CURRICULUM VITAE

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Name: MARIA CORAZON JULATON CABRAL

Address: Bagong Sikat, Science City of Munoz, 3119 Nueva Ecija

Birthdate: October 26, 1977

Civil Status: Married

Physical Condition: Physically Fit

Contact number: 08069854994

E-mail address: [email protected]

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Nagoya University

Master in Plant Production Science (on going – 2021)

Furu-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi-ken, Japan

Central Luzon State University

Bachelor of Science in Biology Major in Zoology

Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Diploma in Secondary Education, March 1993

St. Joseph School

San jose City, Nueva Ecija

Diploma in Elementary Education, March 1989

Bagong Sikat Elementary School

Bagong Sikat, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:

Science Research Specialist II (July 1, 2017 – March 31, 2019)

Crop Biotechnology Center, PhilRice,

Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Co-lead in the implementation of the following studies:

·         Evaluation of PhilRice germplasm collection to abiotic stresses

·         QTL analysis on the functional stay green traits for rainfed lowland rice environment

·         Validation and fine mapping of QTLs for plasticity on L-type lateral root development in response to water stress in rice

·         QTL mapping analysis with emphasis on root plasticity traits under soil moisture fluctuation stress

Science Research Specialist I (Aug. 1, 2011 – June 30, 2017)

ASPPD, Philippine Rice Research Institute

Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz,

3119 Nueva Ecija

·         Assist in the establishment, data gathering, water treatment application, monitoring and other protocol implementation of rootbox pinboard, pot, and field studies of drought physiology study.

·         Analyze and assess the root image data and relate them to physiological and morphological responses.

Corn Technical Trialist (April 2011 – July 31, 2011)

BASF Chemical Company

11th Floor Hanjinphil Corporation Building,

1128 Paarkway, North Bonifacio, Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila

·         Conduct 60 demo trials on hybrid yellow corn using Ascend (seed treatment) and Cabrio EC in Central Pangasinan and Nueva Ecija.

·         Gather agromorphological data at 7, 30, 60 DAP and harvesting stage.(i.e. seedling emergence, crop injury, yield)

·         Facilitate spraying of Cabrio at V7 – V10 leaf stage.

Science Research Analyst (Aug 2002 –March 2011)

PBBD, Philippine Rice Research Institute

Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz,

3119 Nueva Ecija

A.      Development of Rice Varieties for Special Purposes (2002 – March 2011)

Generate cross with special trait such as aromatic, glutinous and pigmented.

Selection of desirable plants from segregating populations.

Kernel evaluation and aroma screening.

Conduct seed increase and purification of potential entries for NCT.

B.      Field Performance Test (2002 – March 2011)

1.       National Cooperative Test of Irrigated Lowland Rice – Transplanted

2.       National Cooperative Test for Special Purpose Rice Selections

3.       Replicated Yield Trial for Grain Iron and Zinc Analysis

4.       INGER – International Rice Finegrain Advanced Observational Nursery (IRFAON) and International Irrigated Rice Observational Nursery (IIRON).

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Establish the experiment in the field.

·         Gather yields and morpho-agronomic characteristics such as: days to heading, height and tillers, lodging, reactions to insect pests and diseases and phenotypic acceptability.

·         Identify five useful lines for breeding.

One Week Special Work in Brunei Darussalam (March 24 – 30, 2010)

Duties/Responsibilities

·         Supervised and handled  seed production of Laila variety and other breeding materials in Pengkalan Mau area in Brunei Darussalam

·         Handled  the pest and diseases screening of breeding materials in Pengkalan Mau Brunei Darussalam

Science Research Assistant (Sept. 22, 1997 – June 30, 2002)

PBBD, Philippine Rice Research Institute

Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz,

3119 Nueva Ecija

Tissue Culture (1997 – 2002)
·         Plate anthers, seed callus and inflorescence in different treatment of culture media.

·         Plant regenerated anthers in the screenhouse.

·         Aseptic technique

ELIGIBILITY:

Civil Service Career Professional Examination (July 15, 2001)

Cabanatuan City

PUBLICATIONS:

Suralta, R.R., Cruz, J.A., Patunga, J.U., Caparas, L.M., Lagunilla, V.H., Batungbakal, Y.T., Bello, J.C.T., Siping, A.J.O., Cabral, M.C.J., and Niones, J.M. An Enhanced Root System Developmental Responses to Drought Stress by Inoculation of Rhizobacteria (Streptomyces mutabilis) Contributed to the Improvement of Growth in Rice. Philippine Journal of Science, 147 (1):113-122 March 2018

Suralta, R.R., Lucob, N.B., Aguelo, A.B.,Niones, J. M.,  Cabral, M.C.J.,and Rebong II, D.B.  Functional roles of the plasticity in deep root system development in soil water uptake and dry matter production of doubled haploid lines of rice under upland drought condition. International Journal of Agriculture and Technology, 2017 Vol. 13(6): 907-925.

Suralta RR, Julaton MCN, Rebong DB II. 2015. Functional roles of constitutive root system development in maintaining higher water use and grain yield under post flowering drought stress in hybrid rice. Philippine Agricultural Scientist Vol 98 No. 1, 81-88. March 2015

Suralta RR, Kano-Nakata M, Grospe F, Julaton MCN, Rebong ATIO, Flores AM, Inukai Y, Niones JM, Kameoka, E, Morita S, Abe J, Kato Y, Fukuta, Y, Kobayashi N, Yamauchi A. 2013. Soil moisture intensity impacts on root distribution and dry matter production in rainfed lowland rice fields in the Philippines. Japanese Journal of Crop Science 82: 270-271

Suralta RR,  Gaid LL, Julaton MCN and Vizmonte PT Jr. 2013. Relationship between root system development responses and soil water uptake, and canopy temperature estimates based on thermal image in rice under drought stress. Philippine Agricultural Scientist 96:301-307.

PAPERS AND POSTERS PRESENTED:

Genotypic differences in sap bleeding rate among diverse cultivars under different soil moisture conditions

MCJ CABRAL, JM NIONES, RR SURALTA , MK NAKATA

48TH CSSP ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE:“Crop science innovations: Express path towards

countryside development”.

La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City, Albay

July 2-7, 2018

Drought tolerance of selected korean rice varieties under vegetative stage soil moisture deficits

AS Cruz, K Jihyun, MCJ Cabral, JM Niones, RR Suralta

48TH CSSP ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE:“Crop science innovations: Express path towards

countryside development”.

La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City, Albay

July 2-7, 2018

Improvement of Khao Dawk Mali 105 For Water-Limited Environments Through Mutation (Best Poster)

VAC Marcelo, JM Niones, MAR Orbase, MCJ Cabral, GD Valida, MV Chico, AS Yong, CC Cabusora, NV Desamero

ISSAAS National Congress and General Meeting-“Agriculture Innovations towards Sustainable Growth”

MMSU Teatro Ilocandia, Batac City, Ilocos Norte

September 21-23, 2017

PR34859-B-4-1-1-2-1, A New Potential Glutinous Variety, Another Option For Profitability

EC Arocena, HT Ticman, MV Chico, GM Osoteo, MCJ Cabral, JA Orcino AND TF Padolina

30th National R4D Conference-Rice Science and Innovation for Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City Of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

September 5-6, 2017

Modern Pigmented Rices as Potential Brown Rice

MV Chico, EC Arocena, HT Ticman, GM Osoteo, RM Bulatao, AV Morales, MCJ Cabral and JA Orcino

30th National R4D Conference-Rice Science and Innovation for Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City Of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

September 5-6, 2017

VARMIX SYSTEM: An Alternative Technology for Mitigating the Effects of Biotic and Abiotic Stresses

IG Pacada, FJA Francia,CC Ringor, JM Niones, MCN Julaton, MB Dela Cruz, JP Rillon, ND Santiago, MLB Palma, RR Suralta, AG Pascua, JC Beltran, EH Bandonill, MCA Sacdalan, MTF Celestino, AA Dela Cruz, JA Viz (PHILRICE CES); HA Jimenez (PHILRICE AGUSAN); IV Boholano, IMB Cantilla, AY Cantilla (PHILRICE MIDSAYAP); JC Maristela (PHILRICE BICOL); ES Avellanoza (PHILRICE BATAC)

30th National R4D Conference-Rice Science and Innovation for Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City Of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

September 5-6, 2017

Variation in Root System Developmental Responses of Irrigated and Rainfed Philippine Rice Varieties in Response to Water Stressed Environment

Maria Corazon J. Cabral, Jonathan M. Niones and Roel R. Suralta

24th FCSSP Scientific Conference-Healthy and Safe Food Production in Response to Climate Change and Globalization

Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City

June 13-17, 2017

An Enhanced Root System Developmental Responses under Drought by Inoculation of Rhizobacteria (Streptomyces Mutabilis) Contributed to the Improvement of Dry Matter Production in Rice

Roel R. Suralta, Jayvee A. Cruz, Maria Corazon J. Cabral, Jonathan M. Niones and Akira Yamauchi

ACSAC, Jeju Island, South Korea

June 1-6, 2017

Root System Developmental Responses of Selected Traditional Varieties to Upland Drought Condition

Arlene B. Aguelo, Jonathan M. Niones, Roel R. Suralta and Maria Corazon J. Cabral

29th National Rice R&D Conference

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City Of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Sept 7-8, 2016

Root System Development and Dry Matter Production of Selected Rice Germplasms with Potential Drought Tolerance under Different Water Stresses

Maria Corazon N. Julaton, Jonathan M. Niones, Loida M. Perez and Roel R. Suralta

46th CSSP Annual Scientific Conference- “Empowering Crop Scientists for Asean Leadership”

Phela Grande Hotel, General Santos City

June 13-18, 2016

Analysis of Root System Response of Rice Varieties in Relation to Dry Matter Production under Water Limiting Environment

Maria Corazon N. Julaton, Roel R. Suralta, Jonathan M. Niones

46th CSSP Annual Scientific Conference- “Empowering Crop Scientists for Asean Leadership”

Phela Grande Hotel, General Santos City

June 13-18, 2016

Root System Architecture of Selected Rice Germplasm with Potential Drought Tolerance under Different Water Stresses

Maria Corazon N. Julaton, Jonathan M. Niones, Roel R. Suralta, and Loida M. Perez

28th National Rice R&D Conference

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City Of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Sept 9-10, 2015

Evaluating the Resistance of Rainfed Rice Cultivars to Upland Drought Using a Raised Bed System

Arlene B. Aguelo, Nonawin B. Lucob, Maria Corazon N. Julaton,  Jonathan M. Niones and Roel R. Suralta

28th National Rice R&D Conference

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City Of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

Sept 9-10, 2015

Root System Development and Dry Matter Production of PhilRice Germplasm under Various Water-Deficit Stress Intensities (Oral Paper)

Maria Corazon N. Julaton, Jonathan M. Niones, Roel R. Suralta, and Loida M. Perez

23rd FCSSP Scientific Conference

Hotel Stotsenberg, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

May 11-16, 2015

Analysis of Deep Rooting In Doubled-Haploid Lines under Progressive Drought Stress Using a Raised-Bed System

Arlene B. Aguelo, Nonawin B. Lucob, Maria Corazon N. Julaton,  Jonathan M. Niones And Roel R. Suralta

23rd FCSSP Scientific Conference

Hotel Stotsenberg, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

May 11-16, 2015

Analysis of Deep Root System Development, Soil Water Uptake and Dry Matter Production of Rice under Upland Drought Condition

Roel R. Suralta, Nonawin B. Lucob, Arlene B. Aguelo, Jonathan M. Niones, Maria Corazon N. Julaton and Democrito B. Rebong II

27th National Research Symposium-“Climate-Resilient R&D towards a Competent and Competitive

Agriculture and Fisheries”

Da-Bar, Quezon City

October 7, 2015

Contribution of Functional Stay-Green Character to Drought Tolerance and Yield during Post Flowering Drought Stress (3rd Best Poster)

Maria Corazon N. Julaton, Roel R. Suralta, Jonathan M. Niones

44th CSSP Scientific Conference- “Harnessing Biodiversity and Biotechnology For Climate Change Adaptation”

Cebu Parklane International Hotel, Cebu City

May 12-16, 2014

Functional Roles of Constitutive Root System Development in Maintaining Higher Water Use and Grain Yield under Post Flowering Drought Stress in Hybrid Rice (Paper Qualifier)

Roel R. Suralta, Maria Corazon N. Julaton and Democrito B. Rebong II

26th National Research Symposium

DA-BAR, Quezon City

October 22, 2014

Effect of Staggered Thermal Image Acquisition on the Canopy Temperature Estimates of Rice under Drought Stress Condition

Maria Corazon N. Julaton, Mark Anthony Dela Cruz, Pacifico T. Vizmonte, Jr and Roel R. Suralta

22nd FCSSP Scientific Conference

Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan De Oro City

March 11-16, 2013

Temporal Dynamics of Thermal Image-Based Canopy Temperature Estimates under Drought Condition in Rice

Maria Corazon N. Julaton, Leanna Grace L. Bernados, Pacifico T. Vizmonte, Jr and Roel R. Suralta

22nd FCSSP Scientific Conference

Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan De Oro City

March 11-16, 2013

Relationship between Canopy Temperature Estimates based on Thermal Image and Root System Development Responses and Soil Water Uptake of Rice under Drought Stress

Roel R. Suralta, Leslie L. Gaid, Pacifico T. Vizmonte, Jr and Maria Corazon N. Julaton

22nd FCSSP Scientific Conference

Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan De Oro City

March 11-16, 2013

Dynamics in Leaf Temperature Estimates based on Thermal Image Analysis with Changes in Stomatal Activity

Maria Corazon N. Julaton and Roel R. Suralta

Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan

April 16-22, 2012

Soil Moisture and Strength Interaction: Impacts on Root Distribution and Dry Matter Production in Rainfed Lowland Rice Fields

FS Grospe, MCN Julaton, RR Suralta, MK Nakata, ATIO Rebong, AM Flores, Y Inukai, JM Niones, S Morita, J Abe, Y Kato, Y Fukuta, N Kobayashi and A Yamauchi

25th National Rice R&D Conference

“Green and Smart Rice Farming for Food Sufficiency”

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

September 6, 2012

CONFERENCES/TRAININGS/WORKSHOPS:

JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program for Short Term Participants

Upgrading of cultivation technologies against climate change FY2017

JICA Chubu, Nagoya, Japan

February 26 – March 9, 2018

48TH CSSP ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE

Crop science innovations: Express path towards countryside development”.

La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City, Albay

July 2-7, 2018

30th National R4D Conference

Rice Science and Innovation for Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City Of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

September 5-6, 2017

24th FCSSP Scientific Conference

“Healthy and Safe Food Production in Response to Climate Change and Globalization”

Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City

June 13-17, 2017

20th PSSST Annual Meeting and Scientific Conference

“Creating Awareness on the Importance of Soil Resource Conservation for Human Survival”

Bayfront Hotel, Cebu City

May 10-12, 2017

46th CSSP Annual Scientific Conference

“Empowering Crop Scientists for Asean Leadership”

Phela Grande Hotel, General Santos City

June 13-18, 2016

23rd FCSSP Scientific Conference

Hotel Stotsenberg, Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga

May11-16, 2015

27th NATIONAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

“Climate-Resilient R&D towards a Competent and Competitive

Agriculture and Fisheries”

DA-BAR, Quezon City

October 7, 2015

44th CSSP Scientific Conference

“Harnessing Biodiversity and Biotechnology for Climate Change Adaptation”

Cebu Parklane International Hotel, Cebu City

May 12-16, 2014

26th National Research Symposium

DA-BAR, QUEZON CITY

October 22, 2014

22nd FCSSP Scientific Conference

“Innovative Crop Technologies for More Food and Fun”

Pearlmont Inn, Cagayan de Oro City

March 11-16, 2013

Workshop on Writing Scientific Papers

PhilRice, Maligaya Science City of Muñoz, 3119 Nueva Ecija

February 11-12, 2013

24th DA_BAR National Research Symposium

“Responsible R&D Excellence Towards Food Security and Growth in Agriculture & Fisheries”

RDMIC Bldg., Visayas Ave. corner Elliptical Road, Diliman, Quezon City

Oct. 17-18, 2012

42nd CSSP Scientific Conference

“Linking Crop Science Technology and Farmers Toward Sustainable Agricultural Productivity”

A&A Plaza Hotel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan

April 16-20, 2012

25th National Rice R&D Conference

“Green and Smart Rice Farming for Food Sufficiency”

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

September 6, 2012

23rd National Rice R&D Conference

“Addressing Climate Change thru Rice Science”

International Rice Research Institute, Los Banos, Laguna

March 3 – 5, 2010

21st National Rice R & D Conference (Participants)

Philippine Rice Research Institute, Maligaya, Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

March 11 – 13, 2008

19th National Rice R&D Conference

PhilRice, Maligaya, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

April 4-5, 2006

18th Annual Scientific Conference of the Federation of Crop Science Society of the Phils.

Grand Caprice Hotel, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City

May 2- 6, 2005

18th National Rice R&D Conference

PhilRice Maligaya, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija

March 15-17, 2005

Appreciation Course on Rice Science and Technology for PhilRice Staff

PhilRice Maligaya, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija

February 23-27, 2004

24th Annual Scientific Meeting

National Academy of Science and Technology, Phils.

Theme: “Enhancing Philippine Science & Technology thru ICT”

July 10-11 2002, Manila Hotel Rizal Park, Manila.

23rd Annual Scientific Meeting

National Academy of Science and Technology, Phils.

Theme: “Science in the 21st Century”

July 11 –12, 2001, Manila Hotel Rizal Park, Manila.

11th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights (PCARRD)

Pampanga Agricultural College

July 20, 2000, Magalang, Pampanga.

Gene Mapping and Tissue Culture Training

PhilRice-CES, Maligaya, Munoz, Nueva Ecija

May 22-26, 2000

Introductory Training Course on Plant Biotechnology

PhilRice-CES, Maligaya, Munoz, Nueva Ecija

March 10 –12, 1999

5th National Genetics Symposium (PhilSAGEN)

PhilRice-CES, Maligaya, Munoz, Nueva Ecija

December 10 –12, 1998

33rd BIOTA Annual National Convention & Seminar Workshop

Theme: “ Biology Education and Agro-technology in the Third Millenium”.

PhilRice-CES, Maligaya, Munoz, Nueva Ecija

April 2-4, 1998

PROJECT/STUDY HANDLED:

2015-2019

Evaluation of PhilRice germplasm collection to abiotic stresses

QTL analysis on the functional stay green traits for rainfed lowland rice environment

Validation and fine mapping of QTLs for plasticity on L-type lateral root development in response to water stress in rice

QTL mapping analysis with emphasis on root plasticity traits under soil moisture fluctuation stress

2011-2014

Contribution of Functional Stay Green Character to Drought Tolerance in Rice

Use of Thermal Image Analyzer for Screening/Root phenotyping of drought resistant lines in rainfed lowland rice breeding

Interaction between soil moisture, hardness and root growth (water uptake) of rice under fluctuating soil moisture condition

2002-2011

Development of Rice Varieties for Special Purposes

National Cooperative Tests – Irrigated Lowland Rice

National Cooperative Tests – Special Purpose Rice Selections

INGER – International Rice Finegrain Advanced Observational Nursery (IRFAON) and International Irrigated Rice Observational Nursery (IIRON).

Replicated Yield Trial for Grain Iron and Zinc Analysis (Harvest Plus)

AWARDS RECEIVED:

Scientific Productivity Awardee, Dangal ng PhilRice 2015

Service Awardee, 23rd PhilRice Anniversary

Outstanding Researcher CY 2008-2009

SKILLS AND INTEREST:

·         Breeding, anther culture

·         Thermal imaging (Canopy temperature analysis)

·         Root image analysis

REFERENCES:

Roel R. Suralta   Scientist II/ Chief SRS,                     Agronomy Soils and Plant Physiology Division

Center Director                                                 Crop Biotechnology Center

Jonathan M. Niones        Chief SRS, Division Head                                Genetic Resources Division, PhilRice

Emily C. Arocena              Senior SRS, PBBD                             Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Division