Pedro Escuro, Ph.D. Genetics and Plant Breeding

Dr. Escuro made waves by developing rice breeding in the country.He led the development, isolation, and release of nine Seed Board rice varieties.

Dr. Escuro is the recepient of many awards, some of which includes the Presidential awards, Presidential Plaque of Merit for outstanding accomplishments in rice improvement (1967) and the Rizal Pro Patria award.

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