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
Simulation of the Impacts on the Increased Use of Trikes and Other Vehicles at MMSU (Study 1)2012 - 2015
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
Assessment of the Effectiveness of CRH (Activated and Un-activated) in Minimizing Odor Emissions, Bio-aerosols and Fly Population in Poultry Facilities (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
Performance Evaluation of Biogas Plants (Project 4)2012 - 2015
Optimization of Methane Production Through Co-Digestion (Study 1)2012 - 2015
Assessment of Biogas Yield as Affected by Loading Rate (Study 2)2012 - 2015
Development of Improved Propagation Techniques for Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species in Ilocos Norte2012 - 2017
Development of Propagation Protocols for Selected Dipterocarps and Other Indigenous Timber Species by Wildlings2012 - 2017
Characterization and Measurement of Air Quality in Outdoor/Indoor Spaces (Project 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
Documentation of Phenology of Plants as Indicator of Climate Change Effects (Study 1)2012 - 2015
Documentation on the Phenology and Pests Occurrence of Major Crops Grown in Ilocos Norte (Project)2012 - 2015
Assessment and Mitigation of Air Pollutants in Selected Agro-Industrial Operations at MMSU: Towards an Eco-friendly Environment (Program)2012 - 2015
Evaluation of Vegetative Propagation Techniques for Momordica cochinchinensis (Sugod-sugod)2011 - 2015
Development of Package of Technology (POT) for Momordica cochinchinensis (Sugod-sugod)2011 - 2015
Rejuvenation Scheme for Old Stand of Momordica cochinchinensis (Sugod-sugod)2011 - 2015
Response of Momordica cochinchinensis (Sugod-sugod) to Different Rates of Inorganic Fertilizer2011 - 2015
Comparative Agronomic Performance of Seed and Vegetatively-Propagated Planting Materials of M. cochinchinensis (Sugod-sugod) Using Different Rates of Organic Fertilizer2011 - 2015
Impact of Hazards on the Safety and Health of Women in Nontraditional Occupations2011 - 2012
Isang Libong Batayang Salita ng Filipino-English at Iba pang mga Wika sa Pilipinas2011 - 2012
Development and Assessment of Organic Production Management Technologies for Rice-based and Upland Agroecosystem2011 - 2016
Morpho-Phenological Characterization and Assessment of Fruit Yield Potential of Promising Biofuel-Source Species in Region I2011 - 2014
Development of Pureline Eggplant Cultivars for Wet Season Planting (Study 2)2011 - 2015
Gender Role in the Gathering and Marketing of Seaweeds in Selected Coastal Areas In Ilocos Norte2011 - 2013
Exploration, Identification, and Determination of Abundance of Promising Biofuel-Source Species in Ilocos Norte2011 - 2015
Resource Assessment of Existing Potential Biofuel-Source Species in Ilocos Norte2011 - 2014
Assessment of Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies in Aid of Local Adaptation Plan for Rice-based Production in Ilocos Norte (Project)2010 - 2015
Development of Package of Technology (POT) for Telosma procumbens (Blanco) Merr. (Kapas-kapas)2010 - 2015
Evaluation of Growth and Yield Performance of Telosma procumbens (Kapas-kapas) Using Different Rates of Fertilizer2010 - 2015