Maria Genaleen Q. Diaz

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Dr. Ma. Genaleen Diaz is recognized for her outstanding contributions to the genetic analysis of important Philippine crops such as coconut, Lufffa, Momordica and various medicinal plants through techniques that traverse cytogenetics to more advanced techniques of isozyme and DNA markers and microarrays. Her studies have contributed to a better understanding of the diversity, compatibility and phylogenetic relationships of such crops and further elucidation of the differences of makapuno and normal coconut at the molecular level. Her researches have also enriched eight laboratory manuals in genetics and cytogenetics, which she and her co-authors have published and which have benefited many students in the past ten years.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics, 2002
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Master of Science in Genetics, 1993
  • College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Biology (Genetics), 1986
  • Pedro Guevarra Memorial High School, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Secondary, 1982
  • Santisima Cruz Elementary School, Santa Cruz, Laguna, Primary, 1978

Field of Specialization:

Molecular genetics, Biology, Genetics (Plants), Microbiology, Molecular Biology

Researches:

Mendioro, M.S., Diaz, M.G.Q., Alcantara, M.T.B., Hilario, O.J., Mateo, P., & Maghirang, R.M., (2005) Cytological studies of selected medicinal plants: euphorbia pulcherrima wild
Philippine Journal of Science

Diaz, M.G.Q., Revilleza, M.J.R., Mendoza, E.M.T., Ramirez, D.A., (2005) Identification and characterization of cDNA encoding the enolase gene from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) endosperm
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 88, No. 3

Nas, T.M.S., Sanchez, D.L., Diaz, M.G.Q., Mendioro, M.S., & Virmani, S.S., (2005) Pyramiding of thermosensitive genetic male sterility (TGMS) genes and identification of a candidate tms5 gene in rice
Euphytica Volume 145

Diaz, M.G.Q., & Ramirez, D.A., (1994) Cytogenetics of sponge gourd, Luffa cylindrica, ridged gourd, Luffa acutangula, their F1 hybrid, F2 and BC1 progenies
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 77, No. 3

Diaz, M.G.Q., & Engle, L.M., (1989) Locating meiotic cells in the microsporocarps of azolla
Philippine Agriculture Volume 72, No. 3

Diaz, M.G.Q., (2011) Cloning and Sequence Analysis of Partial cDNAs of Selected Genes in Normal and Mutant 'Makapuno' Endosperms of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1

Diaz, M.G.Q., (2011) Selection of a Suitable Internal Control for Relative RT PCR-Based Expression Analysis in Normal and Mutant 'Makapuno' Endosperms of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1

Diaz, M.G.Q., (2011) Isolation and Characterization of Microsatellites in Selected Philippine Native and Endemic Gobiidae Species
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1

Diaz, M.G.Q., (2011) Transcript Profiling of Selected Genes in Normal and Mutant Makapuno Endosperms of Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Using Relative Rt-PCR
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology (Abstracts of Papers) Volume 33, No. 1

Mendioro, M.S., Diaz, M.G.Q., Velasco, V.M.E., Alcaraz, M.C., Lalamunan, R.C., Amoloza, K.G., & Villamael, L.N., (2008) Genetic characterization of pili (Canarium ovatum Engl.) from Albay, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur through isozyme analysis
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 137, No. 2

Bruce, M., Hess, A., Bai, J., Mauleon, R., Diaz, M.G., Sugiyama, N., Bordeos, A., Wang, G.L., Leung, H., & Leach, J.E., (2009) Detection of genomic deletions in rice using oligonucleotide microarrays
BMC Genomics Volume 10, No. 129

Diaz, M.G.Q., Ryba, M., Nelson, R., Leung, H., & Leach, J.E., (2007) Detection of deletion mutants in rice via overgo hybridization onto nylon membrane spotted array
Plant Molecular Biology Reporter Volume 25, No. 1-2

Lantican, N.B., Diaz, M.G.Q., Cantera, J.L., de los Reyes, F.L., Asuncion, K. , & Raymundo, A.K., (2011) Microbial community of a volcanic mudspring in the Philippines as revealed by 16S rDNA sequence analysis and fluorescence in situ hybridization
World Journal of Microbiology & Biotechnology Volume 27, No. 4

Ye, C., May A. Argayoso, M.A., Redoña, E.D., Sierra, S.N., & Diaz, M.G.Q., et. al., (2011) Mapping QTL for heat tolerance at flowering stage in rice using SNP markers
Plant Breeding Volume 131, No. 1

Bulasag, A.S., del Agua, N.T., Punongbayan, A.S., & Diaz, M.G.Q., (2015) Short Communication: Development of microsatellite markers for genetic diversity analysis in Glossogobius giuris (Hamilton, 1822) and Rhinogobius giurinus (Rutter, 1897)
International Journal of Philippine Science and Technology Volume 8, No. 2

Jalani, G.S.P., Laude, R.P., Diaz, M.G.Q., Medina, C.dR., & Velasco, L.R.I., (2014) Genetic diversity of natural populations of Bactrocera occipitalis (Bezzi) and B. philippinensis Drew and Hancock (Diptera: Tephritidae) in selected mango producing areas in the Philippines using microsatellites
Agrivita Volume 36, No. 3

Mohammadi, R., Mendioro, M.S., Diaz, G.Q., Gregorio, G.B., & Singh, R.K., (2014) Genetic analysis of salt tolerance at seedling and reproductive stages in rice (Oryza sativa)
Plant Breeding Volume 133, No. 5

Mohammadi, R., Mendioro, M.S., Diaz, G.Q., Gregorio, G.B., & Singh, R.K., (2013) Mapping quantitative trait loci associated with yield and yield components under reproductive stage salinity stress in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Journal of Genetics Volume 92, No. 3

Delomen, M.L.C., Mendioro, M.S., & Diaz, M.G.Q., (2013) Morphometric analysis and DNA barcoding of fruit flies Bactrocera occipitalis (Bezzi) and B. philippinensis Drew and Hancock (Diptera:Tephritidae) from Cavite and Davao del Norte
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 142, No. 1

Dela Cruz, R.Y., Laude, R.P., Diaz, M.G.Q., Laurena, A.C., Mendioro, M.S., & Mendoza, E.M.T., (2013) Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based cloning of partial cDNAs of selected genes in normal and mutant ‘makapuno’ endosperms of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 96, No. 1

Maranan, F.S., & Diaz, M.G.Q., (2013) Research Note: Molecular diversity and DNA barcode identification of selected Philippine endemic Hoya species (Apocynaceae)
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 96, No. 1

Ye, C., Argayoso, M.A., Redoña, E.D., Sierra, S.N., Laza, M.A., Dilla, C.J., Mo, Y., Thomson, M.J., Chin, J., Dela Viña, C.B., Diaz, G.Q., & Hernandez, J.E., (2012) Mapping QTL for heat tolerance at flowering stage in rice using SNP markers
Plant Breeding Volume 131, No. 1

Siar, S.V., Dalu, J.A., Roldan, C.D., Redondo, M.C., Diaz, M.G.Q., & Carandang, J.M., (2011) Research Note: Chromosomal characteristics and behavior of four Philippine endemic Hoyas: Hoya crassicaulis Elmer ex Kloppenburg, H. merrillii Schlechter, H. mcgregorii Schlechter and H. pubicalyx Merrill
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 36, No. 3

Dela Cruz, R.Y., Laude, R.P., Diaz, M.G.Q., Laurena, A.C., Mendioro, M.S., & Mendoza, E.M.T., (2011) Gene for actin is a suitable internal reference for relative RT-PCR based expression analysis in nomral and mutant makapuno endosperms of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 94, No. 2

Leach, J.E., Davidson, R., Liu, B., Manosalva, P., Mauleon, R., Carrillo, G., Bruce, M., Stephens, J., Diaz, M.G., Nelson, R., Vera Cruz, C., & Leung, H., (2007) Understanding broad-spectrum durable resistance in rice
Rice Genetics V

Diaz, M.G.Q., & Ramirez, D.A., (1994) Cytogenetics of sponge gourd, Luffa cylindrica Roem., ridged gourd, L. acutangula Roxb., their F1 hybrid, F2 and BC 1 progenies
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 19, No. suppl 1

Lang, J.M., Hamilton, J.P., Diaz, M.G.Q., Sluys, M.A.V., Burgos, M.R.G., Vera Cruz, C.M., Robin Buell, C., Tisserat, N.A., & Leach, J.E., (2010) Genomics-based diagnostic marker development for Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae and X. oryzae pv. oryzicola
Plant Disease Volume 94, No. 3

Dilla-Ermita, C.J., Tandayu, E., Juanillas, V.M., Detras, J., Lozada, D.N., Dwiyanti, M.S., Vera Cruz, C., Mbanjo, E.G.N., Ardales, E., Diaz, M.G., Mendioro, M., Thomson, M.J., & Kretzchmar, T., (2017) Genome-wide Association Analysis Tracks Bacterial Leaf Blight Resistance Loci In Rice Diverse Germplasm
Rice Volume 10, No. 8

Catolos, M., Sandhu, N., Dixit, S., Shamsudin, N.A.A., Naredo, M.E.B., McNally, K.L., Henry, A., Diaz, M.G., & Kumar, A., (2017) Genetic loci governing grain yield and root development under variable rice cultivation conditions
Frontiers in plant science Volume 8

Cortez, M.J.V., de la Cruz, F.R., Montecillo, A.D., Nazareno, A.L., Reamillo, M.C.S., Rodriguez, J.J.B., Ulat, V.J.M., Pabico, J.P., Jose, E.C., Diaz, M.G.Q., & Mendoza, E.R., (2012) A Systems Biology-Based Approach to Predicting Bioremediation Outcomes
In: Addressing the Problems and Solutions of Environmental Pollution through Bioremediation. Raymundo, A.K., Ed., National Academy of Science and Technology Monograph Series No. 18

Awards:

  • Outstanding Young Scientist (Genetics), National Academy of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, 2006
  • German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Scholarship (Ph.D. Genetics), SEAMO-SEARCA, 1997-1999
  • Outstanding Junior Faculty in Biology, PHILOBIOSCIENTIA IBS-CAS, 1998