A5064632476- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Agriculture
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
- Philippine History and Culture
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
University of Southern Mindanao
2023-2025
Due to its complex geological history and the emergence of various biogeographic regions, Philippines boasts an extraordinary array flora fauna. This unique combination has contributed country’s exceptional density terrestrial species, making it amongst highest in world. Mindanao, southern part Philippines, is second largest group islands supports high levels endemism proportion threatened species. However, consolidated biodiversity records information remain unavailable for region. The...
ABSTRACT Many human populations rely on natural remedies for health and healing, with traditional medicinal plants playing a vital role in diverse ethnolinguistic cultures contributing to biodiversity conservation. Research conservation efforts integrate knowledge into healthcare are preserving this heritage promoting sustainable the Philippines. However, many of these systems increasingly threatened by rapid environmental changes. In study, we performed nationwide synthesis understand...
<title>Abstract</title> The significance of open and accessible biodiversity data is increasingly receiving attention among ecologists conservation biologists. However, there a scarcity on the information focusing indigenous knowledge particularly in developing economies where such highly concentrated. To address this gap, we introduced <bold>the Herbolario v. 1: A Database Medicinal Plants Used 21st Century by Ethnolinguistic Groups Philippines</bold>, aiming to consolidate, digitally...
<title>Abstract</title> Traditional medicinal plants are integral to the diverse ethnolinguistic cultures and biodiversity in Philippines. In this synthesis, we performed a Philippine-wide analysis of knowledge, extent, interactions traditional plant use among various groups. Our synthesis identified 796 species from 160 families 65 orders utilised by 35 groups treat 25 disease types. We found strong connections between linguistically similar groups, indicating that geographical proximity,...
The importance of open and accessible biodiversity data has received increased attention from ecologists conservation biologists. However, there is a scarcity information focusing on indigenous knowledge biodiversity, particularly in developing countries, such as the Philippines, where highly concentrated. Herbolario v. 1 presents comprehensive FAIR database diversity distribution ethnomedicinal plants used by at least 34 out 112 ethnolinguistic groups Philippines. aims to consolidate,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant changes in public and human activities worldwide, including using masks reducing interaction. These have also affected wildlife behavior, especially urban areas. However, there is limited understanding of the impact COVID-19-related activities, mainly mask wearing, on behavior bird species. This case intriguing Philippines, where restrictions wearing been more prolonged than other countries. We studied two common species (Geopelia striata Passer...
Due to its complex geological history and the emergence of various biogeographic regions, Philippines boasts an extraordinary array flora fauna. This unique combination has contributed country’s exceptional density terrestrial species, positioning it among highest in world. Mindanao, southern part Philippines, is second largest group islands supports high biodiversity threatened species However, consolidated records information remain unavailable for region. Filling these significant gaps...