Aida B. Lapis

Details

Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, B.S. in Forestry (Wood Sciences and Technology, 1971
  • University of the Philippines, Los Baños Laguna, M.Sc. in Forestry (Forest Biological Sciences/Plant Taxonomy), 1982
  • University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Ph.D. in Forest Biological Sciences (Forest Ecology and Silvics), 1999

Field of Specialization:

Forest Biological Sciences, Ecology , Land Rehabilitation, Biodiversity Conservation, Research Management, Plant Taxonomy, Non-wood Forest Products Industry

Researches:

Lapis, A.B., Castillo, E.T., Cuadra, P.J., (2006) Hastening ecological restoration using beneficial microorganisms
ASEAN Biodiversity Volume 1(1)

Lapis, A.B., Salazar, A.M., (2006) Focus species: Bauhinia malabrica, Antidema ghsesembilla, Pitecellobium dulce, Vetiveria zizanioides
ASEAN Biodiversity Volume 1(1)

Lapis, A.B., (2004 Ap) Research studies on limestone biodiversity in the ASEAN region
The Sarawak Museum Volume 59(80)

Lapis, A.B., (2004) Rattan genetic resources in the Philippines
Technical Document 3

Lapis, A.B., (2004) Indigenous people and rattan
ASB FORSPA Publication

Lapis, A.B., (1993) Establishment of Phil. Rattan Gene Bank at Mt. Makiling
Philippine Lumberman Volume 39

Lapis, A.B., (1995) Ecological and economic significance of non-timber forest products
Canopy International Volume 19(6)

Lapis, A.B., (1995) An network-time protocol (NTP) for an ecological balance in a swidden rainforest and improving the upland productivity
Canopy International Volume 19(6)

Lapis, A.B., (1997) Leaf Pubescenes: Its ecophysiological role in plant development
Canopy International Volume 23(3)

Diaz,C.P., Lapis, A.B., Tandug, L.M. , (1997) R & D Directions of rattan plantation in the Philippines
Canopy International Volume 23(1)

Lapis,A.B., Rivera, M., Austria, V. , (1997) Women in Rattan and Bamboo
Canopy International Volume 23(2)

Lapis, A.B., (1997) Spine types, patterns and orientation: A tool in identifying rattans
Sylvatrop

Lapis, A.B., (1993) Production of planting stocks from rhizome offsets, culm cuttings and branch cuttings of selected bamboo species
Sylvatrop Technology Journal of Philippines Volume 3(2)

Lapis, A.B., (1992) Study on initial fruiting of Calamus ramulosus (Palmae: Calamoideae) at the rattan gene bank
Sylvatrop Technology Journal Philippines Volume 2

Lapis, A.B., David, M., Reyes, C., (2002) An assessment report from the NBRU Philippines
ASEAN Biodiversity Volume 3(3)

Lapis, A.B., (2003 ) Thailand and Indonesia collaborate on Karsts and Limestone Ecosystems Research
ASEAN Biodiversity Volume 3(1-2)

Lapis, A.B., (1977) Seed fumigation of Benguet pine (Pinus kesiya) and Mindoro pine (Pinus merkusii)
Sylvatrop Philip. Forest Research Journal Volume 2(1)

Lapis, A.B., (1977) Ten-year growth of natural Benguet pine stands
Sylvtrop,Philippine Forest Research Journal Volume 2(4)

Lapis, A.B., (1987) Rattan Gene Bank in the Philippines: A progress report
Rattan Information Bulletin

Lapis, A.B., (1981) Abstracts of Philippine Dipterocarps
Monograph Forest Research Institute

Lapis, A.B., (1981) Abstracts of Philippine Dipterocarps
Monograph

Lapis, A.B., (1977) Suitability of yellow bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris var. striata Schrad.) to artificial deformation
Sylvatrop Philippine Forest Research Journal Volume 2(4)

Lapis, A.B., (1985) How to produce artificially deformed bamboos
Forest Research Institute

Lapis, A.B., (1984) How to grow bamboos
Forest Research Institute

Lapis, A.B., (1992) Palasan: Calamus merrillii Becc
RISE Volume 3(7)

Lapis, A.B., (2004) ASEAN Regional Centre of Biodiversity Conservation (ARCBC) Research Grant Programme boosts conservation efforts
ASEAN Biodiversity Magazine Volume 4

Lapis, A.B., (1987) How to grow rattan. (Tagalog and English Version)
DENR Publication

Lapis, A.B., Jesus, D.L., Posadas, Pablo, N. , (2004) Seedlings/planting materials: A nationwide supply and demand scenario
Canopy International Volume 27(2)

Lapis, A.B. , (2003) Tikog weaving in a cave
Canopy International Volume 27(1)

Lapis, A.B., (1987) An account of taxa related to Calamus siphonosphatus Mart
Sylvatrop Philippine Forest Research Journal Volume 12 (1-2)

Lapis, A.B., (1992) Brief report of study tour on rattan research and development to Indonesia and Malaysia
RIC Bulletin Volume 2(2)

Lapis, A.B., (1987) Sustained Bamboo Production: A potential livelihood opportunity
Canopy International

Lapis, A.B., (1987) Rattan plantation development potential and prowspects for social forestry projects
Philippine Lumberman Volume 33(2)

Lapis, A.B., De Castro, B., (1985) The Tipojo of Batanes
Canopy International Volume 2(3)

Lapis, A.B., (1983) Kawayan: Tabla ng Mahihirap
Better Poultry and Livestock Crop

Lapis, A.B., (1983) Forest vines and bast fibers for basketry and more
Habitat Volume 4(1)

Lapis, A.B., (1983) Some identifying characters of Philippine Rattans
Canopy International

Lapis, A.B., (1980) Production of cinnamomum
Canopy International

Lapis, A.B., (1981) Production of cinnamomum barks for local consumption and export
Modern Agriculture and Industry Asia

Lapis, A.B., (1978) Production of bamboo by seeds
Canopy International Volume 4(4)

Lapis, A.B., (1976) Tikog production for cottage industry
Canopy International

Lapis, A.B., (1976) Taxonomy of minor forest species
Canopy International

Lapis, A.B., (1976) Effects of logging injury to sustained yield
Canopy International

Lapis, A.B., (1975) Seed orchard: Its importance to indusplan
Canopy International

Papers Presented:

  • Rattan Genetic Resources in the Philippines, Bamboo and Rattan Genetic Resources in Certain Asian Countries,IPGRI-APO Serdang, Malaysia
  • Status of Philippine Rattan Production and Industry , Rattan Cultivation: Achievements, Problems and Prospects, CIRAD-FRIM Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Rattan Taxonomy and Ecology in the Philippines , Rattan-taxonomy-ecology, Silviculture, Conservation, Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology, Proceedings of Training Course cum Workshop Sarawak, Sabah
  • Impressions, Observations and Suggestions on Training Course on Rattan , Rattan-taxonomy-ecology, Silviculture, Conservation, Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology Proceedings of Training Course cum Workshop Sarawak, Sabah
  • Philippine Rattan Resources, Production and Research , Rattan-taxonomy-ecology, Silviculture, Conservation, Genetic Improvement and Biotechnology Proceedings of Training Course cum Workshop Sarawak, Sabah
  • State of the Art: Production of other non-timber Forest Products , Forum on Other Potential Non-timber Forest Products, PCARRD, Los Baños, Laguna
  • Philippine Bamboos: Research and Development , Meeting of American Bamboo Society Pacific Northwest Chapter VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • Salago and Hingiw Production: Important Component in an Agro-forestry Scheme , Short Production Systems held at UPCF
  • Establishment of Rattan Gene Bank - A Philippine Experience, International Symposium on Genetic Conservation and Production of Tropical Forest Tree Seed in Chiangmai, Thailand
  • Rattan Species Diversity, Distribution and Characteristics , 1st UNAC Conference on Rattan Industry: Issues and Concerns, Philippine Social Development Center (PSDC) Manila
  • Bamboo and Rattan Production Technologies, Delivery System, Constraints and Research Agenda , Seminar Workshop on Bamboo and Rattan in College of Engineering and Management
  • Country Report on Rattan Silviculture, Conservation and Biotechnology , Rattan International Training in Tawau, Sabah, Malaysia
  • Country Report on Rattan Taxonomy and Ecology , Rattan Taxonomy and Ecology Training held at Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia
  • Country Report on Afforestation and Forest Tree Breeding , Study mission held in Tokyo, Japan
  • Country Report on Status of Rattan Production and Industry , Consultation on Rattans held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Growth Responses of Palasan (Calamus merrillii Becc.) Seedlings to Different Light Intensities and Watering Regimes , IUFRO World Congress held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Growth Performance of Schizostachyum lumampao seedlings after 25 years , International Bamboo Conference, Chiangmai, Thailand
  • Traditional Home Garden cum Rattan Seed Production Areas in Zamboanga del Sur: A Philippine Experience, Flora Malesiana Meeting, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Current Activities and Experiences of ERDB in Training and Extension, Training workshop on Biodiversity Awareness, ASEAN Regional Centre of Biodiversity Conservation (ARCBC)-UPCFNR
  • Bioprospecting and its Relation to Biodiversity Conservation, Orientation Seminar on Prospecting of Biological and Genetic Resources (EO 247), College, Laguna
  • Production and Regeneration of Non-Wood Forests Products, Training course on Non-wood Forest Products, UPCFNR
  • Bioprospecting Policy: The Philippine Experience , Training Course on Non wood Forest Products held in Bogor, Indonesia
  • Identifying Human Activities Affecting Biodiversity Conservation, Seminar-Workshop on the role of Gender and Development on Biodiversity Conservation, Nueva Ecija
  • Synthesis of Information on Seagrass in the Region, Philippine National Seagrass Committee, Marine Science Institute, U.P. Diliman Quezon City
  • Participatory Action Research in Rattan Nursery Establishment: Strategy for Adaptive, Collaborative Management of Forests, Final report submitted to CIFOR, Bogor, Indonesia
  • Asian Medicinal Plants: Non Wood Tropical Assets, Regional Training on Conservation and Sustainable Management of Medicinal Plants in Tropical Forests held in BIOTROP, Bogor, Indonesia
  • Philippines Conservation and Sustainable Management Initiatives on Medicinal Plants and other Non-Wood Forest Products , Training Course on Bioprospects held in BIOTROP, Bogor, Indonesia
  • High Value Natural Non Wood Products of the Philippine Forests, Meeting on Road Map on Sustainable Development of the Philippine, PCARRD
  • Identifying Human Activities Affecting Biodiversity Conservation, Seminar-workshop on the Role of Gender and Development on Biodiversity Conservation, Nueva Ecija
  • Regional Rattan Conference, International Network for Bamboo and Rattan Beijing, China
  • Rattan Gene Bank in the Philippines: A Progress Report , Rattan Information Center, Malaysia
  • Gross Morphological Characteristics of Twelve Commercial Philippine Rattans, University of the Phlippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna
  • Growth Responses of Palasan Seedlings, Calamus merrillii Becc. to Different Light Intensities and Watering Regimes , 26th IUFRO World Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • State of the Art: Research and Development in Rattan Production, National Symposium/Workshop on Rattan held at Ecotech, Cebu City
  • Botanical Specimen Collection, Preparation and Curation , Short Training Course for Field Researchers, Forest Research Institute, Laguna, Philippines
  • Bamboo Production , Tatak Pinoy Workshop Seminar Philippine International Convention Center Manila, Philippines
  • Rattan Identification and Plantation Development , Training Course of Technical Men Department of Science and Technology Region 3 Pampanga
  • Forest Vines and Fibers , Workshop on Indingenous Materials for Cottage Industries NACIDA, Cotabato, Philippines
  • Rattan Plantation Development Potentials and Prospects for Social Forestry Projects , Institute of Forest Conservation College, Laguna
  • Bamboo Production , 1st Training Course on Sugarland Crop Diversifications, Gov. J. Montelibano Hall Bacolod City, Philippines
  • Sustained Bamboo Production: A Potential Livelihood Opportunity, Symposium/Workshop on Dissemination and Adoption of Mature Forest-based Technology, Forestry Research Department, PCARRD
  • Identification of Rattan Species , Seminar/workshop on Rattans, Butuan City, Philippines
  • Rattan Farming , Training course for Forest Officers IFC, College, Laguna

Awards:

  • Gawad Mancono Award, UPLB, College of Forestry Alumni Association, 1992
  • Hall of Famers 2008, Nights of 75 Stars. Rodriguez Rizal, 2008
  • Outstanding Performance by Roosevelt College System , Cainta, Rizal, 2002 Mr 22
  • Montalban Professionals and Businessmen, Rodriguez, Rizal, 2002 Ap 20
  • Plaque of Recognition. Most Outstanding Scientist 2007 , FORESPI, 2007
  • Outstanding Professional of the Year Award in the field of Forestry for 2006 , PRC, 2006
  • Most Outstanding Alumni Award, Roosevelt College System, 2003 Ja 30
  • Outstanding Filipino Women Research Managers and Scientists in Agriculture and Natural Resources , DOST-PCARRD and SEARCA, 2001 Mr
  • Outstanding Alumnus , Roosevelt College, Rodriguez, Rizal, 1999
  • Most outstanding Forester in Rattan Research, Society of Filipino Foresters, Davao City, 1998 Ag
  • Most Outstanding Alumnus of the College of Forestry, UPCFNR and UPLBCA, 1992 O
  • Mancono Award, UPCFNR, 1992 Ap
  • PCARRD Scholarship Grant , PCARRD, 1997-1998
  • DENR Scholarship Award, DENR, 1994-1996
  • Forest Research Institute Scholarship Award, Forest Research Institute (FORI), 1979-1982
  • Reforestation Administration Scholarship Award, UPCF, 1967-1968
  • Danish International Agency Fellowship Award, Angiosperm Taxonomy, 1978
  • Fellowship Award for Rattan Taxonomy, IDRC, 1984-1985
  • Special Recognition, Board of Trustees Roosevelt College System, 2002
  • Recognition as Resource Speaker, Mapua Institute of Technology and Dela Salle University, 2002
  • Resource Person , DENR GAD Focal System, 2002
  • 3rd Place for Paper Presentation , STARRDEC, PCARRD-UPLB, 1997