Sex: Male

Education:

• • University of Hawaii, Hawaii, Ph.D. Botany, 1962-1968
• • Araneta University, Manila, Philippines, M.S. Agricultural Botany, 1957-1961
• • Uninersity of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines, B.S. Botany, 1950-1954

Field of Specialization:

Biological Sciences, Taxonomy, Biology and Culture of marine Algae

Researches:

• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1980) Illustrated seaweed flora of Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines
  • Manila Filipinas Foundation Inc., UP Marine Sciences Center
• • Tsuda, R.T., Trono, G.C. Jr., (1968) Marine bethnic algae from Howland and baker island, central pacific.
  • Pacific Science Volume 22(2):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1980) Seaweed farming
  • Manila: South China Sea Fisheries Programme
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., De lara, A.V., (1981) Some marine benthic algae from Cabra and Lubang Islands, Occ. Mindoro, Philippines.
  • Natural and Applied Sciences Bulletin Volume 33(1-2):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., Ang, P.O. Jr., (1982) Marine benthic algae from Bugsuk Island and vicinity, Palawan, Philppines.
  • Kalikasan, Philippine Journal of Biology Volume 11(1):
• • Fortes, E.G., Trono, G.C. Jr., (1982) Reproductive morphology and productivity of Laurencia sp. at Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines.
  • Kalikasan, Philippine Journal of Biology Volume 11(1):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1997) Field guide and atlas of seaweed resources of the Philippines.
  • Bookmark, Philippines
• • Araño, K.G., Trono, G.C. Jr., Montano, N.E. Hurtado, A.Q., Villamena, R.D., (2000) Growth agar yield and quality of selected agarophyte species from the Philippines.
  • Bot. Marine Volume 43:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1968) Marine bethnic algae of the caroline island. Part I.Cyanopphyta and Chlorophyta.
  • Micronesia Volume 4(2):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1969) Marine bethnic algae of the caroline island.Part I.Phaeophyta and Rhodophyta.
  • Micronesia Volume 5(1):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1971) some new species of marine bethnic alage from the caroline island,western central pacific.
  • Micronesia Volume 7(1-2):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1972) Notes on some marine bethnic algae of the philippines.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 1:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1972) The marine bethnic algae of siasi island and vicinity. I Introduction and Chlorophyta.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 1:
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1973) The marine bethnic algae siasi island and vicinity.II Phaeophyta.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 2:
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1974) TYhe marine bethnic algae of siasi island and vicinity.III.Rhodophyta.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 3:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1974) Some new species of marine bethnic algae from the caroline island, western central pacific.
  • Aquatic Science Fisheries Volume 4(9):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1975) The marine bethnic algae of bulusan and vicinity, province of sorsogon.I.Introduction and Chlorophyta.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 4:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1976) The marine bethnic algae of bulusan and vicinity,province of sorsogon II.Phaeophyta.
  • PhilippineJournal Biology Volume 5:
• • Vannajan, S., Trono, G.C.Jr., (1977) The marine bethnic algae of Manila Bay.I.Introduction,Cyanophyta and Chlorophyta.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 6(1):
• • Vannajan, S., Trono, G.C.Jr., (1978) The marine benthic algae of Manila Bay.II.Phaeophyta and Rhodophyta.
  • Philippine Journal of Biology Volume 7(1):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Santiago, A.E., Ganzon, E.T, (1978) Notes on the genus Acetabularia(Chlorophyta)in the Philippines.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 7(1):
• • Fortes, M.D., Trono, G.C.Jr., (1979) Marine algae microphytes new to the Philippines.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 8(1):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Arzanza, R., Manuel, D., (1983) The genus Gracilaria (Gigartinales,Rhodophyta)in the Philippines.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 12 (1-2):
• • Rabanal, H.R., Trono, G.C.Jr., (1983) Seaweeds in Asia:a resource waiting for development.
  • FAO Infofish Marketing Digest Volume 4:
• • Ang, P.O.Jr., Trono, G.C.Jr., (1987) The genus Sargassum (Phaeophyta,Sargassaceae)from Balibago, Calatagan,Philippines.
  • Bot.Mar. Volume 30(5):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1989) The pond culture of Caulerpa and its use as food.
  • Appl.Phycol.Forum Volume 6 (3):
• • Masuda, M., Ohno, M., Trono, G.C.Jr., (1991) A taxanomic assessment of Porphyra suborbiculata kjellman, a food species from the Philippines.
  • Phycol. Journal Volume 39(4):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1992) Eucheuma and Kappaphycus:taxonomy and cultivation.
  • Bulletin Marine Science Fisheries Volume 12:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Lluisma, A.O., (1992) Differences in biomass production and carrageenan yields among four strains of farmed carrageenophytes in Northern Bohol, Philippines.
  • Hydrobiologia Volume 247:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Tolentino, G.L., (1992) Seeweeds collected from Bolinao, Pangasinan,Philippines.
  • Bulletin Marine Science Fisheries Volume 12:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Tolentino, G.L., (1993) Studies on the management of Sargassum bed in Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines.
  • Korean Journal Phycol Volume 8(2):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Valdestamon, R., (1994) New aspects in the ecology and culture of Kappaphycus and Eucheuma.
  • Korean Journal Phycol Volume 9(2):
• • Bird, K.T., Jones, J.M., Trono, G.C.Jr., Barclay, B., (1994) Directory of algal industry.
  • Appl.Phycol.Forum Volume 11(1-2):
• • Dawes, C.J., Lluisma, A.O., Trono, G.C.Jr., (1994) Laboratory and field growth studies of commercial strains of Eucheuma denticulatum and Kappaphycus alvarezii in the Philippines.
  • Journal Appl. Phycol. Volume 6:
• • Kapraun, D.F., Ganzon, E., Bird, K.T., Trono, G.C. Jr., Breden, C., (1994) Karyology and agar analysis of the agarophyte Gelidiella acerosa Feldmann et Hamel from the Philippines.
  • Journal Appl. Phycology Volume 6:
• • Kapraun, D.F., Trono, G.C.Jr.,et.al., (1996) Quantification and characterization of nuclear genomes in commercial red seaweeds from the Philippines.
  • Journal Appl. Phycology Volume 8(2):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (2000) Phycological Herbalium.
  • National Museum Science Monographs Volume 18:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1972) Annotated checklist of some marine bethnic algae from tawi-tawi,sulu,archipelago,Philippines.
  • Natural Appl.Science Bulletin Volume 24(3):
• • Velasquez, G.T.,Trono, G.C.Jr., Doty, M.S., (1972) Algal species reported from the philippines.
  • Philippine Journal Science Volume 101(1-4):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1972) Seaweeds,one of the important marine natural resources of the phlippines.
  • Natural Resources Council Philiippine Publication
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1972) Studies on the marine bethnic chlorophyta of Puerto Galera oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
  • U.P. Natural Science Resources Center Volume 1:
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1973) Preliminary studies on the Caulerpa and Euchema associated species of marine bethnic algae in the Philippines.
  • U.P. Natural Science Center Technology Rep. Volume 3:
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., Bina, R.T., (1973) Notes on some macrobethinic red algae of Puerto Galera Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
  • U.P. Natural Science Res. Ctr.Tech.Rep. Volume 5:
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., Maranan, M.Q., (1974) The genus Ectocarpus of Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.
  • U.P. Natur. Sci. Res. Ctr. Tech. Rep.
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1974) Euchema farming in the Philippines.
  • U.P. Natur. Sci.Res. Ctr. Publ.
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1974) Euchema seaweed farming in the Philippines.
  • Philippine Agriculture Volume 57(7-8):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., Young, A.L., (1979) Notes on the marine bethinic algae of Minabalay Island, Province of Catanduanes, Philippines.
  • Fish.Res. Journal Philippines Volume 2(2):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Tuason, A., (1978) Notes on the marine algae from Bakawan and Sulu Islands, Province of Catanduanes, Philippines.
  • U.P.Natu.Sci.Res.Ctr.Tech. Volume 53:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., (1978) Notes on some marine bethnic algae of Sta. Cruz Marinduque, Philippines.
  • U.P. Natur.Sci.Res.Ctr.Tech. Volume 54:
• • Saraya, A., Trono, G.C.Jr., (1979) The marine bethnic algae of Santiago Island and adjacent areas in Bolinao, Pangasinan.I. Cyanophyta, Chlorophyta and Phaeophyta.
  • Natur.Appl.Sci.Bulletin Volume 31(1):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., De Lara, A., (1981) Some marine bethnic from cabra and Lubang Island, Occ.Mindoro, Philippines.
  • Natur.Appl.Sci.Bulletin Volume 33(1-2):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Fortes, E.T., (1982) List of economically important seaweed species in the Philippines.
  • The Genu Story Historical Conservation Society
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1983) Research trends on the marine bethnic algae of the Philippines.
  • Nat. Appl. Sci.Bulletin Volume 35(3):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Corrales, R., Manuel, D., (1983) The genus Gracilaria in the Philippines.
  • Philippine Journal Biology Volume 12 (1-2):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Fortes, E.T., (1983) Seaweed farming.
  • Philippine Fish.Annu.
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Antalan, T.A., (1983) The morphology,growth,and seasonality in the reproductive states of Acanthophora spicifera Boergesen in Bacoor Bay.
  • Natur.Appl. Sci.Bull. Volume 35(1):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., Cadano, M.A., Carag, F., (1985) The non-articulated coralline algae of the Philippines.
  • NRCP Res. Bull. Volume 40(1):
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Fortes, E.T., (1985) The economic potentials of seaweeds.
  • Philipp.Fish.Annu.
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1986) Conservation of seaweed resources.
  • Enviroscope Volume 5(2):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr.,Bina, R.T., (1988) Notes on the vertical distribution and species succession of microbethnic algae in highly disturbed reef.
  • Philippine Journal Science Volume 17:
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., Antalan, T.A., (1988) Biomass production in Acanthophora associated alag communities in Bacoor Bay, Cavite Philippines.
  • Philippine Journal Science Volume 17:
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., Denila, H.L., (1987) Pond culture of Caulerpa: an economic boon.
  • Fish.Dev.Rev. Volume 2(1):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1988) Studies on the pond culture of Caulerpa.
  • Philippine Journal Science Volume 17:
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., Saraya, A., (1988) The structure and distribution of macrobethnic algal communities on the reef of Santiago Island, Bolinao, Pangasinan.
  • Philippine Journal Of Science Volume 17:
• • Trono, G.C.Jr., Cadano, M.A., (1988) The genus Jania in the Philippines.
  • Philippine Journal Science Volume 17:
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1990) Environmental effects of seaweed farming.
  • Philippine Georgr. Journal Volume 34(1):
• • Dawes, C.J. Jr., Lluisma, A.O., (1992) Laboratory culture of Euchema denticulatum and Kappaphycus alvarezii.
  • SICEN Leaflet Volume 3:
• • Luhan, M.R.J., Ponce, A.Q., Guanzon, N.G., Trono, G.C. Jr., (1992) New records of marine macrobethnic algae of Panay and Guimaras Island.
  • Philippine Journal Science Volume 121(4):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., (1993) Environmental effects of seaweed farming.
  • SICEN Newsletter Volume 4(1):
• • Trono, G.C. Jr., Tolentino, G.L., (1994) Tips for management of Sargassum beds in Bolinao,Pangasinan.
  • SICEN Newsletter Volume 5(1):
• • Ortiz, A.T., Trono, G.C. Jr., (2000) Growth and reproductive pattern of intertidal and subtidal sargassum populations in Bolinao, Pangasina.
  • Science Diliman Volume 12(2):

 Awards:

• • East West Center Scholarship, University of Hawaii, 1962-1964
• • Special Citation for Research Award, University of the Philippines, 1978
• • Likas Yaman Award, Ministry of Natural Resources Philippines, 1978
• • Alumni Award, University of the Philippines, 1979
• • Golden Jubilee Professorial Chair Award, University of the Philippines, 1987
• • Seaweed Culture Expert, FAO/UNDP, 1979
• • Achievement Award, National Science Society , 1987
• • Outstanding Researcher , University of the Philippines, 1988
• • President's Award for Outstanding Publication, U.P. Quezon City, 1993
• • Elvira O. Tan Memorial Award for Outstanding Research, Nothern Bohol, Philippines, 1993
• • 2nd Prize Marinalg International Award for Outstanding Work, International Seaweed Symposium, 1995
• • Most Outstanding Researcher, University of the Philipiines, 1996
• • Best Published Book, Gawad Chancellor, U.P. Quezon City, 1998