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Gregorio Velasquez is the one who discovered the blue green algae.
Gregorio Tiongson Velasquez (September 2, 1901-July 29,1989) was Professor Emeritus of botany in the University of the Philippines. He was known for his pioneering research in phycology, or the study of algae.
Career and Contributions Known as the Father of Philippine Phycology, Dr. Velasquez pioneered the intensive study and collection of the Philippine blue-green algal species. He studied and investigated algal specimens in Oriental Mindoro, Eastern Palawan, Sulu, Batangas and Bataan such as the Euglenophyceae, Chlorophyceae, and Myxophyceae. He was able to produce 47 basic and 77 valuable scientific papers on the subject. He received the following honors and awards: Distinguished Science Medal and Diploma of Honor from RP 1956; John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, 1956-57; R.P. Cultural Heritage Award, 1972; citations by the Carnegie Institute of Technology, USA and the Max Planck Institute of Zellbiologie in Germany as well as Emeritus Membership in the New York Academy of Sciences. For many years, he was Chairman for Biological Sciences of the National Research Council of the Philippines. In 1982 he was conferred the title of National Scientist by former President Ferdinand E. Marcos. With his wife, Carmen Camacho Velasquez, also named as a National Scientist later on, the Velasquezes claim to be only the second husband and wife pair to be honored as such in the world after the Curie couple of France.
Education Dr. Velasquez completed his elementary and high school education in his hometown of Calumpit, Bulacan. He then obtained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, Major in Botany, from the University of the Philippines in 1925 and 1931 respectively. Later he studied at the University of Michigan and finished another Master of Science degree (1937), as well as a Ph.D. (1939), Major in Phycology under the supervision of the eminent phycologist, William Randolph Taylor. Upon his return to the Philippines, he joined the Department of Botany of the University of the Philippines as an assistant instructor and gradually rose through the ranks and eventually became its Department Chairman.
Family Life He was married to Carmen Camacho Velasquez, a fish parasitologist and also a National Scientist, with whom he has three daughters. Velasquez Street on the campus of the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City was named in honor of the couple who resided in one of the older houses located on the same street.
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Is all algae species discovered?
Thousands and Billions of species of algae is not discovered.
Who discovered the algae?
Algae have been present on Earth for millions of years, so they were not "discovered" by one single person. Different species of algae have been observed and recorded by various scientists and researchers over time, contributing to our understanding of their diversity and importance in ecosystems.
Can algae exist on other planets?
The only planet known to have life, including algae, is Earth. But it is possible that particularly hardy and very simple forms of algae (e.g. cyanobacteria) could survive on Mars, or perhaps somewhere like the upper layers of the ocean under Jupiter's moon, Europa.
What are the three types of multicellular algae?
The three types of multicellular algae are red algae, brown algae, and green algae. These groups are classified based on their pigments, cell wall composition, and overall appearance. Each type of algae plays a unique role in aquatic ecosystems.
What is the largest brown algae?
The largest brown algae is the giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera), which can grow up to 150 feet in length. It forms dense underwater forests in cold, nutrient-rich waters along the coastlines of the Pacific Ocean.
Who found out about algae?
Who Discovered Algae. Who Discovered The Philippine Blue Green Algae? ... Gregorio Velasquez is the one who discovered the blue green algae
Is all algae species discovered?
Thousands and Billions of species of algae is not discovered.
Who discovered Philippine blue green algae?
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Who discovered the algae?
Algae have been present on Earth for millions of years, so they were not "discovered" by one single person. Different species of algae have been observed and recorded by various scientists and researchers over time, contributing to our understanding of their diversity and importance in ecosystems.
What is Function of nutrient agar?
Agar is made from algae and is used as a from of Gelatin or binder. It was discovered in Japan in the 1650's.
How many species of algae are there?
No one really knows. Estimates vary widely. The UK Biodiversity Steering Group Report estimated there to be 20,000 algal species in the UK.Most authorities place the known number of species between 5,000 and 20,000.
Can algae exist on other planets?
The only planet known to have life, including algae, is Earth. But it is possible that particularly hardy and very simple forms of algae (e.g. cyanobacteria) could survive on Mars, or perhaps somewhere like the upper layers of the ocean under Jupiter's moon, Europa.
What are the three types of multicellular algae?
The three types of multicellular algae are red algae, brown algae, and green algae. These groups are classified based on their pigments, cell wall composition, and overall appearance. Each type of algae plays a unique role in aquatic ecosystems.
Is algae a scaverger?
No , Algae are not scavengers . Algae are producers .
What are the plural of alga?
The plural of alga is algae. The plural possessive is algae's.
What kind of algae are seaweeds?
Yes, seaweed is algae. Algae is actually Latin for seaweed.
What is the foreign plural of alga?
Algae.
