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Edwino S. Fernando

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Dr. Edwino Fernando is recognized for his outstanding research on the taxonomy of the plant family Palmae. As a taxonomist, he has made an important revision of the genus Nenga in Southeast Asia and the Malesian Region and of the genus Heterospathe in the Philippines. He has contributed significantly to our knowledge of the palms of the Philippines including the first comprehensive survey in 70 years and the discovery of at least eight species and one variety which are all new to science.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • The University of the Philippines Los Ba?os, Los Baños Laguna, Philipines, B.S . Forestry Forest Biological Sciences, 1975
  • The University of the Philippines Los Ba?os, Los Baños Laguna, M.S. Forestry Forest Botany, 1980
  • The University of Reading (England), Reading Berkshire , England, M.S. Plant Taxonomy, 1981
  • The University of New South Wales (Australia), Sydney, Australia, Ph.D. in Botany, Molecular Phylogenetics, 1994

Field of Specialization:

Conservation Biology, Plant Biodiversity Studies, Plant Taxonomy (Arecaceae, Simaroubaceae, Sapindales), Plant Genetic Resources, Herbarium and Botanic Gardens Development, Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis, Conservation Planning

Researches

Hipol, R.M., Tolentino, D.B., Fernando, E.S., Cadiz, N.M., (2007) Life strategies of mosses in Mt Pulag Benguet Province, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 136, No. 1

Bantayan, N.c., Abraham, E.R.G., Fernando, E.S., (2008) Geodatabase development for forest restoration and biodiversity conservation in the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, Philippines
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 91, No. 4

Calderon, M.M., Dizon, J.T., Cereno, R.P., Barile, J.R., Bais, A.L.S., Fernando, E.S., (2006) Water users and the management of the Mt. Isarog Natural Park: A contingent evaluation study
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 9, No. 1

Clayton, J.W., Fernando, E.S., Soltis, P.S. , (2007) Molecular phylogeny of the Tree of Heaven family (Simaroubaceae) based on chloroplast and nuclear markers
International Journal of Plant Sciences Volume 168, No. 9

Koh, K.S., Fernando,E.S., Sun, B.Y., Suh,M.H., Kong, H.Y. , (2006) Information management of plant biodiversity in tropical forests
Forest Science and Technology Volume 2, No. 1

Norup, M.V., Dransfield,J., Chase,M.W., Barfod, A.S., Fernando, E.S., Baker, W.J., (2006) Homoplasious character combinations and generic delimitation: a case study from the Indo-Pacific arecoid palms (Arecaceae: Areceae)
American Journal of Botany Volume 93, No. 7

Barcelona, J.F., Fernando,E.S., Esperida, D. , (2003) On the discovery of Rafflesia speciosa Barcelona & Fernando: a new endemic species from Panay Island, Philippines
Technical Journal of Philippine Ecosystems and Natural Resources Volume 13, No. 1-2

Barcelona, J.F., Fernando,E.S. , (2002) A new species of Rafflesia (Rafflesiaceae) from Panay Island, Philippines
Kew Bulletin Volume 57, No. 3

Malabrigo, P.L. Jr., Fernando, E.S., (2001) An account of the rattan flora of the Philippines
FPRDI Journal Volume 27, No. 1-2

Fernando, E.S., Sotalbo, E.D., (2001) A new species of Heterospathe with undivided leaves from the Philippines
Journal of the International Palm Society Volume 45, No. 3

Fernando, E.S., Cereno, R.P., (2000) Pinanga bicolana: a critically endangered palm species from the Philippines
Species Volume 33

Fernando, E.S., (2008) Vandopsis lissochiloides
Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society Volume 116, No. 1280

Gadek, P.A., Fernando, E.S., Quinn, C.J., (1996) Sapindales molecular delimitation and infraordinal groups
American Journal of Botany Volume 83, No. 6

Balatibat, J.B., Peras, J.R., Jumawid, R.J.J., Fernando, E.S., (1996) Bamboo roosting bats in the Subic Bay Forest Reserve, Philippines
Asia Life Sciences Volume 5, No. 2

Crayn, D.M., Fernando, E.S., Gadek, P.A., Quinn, C.J., (1995) A reassessment of the familial affinity of the Mexican genus Recchia Mo?i?o & Sesse ex DC
Brittonia Journal of the New York Botanical Garden Volume 47, No. 4

Fernando, E.S., Gadek, P.A., Quinn, C.J., (1995) Simaroubaceae, an artificial construct: evidence from sequence variation
American Journal of Botany Volume 82, No. 1

Fernando, E.S., Quinn, C.J., (1995) Picramniaceae, a new family, and a recircumscription of Simaroubaceae
Journal of the International Association for Plant Taxonomy Volume 44

Fernando, E.S., (1994) New species of Pinanga (Palmae: Arecoideae)
Kew Bulletin Volume 49, No. 4

Gadek, P.A., Fernando, E.S., Crayn, D.M., Quinn, C.J. , (1993) Molecular systematics of Simaroubaceae sensu lato
American Journal of Botany Volume 80, No. 6

Fernando, E.S., Gadek, P.A., Crayn, D.M., Quinn, C.J., (1993) Rosid affinities of Surianaceae molecular evidence
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution Volume 2, No. 4

Fernando, E.S., (1992) Affinities of the Australian endemic Akaniaceae new evidence from rbcL sequences
Australian Systematic Botany Volume 5, No. 6

Fernando, E.S., Quinn, C.J., (1992) Pericarp anatomy and systematics of the Simaroubaceae sensu lato
Australian Journal of Botany Volume 40, No. 3

Fernando, E.S., (1990) Diversity and conservation status of the Philippine rattans
Rattan Information Centre Bulletin (Malaysia) Volume 9, No. 2

Fernando, E.S., (1990) A preliminary analysis of the palm flora of the Philippine Islands
Principles Journal of the International Palm Society Volume 34, No. 1

Fernando, E.S. , (1990) The genus Heterospathe in the Philippines
Kew Bulletin Volume 45, No. 2

Fernando, E.S., (1988) Four new taxa of Philippine rattans
Gardens Bulletin Singapore Volume 42, No. 2

Fernando, E.S, (1988) The mottled leaved species of Pinanga in the Philippines
Principes Journal of the International Palm Society Volume 32, No. 4

Fernando, E.S., (1987) Aerial and internodal suckering and branching in Calamus merrillii
Rattan Information Centre Bulletin Volume 6, No. 3-4
Tan, B.C., Fernando, E.S., Rojo, J.P., (1986) An updated list of endangered Philippine plants
PESAM Bulletin Volume 3, No. 2

De Guzman, E.D., Fernando, E.S. , (1986) In Guide to the Philippine Flora and Fauna
Philippine palms Volume 4

Gruèzo, W.S., Fernando, E.S., (1985) Notes on Phoenix hanceana var. philippinensis in the Batanes Islands, Philippines
Journal of the International Palm Society Volume 29, No. 4

Fernando, E.S., (1984) Tree species with potentials for reforestation and plantation purposes
Conservation Circular (Philippines) Volume 19, No. 1

Fernando, E.S. , (1983) A revision of the genus Nenga
Journal of the International Palm Society Volume 27, No. 2

Fernando, E.S. , (1980) The herbarium and forestry
Canopy (Philippines) Volume 6, No. 2

Fernando, E.S., Pancho, J.V., (1980) Mangrove trees of the Philippines
Philippine Forest Research Journal Volume 5, No. 1

Fernando, E.S., De la Cruz, R.E., (1976) Effects of soil moisture stress on the shoot growth of Anthocephalus chinensis
Philippine Science Journal of Forestry Volume 2, No. 1

Fernando, E.S. , (1979) Baccaurea (Euphorbiaceae) in the Philippines
Philippine Journal of Biology Volume 9, No. 3

Fernando, E.S., (1977) The value and importance of plant systematics in forestry
Canopy (Philippines) Volume 3, No. 10

Fernando, E.S., (2008) Threatened plants of the Philippines: a preliminary assessment
Asia Life Sciences Volume 3

Papers Presented:

  • Plant Conservation in the Philippines: The GSPC, Botanic Gardens, and Protected Areas, ASEAN China Workshop on Botanical Gardens Management and Plant Conservation Bogor Botanic Gardens Bogor, Indonesia
  • Framework for the Philippine Plant Conservation Strategy and Action Plan, National Consultative Workshop on Forest Genetic Resources Traders Hotel Pasay City, Philippines
  • Philippine Palms as Ornamental Plants, Flora Filipina Conference on Sustainable Floriculture Industry in Asia Manila Hotel Manila, Philippines
  • Genetic Resource Conservation Strategies for Timber Trees in the Philippines, In Situ and Ex Situ Conservation of Commercial Tropical Trees, International Tropical Timber Organization and Gadja Mada University Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Diversity, Endemism, and Rarity in the Palm Flora of the Philippines, 19th International Symposium on Plant Biology The Botanical Society of Korea, The Botanical Society of Japan and The Catholic University of Korea Puchon, Korea
  • Biodiversity and Plant Genetic Resources of the Philippines: Utilization and Conservation Status, 11th Asian Agricultural Symposium Tokai University Educational System and Kyushu Tokai University Kumamoto, Japan
  • Timber Harvesting and Biodiversity Conservation in the Philippines, International Seminar on Tropical Forest Conservation. Forestry Department Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources and Japan International Cooperation Agency Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
  • Small Scale Rattan Farming Notes on a Case Study of two Sites in Panay, National Symposium / Workshop on Rattan Los Baños Laguna, Philippines
  • Country Report Philippines, Rattan Seminar Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Rattan Information Centre Kepong, Malaysia
  • Natural Regeneration in Tropical Rain Forest, International Seminar on Comparative Agricultural Studies in Southeast Asia Denpasar Bali Indonesia, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Bogor Agricultural University Bogor, Indonesia
  • Genetic Resource Conservation Strategies for Timber Trees in the Philippines, International Conference on Ex Situ and In Situ Conservation of Commercial Tropical Trees, Gadjah Mada University Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  • Green Medicine: The Value of Plant Taxonomy in Herbal Drug Research and Development, NRCP-PCARRD Multi-Disciplinary Seminar Towards an Integrated Approach to National Drug Development PCARRD Los Baños Laguna, Philippines
  • The Palms of the Philippine Islands, 5th International Flora Malesiana Symposium, Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, Australia
  • A New Age of Discovery and Understanding of Biodiversity, 69th Foundation Anniversary Symposium on Biodiversity & Biotechnology for Sustainability NRCP Taguig Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Common Property Regimes in Mountain Regions Risks and Governance of Biodiversity, Asia HIGH SUMMIT, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • The Importance of Taxonomic Work in Plant Biodiversity Research and Education, 37th National Convention of the Biology Teachers Association (BIOTA) of the Philippines Xavier University Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
  • Biotechnology in the Context of Biodiversity, Symposium on Brainstorming Session on Enabling Regulatory Framework for the Promotion of Agricultural Developments in Biotechnology PCARRD, Los Baños
  • Important Plant Areas in the Philippines Conservation Priority Areas , Regional Workshop on Important Plant Areas and Standardisation of Habitat Classification for ASEAN Bangkok, Thailand
  • National Responses to the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) in the Philippines , Global Partnership for Plant Conservation Conference, National Botanic Gardens of Ireland Dublin, Ireland
  • The Philippine Plant Conservation Strategy and Action Plan, 2nd South East Asia Botanic Gardens (SEABG) Network Workshop: Horticultural Practices Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Palm Hotspots and Priority Biodiversity Conservation Areas in the Philippines, International Symposium on the Biology of the Palm Family London, England, Linnean Society of London & The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
  • Interactive Identification and Information Retrieval on the Philippine Rattans, 12th World Forestry Congress Quebec, Canada
  • Status of Forest Genetic Resources Conservation and Management in the Philippines, Asia-Pacific Forest Genetic Resources Programm(APFORGEN) Inception Workshop kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Flowering Plants and Ferns of Mt. Makiling, ASEAN-Korea Environmental Cooperation Unit Seoul National University, Korea
  • Ecosystems and People, The Philippine Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) Sub Global Assessment College of Forestry and Natural Resources, The University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Restoring the Philippine Rain Forests, Haribon Foundation Quezon City, Philippines
  • Historical Biogeography and Diversification in the Tree of Heaven Family, In Botanical Society of America Chicago, USA

Awards:

  • Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Plant Taxonomy), NAST-DOST, 1991
  • Most Outstanding Alumnus in Forestry Research, The University of the Philippines - Los Baños Alumni Association , 1996
  • Outstanding Researcher, College of Forestry, The University of the Philippines - Los Baños, 1997