Romulo G. Davide is a Filipino scientist and academician. He is known as the father of Nematology for his discovery of nematode-trapping fungi P. lilacinus and P. oxalicum. This led to the creation of BIOCON, the first Philippine biological pesticide against nematode pests as a substitute to chemicals.
On August 8, 2024, Romulo Davide was proclaimed as a National Scientist of the Philippines by President Marcos for his work in nematology and plant pathology
Personal Information
Full Name : Romulo Gelbolingo Davide
Birth Date : March 14, 1934 (Age )
Birthplace : Colawin, Argao, Cebu, Philippines
Family
father –> Hilario P. Davide, Sr.
Mother –> Josefa Gelbolingo
Brother –> Former Chief Justice Hilario G. Davide, Jr.
Nephew –> Cebu Vice Governor and Former Governor Hilario Davide III
Education
College : University of the Philippines in Los Baños (UPLB)
Degree : Bachelor of science in Agriculture (1957)
Master : Master of Science in Plant Pathology, Oklahoma State University
Doctorate : Nematology – Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University.
Career Highlights
Professor emeritus of UP Los Baños specializing in Plant Pathology and Nematology
Contribution to Science
* Discovery of nematode-trapping fungi P. lilacinus and P. oxalicum. This led to the creation of BIOCON, the first Philippine biological pesticide against nematode pests as a substitute to chemicals.
* Pioneer of the Farmer-Scientists RDE Training Program (FSTP)
Awards
2024 – Nationa Scientist of the Philippines
2012 – Ramon Magsaysay Award
1994 – Outstanding Agricultural Science by the Department of Agriculture
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