...Molluscicidal Potential of Adelfa (Nerium Indicum Mill) On Golden Snails (Pomacea Canaliculata Lamarok) Beatriz Postigo II- Linnaeus Jesus D. Nono Research 1 Teacher Contents Page Title Page i Contents ii Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Background of the Study 1 Statement of the Problem 2 Significance of the Study 2 Scope and Limitations 3 Definition of Terms 4 Chapter 2 Review of Related Literature 5 Chapter 3 Methodology 9 Flow Chart 10 Chapter 1 Introduction Background of the Study Golden Snail is known to its vernacular name Kuhol with a Scientific Name of Pomacea Canaliculata Lamarok. It is a mollusk dominant in humid and subtropical habitat. It was introduced in the Philippines as potential source of food, in 1980 to 1982. However between 1983 and 988, this snail has tremendously increased over the years infested thirty-five (35%) of rice rowing areas in the Philippines. At first, many farmers raised the snails in their backyards. It was thought as a good alternative food source of local communities and additional income too. After its introduction in the Philippines, the miracles of these are found as these are called, and have spread in the most parts of the country because they produce rapidly. These mollusks became...
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