Sex: Female
Education:
- University of East Anglia (UEA) John Innes Centre (JIC), Norwich, UK, Ph D (Plant and Molecular Virology), 1996-1999
- University of the Philippines Los Ba?os, College, Laguna, Philippines, MS (Horticulture/Plant Pathology/Virology), 1982-1986
- University of the Philippines Los Ba?os, College, Laguna, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Plant Pathology/ Virology), 1976-1980
Field of Specialization:
Plant and Molecular Virology, Biosafety, Crop Protection Biotechnology, Virus Disease Management
Researches:
Sta. Cruz, F.C., Tiongco, E.R., Koganezawa, H., Cabunagan, R.C. , (1994) Immunosorbent electron microscopy for detection of tungro viruses in crude sap of infected rice Philippine Phytopathology (abstr.) Volume 30
Cabauatan, P.Q., Cabunagan, R.C., Sta. Cruz, F.C., Koganezawa, H., (1994) Occurrence of rice dwarf disease in the Philippines) Philippine Phytopathol (abstr.) Volume 30, No. 2
Azzam, O., Arboleda, M., Umadhay, K., De Los Reyes, J., Sta. Cruz, F., Mackenzie, A., McNally, K., (2000) Genetic composition and complexity of virus populations at tungro-endemic and outbreak rice sites Arch. Virol. Volume 145
Sta. Cruz, F.C., Hull, R. and Azzam, O., (2003) Changes in level of virus accumulation and incidence of infection are critical in the characterization of Rice tungro bacilliform virus (RTBV) resistance in rice Arch Virol. Volume 148
Zenna, N.S., Sta. Cruz, F.C., Javier, E.L., DUKA, I.A., Azzam, O., (2006) Genetic analysis of tolerance to Rice tungro bacilliform virus (RTBV) by agroinoculation Journal of Phytopathology Volume 154, No. 4
Sta. Cruz, F.C. and Koganezawa, H., (1992) Detection of tungro viruses in host tissues of tungro infected rice by fluorescent antibody staining Philipp. Phytopathol. (abstr.) Volume 28
Sta. Cruz, F.C., Tañada, J.M., Elvira, P.R.V., Dolores, L.M., Magdalita, P.M., Hautea, D. M., Hautea, R.A., (2009) Detection of mixed virus infection with Papaya ringspot virus (PRSV) in papaya (Carica papaya L.) grown in Luzon, Philippines Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 34, No. 1
Yamabao, M.L., Sta. Cruz, F.C., Z., Flores, Z., Koganezawa, H., (1994) Association of P12 of RTBV to virions Philipp. Phtyopathol (abstr) Volume 30
Sta. Cruz, F.C., Hibino, H., (1990) Occurrence and localization of rice tungro bacilliform and spherical viruses in host cells of tungro-infected rice (abstract) Philippine Phytopathology Volume 26
Sta. Cruz, F.C., Boulton, M.I., Hull, R., Azzam, O., (1999) Agroinoculation allows the screening of rice for resistance to tungro bacilliform virus Jounal of Phytopathology Volume 147
Sta. Cruz, F.C., Koganezawa, H., Hibino, H., (1993) Comparative cytology of tungro viruses in selected rice cultivars Journal of Phytopathology Volume 138
Naredo, M., Vaughn, D.A., Sta. Cruz, F.C., (1993) Comparative spikelet morphology of Oryza schlecteri Journal of Plant Research Volume 106
Duan, Y.P., Cabauatan, P.Q., Sta. Cruz, F.C., Tiongco, E.R., Hibino, H., (1993) Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of rice tarsonemid mite virus in mites and rice tissues Journal of Plant Prot. Tropics Volume 10, No. 1
Hibino, H., Jonson, G. B. and Sta. Cruz, F. C., (1987) Association of mycoplasma-like organism with rice orange leaf disease in the Philippines Plant Disease Volume 71
Sta. Cruz, F.C., Hull, R., Azzam, O., (2008) Tungro transgenic resistance In: The Rice Tungro Virus Disease, A Paradigm in Disease Management. E.R. Tiongco, E.R. Angeles and L.S. Sebastian. (eds.). Science City of Mu?oz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines: Philippine Rice Research Institute and Honda Research Institute Japan Co. Ltd.
Azzam, O., Kloti, A., Sta. Cruz, F., Futterer, R, Coloquio, J., Potrykus, E. L., I. and R. Hull, R., (1999) Genetic engineering of rice for tungro resistance In: Rice Tungro Disease Management, T.C.B. Chancellor, O. Azzam and K.L Heong (eds.). International Rice Research Institute. Laguna, Philippines
Arboleda, M., Sta. Cruz, F.C., Azaam, O., (1999) Preliminary analysis of genetic variation of Rice tungro bacilliform virus in two provinces of the Philippines In: Rice Tungro Disease Management, T.C.B. Chancellor, O. Azzam and K.L Heong (eds.). International Rice Research Institute, Laguna, Philippines
Sta. Cruz, F.C., (2008) Tomato leaf curl: A destructive and widespread virus disease of tomato in the Philippines UPLB, Kasakalikasan, Northern Foods Corporation and Food and Agriculture Organization (Technoguide, English and Ilocano version)
Bariuan, F.V., Bayot, R.G., Navasero, M., Sta. Cruz, F.C., (2005) Tomato Production and Management Technoguide NCPC, UPLB (Technoguide, English version and Tagalog version)
Ebuenga, M.D., Magsino, G., Sta Cruz, F.C., (2005.) Squash Production and Management Technoguide NCPC, UPLB Technoguide
Ebuenga, M. D., Magsino, G., Sta Cruz, F. C., Quimio, G. and Padilla, C., (2005) Ampalaya Production and Management Technoguide NCPC, UPLB Technoguide
Ma. Elizabeth B. Naredo, Duncan A. Vaughan, Filomena Sta Cruz, (1993) Comparative spikelet morphology of Oryza schlechteri Pilger and related species of Leersia and Oryza (Poaceae) Journal of Plant Research Volume 106, No. 2
Awards:
- International Publication Award , UP Systems, 2009
- International Publication Award , UP Systems, 2006
- Ph.D. Fellowship, Department for International Development, United Kingdom, 1996-1999
- Special Achievement Award , International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) , 1992
- Graduate Assistantship , International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) , 1984-1986
- Graduate Assistantship , National Food and Agriculture Council, 1983-1984
- Undergraduate Scholarship , Philippine Virginia Tobacco Administration , 1978-1980