Department of Science & Technology IXScience & Technology Information
Center Master List of InvestigatoryProject Titles0
1 Investigatory projects
I.
Pyrolisis of plastic wastes materials for the production of
plywoodsubstituteI I . M a r a n g ( A r t o c a r p u s o r d o r o t i s s i m u s )
peelings as hardiflex – likeI I I . E t h y l a l c o h o l f r o m
ripe banana peelingsIV.Rat killer extract from
t u b l e r o o t s V.Fuel briquettes from dried banana leaves
and waste papersV I . C o c o n u t s h e a t h s u b s t i t u t e o f
abaca fiber VII.Commercial glue from Talisay
r e s i n VIII.Butter derive from marang (Artocarpus
odoratissima) seed I X . M a r a n g s e e d s a s a l t e r n a t i v e s o u r c e
for commercial flour
02 Investigatory projects
I . C o m p e n d i u m o f i n v e s t i g a t o r y
s t u d i e s I I . B a s i c g e o l o g i c a l
c o n c e p t s I I I . M a p s a n d
c o m p a s s I V . R o c k s a n d f i r e V.Fungus
Puccinia graminis as mycoherbicide
03 Investigatory projects
I.Sea cucumber (Cucumaria miniamata) as a
potential source of leather II.Fiberglass from
Apitong sap (Dipterocarpus grandiflorus)I I I. Ra t
k i l l e r e x t r a c t f r o m t u b l e r o o t s IV.Tetrodotoxin from
b i l e o f p u f f e r ( S p h o e r o i d e s m a c u l a t e s ) a s a p o t e n t i a l source of
stem borer pesticideV . G l u e o u t o f c i g a r e t t e f i l e r a n d
acetone
VI.Roof sealant out of Styrofoam and
gasolineVII.Radical pesticide from
g a r o n g i n VIII.Chaetomorpha aerea a potential source of
biogas
04 Investigatory projects
I.Sawdust as an alternative source for
corkboardI I . W o o d c r a f t f r o m b a n a n a
p e d u n c l e I I I . L u m b e r f r o m c a r a b a o
m a n u r e IV.Herbal leaves produced herbal
ointmentV . T h e w o n d e r o f C o b o n g
p l a n t V I . C y p e r u s
E s c u l e n t a VII.Cassaw-dustenta as
d e c o r a t i v e V I I I . N e w s a w – C a s c o a s D é c o r IX.The
potential of black plastic bag as heat enhancer for guso solar
dryer
05 Investigatory projects
I.Dalupang (Urena lobata) as potential source of
commercial fibersII.Styrof oam and powder ed
oyster shells as tilesIII.Strong fiber to
r e p l a c e a b a c a IV.Banana peduncles (Musa paradisiacal)
a s a p o t e n t i a l s o u r c e o f p a c k a g i n g papersV . M e t h a n e o u t p u t s
of vegetable refuse: Banana peelings (Musa
s a p i e n t u m ) , corn peelings (Zea mays), and Chinese pechay (B.
rapapekinensis): Acomparative studyV I . C u s t o m – b u i l t
s o l a r o v e n VII.The effect of eutrophication on the
g r o w t h o f t i l a p i a VIII.Sunflower (Helianthus annus) extract as
a liquid indicator IX.The absorbent property of water
h y a c i n t h s ( E i c h h o r n i a c r a s s i p e s ) i n effective removal of lead and
mercury from waste water X . H a n g a n u t e x t r a c t a s k e r o s e n e
s u b s t i t u t e a v i a b l e s o u r c e o f f u e l XI.Production of
g e r m i c i d a l s o a p f r o m m a l u n g g a y ( M o r i n g a o l i e f e r a ) r o o t s extract
and its comparison with leading brand of soap
XII.Preliminary investigation on the utilization of coconut
“ s e p a l ” a s m e d i u m for column chromatographyX I I I . D i s c a r d e d
plastics: A low cost tileXIV.Pectin model from peels and
pulps
06 Investigatory projects
I.Preparation of ointment from hanga nut (Pittosporum
r e s i n i f e r u m ) e x t r a c t as muscle pain reliever I I . A n n o n a
squamosa seed extract: A potential dog soap ingredient
f o r t h e eradication of ticks and fleas
07 Investigatory projects
I.Coconut fiber reinforced compressed earth
b l o c k s II.Banana peduncle (Musa paradisiacal) as
potential source of boardI I I . F l o u r f r o m c o r n k e r n e l s
( Z e a m a i z e ) IV.Antibacterial properties of Caulerpa
r a c e m o s a ( F o r s s k a l ) J A g a r d h f r o m Taluksangay,
ZCV . D i c o a l s o l w a s h o l l o w b l o c k s V I . W a t e r
h e a t e r s t o v e VII.Costless energy from
wastes
08 Investigatory projects
I.The insecticidal potential of Nicotiana tabacum leaves
& C h r y s a n t h e m u s indicum flowers extracts against
cockroachesI I . T o b a l i c : A h o u s e h o l d
i n s e c t i c i d e III.American toad (Bufo americanus) skin
as leather substituteIV.Lanzones seeds (lansium
domesticum correa) as rodenticideV . S t r o n g f i b e r
t o r e p l a c e a b a c a VI.Discarded Manganese
D i o x i d e a s s h o e p o l i s h VII.Fuel Briquettes from
Biodegradable WasteV I I I . T i l e s M a d e o f P l a s t i c W a s t e
IX.
Mosquito coil made from santol stalks (
Sandoricom indicum
) & lanzonespeelings (
Lansium domesticum
)X . R e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n m a n g r o v e p l a n t s a n d t i l a p i a
(Tilapia sp.)X I . W a t e r c o l o r f r o m e x t r a c t o f l e a v e s
a n d f l o w e r s XII.Lethal effects of rice straw ash on
golden snails
09 Investigatory projects
I.Ampullaria culprinas as a component in
m a k i n g b r i c k s II.Pulverized coral fragment as
d e c o r a t i v e h o u s e h o l d r e c e p t a c l e s III.Utilization of Lanzium
d o m e s t i c u m p e e l i n g s a n d d i s s o l v e d S t y r o f o a m a s a particle board
substituteI V . C a s s a w - d u s t e n t a a s
decorativeV . C y p e r u s
e s c u l e n t a VI.Bracket fungus (Meripilus giganteus) as
c h a r c o a l f o r f u e l a n d c o l o r i n g implementV I I . T u r m e r i c ( C u r c u m a
domestics) rhizome extract as liquid indicator VIII.Canistel
(Pouteria campechiana) as fabric dye
10 Investigatory projects
I.The Department of Science and Technology On
L i n e R e t r i e v a l S y s t e m II.Promotion on nursery
enterprise for asexually propagated
mangoI I I . C o m p e n d i u m o f i n v e s t i g a t o r y
s t u d i e s IV.The feasibility of Heliconia (Saging-saging)
as source of fiber V . E x t r a c t i n g f i b e r f r o m
e s p a d a l e a v e s VI.The feasibility of hedychium
coronarium as a paper market inkV I I . G l u e f r o m
c i g a r e t t e f i l t e r s VIII.Utilization of cemetery soils as an
alternative for commercial fertilizer. I X . A n u – n u t a h e l l
a s l u a n e t l i k e X.Tiles from discarded plastic
wares and cellophanesXI.Sawdust made into hollow
blocks and flower potsXII.Ash made into flower pots
a n d p e n h o l d e r XIII.The feasibility of banana bracket
extract as an acid – base indicator
XIV.The feasibility study of coconut husk ash and sand as
components inbricks makingX V . P T K T l i q u i d f o r c o m m o n
g a r d e n p e s t s XVI.Waste paper materials and animals manure as
excellent soil conditioner and fertilizer X V I I . B r i c k s f r o m r i c e h u l l
a s h a n d d r i e d g r a s s XVIII.Panel board from coconut husk bonder
with synthetic materialXIX.Recycled products from dis carded
cellophanes, Styrofoam and emptyplastic dextrose bottlesX X . S o l a r
energy delivery system for indoor useXXI.Bisol as a
s o u r c e o f e t h y l a l c o h o l XXII.Pain relievr out of spices, oil
a n d k e r o s e n e XXIII.Products produced from durian seeds (Durio
zibethinus)X X I V . P o m e l o d e r i v a t i v e s X X V . A k a p u l c o o i n t m e n t
XXVI.
Water resistance of coconut husk pot bonded with cassava starch
XXVII.
Cardava banana rhizomes for food income and economyX X V I I I . A s u r v e y
o n t h e c a u s e s o f c a r c a s s c o n d e m n a t i o n i n h o g s s l a u g h t e r e d at
the City Abottoir, San Roque, Zamboanga CityXXIX.Artificial reef from
calcium hydroxide waste (CA(OH)2X X X . M u s a p a r a d i s i a c a l
p e e l i n g s d e s s e r t s XXXI.Powder dye from coconut lumber
sawdustXXXII.Proper liquid wastes management through filtration
processX X X I I I . P u n a l d e g o d o : A h o m e g r o w n s o u r c e o f
HEMPX X X I V . S t y r o p a s t e
XXXV.
Thermal insulationX X X V I . W a t e r
m a g n i f i e r XXXVII.Cibugarvi: A household
i n s e c t i c i d e XXXVIII.Anamirta cocculus (Lagtang) for insecticide and
pesticideX X X I X . T h e u s e r f u l n e s s o f d i s c a r d e d
glassX L . F l o u r f r o m c o r n k e r n e l s ( Z e a
maize)XLI.Eggshell as facial powder
Botany Investigatory Projects
Effects of Ocean Water as an Irrigation Supplement on the Growth of Rice
Seedlings
Effects of Soil Sterilization on Pea Plant Growth
Environmentally Friendly Method to Suppress Weeds
Investigating Seed Tolerance for Freezing Temperatures
Phytoremediation of Zinc
Salt: Friend or Foe
Stimulating the Fruit Ripening Process
Study of the Effects of Green Tea on Oral Bacteria
Study of the Health Benefits of Spicy Cooking
Suck It Up
Sunless Sunflowers
Symbiosis
The Absorption of Iron in Spinach
What Do Plants Need Most
Are Organic Tomatoes More Susceptible to Mold than Conventionally Grown
Tomatoes
Characterization of Arabidopsis Mutants
Cloning 101
Comparing Varying Levels of Oxygen Aeration in Increasing Plant
Production
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Organic Worm Castings
Compost or Fertilizer
Conserving Agricultural Irrigation Water
Is It All Downhill from Here
Determining the Effects of Water Temperature and Exposure Terms on Seed
Germination
Does Beta Carotene Prevent Tumor Growth in Plants
Does Blood Pressure Affect Heart Rate
Does Greater Leaf Diameter Increase Transpiration Rate of Rose Geranium
Does Oregano Oil Have an Antibiotic Effect
Does the Color of Light Affect Plant Growth
Does the Surface Clarity of Plastic Bottles Affect Solar Water
Disinfection
Effectiveness of Various Spices in Promoting or Inhibiting the Spoilage
Rate of Food
Effect of Color on Cherry Trees
Effect of Cover Crop Growth Time on Its Effectiveness in Enhancing Plant
Growth
Effect of Sugar on Bean Plant Growth
Effect of the Timing of the Application of Potassium on Antirrbinum
Effect of Wind on Phototropism
Is Garlic Antibacterial
Is It All Downhill from Here
Isolation of Staphylococcus aureus from Raw and Pasteurized Milk
Is Spinach Made in the Shade
Kimchi, Spicy Korean Culture
Life Span of a Genetically Engineered Tomato
Maintaining Correct Balance
Making of a Potpourri Fertilizer
Mathematical Model of Marsh Biomass Distribution
