Reynaldo E. De La Cruz

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Dr. Reynaldo De LA Cruz is recognized of his researches in the field of forestry. Dr. Dela Cruz’ work became one of the foundations of a successful nursery and the field establishments of selected commercial species in the Philippines. He was instrumental in the establishment of several research laboratories at the College of Forestry of University of the Philippines Los Baños.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA, Ph.D. in Forestry, 1974
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA, MS in Forestry (Major in Tree Nutrition), 1971
  • University of the Philippines, College of Forestry, College, Laguna, BS Forestry (Major in Forest Resources Management), 1965

Field of Specialization:

Forestry, Tree Nutrition Research, Seed Biology, Reforestation, Agroforestry

Researches:

Dela Cruz, R.E., Hubbell, D.H., (1974) The biological control of the damping-off fungus Macophomina ph aseolin a on slash pine seedlings by a hyperparasite Polyporus sp
Soil Biology and Biochemistry Volume 8

Dela Cruz, R.E., Smith, W.H., (1971) The effect of osmotic stress on the germination of slash pine seeds
Soils Crop Science Society Fla Volume 30

Dela Cruz, R.E., W.L. Pritchett and D.H. Hubbell, (1975) Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer movement on a Myakka fine sand
Soils Crop Sci. Fla. Volume 34

Dela Cruz, R.E., Ferrera, R.C., Hubbell, D.H., (1975) The host range of the hyperparasite Polyporus sp.
Soil Biology and Biochemistry Volume 8

Quintos, M.M., L.D. Sandoval and Dela Cruz, R.E. , (1975) The effect of light quality and duration on the germination of Kaatoan bangkal seeds
Pterocarpus Volume 1

Gamboa, P.P., Dela Cruz, R.E., (1976) The effects of light quality and chemical reagents on the germination of Anthocephalus chinensis Rich ex. Walp. Seeds
Pterocarpus Volume 2, No. 1

Fernando, E.S. and Dela Cruz, R.E. , (1975) Effect of soil moisture stress on shoot growth of Anthocephalus chinensis. Rich ex. Walp. and Albiziafalcataria (L) Fosb. seedlings
Pterocarpus Volume 2

Mendoza, V.B., Dela Cruz, R.E., (1978) Adaptability of six tree species to cogonal areas. III. Field experiment and additional information
Sylvatrop Philippine Forest Research Journal Volume 3(2)

Glori, A.V., Dela Cruz, R.E., Domingo, I.L., (1978) Drought resistance of yemane (Gmelina arborea) and Kaatoan bangkal (Anthocephalus chinensis)
Sylvatrop Philippine Forest Research Journal Volume 3(4)

Uri-dela Cruz, L., Dela Cruz, R.E., Montecillo, L.D., (1978) Responses of outplanted Kaatoan bangkal (Anthocephalus chinensis) Rich ex. Walp seedlings to nitrogen fertilizer application and mulching treatments. I. Survival and growth
Pterocarpus Volume 4(1)

Uri-dela Cruz, L., Dela Cruz, R.E., Montecillo, L.D., (1978) Responses of outplanted Kaatoan bangkal (Anthocephalus chinensis Rich ex. Walp) seedlings to nitrogen fertilizer application and mulching treatments. II. Soil Properties
Pterocarpus Volume 4(1)

Uri-dela Cruz, L., De la Cruz, R.E., Montecillo, L.D., (1978) Responses of outplanted Kaatoan bangkal (Anthocephalus chinensis Rich ex Walp) seedlings to nitrogen fertilizer application and mulching treatments. III. Nutrient concentration and uptake
Pterocarpus Volume 4(2)

Dela Cruz, R.E., (1980) Role of Mycorrhizae in the survival, growth and development of introduced pine species in Mt. Makiling
Pterocarpus

Dela Cruz, R.E., Pitpit, F.D., Lamanilao, J.D., (1981) Effects of mycorrhizal inoculations on the survival growth and nutrient absorption capacities of Benguet pine seedlings
Pterocarpus

Dela Cruz, R.E., Pitpit, E.D., Lamanilao, J.D., (1982) Fertilization studies of nursery-grown Benguet pine seedlings
Pterocarpus

Yamaguchi, H., Nobochi, A., De Guzman, E.D., Dela Cruz, R.E., (1979) Survey of forest insect on nurseries and plantations
Pterocarpus Volume 5

Yamaguchi, H., Nobuchi, A., de Guzman, E.D., (1979) The biology of Ips calligraphus (Germer) (Coleoptera) and its role in the degradation of Benguet pine
Pterocarpus Volume 5

Gianan, N., De la Cruz, R.E., (1982) Fates of phosphorus fertilizer in grassland soils
Sylvatrop, Philippines Forest Research Journal Volume 7(2)

Dela Cruz, R.E., Llanto, S.S., Teodoro, L., (1984) Relationships between nutrient content in soil and tissues and the incidence of needle blight and shoot moth in Benguet pine
Sylvatrop Volume 9

Siababa, N.S., Dela Cruz, R.E., (1983) Effects of mycorrhiza and Rhizobium inoculations on the growth of ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala Lam de Wit) seedlings
Pterocarpus

Dela Cruz, R.E., Monsalud, R.G., Bartolome, H.T., (1984) Effects of mycorrhizal capsules and tablets on the growth of Benguet pine seedlings
Sylvatrop

Siababa, N.S., De la Cruz, R.E., (1986) How do mycorrhiza and rhizobium inoculation affect the growth of ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala Lam de. Wit) seedlings
NSTA Technology Journal Volume 11

Dela Cruz, R.E. , (1984 My 9-11) Constraints and strategies for the regeneration of Imperata grasslands
BIOTROP Special Publication, Symposium on Forest Regeneration, Bogor, Indonesia

Dela Cruz, R.E., Teodoro, L.M., (1987) Relationships between nutrition and the incidence of needle blight and shoot moth in pines
Southeast Asian Regional Centre for Tropical Biology (SEAMEO BIOTROP) Special Publication

Dela Cruz, R.E., (1987) Status of Mycorrhiza research in the Philippines and its implications to National Development
SEARCA Technical Bulletin No.8.

Dela Cruz, RE., Manalo, M.Q., Aggangan, N.S., Tambalo, J.D., (1988) Growth of tree legume trees inoculated with VA mycorrhizal fungi and Rhizobium
Plant and Soil Volume 108

Dela Cruz, R.E., Aggangan, N.S., (1990) Mycorrhiza seed/seedling inoculants
Sustainable Agriculture Newsletter Volume 2, No. 3

Aggangan, N.S., De la Cruz, R.E., (1991) Growth improvement of two forest tree legumes by VA Mycorrhizal inoculations
The Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 2, No. 1

De la Cruz, R.E., () Bioassociation aspects of growing Acacia mangium
Forestry/Fuel wood Research and Development Project (F/FRED)-Multi-purpose Tree Species (MPTS) Network, Bangkok, Thailand

De la Cruz, R.E., (1992) Imperata cylindrica grasslands in the Philippines
Forestry/Fuel Wood Research and Development Project (F/FRED) Publication

Aggangan, N.S., Lorilla, E.B., de la Cruz, R.E. , (1988) Screening for effectiveness of four VA mycorrhizal fungi on Acacia auriculiformis in infertile soil
Sylvatrop: Philippine Forest Research Journal

De La Cruz,R.E., (2011 JL 13-14) Enhancing coconut growth and Survival in the Field with Bio- fertilizer and Bio-Organic Material Application
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstract of papers Volume 33, No. 1 

Papers Presented:

  • Species Selection and Fertilization: Reforestation Strategies for Philippine Grasslands , Symposium Forest Regeneration in Southeast Asia, Bogor, Indonesia
  • A Preliminary Study on the Growth Development of Giant Ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala) Lam de Wit) Seedlings Inoculated with Mycorrhiza and Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria, Symposium International Foundation of Science, Serdang, Malaysia
  • The Potentials of Mycorrhiza in Agroforestry Practices , 2nd Forestry Teachers Development Course, Center for Forestry Education for Asia and Southwest Pacific Regions
  • Growth Performance and Nitrogen-phosphorus Nutrition of Ipil-ipil Seedlings in Apatite Medium as Affected by Mycorrhizal Inoculation, Symposium on International Foundation of Science, Serdang, Malaysia
  • Applications of Mycorrhizal Technologies in Agroforestry, Symposium on Biological Fertilizers, PCARRD, Los Banos
  • Growth of Some Dipterocarp Seedlings in Different Soil Types and Inoculated with Different Ectomycorrhizal Fungi, Symposium on Forest Regeneration in Southeast Asia, BIOTROP, Bogor, Indonesia
  • Technologies for the Inoculation of Mycorrhiza to Pines in the ASEAN , Workshop on Nursery and Plantation Practices in the Asean, Jakarta, Indonesia
  • Screening for Effectiveness of Four VA Mycorrhizal Fungi on Acacia Auriculiformis in Infertile Soil, Sylvatrop: Philippine Forest Research Journal
  • Practical Aspects of Plant Anatomy, Plant Physiology and Growth in Relation to Pests and Diseases, DENR Training Course on Forest Pests and Diseases. Pansol, Calamba, Laguna, Philippines
  • Mycorrhizal Research Techniques for Agroforestry, Training Course on Research Techniques in Agroforestry
  • Improved Technology in Reforestation: The Use of Mycorrhiza, Training/Symposium on Reforestation Planning. Institute of Forest Conservation, College of Forestry, UPLB, College, Laguna, Philippines
  • The Role of Academic, Research Institutions in the Development of Seed Technology for Agroforestry Species, Symposium Workshop on Emerging Seed Technology for Agroforestry Species, UP Los Banos, College, Laguna
  • Ectomycorrhizal Tablets for Eucalyptus and Pinus Species, Conference on Nitrogen Fixing Trees, Marburg, Federal Republic of Germany
  • Growth of Acacia auriculiformis and Acacia mangium in a Marginal Grassland in Response to Inoculation with VA Mycorrhiza and/or Rhizobium , Conference on Nitrogen Fixing Trees, Marburg, Federal Republic of Germany
  • Tree Technologies with Potential to Contribute to Sustainability in marginal Uplands of Southeast Asia, Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture on Marginal Uplands in Southeast Asia, Ternate, Cavite, Philippines
  • Current Status of Nursery and Field Applications of Ectomycorrhiza in the Philippines, 8th North American Conference on Mycorrhiza, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
  • Inoculation of VA Mycorrhiza for the Improvement of Growth and Yield of Agricultural Crops, Fruit Trees and Forest Tree Species in a Grassland Soil, 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science, Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
  • Growth of Acacia Auriculifonnis in a Marginal Grassland in Response to Inoculation with VA Mycorrhiza and/or Rhizobium, 2nd ASEAN Conference on Mycorrhiza and Training Course on Mycorrhiza Research, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Application of Mycorrhizal Fungi and Rhizobium for Advanced Silviculture, 2nd ASEAN Conference on Mycorrhiza and Training Course on Mycorrhiza Research held in Chiang mai, Thailand
  • Status of Mycorrhiza Research in the Philippines, 2nd ASEAN Conference on Mycorrhiza and Training Course on Mycorrhiza Research held in Chiang mai, Thailand
  • Effectiveness of Ectomycorrhizal Fungi Entrapped in Alginate Beads on Pines and Eucalyptus, 2nd ASEAN Conference on Mycorrhiza and Training Course on Mycorrhiza Research, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Laboratory Practicum on Mass Inoculant Production of Ecto and Endomycorrhizal Fungi , 2nd ASEAN Conference on Mycorrhiza and Training Course on Mycorrhiza Research, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Ectomycorrhizal Tablets for Pines and Eucalyptus Species, 2nd ASEAN Conference on Mycorrhiza and Training Course on Mycorrhiza Research held in Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Estimation on the Contribution of V A Mycorrhizal Fungi to Biological Nitrogen Fixation, 2nd ASEAN Conference on Mycorrhiza and Training Course on Mycorrhiza Research held in Chiang mai, Thailand
  • Status of Bio-reforestation in the Philippines , Pre-Workshop on Bioreforestation, IUFRO-Japan, Bogor, Indonesia
  • The Effects of Mycorrhizal Inoculation and Nursery Pre-Conditioning Techniques on the Field Survival and Growth of Bareroot Planted Eucalyptus deglupta Seedlings in the Philippines, USAID-PSTC Research Grantees Networking Meeting, Banff, Canada
  • Nitrogen fixation and mycorrhizae in Acacias in degraded grasslands, Tropical Acacias in East Asia and the Pacific, 1st Meeting of COGREDA, Phuket, Thailand
  • Applications of Mycorrhiza in Barerooting and Direct-seeding Technologies for Reforestation, BIO-REFOR Full Workshop held in Tsukuba Science City, Japan
  • Growth of Three Reforestation Species in Response to Inoculation with VA Mycorrhizal Fungi and Fertilization, BIO-REFOR Full Workshop, Tsukuba Science City, Japan
  • Application of Mycorrhizal Technologies for Agriculture and Forestry, 9th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exposition, Crystal City, Virginia, USA
  • Endo Mycorrhizal Research in the Philippines, IUFRO Workshop on Tropical Trees: Potential for Domestication in Edinburg, Scotland
  • Differential Mycorrhizal Dependency of Some Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Crops to Inoculation with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, International Symposium on Management of Mycorrhiza in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry, Perth, Western Australia
  • Screening for effectiveness of 3 VAM fungi on 4 provenances of Acacia aUJiculifonnis, International Symposium on Management of Mycorrhiza in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry. Perth, Western Australia.
  • Biofertilizers, Workshop to Revise the Agroforestry Information Kit, International Institute of Rural Reconstruction, Silang, Cavite
  • Differential Mycorrhizal Dependency of Some Agricultural, Horticultural and Forestry Crops to Inoculation with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, International symposium on Management of Mycorrhiza in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry, Perth, Western Australia
  • Mycorrhiza -- An Alternative to Energy-based Inorganic Fertilizers, PCARRD-Sponsored Workshop on the Re-direction of Fertilizer Research, Tropical Palace, Paranaque, Metro Manila
  • The Application of Mycorrhiza in Direct Seeding Technology for Reforestation., R and D Regional Symposium and Planning Workshop of STARRDEC, Don Severino Agricultural College, Indang, Cavite.
  • Constraints and Strategies for the Regeneration of Imperata Grasslands, Symposium on Forest Regeneration, Bogor, Indonesia
  • Mycorrhiza: Its Implication to Upland Development, 2nd National Seminar-Workshop in the Upland at VISCA, Baybay, Leyte
  • Enhancing Coconut and Survival in the field with Bio-fertilizer and Bio-Organic Materiall Application, 33rd NAST Annual Scientific Meeting

Awards:

  • Outstanding Young Scientist (Forestry), National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)-DOST, 1984
  • Scholarship, Bureau of Forestry, 1961-1965
  • Scholarship, University of Florida, 1969-1974
  • Professional Chair in Forest Biological Sciences, Don Ramon Arevalo, 1980
  • Most Outstanding Researcher Award , UPLB College of Forestry, 1981
  • Most Oustanding Alumni, Researcher Category , UPLB College of Alumni, 1982
  • Governing Board Member, Tropical Forest Biology , 1982 - 1984
  • Ten Outstanding Young Scientist Award, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), 1984
  • Three Outstanding Young Scientist Award in Forestry, Philippine Forest Research Society, 1984
  • Nominated Ten Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines , , 1984
  • Research Fellow, East West Center, Hawaii , 1985 S 30
  • Professional Chair In Forestry , SEARCA , 1984 - 1986
  • International Inventor, , 1986
  • Presidential Award, Most Outstanding Researcher, University of the Philippine System, 1986
  • IBM Science and Technology Award, , 1987
  • Award for Technology and Development, Crop Science Society of the Philippines, 1988
  • Achievement Award in Agriculture, Philippine National Science Society, 1989
  • Likas Yaman Award, Department of Environment and Natural Resources , 1989
  • PANTAS Award , PCARRD Anniversary, 1989 N 14
  • Visiting Scholar, Institute of Pertanian, Bogor Indonesia, 1990 My - Je
  • Visiting Scholar , Institute of Pertanian, Bogor, Indonesia, 1991 Je - J