TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kliff Eldry G. Ibanez.
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SN  - 2
PY  - 2017///.46
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N1  - Thesis:(B.S. Biology) - Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 2017; 5
N2  - ABSTRACT:  	The objective of this research is to investigate the germination of selected seeds that passed through the gut of Malayan box turtle (Cuora amboinensis). The study also covers the evaluation of the potential role of the said turtle in the ecosystem as a seed dispersal agent.  	The Malayan box turtles were fed with different seeded fruits. The seeds that past through the turtle's gut (Gut Passed Seeds, GPS) and seeds that did not passed through turtle's gut (Mechanically Extracted Seeds, MES) underwent comparative germination test. The Germination Rate (GR) and Percent Germination (%G) of each group were determined Seed shadowing was conducted to evaluate the turtle's seed dispersal capacity. Furthermore, preference test, seed weight analysis and seed microscopic analysis  were also conducted. Data obtained were statistically compared using t-test, ANOVA test and Post Hoc test.  	Results of the study have shown that after gut passage, seed Germination Rate (0.44 - 0.75 seed/day) and Percent Germination (21.2 - 96.7%) were enhanced on L. Esculentum, C. papaya, P. Guajava, and M. Calabura. However, Germination Rate and Percent Germination of P. Quadrangularis decreased after gut passage. Statistical analyses have shown that GPS and MES are significantly different in terms of GR and %G of M. Calabura and %G of L. Esculentrum, and P. Quadrangularis. Moreover, thread trailing method revealed that C. amboinensis can disperse seeds at a distance of 24.8 to 52.8 meters. This study demonstrates the important role of C. amboinensis in the ecosystem through its contribution tom plant seed germination and dispersal
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