Research Interests:
- Agricultural chemistry, plant biochemistry and physiology
- Cereal chemistry
- Carbohydrate chemistry
- Protein isolation, purification, and characterization
- Food science
- Animal science
- Nanobiotechnology
Recent and/or On-going Researches:
- Currently affiliated with the NanoBiotechnology Laboratory (NBL) and BioMaterials and Sensors Laboratory (BMSL)
- Development of nixtamalized Philippine corn for food, health, and nutrition (Nov 1, 2019to Oct 31, 2021; funded by DA-BAR)
- Development of a sensor for the on-site detection of salbutamol in pig carcass, entrails and feed samples (Mar 26, 2018 to Mar 26, 2020; extended until Oct 31, 2022; funded by DA-Biotech)
Recent Publications:
Moog, BA, Angeles, AA, Merca, FE, Sangel, PP. (2022). Comparative effect of potentiated zinc oxide and antibiotic growth promoters on intestinal morphometry and nutrient digestibility in broiler chickens. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 54(1), 16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-021-03012-7
Cuevas, GTA, Angeles, AA, Merca, FE, Salces, AJ. (2021). β-Casein variants and anti-oxidant profiles of milk of Siquijor native cattle (Bos taurus indicus L.) as compared to those of Holstein Friesian x Sahiwal cattle. Tropical Animal Science Journal, 44(1), 108-114. https://doi.org/10.5398/tasj.2021.44.1.108
Bongon, KN, Merca, FE, Carpio, EV, Mabesa, RC, Dizon, EI,.(2020). Physicochemical and sensory properties of carbonated fruit wines and their blends. International Refereed Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences, 8(1). http://www.ejournals.ph/form/cite.php?id=16627
Franco, AJDM, Merca, FE, Rodriguez, MS, Balidion, JF, Migo, VP, Amalin, DM, Alocilja, EC, Fernando, LM. (2019). DNA-based electrochemical nanobiosensor for the detection of Phytophthora palmivora (Butler) Butler, causing black pod rot in cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) pods. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 107, 14-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2019.04.004
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