Maria Concepcion Birginias - Researcher Profile


Department

Research Directorate

Statistician II

Contact

Email Address: mbbirginias@mmsu.edu.ph

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Biography

Ms. Maria Concepcion B. Birginias is a registered Agriculturist. She is actively working as full time researcher of the Research Directorate. She graduated Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Soil Science and a minor in Agricultural Extension and Horticulture. She also earned 24 units in Master of Science in Agriculture major in Crop Science both in Mariano Marcos State University.

She is involved in various externally-funded projects as well as MMSU-GAA funded projects. At present, she is working on the Hydrous bioethanol production and bioprocessing of lignocellulosic biomass of agricultural non-food wastes. She is also working on the different long term field experiments in organic production management and optimization of crop water requirements of major rice-based.

Research Involvement

Research Title
Enhancing Mushroom Production through Tissue Culture Spawn Production.
Enhancing Mushroom Production through the Development of Smart System for Mushroom Cultivation.
IMPROVED MUSHROOM PRODUCTION FOR HIGH YIELD AND QUALITY THROUGH SMART TECHNOLOGY
Enhancing Mushroom Production through utilization of local agricultural waste.
Assessment of Groundwater Availability in the MMSU Farm
Modeling of Groundwater Level in the MMSU Farm
Assessment of Soil Fertility in the MMSU Farm
Assessment of Groundwater Quality in the MMSU Farm
Promoting Resilient Agriculture: A Comprehensive Study of Soil Fertility and Groundwater Potential in the MMSU Farm
Product Development and Marketability Assessment for Indigenous Fruits and Value-Added Products
Characterization and Evaluation of Indigenous Food Plant Species
Leveraging the Potential of Indigenous Fruits in the Ilocos for Food and Nutrition Security
Varietal Development of Indigenous Fruits in the Ilocos
Establishing Community Foodscapes and Seedbanks of Iloco Crop Genetic Resources
Strengthening the Resilience of Iloco Crop Diversity Through Complementary Conservation Approach
Documentation and Germplasm Collection of Indigenous Fruits in the Ilocos
Establishing Ex Situ Conservation Facilities for Iloco Crop Genetic Resources
Characterization and Management of Major Lowland and Upland Soils in the Ilocos Norte
Development and evaluation of nipa-based bioethanol products of Mariano Marcos State University
Production of Ethyl Alcohol (70%) using MMSU’s Proprietary Fermentation and Distillation Protocols
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
Research and Development for Wild Edible Mushrooms in Ilocos Norte (Project)
Development of production management technologies on alokon
Sustainable Seed Support System of Vegetable Land Races and Other Crops in Ilocos Norte through Community-based Approach
R&D on the Indigenous Vegetable Alokon (Allaeanthus luzonicus)
Biology and phenology of Alokon
Selection of promising ‘varietes’ of alokon
Assessment and Optimization of Water Consumption of Major Rice-based Crops Under Rainfed Lowland Conditions in Ilocos Norte
The Potential of Using Locally Available Crops in the Rehabilitation of Feldspar Mining Site
Village Scale Production of MMSU Hydrous Ethanol as R&D in Biofuel Trails and Feedstock for Anhydrous Ethanol Production
Development and Assessment of Organic Production Management Technologies for Rice-based and Upland Agroecosystem

Research Publication

  • Madigal, James Paul T. 2022. Ethanol Production from Sonicated Sweet Sorghum Bagasse by Co-Culture of Pleurotus ostreatus and Trichoderma harzianum. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences. Volume 11; Issue Num. 6; June 2022
  • PASTOR, FC, NB LEGASPI, MI REMOLACIO, LC AGBIGAY, CDA PASTOR, MCB BIRGINIAS, RQ SANTIAGO and MG BILLONES. 2017. Development of a Sustainable Organic Conversion Scheme for a Rice-Based Agroecosystem. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Abstract of Papers Presented during the 39th Annual Scientific Meeting: Attaining Sustainable Development Goals Philippine Fisheries and Other Aquatic Resources. Volume 39(1); July 2017; ISSN0115-8848
  • PASTOR, FC, MCB BIRGINIAS, RQ SANTIAGO and MG BILLONES. 2017. Development and Assessment of a Sustainable Organic Conversion Scheme for a Rice-Based Agroecosystem. International Conference on Food, Environment and Culture – Fostering International Cooperation for Sustainable Development through Multidisciplinary RDE. Volume 39; Issue Num. 1; May 2017; ISSN2546-0420
  • BATIN, CB, MCB BIRGINIAS, SP GARMA and L TOMAS. 2016. Growth Performance of Fruit Crops Using Collected Feldspar Sample in Combination with Various Potting Media. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Abstract of Papers Presented during the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting. Volume 38(1); July 2016; ISSN0115-8848
  • BLANCO, MT, SC AGRUPIS and MCB BIRGINIAS. 2015. Harnessing Indigenous Fungi from MMSU Forest Reserve in Payao for the Bioprocessing of Linocellulose Biomass for Cellulose Ethanol Production. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Abstract of Papers Presented during the 37th Annual Scientific Meeting: The Challenges of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): Responding through Multisectoral Action. Volume 37(1); July 2015; ISSN0115-8848.
  • BIRGINIAS, MCB, SC AGRUPIS and JP Madigal. 2014. Combined Effect of Sonication and Biological Treatment on the Release of Fermentable Sugars from Banana Stalk. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Abstract of Papers Presented during the 36th Annual Scientific Meeting: Infrastructure, information, and Innovation (I3) Action for National Development, Competitiveness, and Resiliency. Volume 36(1); July 2014; ISSN0115-8848.
  • Shirley C. Agrupis, Roque A. Ulep, Maria Concepcion B. Birginias, Fiorello B. Abenes. 2014. Production, Characterization, Testing, and Evaluation of the MMSU Hydrous Bio-ethanol Potentials as a Village-Scale Enterprise. MMSU Science and Technology Journal. Volume 4; Issue Num. 1; June 2014; ISSN2012-0060
  • CALICA, DMS, IGD TAPAC, MCB BIRGINIAS, JPT MADIGAL and SC AGRUPIS. 2013. Biomass Degradation Activity of Fungi Isolated from Sugarcane Bagasse under Solid State Fermentation. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Abstract of Papers Presented during the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting: Harnessing Science and Technology: Reversing the Decline of the Manufacturing Sector in the Philippines. Volume 35(1); July 2013; ISSN0115-8848
  • TAPAC IGD, DMS CALICA, MCB BIRGINIAS, JPT MADIGAL and SC AGRUPIS. 2013. Biomass Degradation Activity of Fungi Isolated from Sugarcane Bagasse under Solid State Fermentation. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Abstract of Papers Presented during the 35th Annual Scientific Meeting: Harnessing Science and Technology: Reversing the Decline of the Manufacturing Sector in the Philippines. Volume 35(1); July 2013; ISSN0115-8848
  • BIRGINIAS, MCB and SC AGRUPIS. 2012. Compositional Analysis of Banana Stalks Degraded by Pleurotus ostreatus under Solid State Fermentation. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Abstract of Papers Presented during the 34th Annual Scientific Meeting: Philippine Water 2050. Volume 34(1); July 2012; ISSN0115-8848
  • Shirley C. Agrupis, Roque A. Ulep, Nathaniel Ericson R. Mateo, R Ascano, Maria Concepcion B. Birginias, Fiorello B. Abenes. 2011. Properties and Characterization of MMSU 95HBE Bioethanol. Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering July 2011
  • AGRUPIS SC, RA ULEP, RA ULEP, N MATEO, R ASCANO, MB BIRGINIAS, MA VALENCIA and FB ABENES. 2011. Properties and Performance of MMSU Hydrous Biofuel. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Abstract of Papers Presented during the 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting. Volume 33(1); July 2011; ISSN0115-8848
  • 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
  • BUCAO, DS, RT UTRERA, MCB BIRGINIAS, ES GALACGAC. 2008. Effect of Tillage Practices and Fertilizer Levels on the Performance of Major Rice-Based Crops under Rainfed Lowland Condition. Philippine Journal of Crop Science May 2008; ISSN0115-463X
  • Teresita F. Marcos, Daisy R. Culannay, Ma. Concepcion P. Baga, Jonalyn R. Ulep-Valdez, Epifania O. Agustin. 2007. Insect Pests and Natural Enemies Associated with the Indigo (Indigofera tinctoria L.) Green Manure in Rice-based Cropping Systems of Ilocos Norte. MMSU Science and Technology Journal. Volume 1; Issue Num. 1; December 2007; ISSN2012-0060
  • Epifania O. Agustin, Maria Concepcion P. Baga, Marilou P. Lucas, Daisy R. Culannay, Antonio C. Morales, V Balasubramanian. 2007. On-farm Trial on Different Nitrogen Management Schemes in Rainfed Lowland Rice. MMSU Science and Technology Journal. Volume 1; Issue Num. 1; December 2007; ISSN2012-0060
  • 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

Citations

Author Title of the Paper Publication Citing Article Citing Author Citing Publication Year
Shirley C. Agrupis, Roque A. Ulep, Maria Concepcion B. Birginias, and Fiorello B. Abenes Production, Characterization, Testing and Evaluation of the MMSU Hydrous Bio-ethanol Potentials as a Village-Scale Enterprise MMSU Science and Technology Journal Application of Automated Control For Reflux Hydrous Bioethanol Distiller Judith M. Hilario, Victorino T. Taylan, Ruel G. Peneyra, Helen F. Gavino Central Asian Journal of Theoretical and Applied Sciences 2021
Shirley C. Agrupis, Roque A. Ulep, Maria Concepcion B. Birginias, and Fiorello B. Abenes Production, Characterization, Testing and Evaluation of the MMSU Hydrous Bio-ethanol Potentials as a Village-Scale Enterprise MMSU Science and Technology Journal Remote monitoring and control system for the energy self-sufficient bioethanol distiller V Ibañez, WM Manzanas, R Villena, T Ubiña and S Agrupis IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2021
Shirley C. Agrupis, Roque A. Ulep, Maria Concepcion B. Birginias, and Fiorello B. Abenes Production, Characterization, Testing and Evaluation of the MMSU Hydrous Bio-ethanol Potentials as a Village-Scale Enterprise MMSU Science and Technology Journal Design and evaluation of a zero-fossil fuel distiller for bioethanol Thomas D. Ubiña, Nathaniel Mateo, Roque Ulep, Christopher Baga, Jansen Sagadraca, Psalm David Pastor, Raymart Villena, Jeremiah Corpuz, and Shirley C. Agrupis IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 2021
Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Rodel T. Utrera, Maria Concepcion B. Birginias Determination of crop water requirements (CWR) of major ricebased Crops under rainfed lowland... Journal of Nature Studies Soil Moisture Monitoring Using Field Monitoring System (FMS) and Analysis of Rainfall Data for Tomato Cropping Calendar under Batac City, Ilocos Norte Virgilio Julius P. Manzano Jr, M Mizoguchi Journal of Nature Studies 2013
Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Rodel T. Utrera, Maria Concepcion B. Birginias Determination of crop water requirements (CWR) of major rice based Crops under rainfed lowland in Ilocos Norte Journal of Nature Studies Field Monitoring System and Analysis of Rainfall Data for Tomato Cropping Calendar in Batac City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines Virgilio Julius P. Manzano Jr, M Mizoguchi Journal of Nature Studies 2013

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