Pedro Escuro is a Filipino scientist who is considered as the “Father of Philippine Rice Breeding Program”.
Personal Information
Full Name – Pedro B. Escuro
Birth Date : August 2, 1923
Birthplace : Nabua, Camarines Sur, Philippines
Education
College : University of the Philippines – Los Banos (Batch 1952)
Course : Agronomy (Magna Cum Laude)
Master : Plant Breeding from Cornell University (1954)
Doctorate : Plant Breeding and genetics from University of Minnesota (1959)
Contribution to Science
* Produced improved rice varieties such as C4-63, C4-137, C4-113, C-168, C22, UPL-Ri-5, PSB Rc 16, and PSB RC 36
* Produced three improved wheat varieties (Trigo 1, Trigo 2, Trigo 3)
Awards
1994 – National Scientist of the Philippines
1974 – Ayala award in agricultural science
1973 – University of the Philippines Distinguished Professional award in agriculture
1967 – Presidential Plaque of Merit for outstanding accomplishments
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