- Dioscoro L. Umali
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Dioscoro L. Umali (November 17, 1917-July 1, 1992) was a National Scientist of the Philippines 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.
Categories:- Filipino scientists
- 1917 births
- 1992 deaths
- Filipino people stubs
- Asian scientist stubs
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