POSTT E S T

He developed a method that caused the flowering and

fruiting of mango trees three times a year, instead of once
a year, so dramatically improving yields.

He is the first Filipino researcher to study Philippine

medicinal plants and orchids. He published the book,
Medicinal Plants of the Philippines, which is considered
one of the first books on this area.

As a physicist, he made studies on fluorescence

spectroscopy, effects of typhoons on atmospheric ozone, sky
luminosity, atmospheric radiation, and gravitation.

The author of the book titled Philippine Insects and her

works on insects were very useful for research on insect
control.

Worked on Philippine cotton, plus her studies helped

develop technology for cotton production.

He is a chemist and researcher who studied essential oils

that can be collected from Philippine plants.

Discovered many animals here in our country, including

Draco rizali, Rachophorus rizali, and Apogonia rizali.

Researched on the chemical composition of the medicinal

properties of plants in the Philippine plants and also
worked on herbs local plants.

Noted for his contributions in engineering with his

inventions include the video phone, the alcohol fueled
airplane, a solar energy absorber.

He is known for his practical usage of methods by using

cheap materials in agriculture.