Sex: Female
Education:
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, Doctor of Phylosophy in Botany (32 credit units), 1963-1965
- University of the Philippines Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Master Scince in Botany, 1961
- University of the Philippines Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Bbachelor of Science in Botany, 1957
Field of Specialization:
Biological Sciences, Cultural Management (Medicinal Plants), Botany
Researches:
Quintana, E.G., (2006) Growing and postharvest handling of ampalaya (Momordica charantia L. cv Makiling) leaves - Anti-diabetes for mild non-insulin dependents
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2006) Growing and postharvest handling of akapulko [Senna alata (L) Roxb.] leaves - Anti-fungal
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2006) Growing and postharvest handling of lagundi (Vitex negundo L.) leaves - Expectorant and bronchodilator)
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2006) Growing and postharvest handling of niyug-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) fruits - Anthelmintic
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2006) Growing and postharvest handling of sambong [Blumea balsamifera (L.) D.C.] leaves - Diuretic and anti-urolithiasis
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2006) Growing and postharvest handling of tsaang gubat [Carmona retusa (Vahl.) Masam] leaves - Anti-colic and anti-motility
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2006) Growing and postharvest handling of ulasiman bato [Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth.] aerial parts - Anti-hyperurecemia
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2006) Growing and postharvest handling of yerba buena (Mentha cordifolia Opiz.) leaves - Analgesic
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2008) Gabay sa pagtatanim ng halamang gamot: Akapulko [Senna alata (L) Roxb.]- para sa sakit sa balat
PCHRD-DOST, National Integrated Research Program for Medicinal Plants (NIRPROMP)
Quintana, E.G., and Mabesa R. C., (2008) Gabay sa pagtatanim ng halamang gamot: Ampalaya (Momordica charantia L. cv Makiling) - para sa diabetes
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2008) Gabay sa pagtatanim ng halamang gamot: Lagundi (Vitex negundo L.) - para sa ubo at asthma
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2008) Gabay sa pagtatanim ng halamang Gamot: Sambong [Blumea balsamifera (L.) D.C.] - pampa-ihi at pantunaw ng bato
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2008) Gabay sa pagtatanim ng halamang gamot: Tsaang gubat [Carmona retusa (Vahl) Masam.] - para sa kabag
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2008) Gabay sa pagtatanim ng halamang gamot: Yerba buena (Mentha cordifolia Opiz.) - panlunas sa kirot
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Quintana, E.G., (2008) Pag-aani at pangangalaga ng aning halamang gamot
PCHRD-DOST, NIRPROMP
Galutira-Quintana, E.G., Velasquez, G.T., (1964) The taxonomy, distribution and seasonal occurence of the marine edible algae of Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Science Volume 93, No. 4
Quintana, E.G., (1979) Survey of folk uses of potential medicinal crops
In: Proc. 28th PHILAAS Annual Convention
Segura, M.E.A., Quintana, E. G., Concha, J. A., Dizon Y. L. and Loredo R. D., (1980) Effect of storage on niyug-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.)
Proc. Fourth Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants and Spices (ASOMPS IV)
Quintana, E.G., Saludez, J.D., Batoon, M. P. and Generalao, M. L., (1982) Agricultural production of selected medicinal plants: Propagation to postharvest handling
Monitor (4)
Quintana, E.G., Teodoro P. R. and Concha, J. A., (1983) Fixed oil content of Quisqualis Indica L. fruits as affected by storage
Acta Horticulturae 132
Quintana, E.G., Serrano, J. V. and Deseo, M. A., (1984) Volatile oil yield of Vitex Negundo L. as affected by age of harvest, drying method and storage.
ASOMPS V Program and Abstracts.
Quintana, E.G., (1984) Medicinal plants
Philippine Science Encyclopedia: Agriculture and Forestry. N.D. Bondad, ed. National Research Council of the Philippines
Quintana, E.G. and Garan, N. J., (1984) Herbal practices of the mangyans of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines
ASOMPS V Program and Abstracts.
Quintana, E.G., (1986) Cultural management of selected plants used for dental care
74th Annual World Dental Congress. Federation Dentaire International (FDI). Book of Abstracts.
Quintana, E.G., Espino, R. R. C. and Saludez, J. D., (1986) Response of lagundi (Vitex negundo L.) to various propagation treatments
Hortscience 21(3)
Rimando, A.M., Inoshori, S., Otsuka, H., Khoda, H., Yamasaki, K., Padolina, W. G., Torres, I., Quintana E. G. and Cantoria, M. C., (1987) Screening for mast cell histamine release inhibitory activity of Philippine medicinal plants. Active constituents of ehretia microphylla
Shoyakugaku Zasshi 43(3)
Quintana, E.G. and Marbida, S. M., (1988) The effect of storage on the pesticidal activities of Tagetes Erecta L. and Tinospora Rumphii Boerl. against plutella xylostella (Diamondback moth)
In Proc. International Seminar on Underutilized Bioresources in the Tropics.
Quintana, E.G., (1989) Abstract bibliography on medicinal plants
PCHRD-DOST
Quintana, E.G. and Siopongco, L. B., (1989) Mass propagation of selected medicinal plants
In Abstracts: UNESCO Symposium on the Development of Drugs from Plants.
Escano, C.R., Quintana, E. G. and Telan, I. F., (1988) Survey on the use of plant materials for pest control in selected areas in the Philippines
Proc. Final Workshop of IRRI-ADB-EWC Project on Botanical Pest Control in Rice-Based Cropping System.
Quintana, E.G. and Mayuga, I. C., (1999) A primer on the growing of medicinal plants: I. Lagundi, Vitex Negundo L., II. Sambong, Blumea Balsamifera (L.) D.C.
UPLB-CA Publications Program
Quintana, E.G. and Maghirang, R. G., (1989) Cultural management and postharvest handling of lagundi (Vitex Negundo L.).
In Lagundi (Vitex negundo L.) Monograph. Technical Report Series No. 6.
Quintana, E.G., Morallo-Rejesus B. and Marbida, S. M., (1990) The effect of storage on the pesticidal property of Tinospora rumphii Boerl. against Plutella xylostella L. (Diamondback moth)
In Abstracts of Contributed Papers 2- Poster. XXIIrd International Horticultural Congress.
Morallo-Rejesus, B., Maini, H., Dayrit, F., Quintana, E.G., (1990) Insecticidal action of Vitex negundo L.
Proc. First Asia Pacific Congress of Entomology
Quintana, E.G., Wiersema, S. G., Bautista, O. K. and Valencia, R. B., (1991) Screening for natural potato tuber sprout inhibitor using plants of the labiatae family
The Potato and Sweet Potato in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region.
Quintana, E.G., (1991) Research Activities: Agriculture
In Selection and Scientific Validation of Medicinal Plants for Primary Health Care.
Quintana, E.G., Deseo, M. A. and Medina, S. M., (1992) Harvesting and postharvest handling of medicinal plants: Vitex Negundo L. (Lagundi)
page MO 21 in ASOMPS VII Programme Abstracts.
Morallo-Rejesus, B., Maini, H. A., Dayrit F. M., and Quintana, E. G., (1992) Biocidal action of some medicinal plants to insects
Page TO-25 in ASOMPS VII Programme and Abstracts.
Quintana, E.G. and Bautista, O. K. , (1992) Suppression of sprouting in Irish potato tubers by crude oils from plants
The Philippine Journal of Crop Science. 17(1)
Rejesus, B.M., Maini, H.A., Ocampo, V.R., Dayrit, F.M. and Quintana, E.G., (1993) Insecticidal actions of several Philippine plants with emphasis on Vitex Negundo L.
The Philippine Agriculturist Volume 76, No. 4
Awards:
- Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award (Together with other NIRPROMP researchers.), Office of the President, 1988
- 50 Men and Women of Science (Together with other NIRPROMP researchers.), Department Of Science and Technology, 2008
- Outstanding Published Paper Award (Co-author), National Aacademy Science and Technology, 1993