Prof Dr Dionisio Alvindia: Leading Research in Sustainable Agriculture
Director IV and Scientist IV atย ย Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech), Department of Agriculture,ย Philippines
๐ฑ๐ฌDionisio de Guzman Alvindia is a distinguished professional in the field of agriculture and postharvest development. ๐ฑ Born on November 22, 1963, in Sta. Cruz, Guimba, Nueva Ecija, he currently resides in Purok 2, San Manuel, Quezon, Nueva Ecija.Alvindia holds the position of Director IV and Scientist IV at the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHilMech), located in the CLSU Compound, Science City of Muรฑoz, Nueva Ecija. He is also an Affiliate Professor VI at the College of Agriculture, Central Luzon State University, and a Research Consultant at the Center for Natural Sciences and Environmental Research (CENSER), De La Salle University.๐๐พ
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๐จโ๐ Education:
BS Agriculture Central Luzon State University June 1980-April 1985. MS International Agricultural Development Tokyo University of Agriculture April 1998-March 2000. PhD Agricultural Science Tokyo University of Agriculture April 2000-March 2003. JSPS Postdoctoral Fellow Tokyo University of Agriculture April 2006-March 2008. Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellow Montana State University January 2012-July 2012 Dionisio de Guzman Alvindia’s academic journey is truly remarkable! ๐ Here’s a snapshot of his educational milestones:From the foundations of agricultural science to international agricultural development and prestigious fellowships, Dionisio’s academic path has been both diverse and distinguished! ๐๐ฑ
๐ Research Interest:
Dionisio de Guzman Alvindia’s research pursuits are as diverse as they are impactful! ๐ฑ His focus lies in the development of sustainable non-chemical strategies (NCA) for managing diseases in tropical fruits and high-value crops. ๐๐พ
He delves into the world of microbial control agents (MCA), exploring the potential of generally regarded as safe (GRAS) compounds, natural compounds, food additives, and even hot water treatment. ๐ฌ๐ฟ
But Dionisio’s curiosity doesn’t stop there! His studies extend to the intricate realms of storage, mycobiota, and mycotoxins across a spectrum of cropsโbe it fruits, vegetables, grains, coffee, cacao, or cassava. โ๐ซ๐ฝ
In the quest for sustainable and innovative solutions, Dionisio’s research serves as a beacon for a healthier, more resilient agriculture. ๐๐จโ๐ฌ
Research Focus ๐ฑ๐ฌ
- Effects of soil types and fertility management practices on soil silicon availability and banana silicon uptake
- Phosphine Resistance in Psocid, Liposcelis bostrychophila (Psocoptera) in the Philippines
- Bioactivities of Allium longicuspis Regel against anthracnose of mango caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.)