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Filipino Biologists: Alfredo Santos
Filipino Biologists: Alfredo Santos
FILIPINO BIOLOGISTS
Alfredo Santos
- done a lot of work in the isolation and elucidation of the phaeantharine and other
alkaloids from Philippine medical plants.
Angel C. Alcala
- worked for the conservation of tropical marine resources and invented artificial coral
reefs that are to be used for fisheries in Southeast Asia. He is known for his research of
Philippine amphibians and reptiles which led to the addition of 50 new species.
Angel Arguelles
- thought the Filipino farmers to use fertilizers and pesticides. His name was listed among
the American Men of Science
Arcelia A. Alejar
- a dedicated Filipino scientist and researcher in the field of the biological sciences.
Asuncion Raymundo Ph.D. (Microbial Genetics/Biotechnology)
- is a researcher into the chemistry of natural products. She applied biotechnology and
microbial genetics to agriculture of the Philippines. She is an Academician of NAST, the
National Academy of Science and Technology, and is on the advisory group of science
and technology to the Office of the President.
Augustin Doronilla
- a biologist noted for his active involvement in restoring ecological balance in Philippine
mining areas.
Baldomero Olivera, Jr.
- conducted research in the fields of molecular biology and biochemistry and he has
isolated key DNA enzymes. His discovery of Conus peptides may lead to drugs for pain
and nervous system disorders. Baldomero Olivera, Jr.
Research in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology.
Benito S. Vergara
- is an expert on the flowering response of rice to photoperiodism and physiology. His
research has led to improvement of deep water rice, rice that is tolerant to floods and
cold temperatures, and increased production. Benito S. Vergara
Leading authority on the flowering response of rice to photoperiodsm and physiology
and improvement of deep water rice
- He authored a numbered of technical materials on rice science
Bienvenido O. Juliano
- developed a method of evaluating grain quality and is a senior consultant for the
Philippine Rice Research Institute.
- has studies parasites and their hosts in the fish, or fish parasitology. She discovered 32
species and one genus of digenetic trematodes on fish populations. She also discovered
two new trematode species on birds and five on mammals. She also discovered a
parasitic copepod and two new species of nematodes.
Clara Y. Lim-Sylianco
- Filipino scientist who worked on mutagens, antimutagens, and bioorganic mechanisms.
Clare R. Baltazar, Ph.D. (Systematic Entomology)
- Her numerous works on Philippine insects particularly on Philippine Hymenoptera are
very significant to science for they lay the basis for future biological control in the
Philippines. Her book "Philippine Insects" is the first definitive text on Philippine insects.
Dioscoro S. Rabor
- is a prominent Philippine zoologist and conservationist for more than half of the 20th
century.
Dioscoro Umali
- is known for breeding improved varieties of food grains, legumes, fruits, and ornamental
plants. He was an active advocate rain fed and upland agriculture, social forestry,
environmental conservation, and rural poverty alleviation programs.
Edgardo Gomez Ph.D. (Marine Biology)
- researches marine ecosystems and is a well-known marine biologist. His work on coral
reefs led to saving the true giant clam from extinction.
Eduardo Quisumbing Ph.D. (Plant Taxonomy, Systematics and Morphology)
- is an authority of Philippine plants. He has published numerous papers, many
concerning medicinal plants, like orchids.
Emerita De Guzman
- noted for her research on the propagation of pure makapuno trees.
- has made significant contributions to the biochemistry of toxic peptides from the venom
of Fish-Hunting Conus Marine Snails. Her studies led in part to the biochemical
characterization of over 50 biologically active peptides from Conus venom.
Pedro B. Escuro
- has achieved fame as a plant breeder. He developed high-yield varieties of C4 rice that
was hardy against disease and pests.
- has done work on the xylem elements of vascular plants. His research on ferns has led
to the discovery of additional species. He has also contributed to the conservation of
natural resources and environment policy research. Dr. Zamora is recognized for his
contributions to plant anatomy-morphology, pteridophyte biology, and the conservation of
environment and natural resources policy research.
Reynaldo A. Tabada
Ramon Barba
- is a Filipino inventor and horticulturist best known for inventing a way to induce more
flowers in mango trees using ethrel and potassium nitrate. Barba was proclaimed
a National Scientist of the Philippines in June 2014.
Ricardo Lantican
- He developed pest-resistant and high-yielding varieties of mungbean, soybean, and
peanut through plant breeding. He was noted for his study on extranuclear inheritance of
susceptibility to the corn blight disease, considered first in the world.
Rhodora V. Azanza, Ph.D. (Botany)
- has made significant contributions and accomplishments in the field of biology and
ecology of destructive micro-algae, specifically her innovating studies on toxic
dinoflagellate species responsible for Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in the Philippines
Rolu P. Encarnacion
- first researcher to formulate and develop a matematical model on storm surge prediction
in the Philippines.
Romulo Davide
- known for his contribution to Nematology