Severino S. Magat

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Education:

  • Lincoln College, University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Ph.D. in Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 1985
  • University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna, M.Sc. in Soil Science, 1971
  • University of he Philippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna, B.S. Agriculture (Major in Soil Fertility), 1967

Field of Specialization:

Soils and Plant Nutrition, Crop Agronomy and Farming Systems, Agriculture

Researches:

Magat, S.S., (1994) Light requirements of selected crops
PCA-ARDB Canfarms Note No. 2, PCA, Quezon City

Padrones, G.D., Secretaria, M.I., Magat, S.S., (2000) Leaf pruning technique in bearing coconut palms: Its effect on underplanting young coconut for pith (ubod) prooduction
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 25, No. 1-2

Magat, S.S., (1978) A review of fertilizer studies on coconut
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 3(2)

Alforja, L.M. Magat, S.S. Palomar, C.R., (1978) Assessment of plot size for coconut nursery fertilizer experiment.
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 3(2)

Margate, R.Z., Magat, S.S., Alforja, L.M., Habana, J.A., (1978) A long-term KCl fertilization study of bearing coconuts in an inland-upland area of Davao.
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 3, No. 4

Abad, R.G., Prudente, R.L., Magat, S.S., (1978) Incidence of leaf spot in coconut fertilized with various combinations of nitrogen, phosphorous and potasssium chloride.
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 3, No. 1

Margate, R.Z., Magat, S.S., Abad, R.G., (1979) Boron requirement of hybrid coconut seedlings grown in an inland coconut soil of Davao
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 4, No. 4

Magat, S.S., Alforja, L.M., Cadigal, V.L., Labarcon, A.D., (1980) An assessment of the early growth response of the Ivory Coast hybrids (Dwarf X Tall) under different agro-climatic conditions in the Philippines
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 5(1)

Oguis, L.G. Magat, S.S. Margate, R.Z., (1979) The effect of chlorine sources and ammonium sulfate on the growth of coconut seedlings
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 4(3)

Magat, S.S., (1979) The use of leaf analysis in the conduct of coconut field fertilizer trials in the Philippines
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 4(1)

de Castro, M.M., Magat, S.S., Prudente, R.A.P., (1991) A study on costs and returns of four cultural management techniques of coconut production
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 16, No. 2

Magat, S.S., (1991) Fertilizer recommendations for coconut based on soil and leaf analysis
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 16, No. 2

Magat, S.S., Padrones, G.D., Habana, J.A., Alforja, L.M., (1991) Residual effects of chloride fertilizers on yield of coconuts grown on an inland soil of Davao, Mindanao, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 16, No. 1

Magat, S.S., Habana, J.A., (1991) Effect of leaf pruning levels on the yield of coconut (A research note)
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 16, No. 1

Maravilla, J.N., Magat, S.S., (1993) Sequential coconut toddy (sap) and nut production in Laguna Tall Variety and hybrid coconuts
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 18, No. 2

Mantiquilla, J.A., Canja, L.H., Margate, R.Z., Magat, S.S., (1994) The use of organic fertilizer in coconut - A research note
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 19, No. 1

Magat, S.S., (1994) Filed notes on an update of coconut fertilizer use efficiency and productivity of SCFDP Farms
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 19, No. 1

Margate, R.Z., Mantiquilla, J.A., Magat, S.S., (1994) Respose to integrated soil fertility mnagement (ISFM) of hybrid coconuts grown on an inland soil of South Cotabato, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 19, No. 2

Magat, S.S., (1995) Baseline notes on crop water deficit (CWD) in PCA research centers in relation to coconut production
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 20, No. 1-2

Magat, S.S., (1996) Utilization of coconut coir dust (Cocopeat) for plants: A critical review
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 21, No. 2

Margate, R.Z., Ebuna, R.M., Magat, S.S., Cobacha, J., (1997) Organic (peat soil) and inorganic fertilization of tall coconuts grown in an inland-upland soil of Lale, Western samar, Philippines
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 22, No. 2

Magat, S.S., Canja, L.H., Secretaria, M.I., Eroy, M.N., Padrones, G.D., (1995) Methods of estimating coconut yield
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 20, No. 1-2

Magat, S.S. et al, (1975) Yield improvement of coconut in elevated inland area of Davao (Philippines) by KCI fertilization
Oleagineux Volume 30 (10)

Magat, S.S., (1988) Effects of chloride fertilizers on yield and uptake of chloride, potassium and sodium by fodder beet (Beta vulgaris L.)in two New Zealand soils
Journal of Agricultural Science Volume 111

Magat, S.S., (1990) Effects of chloride fertilizers on ionic compostion and cation-anion balance and ratio of fodder beet (Beta vulgaris L.)
New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research Volume 33

Magat, S.S., () The chlorine needs of coconuts
Coconut Research and Development Journal Volume 6 , No. 1

Magat, S.S., (1997) Coconut yield improvement in farmers' fields through research-based fertilization management in the Philippines
Coconut Research and Development Journal Volume 13 , No. 2

Magat, S.S., Cadigal, V.L., Habana, J.A., (1975) Yield improvement of coconut in elevated inland areas of Davao by KCl fertilization
Oleagineux Volume 30(1)

Magat, S.S., Margarate, R.Z., Habana, J.A., (1988) Effects of increasing rates of sodium chloride (common salt) fertilization on coconut palms grown under an inland soil (Tropudalf) of Mindanao, Philippines
Oleagineux Volume 43, No. 1

Magat, S.S., Habana, J.A., Alforja, L.M.,, (1992) Residual effects of sodium chloride (common salt) fertilizer on yield and leaf nutrients of coconut grown on an inland soil of Mindanao, Philippines
CORD(APCC) Volume 8, No. 2

Magat, S.S., Padrones, G.D., Alforja, L.M., (1993) Residual effects of three chloride fertilizers on yield and leaf nutrient levels of coconut grown on an inland soil of Davao (Mindanao, Philippines)
Oleagineux Volume 48, No. 7

Margate, R.Z., Magat, S.S., Alforja, L.M., (1979) A long-term KCl fertilization study bearing coconuts in an inland-upland area of Davao.
Oleagineux Volume 34, No. 5

Magat, S.S., Canha, L.H., Margate, R.Z., (1994) Response of coconut to increasing levels of leaf pruning and its implications on farm productivity
APCC CORD Volume 10, No. 2

Margate, R.Z., Magat, S.S., (1983) Coconut-based multi-storey cropping
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 8, No. 2

Magat, S.S., Carpio, C.B., (1998) Coconut growing zones and production suitability of the 14 coconut producing regions and 67 provinces of the Philippines (1997)
Occasional S & T Paper Series No.1, PCA, Quezon City

Secretaria, M.I., Magat, S.S., (2003) Effects of coconut leaf pruning (CLP) on coconut Gmelina cropping system
The Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 38, No. 1

Magat, S.S., (2003) Coconut planting system (spacing and arrangement) options in intercropping or multiple cropping of coconut lands
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 28, No. 1

Magat, S.S., Margate, R.Z., Habana, J.A., (1977) Sodium chloride fertilization of bearing coconuts at Davao Research Center
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 2, No. 3

Magat, S.S., Margate, R.Z., (1990) The chlorine needs of coconut
Coconut Research and Development Journal , APCC Volume 6, No. 1

Secretaria, M.I., Magat, S.S., Canja, L.H., (2003) Predicting yield of coconut at two leaf pruning levels under four coconut-based crop combinations
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Journal Volume 86, No. 3

Magat, S.S., Margate, R.Z., Habana, J.A., (1977) Sodium chloride fertilization of bearing coconuts at Davao Research center
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 2(3)

Magat, S.S., Margate, R.Z., Secretaria, M.I., Eroy, M.N., (2005) Technological advances in coconut agronomy, crop nutrition and farming systems reserach of the Philippine Coconut Authority
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 30, No. 1-2

Magat, S.S. , (2007) Coconut productivity and profitability of two important Philippine hybrids
CORD Journal Volume 23, No. 1

Magat, S.S., (2007) An economic review on the productivity and profitability of two important tall varieties: Laguna and Baybay Talls
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 32, No. 1 - 2

Magat, S.S. , (2007) Coconut farming systems for social ecological and economic benefits
Memphis Publishing, Ernakulam, India

Magat, S.S.,Crop Nutrition and Fertilization Management of Selected Industrial Tree Crop
Los Banos, Laguna. PCARRD

Magat, S.S., Crop Nutrition and Fertilization Management of Selected Tropical Fruit Crops
Los Banos, Laguna. PCARRD

Magat, S.S., (2005) Nutrition and Fertilization Management of Embryo Cultured Makapuno Tall (ECMAKT)Seedlings
Coconut Research and Development Volume 21, No. 1

Magat, S.S., (2005) Effects of Coconut Leaf Pruning (CLP) on Coconut + Gmelina Cropping System
The Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 18, No. 1

Magat, S.S., (2005) Coconut Planting System (Spacing and Arrangement) Options in Intercropping or Multiple Cropping of Coconut Lands: A Review
The Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 18, No. 1

Magat, S.S., (2005) Multilocational piloting of selected coconut varieties and hybrids in the Philippines: Findings and Lessons for Planting and New Planting Initiatives
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 28, No. 2

Papers Presented:

  • Continuous Fertilization of Coconut Palms from Initial Bearing to Full-bearing Grown under the Residual Reddish-brown Clayey Soil of Davao, 4th Annual Scientific Meeting, Crop Science Society of the Philippines, Naga City
  • Site-specific Crop Nutrition Management of Tropical Fruit Trees, 15th National Fruit Association Symposium, DA-BSWM, Quezon City

Awards:

  • Honorary Fellow Award , Crop Science of the Philippines (CSSP), 2004
  • Kalpavrisha Award 2007 (India), International Summit Conference at Kochi City, India, 2007
  • Conferred Scientist IV, Scientific Career System, 1991 D
  • Recognition Award (Plenary Speaker, 15th National Fruits Conference/Symposium, Philippine Fruit Association, 2005
  • Achievement Award, Philippine Society for Soil Science and Technology Inc, 2006
  • Applied Science Award, LEL Education and Development Foundation Inc, 2006
  • Golden Coconut Award, United Coconut Association of the Philippines (UCAP), 2006
  • PANTAS Outstanding Scientist Award, PCARRD-Department of Science and Technology, 1999
  • Distinguished Alumnus Award for Coconut Research , College of Agriculture, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, 1997
  • Who's Who in the World, The Marquis Who's Who Publication Board (USA), 1997
  • Presidential Government "Lingkod Bayan" Awardee , Office of the President and the Civil Service Commission, Government of the Philippines, 1997
  • CSSP Achievement Award in Research , CSSP, 1987
  • CSSP Best Scientific Paper , CSSP, 1989