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Wenresti G. Gallardo

Marine Science, Outstanding Young Scientist (2004)

Expertise: Marine Science, Biology, Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management

Dr. Wenresti Gallardo is recognized for important of his pioneering work in the field of Marine Science specifically on indigenous species of bivalves and gastropods which is a landmark in the study of mollusks in the country. His research on brood-stock development of Placuna placenta is a significant contribution to the development of seed production techniques in the aquaculture industry. Dr. Gallardo’s work contributes not only to the advancement of science but also in addressing resource depletion and poverty in the coastal communities of our country.

Affiliation

Research Scientist, Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Tigbauan, Iloilo

Associate Professor, Asian Institute of Technology, P.O Box 4, Klongluang, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand

Association

    • Philippine Aquaculture Society (PAS), Member
    • Philippine Association of Marine Science (PAMS), Member
    • National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), Member
    • National Shellfisheries Association (NSA). U. S. A, Member
    • Mollusc Culture Network/ Coastal Resources Research Network, Member
    • Japan Fisheries Society, Member
    • Asian Fisheries Society (AFS), Member
    • World Aquaculture Society (WAS), Member

Employment

    • Regional Fishermen's Training Center (RFTC) Project, BFAR Central Office, Quezon City, Fishery Project Evaluator, 1985-1987
    • SEAFDEC Aquaculture Dept., Tigbauan, Iloilo, Research Associate, 1989-1994
    • Graduate School of Marine Science and Engineering, Nagasaki University, Japan, Teaching Assistant (Concurrent as PhD. Student), 1997-2000
    • Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanology, UPV, Miag-ao, IIoilo, Senior Lecturer (part-time; concurrent as SEAFDEC Scientist), 2001-2002 (2nd sem.)

Award

    • Outstanding Young Scientist (Marine Science), NAST-DOST, 2004
    • Outstanding Leadership Award, NACA Regional Lead Center in the Philippines, 1989
    • Balik Scientist Awardee, DOST, 2008

Research

    • Induced spawning, larval and postlarval rearing of the window-pane oyster (Placuna placenta) Linnaeus; 1989-1990 [Completed]
    • Broodstock maturation: Effect of algal food supplement on the survival, growth, and gonad development of Placuna placenta Linnaeus; 1989-1990 [Completed]
    • Reproductive cycle, condition index, and proximate composition of the saddle-shaped oyster, Placuna Gmelin; 1990-1991 [Completed]
    • Survey of the window-pane oyster (Placuna placenta) fishery in the Philippines; IRDC Founded; 1992-1993 [Completed]
    • Technical and socio-economic assessment of oyster and mussel farming in two coastal communities in western visayas; IDRC-founded; 1993-1994 [Completed]
    • Purification and charactirization of biochemical cues for larval settlement and metamorphosis of some invertebrates. I-Abalone Haliotis asinina; 2000-2002 [Completed]
    • Refinement of breeding and seed production techniques for the abalone Haliotis asinina; 2001-present [On-going]
    • Assessment of potential sites for release and stock enhancement of abalone, top shell and sea horse; 2001-present [On-going]
    • Development of release strategies for stock enhancement of the tropical abalone Haliotis asinina [On-going]
    • Technical and economic feasibility of modular system vs. straight run method of abalone (Haliotis asinina) culture in floating cages [On-going]

Education

    • Nagasaki University, Japan, Nagasaki, Japan, Ph.D. in Marine Science, 2000
    • Nagasaki University, Japan, Nagasaki, Japan, M.S. in Fisheries (Major in Aquaculture), 1997
    • University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miag-ao Iloilo, Philippines, M.S. in Aquaculture, 1989
    • University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, B.S. in Fisheries, 1985

Publication

    • Madrones-Ladja, J.A. Gallardo, W.G., (2000) Restocking of window-pane shell Placuna placenta in a depleted bed of Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines.
    • Phuket Marine Biological Center Special Publication Volume 21
    • Gallardo, W.G. Siar, S.V. Encena, V. II., (1995) Exploitation of the window-pane shell (Placuna placenta) in the Philippines.
    • Biological Conservation Volume 73
    • Gallardo, W.G., (1992) Use of gonad color in sexing Placuna placenta broodstock
    • The Veliger Volume 35, No. 2
    • Gallardo, W.G., (1992) Gonad development of Placuna placenta linnaeus fed isochrysis galbana, Parke, Tetraselmis tetrahele (G.S. West) Butch, or their combination.
    • Aquaculture Volume 102
    • Gallardo, W.G., () Optimum stocking density for diet-tagging the tropical abalone Haliotis asinina for sea ranching and stock enhancement
    • Aquaculture Research
    • Galardo, W.G. Salayo, N.D., (2003) Abalone culture - A new business Opportunity.
    • SEAFDEC Asian Aquaculture Volume 25, No. 3
    • Gallardo, W.G. Bautista-Teruel, M.N. Marte, C.L., (2003) Shell marking by artificial feeding of the tropical abalone Haliotis asinina for sea ranching and stock enhancement
    • Aquaculture Research Volume 34
    • Gallardo, W.G. Buen, S.M.A., (2003) Evaluation of mucus, Navicula and mixed diatoms as larval settlement inducers for the tropical abalone Haliotis asinina.
    • Aquaculture Volume 221
    • Capinpin, E.C., Gallardo, W.G., Encena, V.C. II., (1994) Abalone fishery in Panagatan Cays, Antique, Philippines
    • Out of the Shell Volume 4
    • Gapasin, R.S.J. Gallardo, W.G., (2002) Successful induced spawning of the top shell Trochus niloticus at SEAFDEC,AQD, Philippines.
    • SPC Trochus Information Bulletin Volume 9
    • Hagiwara, A. Gallardo, W.G., (2001) Live food production in Japan: Recent progress and future aspects.
    • Aquaculture Volume 200
    • Gallardo, W.G., Hagiwara, A., Snell, T.W., (2001) Use of GABA to ehance rotifer reproduction in enrichment culture
    • Aquaculture Research Volume 32
    • Gallardo, W.G. Hagiwara, A. Snell, T,W., (2000) GABA enhances reproduction of the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis Muler: application to mass culture.
    • Aquaculture Research Volume 31
    • Gallardo, W.G., Hagiwara, A., Hara, K., Soyano, K., Snell, T.W., (2000) GABA, 5-HT and other amino acids in the rotifers Brachionus plicatilis and B. rotundiformis
    • Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology-Part A Volume 127
    • Gallardo, W.G. Hagiwara, A. Tomita, Y. Snell, T.W., (1999) Effect of growth hormone and gamma-aminobutyric acid on Brachionus plicatilis (Rotifera) reproduction at low food or high ammonia levels.
    • Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology Volume 240
    • de Araujo, A.B., Gallardo, W.G., Snell, T.W., Hagiwara, A., (1998) Enzyme activity as a tool for assessing the culture condition of rotifers and fish larvae - a preliminary study
    • Bulletin of the Aquaculture Associations of Canada Volume 98
    • Gallardo, W.G., (1994) Proceedings of the seminar-workshop on aquaculture development in Southeast Asia and prospects for seafarming and searanching
    • SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department
    • Gallardo, W.G, Hagiwara, A, Snell, TW., (2000) Effect of juvenile hormone and serotonin (5-HT) on mixis induction of the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis Muller
    • Journal of Experimental Marine Biology Volume 252
    • Gallardo, W.G, Hagiwara, A, Tomita, Y, Soyano, K, Snell, T.W., (1997) Effect of some vertebrate and invertebrate hormones on the population growth, mictic female production, and body size of the marine rotifer Brachionus plicatilis Muller
    • Hydrobiologia Volume 358
    • Gallardo, W.G. Hagiwara, A, Tomita, Y, Soyano, K. Snell, T.W., (1997) Effect of Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), Acetone, and Ethanol on the population growth of mictic female production, and body size of the marine rotifer Brachionus plicatilis Muller.
    • Bulletin of the Faculty of Fisheries, Nagasaki University Volume 78
    • Corre, KC, Corre, V.L, Gallardo, W.G., (1997) The growth, survival and production of shrimp (Penaues monodon) cultured with green mussel (Perna viridis) in semi-intensive ponds
    • UPV Journal of Natural Sciences Volume 2
    • Gallardo, W.G. Samonte, G.P.B. Ortega, R.S., (1992) Raft culture of green mussel Perna viridis, in Sapian Bay, Philippines.
    • Journal of Shelfish Research Volume 11
    • Gallardo, W.G., (2001) Farmers' Methods of Oyster and Mussel Culture in the Philippines
    • Utilizing Different Aquatic Resources for Livelihood in Asia (A Resource Book, IIRR, IDRC, FAO/UNDP, NACA, ICLARM
    • Samonte, G.B.P. Gallardo, W.G. Agbayani, R.F. Siar, SV, Ortega RS, Tumaliuan RE, Bermejo DZ, and Espada LA, (1993) Socioeconomic study of oyster and mussel farming in Western Visayas, Philippines
    • Asian Fisheries Social Science Research Network Report, SEAFDEC, Iloilo City
    • Siar, S.V, Samonte, G.P.B, Gallardo, W.G. Ortega, R.O., (1992) Conflict associated with oyster and mussel farming in Western Visayas, Philippines
    • Journal of Shellfish Research Volume 11
    • Samonte, G.P.B, Gallardo, W.G, Ortega, R.S, & Espada, (1993) Economics of stake and raft methods of farming green mussels in Western Visayas, Philippines
    • World Aquaculture ' 93 Torremolinos, Spain
    • Samonte, G.P.B. Gallardo, W.G, Tumaliuan, R.T., (1992) Economics of oyster farming in Western Visayas, Philippines
    • Journal of Shellfish Research Volume 11
    • Gallardo, W.G, Encena, V II, Bayona, N.C., (1995) Rapid rural appraisal and participatory research in the Philippines
    • Community Development Journal Volume 30
    • Gallardo, W.G, Siar, S.V, Bayona, N.C, Molina, L.P., (1993) Rapid rural appraisal as a preliminary activity of oyster and mussel farming systems research in Binaobawan, Pilar, Capiz, Philippines
    • Out of the Shell Volume 3
    • Cheong, R.M.T, Gallardo, W.G, & Toledo, J.D., (1992) A market survey of snappers (Genus Lutjanus) from Panay and Palawan Waters
    • The Philippine Journal of Science Volume 121(1)

Trainings

    • Workshop on Enhancing Coastal Resources, SEAFDEC Training Department, 2003 S 30-2003 O 3, Samut Prakan, Thailand
    • NRCP R&D Planning Workshop in Visayas and Launching of NRCP Regional Cluster, 2003 My 5-2003 My 6, Iloilo City