Dioscoro L. Umali

Dioscoro Lopez Umali (November 17, 1917 July 1, 1992) was a National Scientist of the Philippines awardee and is known as "the Father of Philippine Plant Breeding." He was awarded several international honors and distinctions for his outstanding achievements and improvements of rice, corn and other economic plants. His research studies on upland agriculture, forestry, and environment conservation have helped many people, especially farmers, improve the quality of their crops.

Dioscoro L. Umali
Born
Dioscoro L. Umali

November 17, 1917
Binan Laguna Philippines
DiedAugust 1, 1992(1992-08-01) (aged 74)
Nationality Filipino
OccupationAgriculturist
Known forPlant Breeding
AwardsNational Scientist of the Philippines


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