Who is prescillano zamora-Filipino biologist?

Answer 1

Prescillano Zamora is best known for his research in plant anatomy-morphology and pteridophyte Biology, including the taxonomy of Philippine ferns and the discovery of more fern species.

He has been a supporter of the conservation of the environment in the Philippines and a supporter of Natural Resources policy research.

· B.S. Agriculture from University of the Philippines, 1960

· M.S. Agronomy from University of the Philippines, 1964

· Ph.D. Holiculture from Rutgers, 1966

Prescillano Zamora - Awards:

· Rockefeller Foundation fellow at Cornell University (1961-65)

· NSF Research grantee (1962-65)

· UP Professorial Chair holder (1977-80)

Two-Phase Wall Deposition Concept:

Prescillano Zamora's research on the xylem elements of vascular plants led to the formulation of the two-phase wall deposition concept.

Born last January 4,1933, Dr. Zamora finished his study in B.S.Agriculture, at the University of the Philippines,Los Baños,last 1960,his M.S.Agronomy, also at the same school (UPLB) last 1964 while his Ph.D.(Holiculture), at Rutgers-the State University,1966.

Dr. Zamora is recognized for his contributions to plant anatomy-morphology, pteridophyte biology, and the conservation of environment and natural resources policy research. His work on the xylem elements of vascular plants is the basis for the basis for the formulation of the two-phase wall deposition concept now accepted universally. His studies on the taxonomy of Philippine ferns led to the discovery for more species of the group.