International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
Volume 8, Issue Number 3
Available Online: 15 July 2024
Author/s:
Boaquiña, Jobelle D.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jobelle.boaquina@gmail.com)
Macabata, Nancy S.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (nancy.santiago.macabata@gmail.com)
Lazaro, Neofe J.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (mharifel.javier.lazaro@gmail.com)
Limos-Galay, Jenny A.
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (jennygalay05@gmail.com)
Abstract:
This study investigated the Quality of Rice Seed Production in Occidental Mindoro. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, this paper further discussed the problems encountered by seed producers, such as seed selection, finances, and pests. The data were collected from 15 individual seed producers of Occidental Mindoro and 41 members of the Seed Producers Cooperative of Occidental Mindoro, who underwent thematic and statistical analyses. Two variables representing the problems encountered by seed producers registered significant to highly significant connections to the quality of seed production. Beta coefficients of 0.240 and 0.547 indicate a low to moderate and positive relationship between the variables mentioned. The p-values of 0.033 and <0.000 are far less than the 0.05 alpha level. Hence, these suggest a significant relationship between seed selection, pests, and production quality. Finances failed to influence the level of seed production quality. The quantitative data collected from the respondents were generated by WarpPLS version 7.0. The problems encountered: seed selection, finances, pests, and the quality of seed production in Occidental Mindoro were interpreted as high extent. The researcher highly advocates for seed producers to engage in more extensive training programs and workshops. These initiatives are crucial for expanding their understanding of different seed varieties and effective strategies. Furthermore, it is recommended that future researchers delve deeper into additional factors influencing the management of seed production quality in Occidental Mindoro.
Keywords: quality of seed production, problems encountered, finances, seed selection, pests
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8020
Cite this article:
Boaquiña, J. D., Macabata, N. S., Lazaro, N. J., & Limos-Galay, J. A. (2024). Quality of rice seed production in Occidental Mindoro. International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology, 8(3), 31-41. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2024.8020
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