Notable Local Scientists in the Philippines

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Who is known as the 'Father of geothermal energy'?

  • Gavina Trono
  • Ramon Barba
  • Angel Alcala
  • Arturo Alcaraz (correct)

Which scientist is recognized for their work in horticulture?

  • Arturo Alcaraz
  • Ramon Barba (correct)
  • Gavina Trono
  • Angel Alcala

What area of research is Gavina Trono known for?

  • Seaweed cultivation (correct)
  • Horticulture
  • Amphibians and reptiles
  • Geothermal energy

Which local scientist conducted research on Philippine amphibians and reptiles?

<p>Angel Alcala (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What fields have local and foreign scientists made breakthroughs in?

<p>Agriculture, transportation, and industry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is recognized for outstanding research achievements on the marine ecosystem?

<p>Edgards Ganace (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual's work significantly enhanced the field of herbal medicine?

<p>Dr. Alfredo Santos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who conducted extensive work on using coconut as a renewable source?

<p>Dr. Julian Banzan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual is credited with inventing the first fluorescent lamp?

<p>Agapito Flores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for studies that led to an improved incubator?

<p>Fe Del Mundo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Notable Local Scientists

  • Arturo Alcaraz is known as the "Father of geothermal energy" in the Philippines.
  • Gavina Trono is recognized for her extensive studies on seaweed cultivation.
  • Angel Alcala is known for his research on the ecology and biography of Philippine amphibians and reptiles.
  • Ramon Barba is recognized for his contributions to horticulture, particularly his mango farming research.

Achievements and Contributions

  • Edgards Ganace is recognized for his outstanding research achievements on the marine ecosystem.
  • Dr. Alfredo Santos contributed significantly to our understanding of herbal medicine.
  • Dr. Julian Banzan conducted extensive work on local materials, particularly coconut, as a renewable source of chemicals and fuel.
  • Agapito Flores is acclaimed as the inventor of the first fluorescent lamp.
  • Fe Del Mundo is credited with studies leading to the invention of an improved incubator.

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