Dioscoro L. Umali
Dioscoro L. Umali | |
|---|---|
| 7th Dean of University of the Philippines Los Baños College of Agriculture and Food Science | |
| In office 1959–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Leopoldo B. Uichanco |
| Succeeded by | Faustino T. Orillo |
| 1st Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture | |
| In office 1967–1971 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Jose D. Drilon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dioscoro L. Umali November 17, 1917 Biñan, Laguna, Insular Government of the Philippine Islands |
| Died | July 1, 1992 (aged 74) Makati, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Spouse | Zenaida Lopez-Umali |
| Occupation | Agriculturist |
| Known for | Plant breeding |
| Awards | National Scientist of the Philippines |
Dioscoro Lopez Umali (November 17, 1917 – July 1, 1992) was a Filipino agriculturalist and National Scientist of the Philippines awardee, 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. The International Rice Research Institute named a laboratory in his honor.
Umali died on July 1, 1992, at the Makati Medical Center in Makati.