Personal Information
Education
- College : University of the Philippines - Los Banos (Batch 1952)
- Course : Agronomy (Magna Cum Laude)
- Post Graduate (Masteral) : Plant Breeding from Cornell University (1954)
- Post Graduate (Doctorate) : Plant Breeding and genetics from University of Minnesota (1959)
Career Highlights
- Succeeded in producing improved rice varieties such as C4-63, C4-137, C4-113, C-168, C22, UPL-Ri-5, PSB Rc 16, and PSB RC 36
- Produce three improved wheat varieties (Trigo 1, Trigo 2, Trigo 3)
Awards
- 1994 - National Scientist
- 1974 - Ayala award in agricultural science
- 1973 - Distinguished Professional award in agriculture
- 1967 - Presidential Plaque of Merit for outstanding accomplishments in rice improvement
 
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