Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese

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Dr. Maribel Dionisio-Sese is recognized for important of her outstanding and significant contributions in Plant Physiology, particularly her studies on carbonic anhydrase activity in free-living freshwater microalgae and in Prochloron, a marine symbiotic microalga, of which she is the leading authority in the Philippines.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines Los Ba?os (UPLB), College, Laguna, BS Botany (Plant Histochemistry) Cum laude, 1981 Ap
  • University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB), College, Laguna, MS Botany (Phycology), 1986 Jl
  • The University of Tokyo, Japan, DSc Botany (Plant Physiology), 1990 Mr

Field of Specialization:

Botany

Researches:

Dionisio-Sese, M.L.,, (1999) Effects of proline and betaine on heat inactivation of ribulose-1,5-biphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase in crude extracts from rice seedlin
Photosynthetica Volume 36

Dionisio-Sese, M.L.,, (1999) Book-Fundamentals of Plant Physiology
Plant Physiology Society of the Philippines

Dionisio-Sese, M.L.,, (1999) Effects of proline and betaine on heat inactivation of ribulose-1, 5-biphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase from rice seedling
In: Yajima M. and Hayashi, T. (eds.) Proc., Workshop on Heat Toleance of Crops , JIRCAS Working Report 14

Josue, R.R., Villanueva, J.A., Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Rivero, G.C.,, (2004) Mercury uptake and phytochelatin production in Ipomea aquatica Forsk
Transaction of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 26, No. 1

Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Tobita, S.,, (1998) Antioxidant responses of rice seedlings to salinity stress
Plant Science Volume 135

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Tsuzuki, M., Miyachi, S., (1989) Light requirement for carbonic anhydrase induction in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Plant and Cell Physiology Volume 30, No. 2

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Tsuzuki, M., Miyachi, S., (1989) Blue light induction of carbonic anhydrase activity in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Plant and Cell Physiology Volume 30, No. 2

Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Fukuzawa, H., Miyachi, S., (1990) Light-induced carbonic anhydrase expression in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
Plant Physiology Volume 94, No. 3

Fukuzawa, H., Fujiwara, S., Yamamoto, Y., Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Miyachi, S., (1990) cDNA cloning, sequence, and expression of carbonic anhydrase in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii: Regulation by environmental CO2 concentration.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA Volume 87, No. 11

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Miyachi, S., (1992) The effect of sodium chloride on carbonic anhydrase activity in marine microalgae
Journal of Phycology Volume 28, No. 5

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Shimada, A., Maruyama, T., Miyachi, S., (1993) Carbonic anhydrase activity of Prochloron isolated from an ascidian host
Archives of Microbiology Volume 159, No. 1

Yellowlees, D., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Masuda, K., Maruyama, T., Abe, T., Baillie, B., Tsuzuki, M., Miyachi, S., (1993) The role of carbonic anhydrase in the supply of inorganic carbon to the giant clam-zooxanthellate symbiosis
Marine Biolog Volume 115

Pesheva, I., Kodama M., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Miyachi, S., (1994) Changes in photosynthetic characteristics induced by transferring air-grown cells of Chlorococcum littorale to high-CO2 conditions
Plant and Cell Physiology Volume 35, No. 3

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Ishikura, M., Maruyama, T., Miyachi, S., (1997) UV-absorbing substances in the tunic of a colonial ascidian protect its symbiont, Prochloron sp., from damage by UV-B radiation
Marine Biology Volume 128, No. 3

Tobita, S., Dionisio-sese, M. L., (1998) Antioxidant responses of rice seedlings to salinity stress
Plant Science Volume 135, No. 1

Tobita, S., Shono, M., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (1999) Effects of proline and betaine on heat inactivation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase in crude extracts of rice seedlings
Photosynthetica Volume 36, No. 4

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Tobita, S., (2000) Effects of salinity on sodium content and photosynthetic responses of rice seedlings differing in salt tolerance
Journal of Plant Physiology Volume 157, No. 1

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Maruyama, T., Miyachi, S., (2001) Photosynthesis of Prochloron as affected by environmental factors
Marine Biotechnology Volume 3, No. 1

Flores, N.R. L., Ismail, A. M., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (2005) Gas exchange and leaf water status of contrasting rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes as affected by salt stress
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 88, No. 1

Bouly, J. P., Schleicher E., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Vandenbussche, F., Van der Straeten, D., Bakrim, N., Meier S., Batschauer, A., Galland, P., Bittl, R., Ahmad, M., (2007) Cryptochrome blue-light photoreceptors are activated through interconversion of flavin redox states
Journal of Biological Chemistry Volume 282, No. 13

Yang, W., Peng, S., Laza, R. C., Visperas, R. M., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (2007) Grain yield and yield attributes of new plant type and hybrid rice
Crop Science Volume 47, No. 4

Yang, W., Peng, S., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Laza, R. C., Visperas, R. M., (2008) Grain filling duration, a crucial determinant of genotypic variation of grain yield in field-grown tropical irrigated rice
Field Crops Research Volume 105, No. 3

Yang, W., Peng, S., Laza, R. C., Visperas, R. M., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (2008) Yield gap analysis between dry and wet season rice crop grown under high-yielding management conditions
Agronomy Journal Volume 100, No. 5

Tachiki, A., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Fujiwara, S., Tsuzuki, M., Fukuzawa, H., Miyachi S., (1994) Effects of acetate on gene expression of external carbonic anhydrase in Chlamydomonas (Volvocales)
Japanese Journal of Phycology

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (1996) Carbonic anhydrase: its physiological and evolutionary significance in the marine symbiont Prochloron
The Philippine Journal of Science Volume 125, No. 3

Velasco, J. R., , Alejar, A. A., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (2000) Discourse on the methods of science
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 83, No. 2

Yang, W., Peng, S., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (2007) Morphological and photosynthetic responses of rice to low radiation
Korean Journal of Crop Science Volume 52, No. 1

Aguilar, N.O., Cardenas LB., Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Guevara, VF., Mercado, BT., Pancho, JV., Regalado, JC., Sierra, ZN., Tan, BC., Zafaralla, MT., (1986) Introduction to Plant Science A Laboratory Guide 1st edition
Institute of Biological Sciences (IBS), College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), UP Los Ba?os, College, Laguna

Zafaralla, M.T., Aguilar, N.O., Cardenas, L.B., Guevara, V.F., Mercado, B.T., Pancho, J.V., Regalado J.C., Dionisio-sese, M.L., Sierra Z.N., Tan B.C. , (1992) Introduction to Plant Science A Laboratory Guide 2nd edition
IBS, CAS, UP Los Ba?os, College, Laguna

Alejar, A.A., Cadiz, N.M., De Lara A.V., Duka, I.M.A., Maligalig, M.G.D., Mercado B.T., Ocampo P.P., Dionisio-Sese, M.L. , (1998) Bio C Physiology Study Guide
Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services, UP Open University

Alejar, A.A., Guzman, M.E.S., Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Mercado, B.T., (1998) Laboratory Manual in Elementary Plant Physiology First Edition
Plant Biology Division, IBS, CAS, UP Los Ba?os, College, Laguna

Alfonso-Alejar, A.M., Dionisio-Sese, M.L. , (1999) Fundamentals of Plant Physiology
Plant Physiology Society of the Philippines. Pasig City, Metro Manila

Zafaralla, M.T., Aguilar, N.O., Cardenas, L.B., Mercado, B.T., Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Sierra, Z.N.,Tolentino, D.B., (2001) A Laboratory Guide to Plant Science (1st edition)
IBS, CAS, UP Los Ba?os, College, Laguna

Alejar, A.A., Cadiz, N.M., Dionisio-Sese M.L., Mercado, B.T., (2001) Laboratory Manual in Elementary Plant Physiology Second Edition
Institute of Biological Sciences, CAS, UP Los Ba?os, College, Laguna

Martinez-Goss, M.R., Buot, I.E. Jr., Cardenas, L.B., Tolentino. D.B., Gruezo, W.S., Torreta, N.K., Cadiz, N.M., Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Soligam-Hadsall, A.C., Alejar, A.A., Sangalang, M.F.M., (2003) Veterinary Botany (A Laboratory Manual) 1st edition
Plant Biology Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna

Alejar, A.A., Cadiz, N.M., Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Mercado BT, Conocono, E.A., (2004) Laboratory Manual in Elementary Plant Physiology Third Edition
Institute of Biological Sciences, CAS, UP Los Ba?os, College, Laguna

Zafaralla, M.T., Cardenas, L.B., Sierra,Z.N., Lambio, I.A.F., Torreta, N.K., Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Buot, I.E., Hadsall, A.S., (2007) Explorations in Plant Science First Edition
Institute of Biological Sciences, CAS, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna

Martinez-Goss, M.R., Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Elegado, F.B., Migo, V.P., Hori, K., (2001) Analyses of Algae for Food. Department of Science and Technology
Philippine Council for Advanced Sciences and Technology Resource Development, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila

Dionisio-Sese, M.L., Duka, I.M.A. , (2008 Jl) Biology Education at the Tertiary Level: Issues and Recommendations. In: Raymundo AK (ed.) Biology Education: Gaps, Issues and Concerns. Proceedings of the Roundtable Discussion on Biology Education
National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines, Manila

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Shimada, A., Maruyama, T., Miyachi, S., (1993) Characteristic features of carbonic anhydrase activity of Prochloron isolated from the ascidian host
Endocytobiology V 5th International Colloquium on Endocytobiology and Symbiosis, T?bingen University Press

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (1994-1995) Regulation of carbonic anhydrase induction in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii by carbon dioxide and light
Bulletin of the Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Volume 13 - 14

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (1996) Effects of proline and betaine on heat inactivation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase from rice seedlings
International Collaboration Research Section (ICRS), Okinawa Subtropical Station, Japan International Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) Volume 5

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (1996) Growth and photosynthetic responses of rice seedlings to salinity stress
International Collaboration Research Section, Okinawa Subtropical Station, JIRCAS Volume 5

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (1996) Antioxidant responses of rice seedlings to salinity stress
International Collaboration Research Section, Okinawa Subtropical Station, JIRCAS Volume 5

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (1996) Carbonic anhydrase: Its physiological and evolutionary significance in the marine symbiont Prochloron

Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines Volume 18
Dionisio-Sese M. L., Shono, M., Tobita, S. , (1999) Effects of proline and betaine on heat inactivation of ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase from rice seedlings
Okinawa Subtropical Station, JIRCAS, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (1999) Varietal differences in growth, sodium uptake and antioxidant responses in rice seedlings to salinity stress
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines Volume 21

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., (2000) Basic Physiological Aspects Relevant to Biodiversity Research
(National Science Council of Taiwan/ The East Asia-Pacific Regional LTER Network Office/ NRCP/ Central Mindanao University/ TAPI, DOST)

Dionisio-Sese, M. L., Tobita, S., (2003) Photosynthetic and antioxidant responses of rice seedlings to salinity stress
Food Security and Environment Protection in the New Millenium Proceedings of the Asian Agriculture Congress.

Dionisio-Sese, M.L, (2011 Jl 13-14) Morpho-Anatomical Investigations on Stipules, Colleters and Leaves of Rhizophora spp. in Pagapas Bay, Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1

Papers Presented:

  • Flowering and Fruiting Patterns of Jatropha Curcas in Laguna, Crop Science Society of Philippines, Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Activity in Marine Microalgae and the Effect of Sodium Chloride, Maryland, USA
  • Characteristic Features of Carbonic Anhydrase Activity of Prochloron Isolated from the Ascidian Host, Uji, Kyoto, Japan
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Activity of Prochloron: Its Similarity With Cyanobacteria and Green Chloroplasts, Pacifico, Yokohama, Japan
  • UV-B effect on Prochloron Photosynthesis and Identification of UV-B Absorbing Compounds from the Ascidian host, Tokai University, Shimizu, Shizuoka, Japan
  • Carbonic Anhydrase of Prochlorophytes and its Role in Photosynthesis, Second Asia-Pacific Conference on Plant Physiology, Pan Pacific Glenmarie Resort, Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • Photosynthesis of Prochloron as Affected by various Environmental Factors, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
  • Photosynthetic and Antioxidant Responses of Rice Seedlings to Salinity Stress, Asian Agriculture Congress. Westin Philippine Plaza, Roxas Boulevard, Manila
  • Cryptochrome-Mediated Modulation of Hypocotyl Growth in Arabidopsis: Involvement of Flavosemiquinones, International Plant Photobiology Meeting. Phillips-Universität Marburg, Germany
  • UV-absorbing Mycosporine-like Amino Acids in Oxygenic Photosynthetic Free-living and Symbiotic Microorganisms, 2005 International Meeting of Korean Microbiological Societies, Hotel Kyoyuk MunHwa HoeKwan, Seoul, Korea
  • Current Status of Microalgal Industry in the Philippines, 5th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 35th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
  • Microalgal Production of Commercially Valuable Chemicals. Humboldt-Kolleg on Biotechnology and Scientific Advances for Socio-Economic Benefits, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
  • Production of Ultraviolet-B Protective Compounds in Aquatic Microalgae. Humboldt-Kolleg on Aquatic Sciences cum Enhancement of the Agro-industry, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang & The Gurney Hall, Penang, Malaysia
  • Physiological Studies on Plant Salt Tolerance and Blue Light Perception , Colloquium for Humboldt Fellows and Awardees in Thailand - Regional Networking - a Chance for Science and Scholarship, Holiday Inn, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Nutritional Requirements for Laboratory Cultivation of the Cyanobacterium Microcystis Aeruginosa (Cyanophyta) Isolated from Laguna de Bay, Philippines, 6th Asia-Pacific Conference on Algal Biotechnology. Dusit Hotel Nikko, Makati City, Philippines
  • Wavelength Effect on the Induction of Carbonic Anhydrase in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii (in Japanese), Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists. Osaka International House, Osaka, Japan
  • Blue Light-induced Carbonic Anhydrase Protein Synthesis in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii (in Japanese), Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists, Sugiyama Women's College, Chikusa, Nagoya, Japan
  • Photoregulation of Genes for Carbonic Anhydrase in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii (in Japanese), Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists, Tokyo, Japan
  • Regulation of Carbonic Anhydrase Gene Expression in Chlamydomonas (in Japanese), Annual Meeting of the Botanical Society of Japan. Shizuoka, Japan
  • Carbonic Anhydrase Activity of Prochloron Isolated from the Ascidian Host (in Japanese), Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists. Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
  • The Effect of Sodium Chloride on Carbonic Anhydrase Activity in Marine Microalgae (in Japanese), 56th Annual Meeting of the Botanical Society of Japan. Tokyo, Japan
  • Expression of two Genes Encoding Carbonic Anhydrase in Chlamydomonas (in Japanese), Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists. Kanazawa University, Kanazawa, Japan
  • Regulation of Carbonic Anhydrase Induction in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii by Carbon Dioxide and light, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna
  • Carbonic Anhydrase: its Physiological and Evolutionary Significance in the Marine Symbiont Prochloron, Insular Century Hotel, Davao City
  • Identification and Physiological Significance of UV-B Absorbing Compounds in the Prochloron-Ascidian Symbiosis, Dionisio-Sese, M.L.
  • Photosynthetic Enzyme and UV-irradiation Studies in the Evolutionary Significant Microbial Symbiont Prochloron, Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
  • Varietal Differences in Growth, Sodium Uptake and Antioxidant Responses in Rice Seedlings to Salinity Stress, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Philippines, The Manila Hotel, Manila
  • A Microbial Enigma, Prochloron sp.: Its Photosynthetic Responses to Various Environmental Factors, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte
  • Bioconversion of Solar Energy into Commercially Valuable Organic Chemicals by Microalgae and Cyanobacteria, Philippine Society for Microbiology-Mindanao Chapter 6th Annual Regional Convention. Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
  • Gas Exchange and Water Status of Contrasting Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Cultivars as Affected by Salt Stress, 35th Annual Scientific Conference of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines, Waterfront Insular Hotel, Lanang, Davao City
  • Fine Chemicals from Microalgae and cyanobacteria , Philippine Society for Microbiology-Visayas Regional Chapter 12th Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference, Faith Retreat and Conference Center, Boracay Island, Aklan
  • Natural ultraviolet sunscreen compounds in aquatic microalgae, Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Mindanao Chapter 10th Annual Regional Convention Crystal Inn, San Miguel, Iligan City
  • Potential Applications of Microalgae and Cyanobacteria in Pharmaceutical and Related Industry, Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Mindanao Chapter 11th Regional Annual Convention Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan de Oro City
  • A Look at Some Misconceptions in Biology: Photosynthesis and Respiration, University of La Salette, Santiago City, Isabela
  • Morpho-Physiological Screening of Rice Genotypes for Salinity Tolerance, Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City
  • Philippine Association of the Japanese Government Scholars (PHILAJAMES)Leadership in Development Southern Luzon Chapter's Nihon Koen Project in UP Los Ba?os, Bulwagang Tandang Sora, College of Social Work and Community Development, University of the Philippines Diliman
  • Mercury Production and Phytochelatin Uptake in Ipomoea Aquatica Forsk, Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Metro Manila
  • ABA-mediated early Stomatal Response to Salt Stress Enhances Salinity Tolerance in rice, Grand Caprice Convention Center, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City
  • Are Flavosemiquinones Involved in Cryptochrome-Mediated Modulation of Hypocotyl Growth in Arabidopsis thaliana? , Manila Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Metro Manila
  • Aquatic Microalgae as Potential Sources of Photoprotective Compounds, Philippine Phycological Society, Inc. First National Symposium and Scientific Meeting, Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman, Quezon City
  • Seed Priming and its Morpho-Biochemical Effects during Submergence in Direct-Seeded Rice, The Manila Hotel, Manila
  • Photosynthetic Enzyme and UV-irradiation Studies in the Evolutionary Significant Microbial Symbiont Prochloron, 28th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology

Awards:

  • 1999 Best Research Paper Award, 28thAnnual Convention of the PSM, Inc. Puerto Princesa City, PSM, 1999
  • Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Plant Physiology), National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) - DOST, 1995
  • JIRCAS Visiting Research Fellowship , JIRCAS, 1996-1997
  • Jose R. Velasco Professorial Chair in Botany, University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB), 2002
  • Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship in Phillips-Universität Marburg, Germany, AVH Foundation, Germany, 2002-2003
  • Distinguished Alumna Award for Basic Research, UPLB CAS Alumni Association, 2003
  • SEARCA Professorial Chair Award, University of the Philippines at Los Banos (UPLB), 2008
  • Outstanding Researcher Award, IBS, UPLB, 2008
  • International Publication Award for Journal Articles, UP System, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008
  • Fellow, Philippine College of Physician- , 1989-present