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Sex: Female

Education:

  • University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology, 2002
  • University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Master of Science in Statistics, 1981
  • University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Statistics, 1977

Field of Specialization:

Anthropology, Conservation Agriculture, Pest Management, Agro-biodiversity, Farm Management, Integrated Crop Management, Pesticides, Rice, Biopesticide development, Pesticide Toxicity, Agrochemicals, Agricultural Economics, Medical Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Crop Protection, Farming, Food Security, Statistics, Sustainable Agriculture, Crop Production, Agricultural Development, Soil and Water Conservation, Climate Change and Agriculture, Crop Management, Organic Farming, Organic Agriculture, Plant Protection, Integrated Pest Management, Crop Science, Nutrient Management, Agricultural Plant Science

Researches:

 Acevedo, M.F., Harvey, D.R., & Palis, F.G., (2018) Food security and the environment: Interdisciplinary research to increase productivity while exercising environmental conservation
Global Food Security Volume 16

Clark, S.G., Palis, F., Trompf, G.W., Terway, T.M., & Wallace, R.L., (2017) Interdisciplinary problem framing for sustainability: Challenges, a framework, case studies
Journal of Sustainable Forestry Volume 36, No. 5

Palis, F.G., Malabayabas, A.J.B., Singleton, G.R., Mazid, M.A., & Johnson, D.E., (2016) Early harvest of monsoon rice to address seasonal hunger in northwest Bangladesh
Food Security: The Science, Sociology and Economics of Food Production and Access to Food, Springer; The International Society for Plant Pathology Volume 8, No. 2

Corales, A.M., Sibayan, E.B., & Palis, F.G., (2015) Dissemination of Natural Resource Management Technology for Irrigated Rice in the Philippines: On-Farm Validation to National Extension.
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science Volume 38, No. 2

Palis, F.G., Sumalde, Z.M., Torres, C.S., Contreras, A.P., & Datar, F.A., (2015) Adoption and impacts of ecologically-based rodent management in the mekong delta region
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 18, No. 1

Lampayan, R.M., Sibayan, E.B., Cabangon, R.J., Samoy-Pascual, K.S., Quicho, E.D., Quilloy, M.A.M., & Palis, F.G., (2013) AWD [alternate wetting and drying] in Asia: resource conservation, climate change mitigation, and social conflict reduction
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 38, No. suppl1

Valdivia, C.M.D., Palis, F.G., Lampayan, R.M., Sumalde, Z.M., Umali, C.P., Flor, R.J.B., Malabayabas, A.J.B., Quicho, E.D., & Singleton, G.G., (2012) Farmer's production and adoption: impacts of alternate wetting and drying on rice farming in Bohol
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 37, No. suppl1

Palis, F.G., Diaz, C., Todcor, G., Flor, R.J., Tanzo, I., & Datoon, R., (2015) Voices From the Field: Needs of Small-Scale Filipino Rice Farmers
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 40, No. 1

Malabayabas, A.J.B., Kajisa, K., Mazid, M.A., Palis, F.G., & Johnson, D.E., (2014) Impacts of direct-seeded and early-maturing varieties of rice on mitigating seasonal hunger for farming communities in northwest Bangladesh
International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability Volume 12, No. 4

Chi, T.T.N., Palis, F., Anh, T.T.T., Tuyen, T.Q., & Singleton, G., (2013) Assessing Farmer’s Knowledge and Practices of Community Trap Barrier System (CTBS) in An Giang Province
Omonrice Volume 19

Palis, F.G., Sumalde, Z.M., Torres, C.S., Contreras, A.P., & Datar, F.A., (2013) Impact pathway analysis of ACIAR’s investment in rodent control in Vietnam, Lao PDR and Cambodia
Report number: 83. Affiliation: University of the Philippines Los Baños

Truc, N.T.T., Sumalde, Z.M., Espaldon, M.V.O., Pacardo, E.P., Rapera, C.L., & Palis, F.G., (2012) Farmers' Awareness and Factors Affecting Adoption of Rapid Composting in Mekong Delta, Vietnam and Central Luzon, Philippines
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 15, No. 2

Truc, N.T.T., Sumalde, Z.M., Palis, F.G., & Wassmann, R., (2013) Farmer's Awareness and Factors Affecting Farmer's Acceptance to Grow Straw Mushroom in Mekong Delta, Vietnam and Central Luzon, Philippines
International Journal of Environmental and Rural Development Volume 4, No. 2

Palis, F.G., (2011) Utilizing Social Capital to facilitate sharing and learning: The Impact of Social Capital in Technology Sharing and Learning on IPM in the Philippines
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing

Le Anh, T., SIngleton, G.R., Dzung, N.V., & Palis, F.G., (2010) The roles of change agents and opinion leaders in the diffusion of agricultural technologies in Vietnam: a case study of ACIAR - World Vision collaborative adaptive research projects
In: Palis, F.G., Singleton, G.R., Casimero, M.C., & Hardy, B., (Eds.), Research to impact: case studies for natural resource management for irrigated rice in Asia. International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Philippines

Chi, T.T.N., Anh, T.T.T., Tuyen, T.Q., Palis, F., Singleton, G., & Toan, N.V., (2013) Implementation of "One Must and Five Reductions" in Rice Production, in An Giang Province
Omonrice Volume 19

Palis, F.G., Singleton, G.R., & Flor, R.J.B., (2008) Humans outsmarting rodents: Adoption and impacts of EBRM in Asia
In: Singleton, G.R., Joshi, R.C., & Sebastian, L.S. (Eds.), Philippine Rats: Ecology & Management

Palis, F.G., Flor, R.J.B., & Singleton, G.R., (2008) Philippines
In: Raj, S. (Ed.), Agricultural Extension: Institutional Pluralism and Innovations Worldwide, New India Publishing Agency, New Delhi, India

Paris, T.R., Morin, S., Palis, F.G., & Hossain, M., (2006) Rice for the Poor: the Call and Opportunity for Social Research
In: Cernea, M.M., & Kassam, A.H. (Eds.), Researching the Culture in Agri-Culture: Social Research for International Development

Palis, F.G., Cenas, P.A.A., Bouman, B.A.M., Hossain, M., Lampayan, R.M., & Lactaoen, A.T., (2004) Farmer Adoption of Controlled Irrigation In Rice: A Case Study In Canarem, Victoria, Tarlac
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 29, No. 3

Morin, S., Chi, T.T.N., Tuyen, T.Q., & Palis, F., (2004) Combining Farmers' and Scientists' Views of Nutrient Management in Intensive Irrigated Rice Production Systems in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam
Omonrice Volume 12

Palis, F.G., (1998) Changing farmers' perceptions and practices: the case of insect pest control in Central Luzon, Philippines
Crop Protection Volume 17, No. 7

Price, L.L., & Palis, F.G., (1998) Transformations in Entitlement: Land Ownership and Farming Culture in Vietnam
Culture and Agriculture Volume 20, No. 1

Warburton, H., Palis, F.L., & Villareal, S., (1997) Farmers' perceptions of rice tungro disease in the Philippines
In: Heong, K.L., & Escalada, M.M. (Eds.), Pest management of rice farmers in Asia

Warburton, H., Palis, F., Villareal, S., & Pingali, P.L., (1996) Socioeconomic studies on rice tungro disease
Rice tungro disease epidemiology and vector ecology: the development of sustainable and cost-effective pest management practices to reduce yield losses in intensive rice cropping systems

Pingali, P.L., Marquez, C.B., Palis, F.G., & Rola, A.C., (1995) The impact of long-term pesticide exposure on farmer health: A medical and economic analysis in the Philippines
In: Pingali, P.L., & Roger, P.A. (Eds.), Impact of Pesticides on Farmer Health and the Rice Environment

Warburton, H., Palis, F.G., & Pingali, P.L., (1995) Farmer Perceptions, Knowledge, and Pesticide Use Practices
In: Pingali P.L., & Roger P.A. (Eds.), Impact of Pesticides on Farmer Health and the Rice Environment. Natural Resource Management and Policy, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht Volume 7

Pingali, P.L., Marquez, C.B., & Palis, F.G., (1994) Pesticides and Philippine Rice Farmer Health: A Medical and Economic Analysis
American Journal of Agricultural Economics Volume 76, No. 3

Pingali, P.L., Marquez, C.B., Palis, F.G., & Rola, A.C., (1995) The Impact of Pesticides on Farmer Health: A Medical and Economic Analysis in the Philippines
In: Pingali P.L., & Roger P.A. (Eds.), Impact of Pesticides on Farmer Health and the Rice Environment. Natural Resource Management and Policy, vol 7. Springer, Dordrecht

Way, M.O., Grigarick, A.A., Litsinger, J.A., Palis, F., & Pingali, P., (1991) Economic Thresholds and Injury Levels for Insect Pests of Rice
In: Heinrichs E.A., Miller T.A. (Eds.), Rice Insects: Management Strategies. Springer Series in Experimental Entomology. Springer, New York, NY

Pingali, P.L., Palis, F.G., Rodriguez, M.V., & Ramos, M.G.P., (1990) Environmental and health effects of pesticides use: preliminary findings from Laguna, Philippines
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

Palis, F., Pingali, P., & Litsinger, J., (1990) Multiple-pest economic threshold for rice production: the case of the Philippines
In: Crop loss assessment in rice, International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Philippines

Hoque, M.M., Benigno, E.A., Palis, F.G., & Olvida, J.L., (1986) Evaluation of Sampling Techniques in Assessing Rat Damage to Corn
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 69, No. 1

Benigno, E.A., Palis, F.G., & Jackman, J.A., (1985) Asian corn borer (Ostrinia furnacalis Guenee): Computer Management Games
Philippine Agriculturist Volume 68, No. 4

Palis, F.G., Jackman, J.A., & Benigno, E.A., (1984) A Computer Simulation Model of the Rice Green Leafhopper Population
Agricultural Information Bank for Asia, South-East Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

Benigno, E.A., & Palis, F.G., (1985) A computer simulation model of the green leafhopper population
Agricultural Information Bank for Asia, South-East Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

Benigno, E.A., Jackman, J.A., & Fiedler, L., (1984) RATPOP: A Population Model of the Ricefield Rat, Rattus rattus mindanensis Mearns
Agricultural Information Bank for Asia, South-East Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

Chi, T.T.N., Hossain, M., & Palis, F., (2004) Impact of Integrated Pest Management - Farmer Field School (IPM-FFS) on Farmers' Insect Pest Management Belief, Attitude and Practices (KAP) in Vietnam
Omonrice Volume 12

Palis, F.G., (2006) The role of culture in farmer learning and technology adoption: A case study of farmer field schools among rice farmers in central Luzon, Philippines
Agriculture and Human Values Volume 23, No. 4

Morin, S.R., Calibo, M., Garcia-Belen, M., Pham, J.-L., & Palis, F., (2002) Natural hazards and genetic diversity in rice
Agriculture and Human Values Volume 19, No. 2

Rejesus, R.M., Palis, F.G., Rodriguez, D.G.P., Lampayan, R.M., & Bouman, B.A.M., (2011) Impact of the alternate wetting and drying (AWD) water-saving irrigation technique: Evidence from rice producers in the Philippines
Food Policy Volume 36, No. 2

Palis, F.G., Flor, R.J., Warburton, H., & Hossain, M., (2006) Our farmers at risk: behaviour and belief system in pesticide safety
Journal of Public Health Volume 28, No. 1

Palis, F.G., Singleton, F., Sumalde, Z., & Hossain, M., (2007) Social and cultural dimensions of rodent pest management
Integrative Zoology Volume 2, No. 3

Rejesus, R.M., Palis, F.G., Lapitan, A.V., Chi, T.T.N., & Hossain, M., (2009) The Impact of Integrated Pest Management Information Dissemination Methods on Insecticide Use and Efficiency: Evidence from Rice Producers in South Vietnam
Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy Volume 31, No. 4

Palis, F.G., Singleton, G.R., Brown, P.R., Huan, N.H., Umali, C., & Nga, N.T.D., (2011) Can humans outsmart rodents? Learning to work collectively and strategically
Wildlife Research Volume 38, No. 7

Rejesus, R.M., Mutuc, M.E.M., Yasar, M., Lapitan, A.V., Palis, F.G., & Chi, T.T.N., (2012) Sending Vietnamese Rice Farmers Back to School: Further Evidence on the Impacts of Farmer Field Schools
Canadian Journal of Agricultural Economics Volume 60, No. 3

Palis, F.G., Morin, S., & Hossain, M., (2005) Social capital and geography of learning: Roles in accelerating the spread of integrated pest management
The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension Volume 11, No. 1-4

Lampayan, R.M., Palis, F.G., Flor, R.B., Bouman, B.A.M., Quicho, E.D., De Dios, J.L., Espiritu, A., Sibayan, E.B., Vicmundo, V.R., Lactaoen, A.T., & Soriano, J.B., (2009) Adoption and dissemination of "safe alternate wetting and drying" in pump irrigated rice areas in the Philippines
Proceedings of the 60th International Executive Council Meeting & 5th Asian Regional Conference, New Delhi, India

Palis, F.G., Morin, S., & Hossain, M., (2002) Social Capital and Diffusion of Integrated Pest Management Technology: A Case Study in Central Luzon, Philippines
Social Research Conference, CIAT, Cali, Columbia

Morin, S.R., Palis, F.G., Chien, H.V., Chi, T.N., Magsumbol, M., & Papag, A., (2003) A sociological perspective on the community-based trap-barrier system
In: Singleton, G.R., Hinds, L.A., Krebs, C.J., & Spratt, D.M. (Eds.), Rats, mice and people: rodent biology and management

Palis, F.G., Sumalde, Z.M., & Hossain, M., (2004) Assessment of Rodent Control Projects in Vietnam: Adoption and Impact
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

Kedia, S.K., & Palis, F.G., (2008) Health Effects of Pesticide Exposure among Filipino Rice Farmers
The Applied Anthropologist Volume 28, No. 1

Palis, F.G., Singleton, G.R., & Casimero, M.C., (2010) Strengthening research and extension partnership for impact: lessons from case studies
In: Palis, F.G., Singleton, G.R., Casimero, M.C., & Hardy, B., (Eds.), Research to impact: case studies for natural resource management for irrigated rice in Asia. International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Philippines

Palis, F.G., Morin, S., Chien, H.V., & Chi, T.N., (2003) Socio-cultural and economic assessment of community trap-barrier system adoption in southern Vietnam
In: Singleton, G.R., Hinds, L.A., Krebs, C.J., & Spratt, D.M. (Eds.), Rats, mice and people: rodent biology and management

Palis, F.G., (2002) The impact of social capital in technology sharing and learning on integrated pest management in Central Luzon, Philippines
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

Palis, F.G., Singleton, G.R., Brown, P.R., Huan, N.H., & Nga, N.T.D., (2010) Socio-cultural factors influencing the adoption of ecologically based rodent pest management
In: Singleton, G.R., Belmain, S.R., Brown, P.R., & Hardy, B. (Eds.), Rodent Outbreaks: Ecology and Impacts

Palis, F.G., Buresh, R.J., Singleton, G.R., & Flor, R.J., (2007) Adoption of fertilizer best management practices: the need for a sociological approach
In: Fertilizer Best Management Practices - General Princicples, Strategy for their Adoption and Voluntary Initiatives vs Regulations

Price, L.L., & Palis, F.G., (2016) Bringing Farmer Knowledge and Learning into Agricultural Research: How Agricultural Anthropologists Transformed Strategic Research at the International Rice Research Institute
Culture, Agriculture, Food and Environment Volume 38, No. 2

Palis, F.G., Morin, S., Chien, H.V., & Chi, T.N., (2005) Socio-cultural and economic assessment of CTBS (Community Trap Barrier System) adoption in south Vietnam
Omonrice Volume 13

Valdivia, C.M.D., Sumalde, Z.M., Palis, F.G., Lampayan, R., Umali, C., & Singleton, G.R., (2016) Effects of alternate wetting and drying on rice farming in Bohol, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 41, No. 3

Lampayan, R.M., Palis, F.G., Soriano, J.B., & Bouman, B.A.M., (2016) Farmers' participatory research and adoption of aerobic rice in the Philippines
In: Regional: Development and Dissemination of Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties for Water-Short Areas of South Asia and Southeast Asia

Lampayan, R.M., Bouman, B.A.M., Palis, F.G., & Flor, R.J., (2016) Developing and disseminating alternate wetting and drying water-saving technology in the Philippines
In: Regional: Development and Dissemination of Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties for Water-Short Areas of South Asia and Southeast Asia

Palis, F.G., Lampayan, R.M., Kürschner, E., & Bouman, B., (2016) Adoption and dissemination of alternate wetting and drying technology in pump irrigation system areas in Bangladesh
In: Regional: Development and Dissemination of Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties for Water-Short Areas of South Asia and Southeast Asia

Palis, F.G., (2017) Integrating Indigenous Knowledge for Technology Adoption in Agriculture
In: Sillitoe, P. (Ed.), Indigenous Knowledge: Enhancing its Contribution to Natural Resources Management

Palis, F.G., Lampayan, R.M., Flor, R.J., & Sibayan, E., (2017) A multi-stakeholder partnership for the dissemination of alternate wetting and drying water-saving technology for rice farmers in the Philippines
AIMS Agriculture and Food Volume 2, No. 3

Flor, R.J.B., Palis, F.G., Lampayan, R.M., & Bouman, B.A.M., (2007) Perceptions and decision-making: a case study on farmer adoption of aerobic rice
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 32, No. suppl1

Pingali, P.L., Palis, F.G., Rodriguez, V., Angeles, M., et al., (1992) Impact of pesticides on the lowland paddy eco-system
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 17, No. suppl1

Ninh, H.N., Aragon, C.T., Palis, F.G., Rejesus, R.M., & Singleton, G.R., (2016) Yield and Income Effects of Ecologically-based Rodent Management in Mekong River Delta, Vietnam
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development Volume 13, No. 2

Palis, F.G., Malabayabas, A.J.B., Singleton, G.R., Mazid, M.A., & Johnson, D.E., (2016) Early harvest of monsoon rice to address seasonal hunger in northwest Bangladesh
Food Security Volume 8, No. 2

Pasa, M.D., Rahman, M.M., Diaz, C.P., Maksurat, S.N., Palis, F.G., & Custodio, P.A., (2015) Impact of Community-led Action Research on Production Decisions and Food Adjustment Strategies in a Grain-Producing Village in Northwest Bangladesh
Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development Volume 12, No. 2

Datoon, R., Palis, F., Contreras, A., & Tanzo, I., (2012) Multi-stakeholder approach for rice technology extension: the case of Agusan del Norte
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 37, No. suppl1

Yusongco, C., Tanzo, I., Palis, F., Datoon, R., Robis, E., Delfin, R., & Gallentes, J., (2012) Knowledge and practices of Isabela rice farmers on insect management
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 37, No. suppl1

Gallentes, J.A., Palis, F.G., Datan, F., & Robis, E., (2012) Dynamics of farmers participation in locally-led capacity building program: the case of Agusan del Norte
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 37, No. suppl1

Datoon, R., Palis, F., Tanzo, I., Pamatmat, B., Diaz, C., & Danganan, D., (2010) Tapping farmer intermediary networks for technology outscaling and sustainable agriculture
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 35, No. suppl1

Lampayan, R.M., Bouman, B.A.M., Quicho, E.D., Flor, R.B., Palis, F.G., Cabangon, J., Manalili, M.M., Sibayan, E.B., & De Dios, J.L., (2009) Outscaling of safe alternate wetting and drying in the Philippines: status and lessons
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 34, No. suppl1

Quicho, E.D., Flor, R.J.B., Lampayan, R.M., Bouman, B.A.M., & Palis, F.G., (2008) Introduction of aerobic rice in Bulacan: Learnings from participatory development of a technology
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 49-50

Palis, F.G., Hossain, M., & Cenas, P.A., (2005) Cultural pathways of facilitating diffusion of agricultural technologies: the case of Integrated Pest Management
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 30, No. suppl1

Palis, F.G., Hossain, M., Bouman, B.A.M., Cenas, P.A.A., Lampayan, R.M., Lactaoen, A.T., Norte, T.M., Vicmundo, V.R., & Castillo, G.T., (2004) A farmer participatory approach in the adaptation and adoption of controlled irrigation for saving water: a case study in Canarem, Victoria, Tarlac, Philippines
Proceedings of the World Rice Research Conference, Tsukuba, Japan

Warburton, H., Palis, F.G., Pingali, P.L., & Papag, A.M., (1994) Farmer's perceptions on pesticide hazards
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 19

Pingalu, P.L., Regalado, B., & Palis, F., (1989) Pesticide productivity and pollution in Philippine rice production
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 14, No. suppl1

Palis, F., Pingali, P., & Litsinger, J., (1990) Multiple pest threshold for rice production: the case of the Philippines
Proceedings: Integrated Pest Management in Tropical and Subtropical Cropping Systems '89 , No. 1

Morin, S., Palis, F., McAllister, K., Papag, A., & Magsumbol, M., (2001) Farmer Learning and the International Research Centres: Lessons from IRRI
Gatekeeper Series no. 96. International Institute for Environment and Development. Sustainable and Rural Livelihoods Programme,

Palis, F., Pingali, P.L., Papag, A., & Huelgas, Z., (1995) Economic impact of barangay [village] IPM [integrated pest management] in rice production
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 20, No. suppl1

Papers Presented:

  • Social Capital and Diffusion of Integrated Pest Management Technology: A Case Study in Central Luzon, Philippines, Social Research Conference, CIAT, Cali, Columbia
  • Adoption and dissemination of "safe alternate wetting and drying" in pump irrigated rice areas in the Philippines, 60th International Executive Council Meeting & 5th Asian Regional Conference, New Delhi, India
  • A multiple-pest economic threshold for rice (a case study in the Philippines), International Workshop on Crop Loss Assessment to Improve Pest Management in Rice and Rice-based Cropping Systems in South and Southeast Asia
  • Adoption of fertilizer best management practices: the need for a sociological approach, IFA International Workshop on Fertilizer Best Management Practices, Brussels, Belgium
  • A farmer participatory approach in the adaptation and adoption of controlled irrigation for saving water: a case study in Canarem, Victoria, Tarlac, Philippines, Rice is life: scientific perspectives for the 21st century. World Rice Research Conference, Tsukuba, Japan
  • Yield loss of corn [Zea mays] at different damage levels, Anniversary and Annual Convention Pest Control Council of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
  • Rice whorl maggot, Hydrellia philippina Ferino (Ephydridae Diptera) simulation, Anniversary and Annual Convention Pest Control Council of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines