Teresita Espino

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Dr. Teresita M. Espino is recognized for her important contributions in the field of biochemistry. Biochemistry drew upon her personal experience in commercializing Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) products when she addressed the Institute’s current workforce. She ontinuously improved the shelf life of VCO by innovating on accepted procedures. Dr. Espino said that through the stages of product development: optimization, bench scale and large scale, it must be remembered that quality should be able to compete in the market. She talked about certainty in data, the need to conduct several trials and the need to maintain equipment. She further said that the institute should continue technologies with potential and put staff where they will be maximized.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines-Diliman , Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines , B.S. Chemistry, 1963
  • University of the Philippines College of Agriculture , Los Baños, Laguna, Philipines, M.S. Agricultural Engineering, 196
  • North Carolina State University (NCSU) , Rayleigh, North Carolina, USA, Ph.D. in Food Science, 1972

Field of Specialization:

Biochemistry, Food Science, Biotechnology

Researches:

Tove, S.B., Hunter, S.W., Butz, T.M. , (1980) Stimulation of triacylglycerol synthesis by intracellular serum albumin
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics Volume 204

Hansen, Melo, T.S. , (1977) Effects of ultra high temperature direct steam injection upon constituents of skim milk
Journal Dairy Science Volume 60

Melo, T.S., Hansen, A.P., (1978) Effects of ultra high temperature direct steam injection on lactalbumin and lactoglobulin
Journal of Dairy Science Volume 61

Melo, T.S., Blumer, T.N., Swaisgood, H.E., Monroe, R.J., (1974) Catheptic enzyme activity in aged country style hams as influenced by precuring treatments
Journal of Food Science Volume 39

Espino, T.M., Exconde, S.B., San Luis, M.M., Ramirez, J.A. III. , (1986) Purification of citrus tristeza virus and production of antiserum and initial hybridomas for diagnosis of citrus tristeza virus using ELISA technique.
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 11:

Espino, T.M., Exconde, S.B., Zipagan, F.B., Maroon, M.C.M., Espino, R.R.C. , (1989) Production of monoclonal antibodies for diagnosis of banana bunchy top virus
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 72 , No. 4

Espino, T.M., Exconde, S.B., Zipagan, F.B., Espino, R.R.C. , (1989) Production of monoclonal antibodies against abaca mosaic virus
Philippine Ariculturist Volume 72, No. 4

Espino, T.M., Exconde, S.B., Zipagan, F.B., Espino, R.R.C. , (1990) Banana bract mosaic, a new disease of banana II. Isolation and purification for monoclonal antibody production
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 73, No. 1

Tapay, L.M., Mercado, M.A., Mercado, S.M., Espino, T.M., (1990) Isolation and identification of fungi for pectinase production
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 1, No. 1

Espino, T.M., Mercado, S.M., Alcala, M.A., Tapay, L.M., (1990) Purification and characterization of pectin transeliminase and polygalacturonase from locally isolated Aspergillus ficuum
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 1 , No. 1

Ramirez, M.J.C., Audije, M.B.R., Tammarato, P., Espino, T.M., del Rosario, E.J., (1993) Evaluation of white-rot fungal isolates and mutants for ligninase production
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 4 , No. 1

Centeno, R.M., Espino, T.M., Mercado, M.A., (1996) Purification and partial characterization of alkaline protease from Bacillus subtilis NRRL B-3749 (BIOTECH 1679)
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 7, No. 1

Espino, T.M., Sanchez, P.C., Mercado, M.A., Escaño, C.S., Descallar, C.V. , (1997) Industrial applications of locally produced pectinases
Philippine Technology Journal Volume 22, No. 1

Espino, T.M., Sanchez, P.C., Mercado, M.A., Escaño, C.S. , (1998) Potential applications of BIOTECH produced pectinases for the local food industry
Philippine Journal of Food Science and Technology Volume 20, No. 1

Exconde, S.B., Raymundo, A.K., Espino, T.M. , (2000) Development of a nucleic acid-based monoclonal antibody technique for the detection of the bacterial wilt organism in banana in the Philippines
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 83, No. 2

Bajo, L.M., Castillo, E.M., Espino, T.M. , (2000) Immobilization of glucoamylase on silica gel for the hydrolysis of cassava starch
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 83, No. 2

Espino, T.M., Arevalo, R.E., Sapin, A.B., Tambalo, F.Z., Rico, C.M. , (2002 S) Enzymatic extraction of essential oil from the leaves of patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Blanco,Benth
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 85, No. 3

San Luis, M.M. Espino, T.M. Kinoshita, S. Taguchi, H., (1985) Purification of cellulolytic enzymes from Sporotrichum cellulophilum.
Annual Reports of IC Biotech Volume 8

Espino, T.M. Pham, C.B. Tapay, L.M. Maldo, S.M. Alcala, M.A. Alba, D.M. Molina, N.T. Lapitan, H.A. , (1986) Microbial production of pectinases
Microbial Utilization of Renewable Resources Volume 5

Espino, T.M., Exconde, S.B. Ito, K. Iisuka, M. Minamiura, N. , (1986) Production of monoclonal antibodies against citrus tristeza and papaya ringspot virus
Annual Reports of Institute of Chemistry (IC) Biotech Volume 9

Espino, T.M., Exconde, S.B., Ito, K., Iisuka, M., Minamiura, N. , (1987) Production of antiserum and initial hybridomas against papaya ringspot virus
Transactions of National Academy Science and Technology (Philippines) Volume 9

Espino, T.M., Minamiura, N., (1988) Preparation of monoclonal antibody against virus and papaya ringspot virus
Annual Reports of IC Biotechnology

Espino, T.M., Exconde, S.B., Mercado, S.M., Bite, M.F.P. , (1989) Papaya ringspot virus: Diagnostic kit to determine virus distribution in papaya plants
The PCARRD Monitor Volume 17, No. 11

Espino, T.M., Bite, M.F.P., Exconde, S.B. , (1989) Isolation and characterization of citrus greening or leaf mottling organisms
Microbial Utilization of Renewable Resources Volume 6

Espino, T.M., Minamiura, N. , (1989) Determination of molecular weight of monoclonal antibodies against various viruses
Annual Reports of IC Biotech Volume 12

Espino, T.M., Minamiura, N., Iisuka, M., Ito, K. , (1989) Purification of pectin degrading enzymes of Aspergillus ficuum
Annual Reports of IC Biotechnolgy Volume 12

Espino, T.M., Exconde, S.B., Maldo, S.M., Bite, M.F.P., Zipagan, F.B., (1990) Purification and istotyping of monoclonal antibodies against some important fruit diseases
2nd Asean Science and Technology Week Proceedings Volume 2

Espino, T.M., Exconde, S.B. , (1993) Detection of cymbidium mosaic virus and tobacco mosaic virus orchid strain by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay
Microbial Utilization of Renewable Resources Volume 8

Espino, T.M., Mercado, M.A., Mercado, S.M, (1993) Optimization of conditions for protease production using Bacillus subtilis (Ehrenberg) Cohn BIOTECH 1333
Microbial Utilization of Renewable Resources Volume 8

Espino, R.R.C., Estrella, J.B., Mitra, V.T., Espino, T.M., (1993) Mutation, induction and evaluation for resistance to leaf mottling in citrus
Joint FAO/IAEA

Espino, T.M., Tambalo, R.D., Elegado, F.B. , (1996) Microbial production of a-amylase for food and other industrial applications
Annual Reports of IC Biotechnology Volume 19

Espino, T.M., Tambalo, R.D. , (1997) Isolation, screening and characterization of high yielding -amylase producing bacteria
Annual Reports of IC Biotechnology Volume 20

Espino, T.M., Tambalo, R.D. , (1998) Optimization of conditions for maximum -amylase production by liquid culture fermentation with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens ATCC 23350 as organism
Annual Reports of IC Biotechnology Volume 21

Espino, T.M., Jacob, J.D.C., Tambalo, F.Z., Tambalo, R.D. , (2001) Production of maltodextrin and glucose from cassava starch using D-Amylase and Gluco-Amylase from Philippine isolates
Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources in the Tropics Volume 15

Sapin, A.B., Espino, T.M., Ito, K., Iizuka, M. , (2004 D) Partial purification and characterization of acid protease from Rhizopus sp.
Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources in the Tropics Volume 17

Hansen, A.P., Melo, T.S. , (1973 ) Effects of ultra high temperature direct steam injection upon constituents of skim milk
Journal of Dairy Science Volume 56

Melo, T.S., Hansen, A.P. , (1974) Effects of ultra high temperature direct steam injection on L - lactalbumin and  lactoglobulin
Journal of Dairy Science Volume 57

Melo, T. S., Hansen, A.P., Jones, V.A. , (1975 ) Effects of different temperatures and holding times on L lactalbumin and  lactoglobulin of skim milk
J. Dairy Sci. Volume 58

Melo, T.S., Hansen, A.P. , (1976 ) Effects of ultra high temperature steam injection on xanthine oxidase in skim milk
Journal of Dairy Science

Melo, T.S., Hansen, A.P. , (1976) Effects of ultra high temperature steam injection on the formation of milk deposit
J. Dairy Sci.

Espino, T.M., Bite, Ma. F.P., Exconde, S.B. , (1991) Characterization of the causal organism of anthurium blight
Philippine Jornal of Biotechnology Volume 2, No. 2

Espino, T.M., Tambalo, R.D., Patricio, V.V. , (1991) Isolation and screening of lipase producing bacteria
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 2, No. 2

Espino,T.M., Mercado, S.M., Mercado, M.A. , (1991) Isolation and screening of protease producing bacterial
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 2, No. 2

Oberes, A., Mercado, S.M., Mercado, M.A., Espino, T.M. , (1992) Isolation, purification and characterization of neutral protesase from Bacillus subtilis Ehrenberg (Cohn) Biotech 1333
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 3, No. 1

Ramirez, MJ.C., Audije, MB.R., Tammarate, T.M. Espino, T.M., del Rosario, E.J., (1992) Evaluation of white-rot fungal isolates and mutants for ligninase production
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 3, No. 1

Espino, T.M., Santos, M.C.T., Tambalo, R.D., Collado, B.R., (1993) Purification and partial characterization of lipases from Rhizopus delemar
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 4, No. 2

Espino, T.M., Baja, E.S., Tambalo, R.D. , (1993) Optimization of conditions for maximum lipase production in laboratory scale using solid substrate fermentation of Rhizopus arrhizus
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 4, No. 2

Duldulao , A.M.D., Castillo, E.M., Espino, T.M., Tambalo, R.D., Padolina, W.G. , (1993) Production of short chain flavor esters from locally produced microbial lipases
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 4, No. 2

Centeno, R.M., Espino, T.M., Salamat, M.B. , (1993) Isolation, purification and characterization of alkaline protease from Bacillus subtilis
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 4, No. 2

Macasadia, R.L., Castillo, E.M., Espino, T.M., Tambalo, R.D., Padolina, W.G. , (1993) Optimization of methyl laurate preparation using immobilized lipase from Rhizopus delemar
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 4, No. 2

Ramirez, M.J.C., Tallada, Y.G., Espino, T.M., Zerrudo, J.P., del Rosario, E.J., (1994) Ligninase production by polyurethane immobilized Phanerochaete chrysosporium mutant for bleaching of abaca kraft pulp
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology Volume 5, No. 1

(1987 Je 5) Fast and Effective Diagnosis of Fruit Viruses Research Update.
UPLB Info. Release to Mass Media.

Espino, T.M., (1995) Red tide
University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os Volume 9, No. 1

Espino, R.R.C., Ligat, B.S., Magnaye, L.V., Espino, T.M. , (2000) Rehabilitation of banana bunchy top virus-Affected areas in the Philippines
Managing Banana and Citrus Diseases, INIBAP and FFTC

Papers Presented:

  • Comparative Studies on the Ligninolytic and Cellulolytic Enzymes of Phanerochaete Chrysosporium and PICOP WRA Isolate , 19th PSM Annual Convention, Hotel Intercontinental, Makati, Metro Manila
  • Biotechnological Technique of Detecting Disease Causing Organisms in Plant Food and Feed Products , Training Center, DSAC, Indang, Cavite
  • Optimization of conditions for production of lipolytic enzymes from Rhizopus delemar under solid substrate fermentation. , 22nd PSM Annual Convention, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City
  • Seed Transmissibility of Papaya Ringspot Virus, 6th FCSSP Annual Conference Aristocrat Hotel, Naga City
  • Monoclonal Antibodies as Tools for Prevention and Eradication of Bunchy Top Virus in Banana , 6th FCSSP Annual Conference, Aristocrat Hotel, Naga City
  • Detection of Ringspot Virus in Papaya Seeds , PCCP PPS Annual Convention, Bacolod City
  • Purification of Citrus Tristeza Virus and Production of Antiserum and Initial Hybridomas for Diagnosis of Citrus Tristeza Virus Using ELISA Techniques , FSCCP Annual Conference, La Trinidad, Benguet
  • High pressure Liquid Chromatography, KKP LB Annual Convention, FPRDI, College, Laguna
  • Effect of UHT on the L lactalbumin and  lactoglobulin of Milk , KKP Annual Convention, Ding Hao Restaurant, Calamba, Laguna
  • Characterization of Pectin Transeliminase and Polygalacturonase from Locally Isolated Aspergillus ficuum , 17th PSM Annual Convention Hotel Intercontinental, Makati, Metro Manila
  • Purification, Characterization and Use of Monoclonal Antibodies for Early Detection of Bunchy Top , Symposium sponsored by the Phil. Phytopathological Society, Davao City
  • Production of Pectinases from Aspergillus ficuum, 28th Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc., Annual Convention, PICC, Manila
  • Diplocyclos Palmatus L: A New Weed Host of Papaya Ringspot Virus , PCCP PPS Annual Conference, Bacolod City
  • Indexing Papayas for Plant Viruses, Bureau of Plant Industry, BPI San Andres, Manila
  • Bioprocessing of Ramie, Los Baños, Laguna
  • Isolation and Screening of Lipase Producing Microorganisms, 21st PSM Annual Convention, United Laboratories Compound, Mandaluyong, Rizal
  • Characterization of the Causal Organism of Anthurium Blight, 21st PSM Annual Convention, United Laboratories Compound, Mandaluyong, Rizal
  • Isolation and Screening of Protease Producing Bacteria, 21st PSM Annual Convention, United Laboratories
  • Isolation, Screening and Characterization of Pectinase Bacteria and their Application on Degumming of Ramie (Boehmeria nivea Gaud) , FSCCP Annual Conference, La Trinidad, Benguet
  • Evaluation of White Rot Fungal Isolate and Mutants for Ligninase Production, 22nd PSM Annual Convention, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City
  • Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Neutral Protease from Bacillus subtilis (Ehrenberg) Cohn Biotech 1333) , 22nd PSM Annual Convention, University of San Agustin, Iloilo City
  • Optimization of Methyl Laurate Preparation Using Immobilized Lipase from Rhizopus delemar , 23rd PSM Annual Convention, Century Park Sheraton, Manila
  • Isolation, Purification and Characterization of Alkaline Protease from Bacillus subtilis NRRL-B3749 (BIOTECH 1333) , 23rd PSM Annual Convention, Century Park Sheraton, Manila
  • Production of short chain flavor esters from locally produced microbial lipases , 23rd PSM Annual Convention, Century Park Sheraton, Manila
  • Optimization of Conditions for Maximum Lipase Production in Laboratory Scale Using Solid Substrate Fermentation of Rhizopus arrhizus , 23rd PSM Annual Convention, Century Park Sheraton, Manila
  • Optimization of Conditions for Laboratory and Bench Scale Acid Protease Production by Solid Substrate Fermentation Using Monascus anka var rubellus 102 BIOTECH 3064 , 23rd PSM Annual Convention, Century Park Sheraton, Manila
  • Purification and Partial Characterization of Lipases from Rhizopus delemar , 23rd PSM Annual Convention, Century Park Sheraton, Manila
  • Purification of Acid Protease from Monascus anka var Rubellus 102 BIOTECH 3564 and Economic Analysis of its Production , 24th PSM Annual Convention, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
  • Purification of the Red Tide Toxin from Frateuria sp. Isolated from Pyrodinium bahamanse var Compressum , 24th PSM Annual Convention, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
  • Partial Purification and Characterization of Pectinases of Aspergillus ficuum Isolated from Pomelo , 24th PSM Annual Convention, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
  • Strain Improvement of Rhizopus delemar Using Ultraviolet Light and Nitrosoguanidine Treatments for Increased Lipolytic Enzyme Production , 24th PSM Annual Convention, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
  • Ligninase Production by Polyurethane Immobilized Phanerochaete Chrysosporium Mutant for Bleaching of Abaca Kraft Pulp , 24th PSM Annual Convention, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City
  • The Importance of Monoclonal Antibody Technology in Relation to the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT) , 1st PSM Annual Convention, Visayas Chapter, U.P. in the Visayas Campus, Miag-ao, Iloilo
  • Enzyme Biotechnology Towards Philippines 2000, 12th Philippine Federation of the Chemical Societies Annual Anniversary, Sarabia Hotel, Iloilo City
  • Application of Pectinase in the Production of Clarified Juice, 26th PSM Annual Convention, Caliraya Recreation Center, Lewin, Lumban, Laguna
  • Isolation, Transmission and Purification of Potato Virus X and Y, 26th PSM Annual Convention, Caliraya Recreation Center, Lewin, Lumban, Laguna
  • Determination of Distribution of Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV)on Different Plant Parts , 26th PSM Annual Convention, Caliraya Recreation Center, Lewin, Lumban, LagunaTransmission of Banana Bract Mosaic Virus (BBMV) and Banana Mosaic Virus (BMV) , 26th PSM Annual Convention, Caliraya Recreation Center, Lewin, Lumban, Laguna
  • Monoclonal Antibody Technology, 25th KKP-LB Annual Convention (Silver Anniversary)SEARCA Auditorium, UPLB, College, Laguna
  • Potential Application of BIOTECH Produced Pectinases for the Local Food Industry , 36th Annual PAFT Convention, Manila Galleria Suites, Robinson EDSA, Mandaluyong City
  • Studies on the application of BIOTECH produced lipases on enzyme catalyzed synthesis of flavor esters and coconut oil based products , 10th year Anniversary, PCASTRD, Midtown Hotel, Manila
  • Application of Pectinases in the Extraction of Essential Oils from Ilang-ilang flowers (Cananga odorata) , 27th PSM Annual Convention, The Manila Hotel, Rizal Park, Manila
  • Immobilization of pectinase for banana juice production, 27th PSM Annual Convention, The Manila Hotel, Rizal Park, Manila
  • Application of Enzyme Biotechnology in Agriculture, 25th Anniversary and Annual Convention Philippine Society of Biotechnology and Molecular Biology, Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman, Quezon City
  • Lipase Catalyzed Synthesis of an Antimicrobial Agent from Coconut Oil , 28th PSM Annual Convention, Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan City
  • Isolation, Screening and Characterization of High Yielding Alpha-amylase Producing Bacteria , 28th PSM Annual Convention, Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
  • Optimization of Conditions for Maximum α-amylase Production by Liquid Substrate Fermentation with Bacillus amyloliqufaciens ATCC 23350 as Organism , 28th PSM Annual Convention, Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa, City, Palawan
  • Isolation, Screening and Characterization of glucoamylase producing microorganisms , 28th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.
  • Acid Protease from Monascus sp. BIOTECH 3064 and Other Microbial Enzymes as Feed Additive in Broiler Diets , 28th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.
  • Application of Fungal Pectinase on the Extraction of Essential Oils from Pathouli (Pogostemon cablin) , 28th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.
  • Biotechnology and Natural Products, 5th Annual Convention of the Natural Products Society of the Philippines, EO Tan Hall, PCARRD, Los Baños, Laguna
  • Production of High Value Products from Cassava (Manihot esculenta) and Sweet Potato (Ipomea batatas) Starches by Enzymatic Hydrolysis , 4th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 30th Annual Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Convention
  • Industrial Applications of Biotechnology Research in the Philippines , 4th Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 30th Annual Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Convention
  • The Promise of Biotechnology: Elevating the Industry and Protecting the Environment, Two-day Information Seminar on Modern Biotechnology Auditorium of the Thomas Aquinas Research Center, UST
  • Potential Use of BIOTECH Produced -Monoglyceride as Protectant of Tomato, Cabbage and Chinese Cabbage gainst Soft Rot Disease , 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Efficacy of Biotech-Derived Kit for Aflatoxin B1 Detection In Food and Feed Products , Proceedings of the 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Utilization of Pectinase from Aspergillus sp. in Extraction of Banana Juice , 31st Philippine Sociey for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Culture Conditions for the Production of -Amylase from Rice Bran , 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Production of Maltodextrin and Glucose from Sweet Potato Starch by Enzyme Hydrolysis using Iso-1 Bacterial -Amylase and a Fungal Glucoamylase , 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Supplementation of Corn-Soybeans Based Broiler Diets with Different Levels of Acid Protease , Philippine Society of Animal Science 39th National and 20th Visayas Chapter Scientific Seminar and Annual Convention Marriott Hotel, Cebu City
  • Biotechnology in the Forefront of Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Plan (AFMA) , Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas (KKP) 31st Annual Convention ERDB Auditorium, UPLB Forestry campus, College, Laguna
  • Industrial Applications of Biotechnology Research, Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB), SEARCA Auditorium, College, Laguna
  • Utilization of Alpha-Amylase from Aspergillus sp. and Neutral Protease from Bacillus sp. in Pandesal Making , 32nd Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Enzymatic Extraction of Essential Oils from Bungulan (Musa sapeintum var suaveotens) and Cavendish (Musa cavendishii) Banana Peels Using Pectinase , 32nd Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Monoclonal Antibody Based Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) Technique for Detection of Economically Important Plant Pathogen in the Philippines , Thomas Aquinas Research Center, UST
  • Diagnostic Kit for Red Tide Toxin , Seminar/Workshop sponsored by PSM Visayas Chapter Talamban, Cebu City
  • Efficacy of BIOTECH Diagnostic Kit for Aflatoxin B1 Detection in Food and Feed Products , PCARRD-DOST National Symposium and Awarding Ceremonies, Centennial Hall, Manila Hotel
  • Development of Rapid Diagnostic Kit for Food and Feed Toxins, Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Manila Galleria
  • Local Production of U.S.P. Grade Dextrose from Corn Starch and Cassava Starch for Intravenous (I.V.) Fluids Via Enzymatic Hydrolysis using -amylase and Glucoamylase , 33rd Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Improved Starch Extraction from Different Root Crops., 34th Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention.
  • Virgin Coconut Oil (Technical Aspect), 44th PAFT Annual Convention, Crowne Plaza, Galleria Manila, ADB Avenue, Quezon City
  • Biotechnology Process for Virgin Coconut Oil Production, Tagbilaran, Bohol
  • Partial Purification and Characterization of Acid Protease, Tagbilaran, Bohol
  • Purification and Characterization of Xylanase , Tagbilaran, Bohol
  • Development and Optimization of Solid Substrate Cultivation of Pectic Enzymes Using Local Isolates , 7th World Congress of Food Science and Technology, Singapore
  • Isolation, Screening and Characterization of Pectinase Producing Fungi , Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress, PSM Manila Garden Hotel, Manila, Philippines
  • Purification of Pectinases and Optimization of Conditions for Production of Aspergillus ficuum , Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress organized by PSM Manila Garden Hotel, Manila, Philippines
  • Microbial Production of Pectinases from Aspergillus ficuum, Osaka, Japan
  • Development of Hybridoma Based Diagnostic Kits for Plant Virus Diseases of Some Fruit Crops , Philippine International Convention Center, Manila
  • Optimization of Process Conditions on Fungi Production of Pectic Enzymes in a Solid State Fermentation , 8th International Conference on Global Impacts of Applied Microbiology and International Conference on Applied Biotechnology and Biology, Hongkong
  • Isolation and Characterization of the Citrus Greening or Leaf Mottling Organism for the Production of Monoclonal Antibodies , Biotechnology Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Rapid Indexing of Banana Bract Mosaic Virus Using Serological Techniques , Merida, Venezuela
  • Purification and Isotyping of Monoclonal Antibodies Against Some Important Fruit Diseases , 2nd Asean Science and Technology Week, Westin Philippine Plaza, Manila, Philippines
  • Monoclonal Antibodies as Tools for Diagnosis of Selected Fruit Crop, 2nd SSM International Congress for Microbiology Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore
  • Purification and Properties of Polygalacturonase from Aspergillus ficuum, NRCT, NUS, DOST JSPS Joint Seminar of Biotechnology, Thailand and Singapore
  • Mutation, Induction and Evaluation for Resistance to Leaf Mottling in Citrus , Final FAO/IAEA Research Coordination Meeting, Grunback, Germany
  • Detection of Cymbidium Mosaic Virus and Tobacco Mosaic Virus Orchid Strain by Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay , NRCT, NUS, DOST JSPS Joint Seminar on Biotechnology, SIAM Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Optimization of conditions for protease production using Bacillus subtilis (Ehrenberg) Cohn BIOTECH 1333 , NRCT, NUS, DOST JSPS Joint Seminar on Biotechnology,Siam Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Application of monoclonal antibodies in identification of Plant and food pathogens , DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
  • Immunological techniques for detection of pathogens of some economically important crops in the Philippines , International Symposium on the 20th Anniversary of International Post Graduate University Course in Microbiology, Osaka, Japan
  • Prospects for Commercialization of Antibodies/Diagnostic Kits for Rapid Detection of Pathogens of Economically Important Crops in the Philippines , Heritage Hotel, Roxas Boulevard corner EDSA, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • A Rapid, Sensitive and Economical Method of Aflatoxin B1 Detection in Food and Feed Products , 3rd Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 25th PSM Annual Convention, The Peninsula Manila, Philippines
  • Rhizopus delemar Lipase Catalyzed Interesterification of Coconut Oil and Corn Oil , 3rd Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 25th PSM annual Convention, The Peninsula Manila, Philippines
  • Improved Starch Extraction from Different Root Crops Using Cellulase from Trichoderma sp. and Pectinase from Aspergillus sp., 34th Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Screening and Optimization of Conditions for Xylanase Production from Bacterial Isolates., 34th Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Enzymatic Extraction of Essential Oil from Sampaguita Flowers (Jasminum sambae (L.) Alton) Using Pectinase from Aspergillus sp. , 33rd Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Enzymatic Extraction of Essential Oils from Calamansi (Citrus microcarpa Bunge) Rind Using Pectinase from Aspergillus sp., 34th Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Culture Conditions for the Production of -Amylase from Rice Bran by Aspergillus sp., Culture Conditions for the Production of -Amylase from Rice Bran by Aspergillus sp
  • Potential Use of Biotech Produced -Monoglyceride as Protectant of Tomato, Cabbage and Chinese Cabbage against Soft Rot Disease, 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Efficacy of Biotech-Derived Kit for Aflatoxin B1 Detection in Food and Feed Products, 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Utilization of Pectinase from Aspergillus sp. in Extraction of Banana Juice, 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Production of Maltodextrin and Glucose from Sweet Potato Starch by Enzyme Hydrolysis using Iso-1 Bacterial -Amylase and a Fungal Glucoamylase, 31st Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Annual Convention
  • Production of high value products from cassava (Manihot esculenta) and sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) starches by enzymatic hydrolysis, 4th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 30th Annual Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Convention
  • Application of Pectinases in the Extraction of Essential Oils from Ilang-ilang (Cananga odorata) Flowers, 27th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology
  • Prospects for Commercialization of Antibodies/Diagnostic Kits for Rapid Detection of Pathogens of Economically Important Crops in the Philippines , International Symposium on Development of Small and Medium Enterprises for Biotechnology Commercialization in Developing Countries
  • Immunological techniques for detection of pathogens of some economically important crops in the Philippines, International Cooperation and Education in Applied Microbiology, UNESCO
  • Isolation, transmission and purification of potato viruses X and Y, 26th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology
  • Indexing Papayas for Plant Viruses, National Symposium Workshop on Ringspot and other Diseases of Papaya in the Philippines
  • Rapid Indexing of Banana Bract Mosaic Virus(BBMV) Using Serological Techniques, ACORBAT 89 IX Meeting
  • Industrial Applications of Biotechnology Research in the Philippines, 4th Asia Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 30th Annual Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Convention
  • Immobilization of pectinase for banana juice production, 27th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology

Awards:

  • Balik Scientist Award, Los Baños Science Community, 1982
  • Most Outstanding Development Award for Agriculture, PCARRD-DOST, 1989 Jl 12
  • 2nd Place, Best Paper Award , Production of Pectinases from Aspergillus ficuum, 1989 N 20 -21
  • 1st Place, Best Paper Award , Monoclonal Antibody Based Diagnostic Kits for Rapid Indexing of Plant Diseases, 1990 My 14-15
  • 2nd Place,Southern Tagalog Achievement in Research (STAR), , 1990 Jl 7
  • Outstanding Researcher Award , 83rd Foundation Day, UPLB, College, Laguna , 1992 Mr 6
  • Likha Award , Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI), DOST , 1994 Jl 9-17
  • Diplomate , Philippine Academy of Microbiology , 1996 My 23
  • Gawad Saka Award for Outstanding Agriculturist , Department of Agriculture, 1996 My 31
  • 2nd Place, Best Poster Paper , Philippine Council for Health and Research Development (PCHRD, 1996 Jl 15-18
  • Best Paper Award (Technology for Dissemination Category) , STARRDEC, 9th Annual Symposium , 1996 S 12
  • 3rd Place, Best Poster Paper Award, STARRDEC. 9th Annual Symposium , 1996 S 12
  • 2nd Place, Best Poster Paper Award, Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR) , 1996 D 3-6
  • Outstanding Research in Industry and Energy , PCIERD at the 1st Regional and National S & T Fora and Competition on Industry and Energy Research, 1997 Ja 30
  • Outstanding Research in Industry and Energy , PCIERD 1st Regional and National S & T Fora and Competition on Industry and Energy Research , 1997 Mr 17
  • M.S. Swaminathan (Research Category) , Los Baños Science Community Convocation , 1998 Jl 16
  • Best Poster Paper- Third Place (Professional Category), Philippine Council for Health and Research Development (PCHRD) ., 1999 Jl 5-9
  • KKP-LB Distinguished Achievement Award , Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas Sangay sa Los Baños , 2000 O 25
  • Golden Jubilee Gregorio Y. Zara Award for Applied Research , Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science (PHILAAS) , 2001S 13
  • 2001 Outstanding Scientific Paper Award, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) ., 2001 Jl 12
  • 1st Prize, LIKHA Award for Outstanding Creative Research in Food and Agriculture , Technology Applications and Promotion Institute, Department of Science and Technology (TAPI-DOST) , 2001 N 15-21
  • Award for Excellence in Biochemistry Research , Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB), 2001 D 3
  • DA Secretary's Award , Bureau of Agricultural Research, Department of Agriculture, 2002 N 28
  • 2002 International Publication Award , University of the Philippines, 2003 Mr 5
  • Fellow , Philippine Academy of Microbiology , 2003 My 15
  • First Place, National Research Paper Award in Agriculture and Natural Resources, , 2003 N 10
  • 2004 Outstanding Microbiologist , Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., 2004 Ap 28-30
  • Outstanding CA Extension Team award , UPLB College of Agriculture , 2005 Mr 4
  • 1st Prize, AFMA R & D Paper Award , 18th National Research Symposium, 2006 O 4-5
  • 2nd Prize AFMA R & D Paper Award , 18th National Research Symposium , 2006 O 4-5
  • Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Food Science, 1972-1975
  • Post Doctoral Fellow, Department of Chemical Engineering, 1975-1976