Dr. Grecebio Jonathan Alejandro is recognized of his pioneering work on the phylogeny in the genus Mussaenda Burn. Ex L. and its allied genera in the family Rubianceae using molecular techniques. His contributions, the first revisions in the systematics of Philippine Rubiaceae beyond the enumeration by Merrill in 1923, established a new genus, Bremeria including 19 new combinations for Mussaendeae, and five new species and a variety of Philipppine Mussaenda, and proposed new circumscription of Mussaenda sensu stricto. This information is invaluable in selecting species with possible medicinal value, for indentifying species with ornamental potential and for describing species most meaningful for phylogenetic studies. Dr. Alejandro’s descriptions are coded in the DELTA (Descriptive Language for Taxonomy) database for interactive and information retrieval. His results have been presented before international and national scientific organizations in various conventions, symposia, and congresses and have been published in internationally and nationally recognized journals on botanical systematics.
Sex: Male
Education
- Goethe-Institute Mannheim, Germany, German Language Certificate, 2001
- University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila, Master of Science in Biological Sciences, 1999
- University of Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany, Doctor of Philosophy (Dr. rer. nat.), Biology Major in Plant Systematics, 2005
- Far Eastern University, Manila, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 1992
Field of Specialization
Biology, Plant Systematics, Biogeography (Plant Groups)
Researches
Alejandro, G.J.D., (2005) Polyphyly of Mussaendeae inferred from ITS and trnT-F data and its implication for generic limits in Mussaendeae (Rubiaceae)
American Journal of Botany Volume 92, No. 3
Alejandro, G.J.D., Liede, S., () The Philippine Rubiaceae Genera: Updated synopsis in INTKEY databases of the DELTA system
Blumea Volume 48
Alejandro, G.D.J., () Revision of the Philippine Mussaenda (Mussaendeae, Rubiceae)
Systematic Botany Monographs
Alejandro, G.J.D. Meve, U., () An interactive database to the species of Philippine Mussaenda (Mussaendeae, Ixoroideae, Rubiceae)
Blumea
Heneidak, S., Hassan, A., Alejandro, G.J.D., () Floral nectarines of some Egyptian Vicia species (Faboideae-Fabaceae)
Botanical Journal of Linnean Society
Alejandro, G.J.D., (2000) Morpho-numerical analysis of ficus species using hierarchical method of clustering analysis
Acta Manilana Volume 48
Alejandro, G.J.D., Madulid, D., (1999) The ficus (Moraceae) flora of Mts. Palay-pala-Mataas na Gulod National Park (Ternate, Cavite)
Acta Manilana Volume 47
Alejandro, G.J.D., (1997 ) Laboratory manual in biosciences I and II
Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas
Alejandro, G.J.D., (1997) Laboratory manual in general and systematic botany
Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas
Alejandro, G.J.D., (1996) Laboratory manual in general zoology
Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, University of Santo Tomas
Alejandro, G.J.D., (2007) The current status of the Philippine Rubiaceae
Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology Volume 1
Alejandro, G.J.D., (2007) Comparative determination of the antioxidant activities of fruits using the DPPH assay
Philippine BIOTA Volume 40, No. 2
Alejandro,G.B., (2011 JL 13-14) Molecular Phylogeny and a Novel Species of the Philippine Endemic Antherostele(Ribiaceae),with implications on Its Conservation and Biochemical Properties
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1
Alejandro,G.B., (2011 Jl 13-14) Multigene-locus cpDNA Bayesian Frameworks in Resolving Conflicts within Philippine Endemic Gardenia Ellis (Rubiaceae):Implications to Taxonomy,Biodiversity and Drug Development
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1
Papers Presented
Floristic Study and Flower Biology of Ficus spp. (Moraceae) Found in Mts. Palay-palay - Mataas na Gulod National Park (Cavite, Philippines), 18th Biennial Convention of the Asian Association for Biology Education, Polytechnic University of Hongkong
Phylogeny and Biogeography of Mussaenda (Rubiaceae), 11th AETFAT Congress, Addis Abeba, Belgium
Preliminary Studies in Philippine Rubiaceae: Updated Synopsis and Phylogeny of Tribe Mussaendeae, 16th International Symposium on Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology, 17th Senckenberg Conference, Frankfurt/Main
New Circumscription of Mussaenda (Mussaendeae: Rubiaceae) Inferred from ITS and trnT-F Data , 23rd Annual Meeting of the Willi Hennig Society, Paris, France
A Quantative Inquiry - Based Molecule in the Investigation of the Growth Parameters and Metabolic Activity of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae in Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions, 18th Biennial Convention of the Asian Association for Biology Education, Polytechnic University of Hongkong
Molecular Phylogeny and a Novel Species of the Philippine Endemic Anthrostele|(Rubiaceae),with Implications on its Conservation and Biochemical, 33rd NAST Annual Scientific Meeting
Awards
- Second Place Winner Scientific Research Poster Exhibit, Food and Nutrition Research Institute (Philippines)-Department Of Science and Technology, 2000
- Silver Series Research Awardee, University of Santo Tomas, 2001
- Silver Series Research Awardee, University of Santo Tomas, 2003
- International Publication Award, Research Recognition Award, XXIII Willi Hennig Society, Paris, France, 2004
- Silver Series Research Awardee, University of Santo Tomas, 2005
- International Publication Award, University of Santo Tomas, 2005
- Outstanding Young Scientist (Botany), National Academy Science and Technology-Department Of Science and Technology, 2006