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.

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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