality Parameters in Selected Laboratories of Mariano Marcos State University (Study 1)2012 - 2015
Assessment of the Effectiveness of CRH (Activated and Un-activated) in Minimizing Odor Emissions, Bio-aerosols and Fly Population in Organic Fertilizer Processing (Study 2)2012 - 2015
Characterization and Measurement of Air Quality in Outdoor/Indoor Spaces (Project 1)2012 - 2015
Assessment and Mitigation of Air Pollutants in Selected Agro-Industrial Operations at MMSU: Towards an Eco-friendly Environment (Program)2012 - 2015
Documentation on the Phenology and Pests Occurrence of Major Crops Grown in Ilocos Norte (Project)2012 - 2015
Commercialization of the Chemical-Free Production Technology in Bottlegourd2012 - 2015
Resource Assessment and Evaluation of Dipterocarps and Premium Indigenous Timber Species in Ilocos Norte2012 - 2017
Documentation of Phenology of Plants as Indicator of Climate Change Effects (Study 1)2012 - 2015
Documentation on the Phenology and Pest Incidence of Dry Season Crops as Affected by Weather Conditions in Ilocos Norte (Study 2)2012 - 2015