Dr. Ramon C. Barba is recognized for his significant contributions to Philippine Agriculture through horticulture. He developed a process that caused the flowering and fruiting of mango trees three times a year, instead on once a year, so dramatically improving yields. His work found applications in advancing the mango export industry. His research on tissue culture of many horticultural crops, bananas, cassava, and sugarcane among others, enabled the development of methodologies in physiology and plant breeding. In 2013 Ramon Barba became National Scientist in the Philippines for his “distinguished achievements in the field of plant physiology, focusing on induction of flowering of mango and on micro propagation of important crop species.”
Sex: Male
Education
- University of Hawaii, 2500 Campus Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822, United States, Doctor of Philosophy in Horticulture, 1967
- University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, United States, Master of Science in Horticulture, 1962
- University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, 4031 Los Baños, Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Agronomy (Fruits), 1958
Field of Specialization
Horticulture, Tissue Culture, Physiology of Growth and Flowering, Plant Growth Regulator, Weed Control, Plant Propagation, Fruit and Ornamental Crops
Researches
Pateña, L.F., Carlos-Refuerzo, L.R., Barba, R.C., (2001) A simple and reliable protocol for somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in mango (Mangifera indica L.)
NAST 25th Anniversary and 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting
Pateña, L.F., Sotto, R.C., Altoveros, N.C., Bariring, A.L., Dioneda, M.A.A., & Barba, R.C., (2001) In vitro germination of freshly harvested and conserved indigenous orchid seeds
NAST 25th Anniversary and 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting
Pateña, L.F., Bariring, A.L., Dolores, L.M., Miranda, M.B., Barg E., Green, S.K., & Barba, R.C., (2001) Production of virus-free and true-to-type planting materials of garlic (Allium sativum L.)
NAST 25th Anniversary and 23rd Annual Scientific Meeting Volume 23
Avenido, R.A., Endonela, L.E., Pateña, L.F., & Barba, R.C., (2005) Developing plant regeneration systems for ill vitro conservation of mandarin (Citrus retiadate Blanco) and pummelo (Citms maxima (Burm.) Merr.)
Acta Horticulturae Volume 694
Pateña, L.F., Endonela, L.E., Rafuerzo, L.C., & Barba, R.C., (2005) Somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in calamansi (X Citrofortunella microcarpa Bunge.)
Acta Horticulturae Volume 694
Pateña, L.F., Dolores, L.M., Bariring, A.L., Alcachupas, A.L., Laude, N.P., Barg, E., Green, S.K., & Barba, R.C., (2005) Improved technique for virus elimination in and production of certified planting materials of garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Acta Horticulturae Volume 694
Barba, R.C., Patena, L.F. , (2005) Lanzones (Lansium Domesticom Correa) propagation by rooting of terminal stem cuttings to advance first fruiting
Philippine Journal of Crop Science
Pateña, L.F., Dacumos, C.N., & Barba, R.C., (2006) Somatic embryogenesis in coconut using plumule explants of 'Makapuno,' 'Laguna Tall,' and 'Baybay Tall
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 28, No. 1
Avenido, R.A., Dimaculangan, J.G., Carandang, J.M., Pateña, L.F., Siar, S.V., & Barba, R.C., (2009) Tissue Cultured Avocado (Persea Americana Miller): A Journey from Laboratory to Field
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1
Pateña, L.F., Rudolfo, G.S., Garcia, R.N., Juanillas, J.L., & Barba, R.C., (2006) Organic, virus free and true-to-type tissue-cultured garlic (Allium sativum, L.)
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines Volume 28, No. 1
Pateña, L.F., Rudolfo, G.S., Dolores, L., Garcia, R.N., Juanillas, J.L., & Barba, R.C., (2006) Organic, virus free and true-to-type tissue-cultured garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 31
Pateña, L.F., Cardenas, L.B., Brar, D.S., & Barba, R.C., (2007) Use of SSR markers for characterizing different strains of Carabao mango
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines Volume 29, No. 1
Barba, R.C., & Hilario, F.I., Jr., (1971) How to grow Anthurium
Agriculture at Los Baños Volume 10, No. 3
Cuevas, S.E., Hilario, F.I., Jr., & Barba, R.C., (1970) Pineapple culture for small growers
Agricultural and Industrial Life Volume 10, No. 2
Villareal, R.L., Hilario, F.I., Jr., Barba, R.C., Rasco, E.T., Mendoza, E.M.T., & Zamora, A.B., (1984) Plant Biotechnology Program of the Institute of Plant Breeding
2nd ASEAN Science and Technology Week Proceedings Volume 2
Barba, R.C., Hilario, F.I., Jr., Rasco, E.T., Mendoza, E.M.T., Zamora, A.B., & Cuevas, S.E., (1971) Weed control in herbicides in banana plantations
Agriculture at Los Baños Volume 10, No. 3
Laurena, A.C., Laureles, L.R., Pateña, L.F., Barba, R.C., & Mendoza, E.M.T., (2003) Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) expresses Gus in selected plant parts
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 25, No. 1
Bariring, A.L., Dolores, L.M., Miranda, M.B., Barg, E., Green, S.K., Barba, R.C., & Pateña, L.F., (2007) Propagation of lanzones by rooting of terminal stem cuttings
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines Volume 29, No. 1
Pateña, L.F., Carlos-Refuerzo, L.R., & Barba, Ramon C., (2001) A simple and reliable proto for somatic embryogenesis and plantlet regeneration in mango (Mangifera indica L.)
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines Volume 23
Awards
- Elected Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology, 2004
- Best Paper Award for Induction of Flowering of Mango by Chemical Spray, , 1974
- The Outstanding Young Men of the Philippines for Agriculture, Philippine Jaycees, 1974
- IBM/DOST Science and Technology Award, International Business Machines / Department of Science and Technology, 1989
- Gamma Sigma Delta Distinguished Award, , 2004
- DA-Khush Achievement Award, , 1995
- Gamma Sigma Delta Achievement Award, , 1995
- Best Paper Award, Crop Science Society of the Philippines, 1974
- Best Paper Award, Crop Science Society of the Philippines, 1981
- Rizal Pro Patria Presidential Award for Tissue Culture, , 1980
- Most Distinguished Alumni Award, University of the Philippines, 2004
- Dioscoro L. Umali Achievement Award in Agricultural Development, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA), 2011 November 23
- National Scientist, Republic of the Philippines, 2013
- Asia's Top 100 Scientist, The Asian Scientist Magazine, 2016