Filipinos have been famous all over the world in
major field like arts, literature, technology and science especially in the
field of biology. These Filipino biologists are famous for their notable
discoveries, research and contributions that changed and made an impact to this
field of natural science. Here are some of the most famous Filipino biologists,
their scientific contributions and their achievements:
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Asuncion
K. Raymundo –
is the first Filipina Molecular Microbiologist to pioneer the application
of biotechnology in the Philippines. Dr. Raymundo found a way to discriminate
local prevalent pathogen strains like Ralstonia
solanacearum and Xanthomonas oryzae
to allow selection of the appropriate variety resistant to this strain for
planting. Dr. Raymundo completed her
bachelor’s degree (cum laude) at the University of the Philippines, College of
Agriculture, major in Soil Microbiolog and received her Masteral at the
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, both in the United States. Dr.
Raymundo received a number of awards in recognition of her work in
microbiology, microbial genetics and biotechnology like the National Research
Council of the Philippines Distinguished Award in Biology, Crop Science of the
Philippine Achievement Award in Research and Outstanding Microbiologist Award
given by the Philippine Society for Microbiology.
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| Asuncion K. Raymundo |
· Prescillano
M. Zamora – is known for his works on plant
anatomy-morphology, pteridophyte biology, and the preservation of environment
and natural resources policy study. His work on the xylem elements on vascular
plants is the basis for the formulation of the two-phase wall deposition
concept which was now accepted universally. Dr. Zamora finished his study in
B.S. Agriculuture and M.S. Agronomy at the University of the Philippines, Los
Baños, and his Ph.D. (Holiculture) at Rutgers State University in the year 1966.
His studies on the taxonomy of Philippine ferns led to the discovery for more
discoveries for more species of the group. With his achievements, he was a NSF
Research grantee and a UP Professional Chair Holder.
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| Prescillano M. Zamora |
·
Bienvenido
O. Juliano – is a National Scientist who focused on the
properties of starch and protein in relation to rice grain quality. He is one
of the 1964 TOYM Awardees for Science. He was in charge of grain quality
research at the International Rice Research Institute from 1961-1993 and
contributed much to the basic knowledge in differences between varieties of
grain quality of rice. He showed that any lose content of starch is the key
determinant of eating quality of milled rice in Asia and extremely negatively
connected with stickiness of cooked rice.
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| Bienvenido Juliano |
· Edgardo
D. Gomez – is a world-renowed marine biologist and professor
emeritus of the University of the
Philippines (UP), Marine Science Institute (MSI) in Diliman, Quezon City. He
was acknowledged because of his exceptional research triumphs on marine
ecosystems that serve as foundation for the supervision and protection programs
for the country’s ocean and marine resources. He was born on November 7, 1983.
His study on coral reefs led to his work on the true giant clam (Tridacna
gigas) and is credited for saving his shelled mollusk from extinction. He also holds
a Ph.D. in marine biology granted by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography,
University of California at San Diego.
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| Edgardo D. Gomez |
·
Evelyn
Mae T. Mendoza – is an academician in the Forefront of
Plant Biotechnology. It there is a plant expert in the Philippines who can
answer questions on plant biotechnology, genetically modified organisms (GMOs),
and nutritional acceptability of plan foods. She was born on August 7, 1947 and
obtained her bachelor’s degree in Chemistry (cum laude) from Mapua Institute of
Technology in 1967, her master’s degree and doctorate degree in Biochemistry
from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in the United States in 1975. She
has received a number of awards and recognition because of her works including
Recognition Award from the Institute of Plant Breeding, the CSSP’s (Crop
Science Society of the Philippines) Achievement Award for Research and 1989
Outstanding Researcher, University of the Philippines, Los Baños.
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| Evelyn Mae Mendoza |
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