Anthracnose Inhibiting Activity of Madre de Cacao (Gliricidia sepium) Leaf

Extract on Post – harvest Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)

Researchers: Tupas, Frederick King M., Forastero, Nicolette, Armas Alexia Marie L.,
Lebrias, Maria Teddielyn Bernadette, and Posada, Elijah Rafael

Research Adviser: Mrs. Ma. Regaele A. Olarte

Introduction
Anthracnose is a common and serious disease of plants in tropical region and humid

areas. It is a fungus that causes heavy and deep damage to tomatoes making it easy to rot.

Growth of Anthracnose (C. Coccodes) is most rapid at 80° F, although the fungus can cause

infections over a wide range of temperatures (55°-95° F). Wet weather promotes disease

development, and splashing water in the form of rain or overhead irrigation favors the spread of

the disease. Colonies as observed by the researchers are usually dark pigmented with white aerial

vegetative part of a fungus which is called mycelium. Consisting of numerous black compact

mass of hardened fungal mycelium containing food reserves (sclerotia) and light brown colored

conidial masses, reverse is a dark brown conidial masses. It is also a result in wide range of

symptoms like leaf spots, defoliation and distortion in many different kinds of plants. One of the

plants that is affected by this kind of fungi are tomatoes.

The researchers have come up with the idea of using Madre de Cacao (Gliricidia

sepium) leaf extract on post-harvest Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum). The study ascertained that the

medicarpin content of the said plant is an effective treatment for fungi. Since Gliricidia has already

proven its power on fungal infections, the researchers conducted several experimentation and trials to

figure out its effectiveness; with this, Anthracnose can now be prevented and cured without the help of

commercially known anti-fungal treatment.

Mucus from Brown Garden Snail (Helix aspersa) as Desiccating Agent to Absorb
Moisture

ABSTRACT
Among the reasons for food shortage in the country are pest infestation in crops
and
damages in the shipping of goods. Upon seeking ways to exterminate these
unwanted
factors, the researcher came up with the idea of targeting these two problems.
The
researcher investigated the hygroscopic property of Brown Garden Snail (Helix
aspersa)
slime and converted it into a very useful product.
The organic desiccant was derived from the extraction of slime obtained from the
body
secretions of the snail. The following experimental set-ups had been made: 5.6
grams wet
slime and 1.6 grams wet filter paper; 5.6 grams dry slime and 1.6 grams wet
filter paper.
For the control set-up, 5.6 grams commercial desiccant and 1.6 grams wet filter
paper
were used as positive control; 1.6 grams wet filter paper without treatment was
used as
the negative control.
One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) for independent groups showed that
there was an
overall significant difference among the group means, at P <.0001. The results of
post-hoc
Tukey's HSD tests showed that all points of comparison were significant, P<.01.
The study
proved that the organic desiccant obtained from Snail (Helix aspersa) slime
could be
effective moisture absorbent, especially the wet mucus.

KEYWORDS

Snail; desiccant; Helix aspersa; hygroscopic property

Utilization of Aratilis (Muntingiacalabura) as Feedstock for Bioethanol

Macasinag, John Paulo H.; Joson, Jonas S.; Pante, Jonel B.

 Magpale, Vincent; Ybalez, Kent Nehemiah

Research Adviser: Mrs. Ma. Regaele A. Olarte

CHAMPION - National Science and Youth Congress

Youth Greenovation 2014 - Applied Science Category
University of the Philippines, Los Banos

INTRODUCTION

Production of green energy from indigenous materials has played an essential role in

recent days due to the depletion of non-renewable energy resources. Viable alternative sources of

energy have long been searched for in the midst of the increasing demand of for fossil fuels.

People are already upset by the high fuel prices, and in reality they are likely to go much higher

in the future. Thus, an alternative fuel source such as bioethanol can save the consumption and

dependency on fuel wood.

Aritilis (Muntingiacalabura)is a fruit-bearing tree that is abundant in many regions of the

Philippines, and because of its plentiful growth, it is sometimes considered as nuisance whenever

it produces too much waste on the ground where it falls off. This made the researchers decide to

use aratilis fruit as the main material in producing bioethanol considering that it is rich in starch

that is convertible to sugar, which is then processed to become bioethanol.

Background of the Study

Bioethanol is a renewable fuel source. It is produced from plants that process and store

energy from the sun. In a sustainable cropping system, plant feedstock could be produced year

after year. Regions of the world that were without crude oil deposits could consider fuel farming

as a long term solution to offset their energy needs and foreign oil dependency.

Bioethanol can be made from common crops such as sugar cane, sweet sorghum, and the

like; unlike petroleum which is produced from agricultural feedstock. It burns more clearly and
 produces very little amount of carbon monoxide which can help in reducing pollution in our

country. It is also renewable, making it more practical and affordable.

Aratilis fruit is a starchy substrate which can be utilized for the production of green

energy, bio-ethanol.Ethanol from starch is generally produced by the fermentation process.In

order to produce ethanol from starchy material, the starch must first be converted into sugars.

Multi-Colored Fabric Dye From Talisay (Terminalia catappa) Leaves Extract

Pauline Mariz Manuel

Marjorie Marmeto
Jiezel Ann Sescar
Mrs. Ma. Regaele Olarte (Research Adviser)
Statement of the Problem
The researchers aimed to determine if the Talisay (Terminalia catappa) leaves extract
could be developed as a multi-colored fabric dye.
Specifically, the study sought to answer the following questions:
1. Can Talisay (Terminalia catappa) leaves extract be developed as a multi-colored dye?
2. Is there a significant difference between the experimental and control set-ups in terms
of:
a. Reaction to acid
b. Reaction to base
c. pH level
d. Color fastness

Table 1
Frequency Distribution of Yielded Results
in terms of Color

PERCENTAGE
DYE FREQUENCY
(%)
Violet 97 93
Yellow 7 7
Brown 3 3
TOTAL 100 100

Table 2

Comparison of Mean and T-test Result for

Talisay and Commercial Fabric Dye

TALISAY LEAVES COMMERCIAL DYE VARIANCE

 COLOR FREQUENCY COLOR FREQUENCY
Violet 90 Violet 88 2%
Yellow 7 Yellow 10 3%
Brown 3 Brown 2 1%
TOTAL 100 100

Akapulko (Cassia alata L.) Seeds as Purgative Extender for Pulvoron

Akapulvoron: A Sensory Analysis

Akapulko (Cassia alata L.) Seeds as Purgative Extender for Pulvoron

Karl Ericson Landrito

Rochelle Gel Asilo

Ludy Anne Castrence

Maegan Morales

Keith Louise R. Salazar

Research Adviser:

Mrs. Ma. Regaele A. Olarte

A. Background of the Study

Children during their early stage of learning are curious on how things around

them work. They always want to play outdoor games such as tumbang preso, patintero,

piko, jolens, pogs, and many other games with their playmates. These games require

touching and a lot of barefoot running. Children do not tend to know that running

barefooted will cause the formation of ascaris and other parasitic worms that might

infect their intestines. Malnutrition surrounds our country today; a lot of people, most

especially the children, were the victims of it. One of the most common causes of

malnutrition of children is worm infestation.

 Worm infestation can result if there happened to be a direct or indirect contact

with the feces of an infected person. It can be dispersed when the feces of an infected

organism are used as fertilizers in farmlands that are now converted into urban type of

community. The kids that are living in that converted area can accumulate the infection

that the former farmland has.

Children that are infected can have parasitic worms inside their bodies. They can

eventually experience malnutrition and other health deficiencies if not treated. Purgative

medicines are cheap in cost but children dislike the taste because of its bitterness. The

researchers came up with this project due to the desire of helping the parents of

infected children in convincing their kids to take good-tasting purgative remedy that is

cheaper in cost and can be done at home. The researchers found out that pounded and

boiled akapulko seeds are used as an effective purgative agent. Akapulko is an herbal

plant that can be used in curing skin, stomach, lung, and mouth problems, and is well

known for its sudorific, diuretic and purgative characteristics. It can be ingested without

having any side effect or contraindications. The researchers thought of pulvoron, being

a healthy, delicious, and attractive treat for all. The akapulko seeds were consider as

extender in place of the traditional rice crisps, nuts, or nougats in the pulvoron.

Established that akapulvoron could be an effective and safe purgative treat, the

researchers intended to conduct a sensory analysis of the product to determine if it

would be generally accepted by the public.

Makahiya (Mimosa pudica) Root Extract as an Alternative Ovicide against

Dengue Mosquito (Aedes aegypti) Eggs
 Dumayas, Diana Rose P.

Geroche, Sheila Mae T.

Pinote, Lorraine Angela D.

(Researchers)

Mrs. Ma. Regaele A. Olarte

(Research Adviser)

Significance of the Study

The augmenting number of Dengue cases not only in our country but also to other

countries all over the world experiencing the abnormal change in weather is not of

recent origin to us. Along with this difficult situation, there are two-winged, dipterous

insects that hatch their eggs for a short time, reducing the size of their larvae and

become “nervous-biters”. In that case, they are harder to intercept in flight that is why

it is more advisable to focus on the places where they lay their eggs.

The researchers conducted this study in order to lessen the proliferation of

mosquitoes or prevent the eggs from hatching using the Makahiya Mimosa pudica roots
extract as an ovicide. As the experiment was proven to be effective, it is relevant to

propagate the plant for mass production and communicate the results to other people. It

is also significant to conduct experiments about the other potentialities of the said plant,

such as the anti fertility property of its root extract which was proven in Albino white

mice sperm cells according to Dr. Godofredo Umali-Stuart of University of Santo

Tomas.