Sex: Female

Education

• Mindanao State University, General Santos Avenue, South Cotabato, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2010
• University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031, Master of Science in Plant Genetics Resources Conservation and Management, 2016

Field of Specialization

Conservation Biology, Ecology

Researches

Zapico, F.L., Nival, S.K., Aguilar, C.H.M., & Eroy, M.N., (2011) Phenotypic Diversity of Jatropha curcas L. from Diverse Origins
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology Volume 5, No. 2

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H.M., Aujero, J.M., & Disca, B.Y., (2010) Paternity Testing of 4 Abaca Hybrids using Morphological Markers
Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology Volume 4, No. 5

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H.M., & Aujero, J.M., (2010) Phenotypic Variability of Manila Hemp (Musa textilis L. Née) Genotypes in Southern Mindanao Island, Philippines
Journal of Tropical Agriculture Volume 48, No. 1-2

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H.M., Lon, B.D., & Bagay, N.E., (2011) Phenotypic Variations of Extant Ferns in Mt. Hamiguitan Range, Mindanao Island, Philippines
World Applied Sciences Journal Volume 12, No. 7

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H.M., Madas, J.B., & Eroy, M.N., (2012) Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial Properties and Toxicity of Jatropha curcas Provenances from Diverse Origins
International Journal of Agriculture and Biology Volume 14, No. 4

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H.M., Eroy, M.N., Barbosa, J.R.M., Sarsalejo, D.M., & Banisil, S.R., (2014) Morpho-agronomic Variability and GxE Interactions of Manila Hemp (Musa textilis L. Née) Genotypes Grown in Varying Agro-ecozones in Southern Mindanao, Philippines
International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research Volume 4, No. 2

Aguilar, C.H., Zapico, F.L., Namocatcat, J.A., Fortich, A.C., & Bojadores, R.M., (2014) Farmers' Perceptions about Banana Insect Pests and Integrated Pest Management Systems in SOCSARGEN, Mindanao, the Philippines
International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Volume 63, No. 5

Zapico, F.L., & Aguilar, C.H., (2014) Elucidating Plant Genetic Diversity and Evolution through Bioinformatics: A Review of Selected Studies
International Proceedings of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Volume 63, No. 5

Zapico, F.L., Penaflorida, A.T., Aguilar, C.H., Laniton, L.J.J., & Palarpalar, E.G., (2014) Oro-facial Clefting and Associated Risk Factors in Selected Families in General Santos City
Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences Volume 3, No. 2

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H., Abistano, A.M., Turner, J.C., & Reyes, L.J., (2015) Biocultural Diversity of Sarangani Province, Philippines: An Ethno-ecological Analysis
Rice Science Volume 22, No. 3

Aguilar, C.H.M., Barbosa, J.R.M.I., Zapico, F.L., & Flamiano, R.S., (2010) Growth and Yield Performance of Oyster Mushroom (Pleorotus ostreatus) on Different Agro-industrial Wastes
University of Southern Mindanao R&D Journal Volume 18, No. 1

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H.M., Lasalita, A.T.C., & Jamerlan, R.P., (2009) Congenital Anomalies Among Live-Born Neonates In Five Major Hospitals in General Santos City
University of Southern Mindanao R&D Journal Volume 18, No. 1

Zapico, F.L., Martin, T.T., Pena, R.J., & Aguilar, C.H., (2010) Farming and Seed Conservation Practices Of Rice Farmers in the Marginal Uplands of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Philippines
Proceedings of the 1st Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Ashland, Oregon USA

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H.M., Aujero, J.M., & Disca, B.Y., (2010) Paternity Testing of Selected Abaca Hybrids using Morphometric Markers
Proceedings of the 40th Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP) Scientific Conference and Anniversary. Davao City. Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 35, No. 1

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H.M., & Aujero, J.M., (2010) Morphological Diversity of 3 Abaca Cultivars in Selected Areas in Southern Mindanao
Proceedings of the 40th Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP) Scientific Conference and Anniversary. Davao City. Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 35, No. 1

Aguilar, C.H.M., Zapico, F.L., Namocatcat, J.A., Barbosa, J.R.M., Sarsalejo, D., & Banisil, S.R., (2012) Adaptability Testing of Three Musa textilis L. Née (Manila Hemp) Varieties in Southern Mindanao, Philippines
Proceedings of the 42nd Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP) Scientific Conference, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 37, No. 1

Zapico, F.L., Aguilar, C.H.M., Namocatcat, J.A., Fortich, A.M., & Bojadores, R.M., (2013) Farmers' perceptions about banana insect pests and integrated management systems in banana plantations in SOCSARGEN area, Mindanao, Philippines
Proceedings of the 22nd Federation of Crop Science Societies in the Philippines (FCSSP) Scientific Conference, Cagayan de Oro City Volume 38, No. 1

Zapico, F.L., Namocatcat, J.A., Turner, J.C., Aguilar, C.H.M., & Reyes, L.J., (2013) Traditional Upland rice farming practices of Tribal Blaans in Kihan, Malapatan, Sarangani province, Philippines: An Ethno-Ecological Analysis
Book of Abstracts of the 2013 International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) Congress and General meeting, Acacia Hotel, Manila

Papers Presented

Genetic Erosion of Traditional Rice Landraces in Sarangani Province, Philippines: Implications for food Security in the Uplands, 2014 ISSAAS International Congress and General Meeting: Tokyo, Japan

Rice Insect Pests in the Uplands of Sarangani Province and Indigenous Methods for their Control, 2014 ISSAAS International Congress and General Meeting: Tokyo, Japan

Farmers’ Perceptions about Banana Insect Pests and IPM Systems in SOCSARGEN Area, Philippines, International Conference on Intelligent Agriculture (ICOIA 2014): Hongkong

Elucidating Plant Genetic Diversity and Evolution through Bioinformatics: A Review of Selected Studies, International Conference on Intelligent Agriculture (ICOIA 2014): Hongkong

Vulnerabilities to Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness of Risk-prone Barangays in General Santos City-A Critical Assessment, 2014 National Climate Change Conference, Manila

Drought Physiology of Upland Rice Varieties in Malapatan, Sarangani, 2014 National Climate Change Conference, Manila

Farmers’ Perceptions about the effects of Climate change in coffee production in the Sarangani uplands, 2014 National Climate Change Conference, Manila

Strengthening climate change resilience in Sarangani upland communities using indigenous agricultural knowledge, 2014 National Climate Change Conference, Manila

Traditional upland rice farming practices of tribal Blaans in Kihan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province, Philippines: An ethno-ecological analysis, ISSAAS International Congress and General Meeting: Alabang, Manila

Dendrological Assessment of Extant Secondary Forests in Kiamba, Sarangani Province, 22nd Annual Philippine Biodiversity Symposium: CMU, Musuan, Bukidnon

Avifaunal Diversity, Abundance, and Endemism across Habitat Gradients in Tubajon, Dinagat Islands, 22nd Annual Philippine Biodiversity Symposium: CMU, Musuan, Bukidnon

Farmers’ Perceptions about banana insect pests and Integrated pest management systems in SOCSARGEN area, Mindanao, Philippines, 22nd Annual Scientific Conference of the Federation of Crop Science Societies of the Philippines: Cagayan de Oro

Environmental degradation in the uplands of 3 disparity sitios of Sarangani Province, Philippines, 2013 National Climate Research Conference: Manila

Environmental Policy-making in a Medium-sized city in the Philippines: The General Santos City Experience (1989-2013), 2013 National Climate Research Conference: Manila

Economic Development and its Ecological Trade-offs: A Case study in General Santos City, 2013 National Climate Research Conference: Manila

Multilocational Adaptability Testing of Three Abaca Varieties in Southern Mindanao, 42nd Scientific Conference of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP): Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Populations of Major Insect Pests in Banana Plantations in Tupi and Polomolok, South Cotabato as affected by Selected Climatic Parameters, 1st National Conference on Research in Climate Change and Variability: Metro Manila

Morpho–Agronomic Variability in 13 Physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.) Provenances as Revealed by Multivariate Methods, 12th National Genetics Symposium: Musuan, Bukidnon

Phenotypic Variations of Extant Ferns in Mt. Hamiguitan, Philippines, 20th Annual Philippine Biodiversity Symposium 2011: Dumaguete City

Paternity Testing of Selected Abaca Hybrids using Morphometric Markers, 40th Scientific Conference of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines: Davao City

Morphological Diversity of Abaca Cultivars in Selected Areas in Southern Mindanao, 40th Scientific Conference of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines: Davao City

Variance Components and Heritability of Selected Morpho-agronomic Characters of Two Shallot Genotypes, 40th Scientific Conference of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines: Davao City

Physiological Characterization for Drought Tolerance of Selected Upland Rice Varieties, 40th Scientific Conference of the Crop Science Society of the Philippines: Davao City

Biochemical Characterization of Selected Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Hybrids and Inbreds, 9th Annual National Scientific Convention of the Phil. Society for the Study of Nature: MSU-IIT, Iligan

Growth and Yield Performance of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) on Different Agro-industrial Wastes, 9th Annual National Scientific Convention of the Phil. Society for the Study of Nature: MSU-IIT, Iligan

Germination Of Upland Rice Cultivars At Different Osmotic Potential Levels, 9th Annual National Scientific Convention of the Phil. Society for the Study of Nature: MSU-IIT, Iligan

Morphological Variability of Traditional Upland Rice Cultivars in Kihan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province, Philippines, 10th National Genetics Symposium: MSU-IIT

Varietal Diversity and Genetic Erosion of Traditional Upland Rice Cultivars in Brgy. Kihan, Malapatan, Sarangani Province, Philippines, 10th National Genetics Symposium: MSU-IIT

Molecular Characterization of Selected Rice Varieties in Lake Sebu, Philippines Using RAPD Markers, 10th National Genetics Symposium: MSU-IIT

Farming and Seed Conservation Practices of Rice Farmers in the Marginal Uplands of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, 10th National Genetics Symposium: MSU-IIT