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Dr. Lizada is recognized for her important research work on postharvest physiology and safety of horticultural produce. She was part of the team that conceptualized the ASEAN-Australia Project on Quality Assurance Systems for ASEAN Fruits, Fresh and Minimally Processed, which had food safety as a key component.

Sex: Female

Education:

  • College of the Holy Spirit, Manila, BS Chemistry, 1969
  • University of Texas, El Paso, USA, MS in Chemistry, 1974
  • University of California, Davis, USA, PhD. in Biochemistry, 1979

Field of Specialization:

Postharvest Physiology, Biochemistry, Agriculture

Researches:

Lizada, M. C. C. Yhang, S. F., (1978) Bisulfite-induced peroxidation of linoleic acid
American Society of Phytochemistry and the Pharmacological Society of North America

Lizada, M. C. C. Hoffman, N. Yang, S. F., (1979) 1- aminocyclopropane - 1- carboxylic acid: A simple and sensitive assay and changes in avocado fruit during ripening
Supplement to Plant Physiology Volume 507, No. (63):

Lizada, M. C. C. Yang, S. F., (1979) A simple and sensitive assay for 1- aminocyclopropane -1- carboxylic acid
Analytical Biochemistry , No. (100):

Lizada, M. C. C. Yang, S. F., (1979) Bisulfite-induced peroxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids
Division of Environmental Chemistry

Lizada, M. C. C., ( 1980) Lipid peroxidation - A mechanism of sulfur dioxide injury
7th Annual Convention of the Philippine Biochemical Society

Yang, S. F. Adams, D. O. Lizada, M. C. C. Yu, Y. Bradford, K. J. Cameron, A. C. Hoffman, N. E., (1980) Mechanism and regulation of ethylene biosynthesis
F. Skoog ed.

Lizada, M. C. C. Yang, S. F., (1980) Sulfite-induced lipid peroxidation in chloroplasts
Supplement to Plant Physiology Volume 802, No. (65):

Lizada, M. C. C. Peiser, G. D. Yang S. F., (1982) Effect and fate of carbon monoxide in shredded lettuce
Controlled atmospheres for strorage and transport of perishable agricultural commodities

Lizada, M. C. C. Peiser, G. D. Yang, S. F., (1982) Sulfite induced lipid peroxidation in chloroplasts as determined by ethane production
Plant Physiology Volume 70

Peiser, G. D. Lizada, M. C. C. Yang, S. F., (1982) Dark metabolism of carbon monoxide in lettuce leaf disc.
Plant Physiology Volume 70

Lizada, M. C. C., (1982) Ripening of fruits
Food Industry Magazine Volume 6

Lizada, M. C. C. Agravante, J. U. Nuevo, P. A. Serrano, E. P. Kawada, K. Kitagawa, H. Matsui, T., (1994) Comparative morpho-anatomy and physiology of the banana and mango
Postharvest Biochemistry of Plant Food Materials

Lizada, M. C. C., (1994) Postharvest technologies for perishible crops : Basic principles
Postharvest Handling- A Training Manual

Hyodo, H. Yamawaki, K. Lizada, M. C. C. Serrano, E. P., (1994) Stress ethylene in tropical fruits
Postharvest Biochemistry of Plant Food Materials

Acedo, A. L.Jr. Lizada, M. C. C. Bautista, O. K., (1984) Retardation and of deteriotation in pole sitao with coconut water II Indication of cytokinin involvement
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Nuevo, P. A. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Some physical and anatomical changes in harvested lanzones (Lansium domesticum Correa)
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1, No. (4):

Uy, W. T. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Storage of potatoes treated with an emulsifiable coating
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Lizada, M. C. C . Agravante, J. U. Brown, E. O., (1986) Factors affecting postharvest disease control in carabao mango subjected in hot water treatment
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 11

Agillon, A. B. Wade, N. L. Lizada, M. C. C., (1987) Wound induced ethylene production in ripening bananas
ASEAN Food Journal Volume 3

Tiangco, E. V. Agillon, A. B. Lizada, M. C. C., (1987) Modified atmosphere storage of saba banana
ASEAN Food Journal Volume 3

Agillon, A. B. Artes, L. A. Lizada, M. C. C., (1987) Some physico-chemical and physiological changes in latundan and lakatan bananas subjected to modified atmosphere storage
ASEAN Food Journal Volume 3

Lizada, M. C. C., (1988) The role of ethylene in the senescence of detached brocollit
Supplement to Plant Physiology Volume 86, No. (4):

Lizada, M. C. C., (1990) The postharvest physiology and biochemistry of the carabao mango
Transactions of the National Academy of Science Volume 12

Lizada, M. C. C. Artes, L. A., (1990) The use of rice hull ash as a permanganate adsorbent for ethylene scrubbing
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 72

Serrano, E. P. Lizada, M. C. C., (1991) Anaerobis and the development of internal breakdown in mago cv, Carabao
The Philippine Agriculturist Volume 74

Lizada, M. C. C., (1991) Postharvest physiology of the mango - A review
Acta Horticulturae Volume 291

Lizada, M. C. C., (1992) Postharvest horticulture in the Philippines : Status, possibilities and costraints
The Philippine Agriculturist Volume 75

Lizada, M. C. C., (1993) Mango - postharvest biochemistry
The Biochemistry of Fruit Ripening

Lizada, M. C. C. Sjaifullah, Agillion, A. B. Valdez, E. R., (1983) 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid in tropical fruits anf vegetables
Acta Horticulturae Volume 138

Lizada, M. C. C. Scott, K. J. Mendoza, D. B. Jr., (1983) Polyethylene bags and prolong for delaying the ripening of bananas in the Singapore
Journal of Private Industry Volume 11

Agillon, A. B. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) 1- Aminocyclo-propane-1-carboxylic acid levels in winged beans showing different susceptibilities to chilling injury
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Lizada, M. C.C., (1984) Comparison of KMNO4 absorbents with varying proportions of clay and rice hull ash
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Lizada, M. C. C. Madamba, P. S., (1984) The effect of drop height in ethylene and carbon dioxide production in tomatoes
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Dizon, V. E. Uy, W. T. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Evaluation of clay ash chios as carrier for potassium permanganate
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1(2)

Novenario, V. G. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Evaluation of pumice as a carrier for potassium permanganate
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Nuevo, P. A. Lizada, M. C. C. Pantastico, Er. B., (1984) Gas diffusion factors in fruits. III Oxygen, carbon dioxide and ethylene level in waxed and unwaxed carabaos mangoes
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

del Mundo, C. R . Lizada, M. C. C. Mendoza, D. B. Jr., (1984) Indeces for harvest maturity in carabao mangoes
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Gautam, D. M. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Internal breakdown in carabao mango subjected to modified atmospheres II Storage duration and physiological effects
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Nuevo, P.A. Cua, A. U. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Internal breakdown in mango subjected to modified atmospheres II Starch in spongy tissue
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Gautam, D. M. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Internal breakdown in carabao mango subjected to modified atmospheres IV Ca and K levels in spongy tissues
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Agillon, A. B. Lizada, M. C. C. Bautista, O. K., (1984) Mechanical injury and deterioration in lanzones ( Lansium Domesticum Correa)
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Brown, E. O. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Modified atmospheres and deteriotation in lanzones ( Lansium domesticum Correa)
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Lizada, M. C. C., (1982) Non-refrigerated home storage of saba banana
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1, No. (4);

del Mundo, C. R. Mendoza, D. B. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Preharvest of carabao mangoes with ethephon
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Cua, A. U. Uy, W. T. Wijanco, J. E. dela Paz, A. D. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Physico-chemical and physiological characteristics of saba banana at different color stages
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1

Cua, A. U. Uy, W.T. Wijanco, J. E. dela Paz A. D. Lizada M. C. C., (1984) Physico-chemical and physiological characteristics of saba bananas
Food Technology Abstracts PAFT Tropical Fruits and Vegetables Volume 2

Artes, A. L. Lizada, M. C. C., (1984) Physiological changes in harvested lanzones( Lansium Domesticum Correa)
Postharvest Research Notes Volume 1, No. (4):

Lam, P.F. Kosiyakhinda, S. Lizada, M.C.C. Mendoza, D.B. Jr. Prawati,, S. Lee, S.K. ., (1987) Postharvest physiology and storage of rambutan.
In Rambutan: Fruit Development, Postharvest Physiology and Marketing in ASEAN, Lam, P.F. Kosiyachinad, S. eds. ASEAN-COFAF, Jakarta, Indonesia

Lizada, M.C.C., (1987) Postharvest handling and storage of citrus.
In: State of the Art and Abstract of Bibliography of Citrus Research Series No. 13/87

Lizada, M.C.C., (1988) Postharvest handling and storage of papaya.
In: State of the Art and Abstract Bibliography: Papaya Research

Lizada, M.C.C., (1988) Postharvest handling and storage of banana.
In: The Philippine Recommends for Banana, PCARRD Bulletin, Series No. 66

Lizada, M.C.C., (1988) The role of ethylene in the senescence of detached brocolli.
Supplement to Plant Physiology Volume 86, No. (4):

Lizada M.C.C. Esguerra, E.B. Brena, S.R. Fuentes, R.A., (1990) Comparative effects of gamma radiation and the vapor heat treatment on fruit quality ofcarbao (Manila Super) mangoes.
Philippine Nuclear Journal Volume 7

Cua, A.U. Lizada, M.C.C., (1990) Ethyelne bio-synthesis in carabao mango fruit during maturation and ripening.
Acta Horticulturae Volume 269

Lizada, M.C.C., (1990) Extension programming for PHTRC: A reseracher's perspective.
In: PHTRC Blueprint for Development 1990-2000

Esguerra, E.B. Lizada, M.C.C. Brena, S.R. Reyes, M.U., (1990) Physiological breakdown of vapor heat treated carabao mango.
Acta Horticulturae Volume 269

Anabesa, M.S. Capiring, T.S. Regulacion, E.T. Esguerra, E.B. Lizada, M.C.C., (2001) Research Note: Modified atmosphere packaging of mangosteen (Garcinia mangostana L.).
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 84, No. 3

Awards:

  • 8th KHARASMI Prize-Special Award, Iranian Research Organization (IROS), 1995 F 28
  • PANTAS National Award for Research, PCARRD, 1993 N
  • UP President's Award for Outstanding Publications, University of the Philippines- Diliman, 1993 Ag
  • Special Presidential Citation (Agricultural Scientist), MalacaƱang Palace, 1992
  • 1993 Outstanding Achiever in Agricultute, MalacaƱang, Palace, 1993 My
  • Achievement Award in Research and Research Management, Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas, 1992
  • Achievement Award in Research, Philippine Biochemical Society, 1992
  • R.V. Valmayor Award for Research, UPLB, Dept. of Horticulture, 1991
  • Achievement Award in Chemistry, NRCP, 1991
  • Achievement Award in Research, Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies, University of San Carlos, 1990
  • Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Biochemistry), NAST-DOST, 1986
  • Recognition Award, Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko ng Pilipinas, 1986
  • Ten Best Paper, Federation of Crop Science Society of the Philippines, 1986
  • UPLB Biologists:In Focus Recognition Award, Philo-bioscientia, 1986
  • The Most Outstanding Paper Award at the First Philippine Chemistry Congress, St. Louis University, Baguio City, 1985
  • 6th Place, National Board Examination for Chemist, Manila, 1969
  • Tuition Waiver for Distinguished Scholars, UC Davis, 1975