Sex: Male
Education:
- University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna, B.S.A. (Plant Pathology), 1953
- University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna, M. S. (Plant Pathology), 1965
Field of Specialization:
Plant Pathology
Researches:
Mario R. Gavarra, (1st-2nd Q. 1969) Further studies on the insect vectors of the abaca mosaic virus. II Experimental transmission of the abaca mosaic virus by Schizaphis cyperi (van der Goot) and S. graminum Rondani
Philippine Journal of Plant Industry Volume v. 34, No. nos. 1-2
Lydia Velasco-Magnaye, (July 15-21, 1968) Some viruses transmissible to and causing mosaic or mosaic-like symptoms on abaca (Musa textilis Nee)
Proceedings of the National Science and Technology Week
(1966) Some physical properties and suscept range of the abaca mosaic virus
Journal of the Philippine Phytopathology Volume v. 2, No. nos. 1-2
Lydia Velasco-Magnaye, (1966) Some viruses transmissible to and causing mosaic or mosaic-like symptoms on abaca (Musa textilis Nee).
Journal of Philippine Phytopathology Volume v. 2, No. nos. 1-2
(First Quarter 1966) The seasonal occurrence of aphids and its relation to abaca mosaic disease incidence in the field
Philippine Journal of Plant Industry Volume v. 31, No. no. 1
(1966) The relationship between Echinochloa and abaca mosaic viruses (Abstract)
Journal of Philippine Phytopathology Volume v. 2, No. nos. 1-2
(1966) The initial movement of abaca mosaic infection among the stalks in a hill of abaca
Journal of Philippine Phytopathology Volume v. 2, No. nos. 1-2
(First Quarter 1966) Further studies on the insect vectors of the abaca mosaic virus. I. The transmission of abaca mosaic virus by Aphis glycines Mats.
Philippine Journal of Plant Industry Volume v. 31, No. no. 1
M. R. Gavarra, (1st-2nd Q. 1964) Some effects of systox on Aphis gossypii and Phopalosiphum maidis in the laboratory
Philippine Journal of Plant Industry Volume v. 29, No. nos. 1-2
M. R. Gavarra, (Jan. - June 1964) Insecticidal spraying for the control of the abaca mosaic disease
Plant Industry Digest Volume v. 27, No. nos. 1-6
Mario R. Gavarra, (1st-2nd Q. 1964) Exeprimental transmission of the abaca mosaic virus by Toxoptera citricidus (Kirkaldy)
Philippine Journal of Plant Industry Volume v. 29, No. nos. 1-2
T. W. Tinsley, (April 1963) Abaca mosaic virus and its relationship to sugar-cane mosaic
Annals of Applied Biology Volume v. 51, No. no. 2
L. G. Velasco, J. A. Agati, (1st-2nd Q. 1962) Studies on the abaca mosaic disease. I. Sap transmission of the abaca mosaic virus
Philippine Journal of Agriculture Volume v. 27, No. nos. 1-2
L. G. Velasco, J. A. Agati, (3rd-4th Q. 1962) A reactive antiserum prepared against a virus from Echinochloa colonum (L.) Link
Philippine Journal of Agriculture Volume v. 27, No. nos. 3-4
(1962) Questions and answers on the abaca mosaic and its control
Davao Exepriment Station Technical Bulletin
I. M. Gandia, (1st-2nd Q. 1962) Progress report on the control of the cacao pod borer Acrocercops cramerella Sn. with insecticides
Philippine Journal of Agriculture Volume v. 27, No. nos. 1-2
(July - Sept. 1962) A new threat to cacao
Plant Industry Digest Volume v. 25, No. no. 7-9
I. M. Gandia, (Nov. 1961) The control of cacao pod borer with insecticides
Coffee and Cacao Journal Volume v. 4, No. no. 9
(March 1953) Control of weeds and destruction of diseased abaca plants with herbicides
Philippine Agriculturist Volume v. 36, No. no. 10
Awards:
- Scholarship in Agriculture, Philippine Fulbright Scholars Association, 1952-1953
- Post-graduate Fellowship, FAO, UN, 1956-1957
- Certificate of Recognition for Research on Abaca Mosaic, Bureau of Plant Industry, 1960
- Graduate Fellowship, Bureau of Plant Industry, 1963-1965
- Post-graduate Scholarship, Dickson, Lim and Rillo Foundation, 1963-1965