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{"title":"Empowering and Engaging Communities: Citizen Science on Climate Change Awareness","authors":"Ma. Florecilla C. Cinches, Lesley C. Lubos","doi":"10.7828/ajob.v11i1.1389","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/ajob.v11i1.1389","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121024685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vulnerability Assessment of Cave Bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) in Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) of Central Visayas, Philippines","authors":"Gilbert A. Bejec, L. A. Bucol, T. Reyes, R. Jose, A. B. Ancog, Albert C. Pagente, Josie M. Rodriguez, A. L. N. Bejec, Neri Fretz P. Paglinawan","doi":"10.7828/ajob.v11i1.1385","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/ajob.v11i1.1385","url":null,"abstract":"The caves in the Philippines are habitats for bat species but are threatened by anthropogenic activities. This study assessed the vulnerability of cave bats in three KBAs (Key Biodiversity Areas) of Central Visayas: Mt. Bandilaan in Siquijor (13 caves), Mabinay, Negros Oriental (12 caves), and Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape in Bohol (31 caves). The study was conducted between February 14 to September 20, 2019. Field survey methods included mist-netting at the cave entrances and direct observations of roosting sites in each cave. Of the 56 caves surveyed, 36 caves were inhabited by bats. A total of 16 cave-dwelling bat species belonging to 7 families were recorded. Five species are Philippine endemics ( Hipposideros obscurus , Hipposideros pygmaeus , Ptenochirus jagori , Rhinolophus inops , and R. rufus ) and three Near-threatened species ( H. lekaguli , M. schreibersii , and R. rufus ). The Bat Cave Vulnerability Index (BCVI) was adopted to determine priority sites for conservation. Two cave sites (Cang-anhao in Siquijor and Mambajo in Mabinay), inhabited by relatively high bat populations, were determined high priority levels. We urge the concerned agencies to strengthen conservation measures in these caves. Prevailing threats included treasure hunting, bat hunting, guano extraction, land conversion, locals’ illegal entry, graffiti, among others), and tourism activities.","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128404053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversity and Assessment of Butterflies in Marilog District, Davao City, Philippines","authors":"A. Mohagan, Romeo PATANO JR., Emmanuel Pacheco Leaño, Merced G. Melencion, A. Hongco, Noel E. Lagunday, V. Amoroso","doi":"10.7828/ajob.v11i1.1387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/ajob.v11i1.1387","url":null,"abstract":"Butterflies are important biological and ecological indicators of a healthy environment. They also play a vital role in the pollination of many economically important farm crops and forest trees. The study provided a checklist of butterflies in Marilog District, its diversity and ecological and local status. A combination of belt transect and opportunistic sampling were employed in four different sites of Marilog District, which includes two forest ecosystems and two mountain ecosystems from the months of March 2018 to November 2018. A total of 61 species of butterflies belonging to five families and 39 genera with a total of 497 individuals were recorded. Species diversity across four sites revealed that site one (H’=1.47) had the highest species diversity, followed by site two (H’=1.35), site four (H’=1.254), and site three (H’=0.932), which had the lowest value. For endemism, site one had the highest number of endemic species (17) followed by site four (10 species), site two (nine species) and site three (five species). This data is important as it is a benchmark information on the diversity of butterflies in the area that documented endemic and rare species as a good basis for the protection and conservation of the remaining forested areas in Marilog District.","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"374 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121755711","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tree Species Composition and Diversity in Calatrava�San Andres�San Agustin (CALSANAG) Watershed Forest Reserve, Tablas Island, Philippines","authors":"J. Hernandez, Dennis E. Pulan, L. Maldia, J. Lucidos","doi":"10.7828/ajob.v11i1.1386","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/ajob.v11i1.1386","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"70 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-01-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126795340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biodiversity Assessment and Functions of Secondary Forest Ecosystems in Eden and Dibibi, Quirino, Philippines","authors":"Ryan P. Manuel, R. Pascual, Joel G. Carig, Elizabeth T. Carig","doi":"10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1235","url":null,"abstract":"This paper is preliminary part of a long-term and comprehensive monitoring of forest resources in Eden and Dibibi, Quirino  Province. The general aim was to present various biodiversity  values and functions of trees. Pilot quadrat sampling was used to  yield preliminary data on  canopy composition and undergrowth tree species. For purposes of the long-term assessment, canopy trees are those individuals having 20cm dbh and higher; undergrowth having <20cm dbh. Various indices were utilized to measure and compare forest strata, diversity, morphology and physiognomy. Species Importance  Values and Carbon sequestration formulas were used to glean the functionality of canopy trees. Both forest sites resemble Tropical Lowland Evergreen- and Semi-Evergreen Rainforest formations. General diversity is moderate (H’Eden=2.65; H’Dibibi=2.26) and species composition is heterogeneous (βcc=0.745). At least 18.75% of canopy and undergrowth species are found endemic to the Philippines. Jaccard and Sorenson Indices on forests (collectively and individually) denote that canopy and undergrowth layers are dissimilar. Estimates of AGB and Carbon storage fall below the per-hectare  figures given in authoritative literatures. The forests, have ecological and economic potentials. However, only species that abundant in number can be expected to be resilient to disturbances. Other observations can be used as bases for community-based rehabilitation and conservation. Keywords : Secondary Forest, Biodiversity, Importance Value, Carbon Storage, Cabarroguis, QFL","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129477694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Distribution, Diversity and Spatial Analysis of Tree Species in a Long-Term Ecological Research Plot in Molawin-Dampalit Watershed, Mount Makiling Forest Reserve","authors":"M. Castillo, L. Castillo, Myranel S. Canceran, Karla Jane P. Gonzalvo, Leonardo Barua, Aldin Alegre, Valeriana O. Barredo-Parducho, E. Gestiada, R. V. Breva, N. Bantayan","doi":"10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1232","url":null,"abstract":"A two-hectare long-term ecological plot (LTERP) was established to generate data for biodiversity resource assessment, monitoring and evaluation of Mo- lawin-Dampalit watershed for adaptive management. The plot was subdivided into fifty 20mx20 subplots where species identification, diameter at breast height (DBH) and total tree height measurements and geographic location of all trees were conducted. Growth parameters such as DBH and height were used to mon- itor and evaluate the area. The study recorded a total of 1,266 tree individuals comprising with 135 species distributed among 95 genera and 58 families. Of the 135 species recorded, 87 species are native or indigenous and 4 species are exotic or introduced in the area and 44 species are endemic to the Philippines giving an overall endemism profile of 32% for the whole study area. Three most dominant species include Diplodiscus paniculatus Turcz, Celtis luzonica Warb. and Pinanga insignis Becc based on Species Importance Value.  A total of 29 threatened species were recorded in the area. The study revealed dominance of threatened  species in the LTERP area. Out of 10 dominant species, 7 are threat- ened species and 3 of which are critically endangered species such as Parashorea malaanonan (Blanco) Merr and Diospyros blancoi A. DC. Tree diversity analysis showed a high species richness (135), evenness (0.71), Simpson diversity index (0.91) and Shannon Diversity Index (3.52) indicating a more diverse area, pre- served and intact MMFR.  Spatial analysis was correlated with the clustering of species using ordination method. Results showed species composition  is affected by spatial distribution and each subplot may have different site requirements and unique floral characteristics.   K e ywords : Biodiversity resource assessment, dominant species, critically endan- gered species, abundant and tree diversity","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134506771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Species Composition and Status of Butterflies across Vegetation Types in Mt. Pinamantawan Sto. Domingo, Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines","authors":"A. Mohagan, Sharon Gladys B. Remulta, Dale Joy Mohagan, D. P. Mohagan, V. Amoroso, Heidi C. Porquis, J. A. Escarlos","doi":"10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1237","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1237","url":null,"abstract":"Diversity assessment across vegetation types in Mt. Pinamantawan was carried out to provide information on the species composition and status of butterflies using plot and transect walk sampling. A total of 118 species from64 genera, and 5 families were recorded. High species composition was observed in the agroecosystem with 98 species, next was dipterocarp forest with 33 species, mossy forest with 14 species and 11 species in the montane forest. Status recorded 24 endemic species. Eight (8) were common endemic, 8 rare endemic, 2 common Mindanao endemic, 1 rare Mindanao endemic,1 common Philippine endemic, 1 rare Philippine endemic and 1 new record in Mindanao. K e ywords : Butterflies, vegetation types composition, status, Philippines","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115601171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ten New Records of Mindanao Mosses collected from Camiguin Island, Philippines","authors":"Lesley C. Lubos","doi":"10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1234","url":null,"abstract":"Ten new moss records from Camiguin Mountains are reported for Mindanao moss flora, namely: Fissidens crispulus Brid . var. crispulus, Fissidens javanicus Dozy & Molk. , Fissidens hollianus Dozy & Molk. , Acroporium johannis-winkleri Broth , Radulina elegantissima (Fleisch.) W.R. Buck & B.C. Tan , Sematophyllum subpinnatum Fleisch. , Clastrobryum cuculligerum (Lac.) Tix. , Cyatophorum adiantum ( Griff.) Fleisch. , Cyatophorum spinosa (C. Mull.) Fleisch . , and Herpetineuron  toceoae ( Sull. & Lesq.) Card . Keywords: new record, Mindanao moss flora,Camiguin","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"93 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114646107","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparative Leaf Blade Anatomy of Selected Philippine Melastomataceae","authors":"Antonio L. Rayos, A. S. Hadsall","doi":"10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1231","url":null,"abstract":"Transverse sections of  leaf blade of  seven species of  Melastomataceae, representing four genera, namely, Astronia , Dissochaeta , Medinilla , and Melastoma were analyzed. Similarities and differences among the species were observed in terms of the presence of adaxial hypodermis  as well as the number of cell layers in palisade and spongy mesophyll. Except for Dissochaeta acmura , all species exhibit a hypodermis occurring below the upper epidermis, and among the species having this specialized tissue, the number of cell layers varies. Sclerified palisade mesophyll was observed in  Medinilla annulata , M. inaequifolia , and M. merrittii . These non-epiphytic  species of Medinilla differ from previously studied epiphytic Medinilla in having thinner hypodermis and abundant air spaces in the spongy mesophyll. Candelabra hairs were observed in D. acmura while shaggy hairs were observed in M. inaequifolia and Melastoma malabathricum . No hairs were found in the leaf blades of the other four species. These anatomical characters contribute to  the available baseline information needed for understanding diversity of Family Melastomataceae.   Keywords : Astronia , Dissochaeta ,   Medinilla , Melastoma ,  sclerified mesophyll, hypodermis, candelabra hairs","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133891684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Floristic Inventory and Ethnobotany of Wild Edible Plants in Cebu Island, Philippines","authors":"Eunice R. Rosales, Chriistian R. Casio, V. Amistad, C. M. Polo, Karl Dehan B. Dugaduga, J. Picardal","doi":"10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.7828/AJOB.V9I1.1236","url":null,"abstract":"The study discussed the  diversity, utilization, socio-economic value and threats associated to the wild edible plants (WEPs) in Cebu Island, Philippines. Semi-structured  interview, field observations and pairwise ranking were utilized to  generate responses from  purposively-selected  informants living in  three mountain communities in Cebu: Mt. Kapayas, Catmon, Nug-as Forest Reserve, Alcoy and Cantabaco Forest, Toledo. The study recorded a total of 168 edible plant species belonging to 111 genera and 97 families. Majority of plant habits of the recorded plants were trees (42.94%), herbs (30%) and shrubs (14.71%). The recorded use of WEPs include food, medicine, construction/technology, beverage, forage, food coloring and condiments where 30% of the informants suggest the marketability of the WEPs and 14.7% of the WEPs were reported as alternative food source. Test for use diversity showed significant difference in the uses of WEPs in the three sites (X2 = 2.46, I± = 0.05). Pairwise-ranking results indicated that selective cutting for construction and technology, natural disaster and agricultural expansion are key threats to WEPs in these areas. The study suggests 1) public awareness and community-based management at all levels to lessen threats, 2) further investigation on nutritive and socio-economic values;and 3) investigation of pharmacological profiles to evaluate medicinal benefits.   Keywords : wild edible plants, ethnobotany, alternative food source","PeriodicalId":356527,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Biodiversity","volume":"4 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129944393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}