Low Mangrove Diversity Noted in 3 Rivers of Binmaley, Pangasinan
The species diversity and relative abundance of mangroves in the riverbanks of 3 barangays of Binmaley, Pangasinan were assessed in November, 2021. The 3 barangays in the study were Buenlag, Manat and Basing. Based on the findings, low species diversity was registered...
International Research Paper Presentation Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic
During COVID19 pandemic researchers are limited to present research on-site. This was the time when opportunities of disseminating results of research became borderless. Researchers need not to spend thousands of pesos and travel to other parts of the...
PSU implements TK-USDOI/INL Funded Research Program
The renewal of the Memorandum of Agreement with Tanggol Kaliksan, generates a research program entitled “Environmental Justice Sector Reform Program”. The program was funded by the Tanggol Kalikasan (TK) and the United States Department of Interior/International...
Waste from Discarded Oyster Shells: A Promising Raw Material for Lime Production in Pangasinan
Pangasinan is a long-time lucrative place for oyster production. Its coastal waters particularly in Western and Central Pangasinan are sites of oyster production. The oyster industry does not include the production of oysters but turned discarded oyster shells into...
PSU Pioneered Phytoplankton Culture using Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) Leaves Extract as Growth Enhancer
A research study from Pangasinan State University, Binmaley campus headed by Dr. Shella C. Parreño revealed that Malunggay leaves extract can be used as fertilizer to enhance the growth of phytoplankton culture. Varying concentrations (1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5%) of...
Pangasinan State University renewed its ties with Tanggoll Kalikasan
The Pangasinan State University has been in collaboration with Tanggol Kalikasan since CY 2005. A memorandum of agreement among the three partners sealed the establishment of the institute on C.Y. 2005 and named it as Institute of Environmental Governance – Pangasinan...
MANGROVE CRAB HATCHERY: PSU’S RESPONSE TO THE SHORTAGE OF CRABLETS IN REGION 1
Mangrove crab, locally known as alimango, is one of the well sought aquatic products in the local and international market due to the palatability of its roe and flesh. It is also a highly favored species for polyculture with milkfish and siganids and as main...
Pangasinan State University – Binmaley Campus Received Php4.567M Grants from DOST – PCAARRD for the Upgrading of its Hatchery Facilities
The Pangasinan State University-Binmaley Campus, received PhP4.567M grant from DOST-PCAARRD for the upgrading of the Campus’ hatchery facilities. The project aimed to improve Binmaley Campus's existing hatchery facility to meet the standard design for a mangrove...
Lumut Meal as Replacement for Soybean in Tilapia Feeds for Higher Profitability
Prof. Augusto Serrano of the University of the Philippines in the Visayas collaborated with Dr. Rosie S. Abalos and her team on the inclusion of Rhizoclonium (lumut) in the diet of Nile tilapia cultured in cages set in an earthen pond. The dried seaweed (lumut) meal...
Study Prove: Invasive Species, Now Useful
Charru mussel had invaded the Philippine waters way back in 2014 with its first record of proliferation in Manila Bay and then in Lingayen gulf in 2015. In approximately one year, this invasive species "traveled" 230km north of Manila Bay. Invasive species are...