Prescillano Zamora:
Prescillano Zamora is best known for his research in plant anatomy-morphology and pteridophyte biology, including the taxonomy of Philippine ferns and the discovery of more fern species.
He has been a supporter of the conservation of the environment in the Phillipines and a supporter of natural resources policy research.
Prescillano Zamora - Education:
- B.S. Agriculture from University of the Philippines, 1960
- M.S. Agronomy from University of the Philippines, 1964
- Ph.D. Holiculture from Rutgers, 1966
Prescillano Zamora - Awards:
- Rockefeller Foundation fellow at Cornell University (1961-65)
- NSF Research grantee (1962-65)
- UP Professorial Chair holder (1977-80)
Two-Phase Wall Deposition Concept:
Prescillano Zamora's research on the xylem elements of vascular plants led to the formulation of the two-phase wall deposition concept.
