Submissions from 2025
Effects of Starter Cultures on the Metabolite Profile, Antioxidant Activities, and Anti-aging Properties of Tapuy Lees, Edward Kevin B. Bragais and Paul Mark B. Medina
First Georissidae (Coleoptera) from the Philippines with Description of Two New Species of Georissus Latreille, 1809, John Windale B. Ibarra, Fernan Joseph A. Bantiding, and Emmanuel D. Delocado
Bigger Meristem, Higher Yield? The Roles of REL2 and RELK in Maize Meristem Function and Yield Enhancement, Janlo M. Robil and Thu M. Tran
Evolution of C4 Photosynthesis: A Lesson from the Diverse Photosynthesis Genus Neurachne, Thu M. Tran and Janlo M. Robil
Bright Ideas: How Leaf Cells Shape the Way Plants Capture Light, Nicola Trozzi and Janlo M. Robil
The Use of Intact Proteins and Purified Amino Acids in Determining the Methionine Requirement in Practical Diets of Pacific White Shrimp, Litopenaeus vannamei, Stephanie F. Velasquez, D. Allen Davis, and Alexis Weldon
Utilization of Different Protein Sources and Intestinal Histology in Yellowtail Snapper, Ocyurus chrysurus, Stephanie F. Velasquez, Leonardo Ibarra-Castro, John D. Stieglitz, Khanh Nguyen, Timothy J. Bruce, and D. Allen Davis
Submissions from 2024
Assessment and Analysis of the Radioprotective Effects of Moringa Oleifera Lam. Aqueous Extracts on Human Chromosomes Against Gamma Radiation, P. M.S. Alano, J. T. Ferrer, L. Lagurin, M.C.Y. Abad, and Vivian A. Panes
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Two Potentially Toxigenic Species of the Genus Pseudo-nitzschia (Bacillariophyceae) in Luzon Island, Philippines, Lorenzo Botavara, Janice A. Ragaza, Hong Chang Lim, and Sing Tung Teng
In Vitro Evaluation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Crude and Anthocyanin-Rich Fraction of Philippine Rice Wine (Tapuy) Lees, Edward Kevin B. Bragais and Raymond B. Yu
Baseline Assessment and Early Effects of a Network of Marine Protected Areas, Victor Brun, Laurre Thierry de Ville d'Avray, Ma. May Saludsod, Roger D. Dolorosa, Niño Jess Mar F. Mecha, Kent Olson S. Sorgon, and Joachim Claudet
Utilizing Internet Memes in Senior High School Biology to Improve Gen Z’s Academic Achievement, Attitude, and Self-efficacy, Alyanna Nicole Carlos and Emmanuel D. Delocado
Post-harvest Processing Practices of Small-scale Fisherfolk from Rosario, Cavite, Philippines: Physicochemical and Microbiological Properties of Tuyo, Abigail Ann Alano Ching, Myrna Benita Zamora Luna, and Janice A. Ragaza
Unlocking the Treasure Trove: Leveraging Dry Coral Specimens for Museum Genomics, Michael T. Connelly, Mary Grace Catapang, and Andrea M. Quattrini
One Health in the Philippines: A Review and Situational Analysis, Lystra Zyrill A. Dayapera, Jenica Clarisse Y. Sy, Sary Valenzuela, Samantha Julia L. Eala, Ciara Maria Ines P. Del Rosario, Karen Nicole C. Buensuceso, Adrian S. Dy, Danielle A. Morales, Anna Giselle Gibson, and Geminn Louis C. Apostol
Genomic Analysis of the SARS-CoV-2 Variants Circulated in the Philippines, 2020–2024, Arnie Dimaano, Kiana Dominique Carreon, Giselle Sophia Camaya, Irvin Rondolo, and Jarel Elgin Tolentino
Growth, Health, and Immune Status of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus Cultured at Different Stocking Rates and Fed Algal β-carotene, Mohamed A. Elashry, Eman Y. Mohammady, Mohamed R. Soaudy, M. Ali Marwa, Hoda S. El-Garhy, Janice A. Ragaza, and Mohamed S. Hassaan
Development and Validation of a Chemistry Laboratory Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Mindset Questionnaire, Claudine Garcia, Genejane Adarlo, Anna Carissa San Esteban, and Armando Guidote
Development and Validation of a Chemistry Laboratory Safety Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, and Mindset Questionnaire, Claudine Garcia, Genejane Adarlo, Anna Carissa San Esteban, and Armando M. Guidote
Minimizing Environmental Footprints of Biological Wastes through Biosafety and Biosecurity Measures, Jonathan Jaime G. Guerrero, Angelo R. Agduma, Krizler C. Tanalgo, Rhea G. Abisado-Duque, and Frederick John B. Navarro
Coral Health and Benthic Composition of Reefs in an MPA and Open-Access Site in Western Calatagan, Batangas, Gabriel A. Hildawa, Lea Mari R. Santos, Badi R. Samaniego, Kent Olson S. Sorgon, and Maria Eleanor B. Aurellado
Digestive Physiology of Marine Larvae: An Overview of Adaptations and Mechanisms, Vikas Kumar, Anisa Mitra, and Janice Alano Ragaza
MADS-Flowering Locus C (FLC)-like Sequences from the Early Embryonic Stages of Moringa Oleifera Lam.: Identified and Cloned, Zomesh A N Maini and Vivian A. Panes
Assessment of Genetic Diversity of Philippines Moringa Oleifera lam. Accessions Using RAPD and ISSR Markers, Vivian A. Panes, Arthien Lovell P. Pelingen, Ian Kendrich C. Fontanila, and Gabriel O. Romero
Description of Neoperla philippinensis sp. nov. Confirmed Using Integrative Taxonomy and Some Notes on Neoperla oculata Banks, 1924 (Plecoptera: Perlidae), Arthien Lovell P. Pelingen
Dr. Wolfram Mey’s Stonefly (Insecta: Plecoptera) Collection from Luzon, Philippines: Part I. Perlidae, Arthien Lovell P. Pelingen
Determining the Applicability of Milkfish (Chanos chanos) for Skin Grafting through Microbiological and Histological Evaluations, Janice A. Ragaza and Bianca Patrice Go
A Timely Death of the Tapetum Underlies MORE FLORET1 (MOF1) Regulation of Male Fertility in Rice, Janlo M. Robil
The Pollen Tube’s Secret to Slick Growth? A Dab of Pectate Lyase-Like Enzyme, Janlo M. Robil
Of Attachment and Connection: Auxin Signaling in the Cambium Promotes Successful Plant Grafting, Janlo M. Robil
Plastid Translation as a Developmental Checkpoint? Plastid Ribosomal Protein EMB27 Is Required For Maize Embroyogenesis, Janlo M. Robil
Two Birds with One Stone: How RhRAP2.4L Controls Both Cell Proliferation and Expansion to Regulate Petal Growth in Rose, Janlo M. Robil
Visualizing Embryogenesis in the Seed, Janlo M. Robil and Dechang Cao
Defining Risk: Hepatitis A Virus in Philippine Shellfish (Oyster and Mussels), Abigail Rustia, Crisanto M. Lopez, Erniel Barrios, Dennis Tanay, Patricia Mae M. Lagazon, John Carlo Gosilatar, and Leslie Dalmacio
The Modulatory Impact of Arabic Gum and Lecithin on the Efficiency of Cold-Stressed Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus), Mohamed R. Soaudy, Eman Y. Mohammady, Mohamed A. Elashry, Marwa M. Ali, Hoda A.S. Elgarhy, Janice A. Ragaza, and Mohamed S. Hassaan
Opportunistic Feeding of the Zooplanktivorous Cirrhilabrus melanomarginatus (Labridae: Cirrhilabrini) on Spawning Holothuria atra (Holothuriidae) milt, Kent Olson S. Sorgon, Kexya O. Gustilo, Kristyl Ckaye E. Pardo, and Victor S. Ticzon
Isolation, Characterization and Partial Sequencing of Oil Body Associated Proteins from Moringa oleifera Lam. Mature Embryos, A.L.T. Uy and Vivian A. Panes
Effects of Different Protein and Lipid Levels in Practical Diets for Yellowtail Snapper, Ocyurus chrysurus (Bloch, 1971), Stephanie F. Velasquez, Leonardo Ibarra-Castro, Alexis Weldon, and Donald Allen Davis
Submissions from 2023
Dietary Alpha-Monolaurin for Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus): Stimulatory Effects on Growth, Immunohematological Indices, and Immune-Related Gene Expressions, Marwa M. Ali, Mohamed A. Elashry, Eman Y. Mohammady, Mohamed R. Soaudy, Hoda S. El-Garhy, Mohamed A. El-Erian, Ahmed Mustafa, Mohamed Abouelsoud, Janice A. Ragaza, Ehab R. El-Haroun, and Mohamed S. Hassaan
Dietary Zinc Oxide for Growth and Immune Stimulation of Aquatic Animals Species: A Review, Mohamed S. Ibrahim, Eman Y. Mohammady, Mohamed A. EL-Erian, Janice A. Ragaza, Ehab R. El-Haroun, and Mohamed S. Hassaan
A Systems Thinking Approach to E-Learning on Climate Change: Capacity-Building for Junior High School Teachers in the Philippines, John Trixstan Santos Ignacio, Charlotte Kendra Z. Gotangco, and Queena N. Lee-Chua
Growth and Whole-Body Proximate Composition of Oreochromis niloticus Nile Tilapia Fed Pea Meal: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Tzodoq Obrero Magbanua and Janice A. Ragaza
Histidine Requirement of Snubnose Silver Pompano Trachinotus blochii, Roger Edward Padua Mamauag and Janice Alano Ragaza
Enhancement of Developmental Defects in the Boron-Deficient Maize Mutant tassel-less1 by Reduced Auxin Levels, Michaela S. Matthes, Norman B. Best, Janlo M. Robil, and Paula McSteen
Editorial: Innovative, Non-Conventional Ingredients for Sustainable Aquafeeds, Janice A. Ragaza, Vikas Kumar, and Rex Ferdinand M. Traifalgar
Fresh Azolla, Azolla pinnata as a Complementary Feed for Oreochromis niloticus: Growth, Digestive Enzymes, Intestinal Morphology, Physiological Responses, and Flesh Quality, Mohamed M. Refaey, Ahmed I. Mehrim, Osama A. Zenhom, Hamada A. Areda, Janice A. Ragaza, and Mohamed S. Hassaan
Is the Nucleus the Unwitting Architect of Asymmetric Cell Division in Plants?, Janlo M. Robil
The Many Side Jobs of Lateral suppressor (Ls) in Plant Development, Janlo M. Robil
Improved Methods for Preparing Transverse Sections and Unrolled Whole Mounts of Maize Leaf Primordia for Fluorescence and Confocal Imaging, Janlo M. Robil, Cedric David T. Cortez, Chloe Margalaux R. Villafuerte, Edgar Daniel C. Dela Peña, Derreck O. De Leon, Roselle Joy R. Rioja, and Paula McSteen
Hormonal Control of Medial–Lateral Growth and Vein Formation in the Maize Leaf, Janlo M. Robil and Paula McSteen
Ancyronyx jhoanae sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Elmidae), A New Spider Riffle Beetle Species from Luzon, Philippines, and New Records for A. tamaraw Freitag, 2013, Christalle Beatriz N. Seno and Hendrik Freitag
Timekeeper's Dilemma: How Photo-Thermal Cues Alter Flowering Duration, Kyle W. Swentowsky and Janlo M. Robil
The First New Species of Leptelmis Sharp, 1888 (Coleoptera, Elmidae) from the Philippines in the Last 50 Years, Gavin Christian M. Vera, Johann Isaac L. Sia, Hendrik Freitag, and Emmanuel D. Delocado
Submissions from 2022
Neoephemeridae (Insecta, Ephemeroptera) of the Philippines and Insights on Southeast Asian Biodiversity, Jhoana M. Garces and Michel Sartori
First contribution to Labiobaetis Novikova & Kluge in Cambodia (Ephemeroptera, Baetidae), with description of two new species, Thomas Kaltenbach, Jhoana M. Garces, and Jean-Luc Gattolliat
The Beneficial Effects of Citrus Peel Waste and Its Extract on Fish Performance and Health Status: A Review, Osman Sabri Kesbiç, Ümit Acar, Eman Y. Mohammady, Shimaa M.R. Salem, Janice A. Ragaza, Ehab R. El-Haroun, and Mohamed S. Hassaan
Zoonotic Pathogens From Illegally Traded Wildlife Justify Adopting the One Health Perspective in Disease Response, Marianne Allison G. Lee, Vinyl Joseph S. Valeza, Jonathan Patrick H. Yan, and Ronald Allan L. Cruz
Phylogeny, Classification, and Character Evolution of Acalypha (Euphorbiaceae Acalyphoideae), Geoffrey A. Levin, Warren M. Cardinal-McTeague, Victor W. Steinmann, and Vernie G. Sagun
Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Growth Performance and Carcass Composition of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed Dietary Copra Meal, Tzodoq Obrero Magbanua and Janice A. Ragaza
Selected Dietary Plant-Based Proteins for Growth and Health Response of Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, Tzodoq O. Magbanua and Janice A. Ragaza
Transitions in bacterial communities across two fermentation-based virgin coconut oil (VCO) production processes, Zomesh A N Maini and Crisanto M. Lopez
Can Dietary Phytogenic Mixture Improve Performance for Growth, Digestive Enzyme Activity, Blood Parameters, and Antioxidant and Related Gene Expressions of Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus?, Eman Y. Mohammady, Mohamed R. Soaudy, A. Elashry Mohamed, Mohamed Mohamed A. EL-Erian, Ayman Farag, Azza M.M. Badr, Nemat I. Bassuony, Janice A. Ragaza, Ehab R. El-Haroun, and Mohamed S. Hassaan
Decolorization of Synthetic Textile Dyes by Fungal Endophytes Isolated from the Leaves of Philippine Mangrove (Avicennia marina), Steve P. Obanan, Resureccion B. Sadaba, Pamela Alva-Gatchalian, Annabelle V. Cadiz, Evelyn M. Basilio, and Dennis B. Bela-ong
Hormonal Control of Medial–Lateral Growth and Vein Formation in the Maize Leaf, Janlo M. Robil and Paula McSteen
Two new species of Anacaena Thomson, 1859 (Coleoptera, Hydrophilidae) from Northern Luzon, Philippines, Enrico Gerard S. Sanchez, Emmanuel D. Delocado, and Hendrik Freitag
Three new species of Ancyronyx Erichson, 1847 (Coleoptera, Elmidae) from Mindanao, Philippines, Christalle Beatriz N. Seno, Emmanuel D. Delocado, and Hendrik Freitag
Submissions from 2021
The Big Picture: Consolidating National Government and CITES Records of Animal Trade in the Philippines from 1975 to 2019, Ronald Allan L. Cruz and Catherine Genevieve B. Lagunzad
Two New Species of Byrrhinus Motschulsky, 1858 (Coleoptera, Limnichidae, Limnichinae) From Negros, Philippines, Emmanuel D. Delocado and Hendrik Freitag
Hydraena (s.str.) dinarica, new species (Coleoptera: Hydraenidae) along with further records of Hydraena spp. from Durmitor National Park, Montenegro and comments on the DNA barcoding problem with the genus, Hendrik Freitag, Rick de Vries, Marta Paterno, Simone Maestri, Massimo Delledonne, Cameron G. Thompson, Helena Lamed, Rebekah Lambert, Michael F. Fox, Mariela C. Gonzalez, Emmanuel D. Delocado, Marc R. Sabordo, Clister V. Pangantihon, and Iva Njunjić
Additional Records and New Species of Hydraena Kugelann, 1794 (Insecta: Coleoptera: Hydraenidae) from Balabac and Palawan, Philippines., Hendrik Freitag and Marta Hornyák
Philibaetis Gen. Nov., A New Genus from the Philippines (Ephemeroptera, Baetidae), Thomas Kaltenbach, Jhoana M. Garces, and Jean-Luc Gattolliat
(2807) Proposal to Conserve the Name Acalypha wilkesiana against A. tricolor (Euphorbiaceae), Geoffrey A. Levin and Vernie G. Sagun
(2808) Proposal to Reject the Name Acalypha supera (Euphorbiaceae), Geoffrey A. Levin and Vernie G. Sagun
A Global Agenda for Advancing Freshwater Biodiversity Research, Alain Maasri, Sonja C. Jähnig, Hendrik Freitag, and 93 co-authors
The Potential Threat of Fusarium Mycotoxins in Aquaculture Feeds, Tzodoq O. Magbanua and Janice A. Ragaza
Dietary Taurine in Practical Diet for Two Sizes of Snubnose Silver Pompano, Trachinotus Blochii, Roger Edward P. Mamauag, Mae R. Catacutan, Relicardo M. Coloso, Gregoria Erazo-Pagador, Mae Mallare, and Janice A. Ragaza
Performance, Digestibility Efficiencies, Gut and Liver Morphologies of Snub Nose Pompano Trachinotus Blochii Fed Spray-Dried Haemoglobin Meal as Protein Substitute for Fishmeal, Roger Edward P. Mamauag, Janice A. Ragaza, and Trisha J. Nacionales
Prevalence and Spatial Distribution of Heterophyidiasis in Southern Philippines, Kharleezelle J. Moendeg, Lydia R. Leonardo, Trina Galido Isorena, Francine Claire Alexandra S. Hilotina, Imelda S. Pates, and Nancy O. Cacayorin
Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Myriad Other Applications, Keith J M. Moore, Christopher E. Mason, and 56 co-authors
Parasitic Cymothoid Isopods in Asian and Philippine Fish Species, Tanya Faye S. Muji, Joaquin R. Sorreta, Selwyn B. Briones Jr., Justine Oliver S. Maquirang, and Janice A. Ragaza
Prevalence of Cymothoidae (Isopoda) Infestation in Bigeye Scad (Selar crumenophtalmus) from Batangas, Philippines, Tanya Faye S. Muji, Joaquin R. Sorreta, and Janice A. Ragaza
Discovering Genes Involved in the Synthesis of Secondary Metabolites From the Seeds of Moringa Oleifera Through Transcriptome Analysis, Vivian A. Panes and Ma. Divina Kristi A. Discar
Rapid Survey of Anuran Species in Baguio-Benguet Area and Isolation of their Fungal Symbionts, Arthien Lovell P. Pelingen, Camille Andrea Flores, Axel John Briz, Roland Hipol, and Celia Austria
An Additional New Species and Records of Neoperla Needham, 1905 (Plecoptera, Perlidae) From the Philippines, Arthien Lovell P. Pelingen, Dávid Murányi, and Hendrik Freitag
Brown Seaweed (Sargassum Fulvellum) Inclusion in Diets With Fishmeal Partially Replaced with Soy Protein Concentrate for Japanese Flounder (Paralichthys Olivaceus) Juveniles, Janice A. Ragaza, Md. Sakhawat Hossain, Shunsuke Koshio, Manabu Ishikawa, Saichiro Yokoyama, Yannis Kotzamanis, Andreas Brezas, and Vikas Kumar
The Potential of Invasive Alien Fish Species as Novel Aquafeed Ingredients, Janice A. Ragaza, Md. Sakhawat Hossain, and Vikas Kumar
Serum Biochemical Profile of Captive-Bred Philippine Crocodiles (Crocodylus Mindorensis Schmidt, 1935) Sub-adults, Janice A. Ragaza, Stephanie F. Velasquez, Marian Samantha M. Asuncion, Elyssa Marie F. Torres, Rainier Manalo, and Hendrik Freitag
Saliva “Treat-and-Heat” Triplex Reverse Transcription Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay for SARS-CoV-2, Marie Jennifer Y. Reolo, Carlos Sebastian R. Eleazar, Joseph P. Sonio, Ryonne T. Solon, Janika L B. Villamor, Alexandra K. Loedin, and Keith J M. Moore
Aquatic Coleoptera of northern Negros, Philippines, Marc Ryan Sabordo, Carl Michael Buyco, Gwendalyn Henares, Jessica Pacalioga, and Hendrik Freitag
Design and Deployment of a Mobile Learning Cloud Network to Facilitate Open Educational Resources for Asynchronous Learning, Joselito Christian Paulus M. Villanueva, Mark Anthony V. Melendres, Catherine Genevieve B. Lagunzad, and Nathaniel Joseph C. Libatique
A New Species of the Rhagovelia Sarawakensis Species Group (Hemiptera: Veliidae) from Cambodia, Herbert Zettel, Alice Laciny, and Clister V. Pangantihon
Submissions from 2020
Proceedings of the 26th Annual Philippine Biodiversity Symposium, Leticia E. Afuang, Hendrik Freitag, Carlo C. Custodio, Michelle V. Encomienda, Desamarie Antonette P. Fernandez, Emilia A. Lastica-Ternura, Nikki Dyanne C. Realubit, Emerson Y. Sy, and Brenda Villacanas-Petersen
An evaluation of availability and adequacy of Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems in Asian countries: A baseline study, Ignacio Aguirre-Ayerbe, Maria Merino, Seinn Lei Aye, Ranjith Dissanayake, Fathmath Shadiya, and Crisanto M. Lopez
Field Evaluation of Recombinant Antigen ELISA in Detecting Zoonotic Schistosome Infection Among Water Buffaloes in Endemic Municipalities in the Philippines, Jose Ma. M. Angeles, Yasuyuki Goto, Masahi Kirinoki, Elena A. Villacorte, Kharleezelle J. Moendeg, Pilarita T. Rivera, Yuichi Chigusa, and Shin-ichiro Kawazu
Analyses of the Expression, Immunohistochemical Properties and Serodiagnostic Potential of Schistosoma japonicum Peroxiredoxin-4, Minh-Anh Dang-Trinh, Jose Ma. M. Angeles, Kharleezelle J. Moendeg, Adrian Miki C. Macalanda, Thu-Thuy Nguyen, Luna Higuchi, Shotaro Nakagun, Masahi Kirinoki, Yuichi Chigusa, Yasuyuki Goto, and Shin-ichiro Kawazu
In Memoriam: Ignacio Ribera (1963–2020), Emmanuel D. Delocado, Michael Balke, and Hendrik Freitag
Ancyronyx lianlabangorum sp. nov., a new spider riffle beetle from Sarawak, and new distribution records for A. pulcherrimus Kodada, Jäch & Čiampor based on DNA barcodes (Coleoptera, Elmidae), Hendrik Freitag, Manfred A. Jach, Jan Kodada, Zuzana Čiamporová-Zaťovičová, Katarína Goffová, Dávid Selnekovič, and Fedor Čiampor Jr
Taxonomic revision of Agraphydrus RÉGIMBART , 1903 V. Philippine species and their first DNA barcodes (Coleoptera: Hydrophilidae: Acidocerinae), Hendrik Freitag and Albrecht Komarek
Diversity of Trichoptera emergence and their longitudinal distribution along streams in central Palawan, the Philippines, Hendrik Freitag and Wolfram Mey
Additional new species of Grouvellinus Champion 1923 (Insecta, Coleoptera, Elmidae) discovered by citizen scientists and DNA barcoded in the field applying a novel MinION-based workflow, Hendrik Freitag, Christian Molls, Aglaia M. Bouma, Jhoana M. Garces, Marzia Rossato, Emanuela Cosentino, and Massimo Delledonne
