Dr. Virginia Cuevas is recognized for pioneering research on organic fertilizer that lead to the development of a rapid fungus-mediated compost production method that is low-cost, efficient, non-pollutive and sustainable and self-reliant. This technological breakthrough can be mass developed and processed even by small farmers in the lowlands and uplands where it is most appropriate thereby increasing production yield for the country’s growing population.
Sex: Female
Education:
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, B.S. Botany, 1969
- University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, M.S. Botany, 1977
- University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, Ph.D. in Botany, 1987
Field of Specialization:
Biotechnology, Trichoderma technology, Rapid composting
Researches:
Cuevas, V.C., Diez, F.C., (1988) The effects of the use of compost and small branches as "wooddams" in the productivity of a rich based upland farming system in Mt. Makiling, Philippines
Agricultural Ecology and Environment Journal (Netherlands)
Cuevas, V.C., (1988) Make your own compost
Technoguide Series No. 11 (National Bookstore)
Cuevas, V.C., Samulde, S.N., Pajaro, P.G., (1988) Trichoderma harzianum Rifai as activator for rapid composting of agricultural wastes
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 71, No. 4
Cuevas, V.C., Agarrado, M.T., (1987) Technology: Make composting easy with trichoderma
PCARRD Volume 9, No. 5
Sajise, P.E., Cuevas, V.C., (1987) Vegetational analysis in the grassland ecosystem
Manual of Vegetational Analysis for Grassland and Forest Ecosystem. PCARRD Book Series No. 50
Cuevas, V.C., Sajise, N.E., (1983) Two species of Trichoderma (Hyphomycetes) new to the Philippines
Kalikasan. Philippine Journal of Biology Volume 12
Cuevas, V.C., Sajise, P.E., (1978) Litterfall and leaf litter decomposition in a Philippine secondary forest
Kalikasan, Philippine Journal of Biology Volume 7
Cuevas, V.C., Uyenco, F.R., (1977) Mycollora and decomposing leaf litters
Natural and Applied Science Bulletin Volume 29
Cuevas, V.C., (1977) Compost in one month
Research at Los Ba?os Magazine Volume 4, No. 1
Cuevas, V.C., (1986) It is profitable to cultivate newly opened kaingin area with compost and log terraces
Research at UP Los Ba?os Magazine Volume 5, No. 1
Cuevas, V.C., Tilo, S.N., Adalla, C.B., (1994) Effects of continuous application of Trichoderma-processed compost on soil physical and biotic environment
PCARRD (Funded Project)
Cuevas, V.C., Soriano, J.M., Bagunu, L.G., Soniega, J.A., Alfonso, A.L., (1995) Control of damping-off diseases of vegetables by species of Trichoderma
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 78, No. 3-4
Cuevas, V.C., Sinohin, A.M., Arro, E.A., Jr., (2001) Efficacy of Trichoderma spp. as biological control agent of Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 84, No. 1
Clutario, M.T.P., Cuevas, V.C., (2001) Colonization of plastic by Xylaria sp
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 130, No. 2
Cuevas, V.C., (2006) Soil inoculation with Trichoderma pseudokoningii Rifai enhances yield of rice
The Philippine Journal of Science Volume 135, No. 1
Cuevas, V.C., Sinohin, A.M., Orajay, J.I., (2005) Performance of selected Philippine species of Trichoderma as biocontrol agent of Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 88, No. 1
Papers Presented:
- Rapid Composting of Rice Straws for On-site Fertilizer Production, National Conference of the Conversion of Agricultural and Agro-Industrial Wastes into Fertilizers: Concrete Experiences and Potentials
- Soil Nutrient Dynamics and Productivity of a Composed Fertilized Shifting Cultivation Farming System with Wood Dams Constructed as Soil Erosion Control Measure, 5th International Soil Conservation Conference(ISCC, Bangkok, Thailand)
- Some Biological Processes in Traditional Agriculture , MAB and IUBS Workshop on Soil Biological Processes in Tropical Ecosystems, United Kingdom
- Researches on Solid Waste Utilization in the Philippines, UNESCO Regional Workshop on Solid Waste Utilization, Chinese University of Hongkong
- Evaluation of Erosion Control Technique for Upland Agriculture, SUAN-EAPI Regional Research Symposium, Baguio City
- Productivity and Sustainability of a Compost-fertilized Kaingin Farm with Wood Dams as Erosion Control, 2nd National Conference Workshop on Research on the Uplands, VISCA, Baybay, Leyte
- Two Cellulytic Species New to the Philippines, 12th PSM Annual Meeting, IPH, UP Manila
- Cellulytic Activity of Trichoderma Harziarum, 13th PSM Annual Meeting, FORI, UPLB, College, Laguna
- Use of Organic Fertilizers on Upland Farms, Negros Farmers, An NGO in Negros, IBS Classroom
- Kaingin Farming System, Negro Farmers in Mt. Makiling, Puting Lupa