Type: Research Article

Watershed Management

Author(s): Andrea Swei, Jodi J. L. Rowley, Dennis Rödder, Mae L. L. Diesmos, Arvin C. Diesmos, Cheryl J. Briggs, Rafe Brown, Trung Tien Cao, Tina L. Cheng, Rebecca A. Chong, Ben Han, Jean-Marc Hero, Huy Duc Hoang, Mirza D. Kusrini, Duong Thi Thuy Le, Jimmy A. McGuir
Prevalence and distribution of chytridiomycosis throughout Asia News from the herpetological community September 2011 Vol. 98 FrogLog FrogLog Vol. 98 | September 2011 | 33 The fungal disease,…
Author(s):
The Lao newt (Laotriton laoensis) is a recently described species currently known only from northern Laos. Little is known about the species, but it is threatened as a result of overharvesting. We…

Marketing / Value Chains

Author(s): May Thammany and Advisor Prof. Manichanh Sayavong
The aim of this study is to find out the appropriate method using 0.1%, 0.5% and 1% of five different solutions to reduce the total bacteria and Salmonella spp in fresh vegetables. Five different…
Author(s): Chaykeo sengsulin and Advisor Prof. Dr. Somchanh Bounphanmy
Matsutake Mushoom (Het Wai) in Lao is the most prized and expensive mushroom in Laos as well as on earth. Since the 1990s Xiengkhuang and Houaphan Provinces were found the only two places of…
Author(s): The Agro Biodiversity Initiative
Most Significant Change is a qualitative research methodology that involves project stakeholders in deciding what changes are worth recording as “stories”. MSC stories are meant to illustrate, not…

Tourism

Author(s): Chaykeo sengsulin and Advisor Prof. Dr. Somchanh Bounphanmy
Matsutake Mushoom (Het Wai) in Lao is the most prized and expensive mushroom in Laos as well as on earth. Since the 1990s Xiengkhuang and Houaphan Provinces were found the only two places of…

Shifting cultivation

Author(s): Andrea Rodericks
The Lao uplands have long been recognized for their rich agro-biodiversity. Home to globally important species of animals, plants, and micro-organisms, this agro-biodiversity is the legacy of the…
Author(s): SURAFCO project
ເນື້ອໃນປຶ້ມຄູ່ມືຫົວນີ້ ໄດ້ຈັດແບ່ງອອກເປັນ 9 ບົດຄື: ການກຳເນີດ ແລະ ອົງປະກອບຂອງດິນ, ຄຸນສົມບັດທາງກາງຍະພາບຂອງດິນ, ຄຸນສົມບັດທາງເຄມີຂອງດິນ, ທາດອາຫານທີ່ຈຳເປັນສຳລັບພືດ,…

Processing

Author(s): Phengmala, K., Saesouk, S., Saensouk, P., Souladeth, P.
Results from an ethnobotany study of Hmong ethnic groups in  Bolikhamxay Province, Laos PDR between 2021 and 2023 identifies plant uses for 133 species, 104 genera, and 50 families. The research…
Author(s): Sengthong, A., Saensouk, S., Saensouk, P., Souladeth, P.
Cytogenetical studies were carried out on five varieties of Callisia repens, i.e., turtle vine, green, pink lady, gold, and Bianca. The morphological characteristics of all five varieties differed in…

Lao PDR

Author(s): Koichi shibukawa, Phouvin phousavanh, Koneuma phongsa, Akihisa iwata
A new cyprinid fish, Metzia bounthobi, is described on the basis of 18 specimens (including 10 specimens in type series) from the Mekong River basin in Phongsaly and Luang Prabang Provinces, northern…
Author(s): D.D. Soejarto, C. Gyllenhaal, M.R. Kadushin, B. Southavong, K. Sydara, S. Bouamanivong, M. Xaiveu, H.-J. Zhang, S.G. Franzblau, Ghee T. Tan, J.M. Pezzuto, M.C. Riley, B.G. Elkington, D.P. Waller
Using semi-structured field interviews with healers in the Lao PDR, plant samples were collected, extracted, and bio-assayed to detect bioactivity against cancer, HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria. Plant species…
Author(s): Singkone Chaiyalad, Sarawood Sungkaew, Somkid Siripatanadilok.
Bamboos have provided a variety of raw materials and products widely used in Lao PDR for centuries. Their diversity often leads to confusion, particularly when discussing local and botanical names.…
Author(s): Maysa T. Motoki, Khamsing Vongphayloth, Leopoldo M. Rueda, Elliott F. Miot, Alexandra Hiscox, Jeffrey C. Hertz, Paul T. Brey
A list of mosquitoes from the Nakai Nam Theun National Protected Area along the Nam Theun, Nam Mon, Nam Noy, and Nam On rivers, Nakai District, Khammuane Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (…
Author(s): Shuichiro tagane, Phetlasy souladeth, Deuanta kongxaysavath, Sukid rueangruea, Somran suddee, Yoshihisa suyama, Eizi suzuki, Tetsukazu yahara
Six pteridophyte species of five families and 12 spermatophyte species of 10 families are reported from Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos, as new records to the flora of Laos. Moreover, two new species…
Author(s): L.V. Averyanov, H.Q. Nguyen.
Strictly endemic species Begonia alta, B. babeana, B. crassula, B. gesneriifolia, B. minuscula, B. nahangensis, B. rigidifolia, B. rubrosetosa, B. rugosula, B. sonlaensis, and B. viscosa (Begoniaceae…
Author(s): K. Souvannakhoummane, S. Lanorsavanh, L. V. Averyanov, V. Lamxay.
New species of Begonia L. in the flora of Laos presented in this paper were mainly found in the course of botanical surveys made in Hin Nam No National Protected Area, Nam Phouy National Protected…
Author(s): Hong-Bo Ding, Mya Bhone Maw, Bin Yang, Somsanith Bouamanivong, Yun-Hong Tan
Two new species of Begonia L. (Begoniaceae), B. laotica (sect. Parvibegonia) and B. hypoleuca (sect. Reichenheimia), from north Laos are described and illustrated. Begonia augustinei, B. dryadis, B.…
Author(s): Soulivanh lanorsavanh, Keooudone souvannakhoummane, Vichith lamxay, Khamfa chanthavongsa.
Begonia cataracta and B. voluptuaria are described as new species and B. incerta is noted as a new record for Laos. Descriptions, illustrations and photographs are provided for the new species and…
Author(s): Pranom chantaranothai
A taxonomic revision of genus Pavetta in Thailand is presented, 14 species (15 taxa) are listed, namely P. aspera Craib, P. brevituba Craib, P. fruticosa Craib, P. graciliflora Wall. ex Ridl., P.…
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