Dr. Damasa Magcale-Macandag is recognized for her significant studies in grassland ecology. Her studies of the competitive abilities of the different grass species are valuable in the formulation of management strategies of upland farms.
Sex: Female
Education:
- University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os, College, Laguna, M.S. in Soil Science, Major in Soil Fertility and Soil Chemistry, Minor in Plant Ecology, 1982
- University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales 2351 Australia, Ph.D. in Botany, 1995
- University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna, B.S. in Agriculture (Soil Chemistry), 1979
Field of Specialization:
Botany, Soil Chemistry, Plant Ecology, Grassland Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology
Researches:
Magcale-Macandog, D.B., (1998) Patterns and processes in population divergence of Microlaena stipoides
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines Volume 20
Magcale-Macandog, D.B., (1994) Patterns and process of population divergence of Microlaena stipoides (Labill.)
PhD (Botany), University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia
Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Whalley, R.D.B., (1994) Factors affecting the distribution and abundance of Microlaena stipoides (Labill) R. Br. on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales
Australian Rangeland Journal Volume 16, No. 1
Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Whalley, R.D.B., (1991) Distribution of Microlaena stipoides and its association with introduced perennial grasses in a permanent pasture on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales
Australian Journal of Botany Volume 39
Magcale, D.B., (1984) Soil fertility and management
Program on Environmental Science and Management Bulletin Volume 4, No. 3
Sajise, P.E., Magcale, D.B., (1983) Soil erosion status in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific
Program on Environmental Science and Management Working Paper
Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Abucay, E.R., (2009) Eliciting indigenous knowledge system on natural resource management strategies: A case study in the Cordellera Region, Philippines (Abstracts of Paper)
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) Volume 31, No. 1
Magcale-Macandog, D.B., (2011 JL 13-14) Understanding the Patterns,Drivers and Impacts of Land Use Change in Sta. Rosa Sub-Watershed
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1
Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Abucay, E.R, (2009) Eliciting Indigenous Knowledge System on Natural Resource Management Strategies: A Case Study in the Cordillera Region,Philippines
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1
Magcale-Macandog, D., de la Cruz, C.P.P., Edrial, J.D., Reblora, M.A., Pabico, J.P., Salvacion, A.R., Marquez, T.L., Jr., Macandog, P.B.M., & Perez, D.K.B., (2014) Eliciting Local Ecological Knowledge and Community Perception on Fishkill in Taal Lake through Participatory Approaches
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 17, No. 2
Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Balon, J.L., Engay, K.G., Nicopior, O.B.S., Luna, D.A., & de la Cruz, C.P., (2010) Assessment of the Environmental Degradation and Proposed Solutions in the Los Baños Subwatershed Through Participatory Approaches
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 12, No. 2
Papers Presented:
- Plant and Vegetation Characterization of Ultisols, Seminar Proceedings on Improvement of Ultisols for Increasing Crop Productivity, Soils Research and Development Center, Diliman, Quezon City
- Grassland-based Upland Farms: A Study on Fire Occurrence in Isabela, Second National Grassland Congress, Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB), College, Laguna
- Factors Influencing the Distribution of Microlaena Stipoides on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, 17th International Grassland Congress, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- Relationship Between Abundance of Microlaena Stipoides and Pasture Management Factors on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales, 7th Biennial Conference, Australian Rangeland Society, Cobar, New South Wales
- The Effect of Frequency and Timing of Weeding Operations on the Yield of Rain-fed Rice in Los Banos, Laguna (Simulation studies), Workshop on Systems Analysis and Simulation of Rice Crop Production, International Rice Research Institute, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
- Water and Soil for Plant Growth, Pundasyon Hanunuo Mangyan School Teachers' Training Course in Ecology and Agriculture, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna, Philippines
- Seminar-workshop on Improvement of Ultisols for Increasing Crop Productivity , Soils Research and Development Center, Diliman, Quezon City
- Agroecosystem Analysis and Simulation, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines
- Systems Analysis and Simulation of Rice Crop Production, International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines
- Fundamentals of Upland Development and Management Strategies, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna, Philippines
- Understanding the Patterns,Drivers and Impacts of Land Use Change in Sta. Rosa Sub-Watershed, 33rd NAST Annual Scientific Meeting
- Eliciting Factors Affecting Fish Kill Events in Taal Lake Through Participatory Approaches: a Tool for the Development of a Predictive Fish Kill Model, International Conference on Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation for Food and Environmental Security,
- Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Awards:
- Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Botany), NAST-DOST, 1997
- Membership to gamma Sigama delta Honour Society of Agriculture (UPLB Chapter), UPLB
- Academic College Scholar (Dean's List) for 7 Semesters