Dioscoro Umali is considered as the Father of Philippine Plant Breeding.

• Birthplace : Binan City, Laguna, Philipppines
• Birth Date : November 17, 1917 Died : July 1, 1992

• College : University of the Philippines (Batch 1939)
• Course : Agronomy
• Post Graduate (Masteral) :
• Post Graduate (Doctorate) : Genetics and Plant Breeding from Cornell University

• Known for his improved varieties of food grains, legumes, fruits and ornamental plants especially suited for rainfed agriculture.

1. 1986 - National Scientist

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