I. BASIC INFORMATION
Phoebe N. Calica
Educational Degree:
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Sciences (Agricultural/Environmental Microbiolog(2017) – University of Queensland, Australia
Master of Science in Microbiology (Environmental Microbiology) (2011) -University of the Philippines, Diliman
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Cell Biology) (2004) – University of the Philippines, Mindanao
Academic Rank:
Contact Details: pncalica@addu.edu.ph
II. RESEARCH INVOLVEMENT
A. Research Conducted (Completed Research)
Researcher- PATABA Project
Duration: September-November 2017
Funding: University of Southeastern Philippines
Collaborating Institution/Organization: Brgy. Cogonon, New Bataan Farmers Cooperative, University of Southeastern Philippines
Research Design: Help farmers in Compostela Valley Province (extension project
Researcher– Pongamia Research Project
Duration: January 7, 2013-December 31, 2016
Funding: ARC Linkage Project LP120200562
Collaborating Institution/Organization: Centre for Integrative Legume Research, University of Queensland, Australia
Research Design: Pongamia potential as biofuel
Project Staff– Sago BIOTECH Research Program
Duration: 2009-2012
Funding: DOST
Collaborating Institution/Organization: University of the Philippines Mindanao
Research Design: PGPR as Biofertilizer
B. Other Engagement in Support of Research (Outside Academic Requirement)
C. History of Submission of Research Proposals (Do not include Completed Research)
“Application of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the rapid and accurate detection of human leptospirosis in Davao City”
Category: Full-Blown
Recipient of Submitted Research Proposal: URC-ADDU
“Application of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the rapid and accurate detection of human leptospirosis in Davao City”
Category: Capsule
Recipient of Submitted Research Proposal: DOST-PCHRD
“Microbes with bioremediation properties isolated from New Carmen, Tugbok, Davao City landfill”
Category: Capsule
Recipient of Submitted Research Proposal: DOST-GIA
“Detection of plant diseases using loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay”
Category: Capsule
Recipient of Submitted Research Proposal: DOST-GIA
III. TRAINING PERTINENT TO RESEARCH-RELATED OR ITS UTILIZATION TRAINING
(OTHER THAN DEGREE LEADING COURSE/S)
“Orientation on the Use of Scopus and ScienceDirect database and an Author Writeshop for Peer-Reviewed Journals”
Duration: April 18, 2018
Venue/Location: Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City
Role in the Training: Participant
Scope of the Training: Local
“Training on Sustainable cum Mushroom Production and Bio-Organics Fertilizers”
Duration: November 10-12, 2017
Venue/Location: University of Southeastern Philippines (Mabini Unit)
Source of Support: PATABA Project
Role in the Training: Resource Person
Scope of the Training: Local
IV. PARTICIPATION IN RESEARCH-RELATED/ITS UTILIZATION CONFERENCE
“Mindanao Conference on Wetlands: Stepping up Awareness and Conservation of Wetlands”
Duration: March 14-15, 2018
Venue/Location: Palacio del Sur, Zamboanga City
Source of Support: URC-ADDU Travel Support
Role in the Conference: Plenary Speaker
Scope of the Conference: National
“2nd Graduate Research and Innovation Conference”
Duration: January 29, 2018
Venue/Location: Ateneo de Davao University
Source of Support: SAS
Role in the Conference: Moderator
Scope of the Conference: Local
“17th Australia Nitrogen Fixation Conference”
Duration: September 29-October 2, 2014
Venue/Location: Adelaide, Australia
Source of Support: Nitrogen Fixation Funds, University of Queensland
Role in the Conference: Poster Presentor
Scope of the Conference: International
“6th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 40th Annual Symposium and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.”
Duration: May 10-14, 2011
Venue/Location: Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
Source of Support: UP-Mindanao Travel Grant
Role in the Conference: Poster Presentor
Scope of the Conference: International
“6th Asia-Pacific Organization for Cell Biology International Congress”
Duration: February 25-28, 2011
Venue/Location: EDSA Shangri-La Manila, Philippines
Source of Support: UP-Mindanao Travel Grant
Role in the Conference: Poster Presentor
Scope of the Conference: International
“38th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of The Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM)”
Duration: May 14-15, 2009
Venue/Location: Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, Philippines
Role in the Conference: Poster Presentor
Scope of the Conference: International
“5th Asia-Pacific Biotech Congress and 35th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM)”
Duration: May 10-13, 2006
Venue/Location: Bohol Tropics Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
Role in the Conference: Participant
Scope of the Conference: International
“34th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of The Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM)”
Duration: May 12-13, 2005
Venue/Location: Waterfront Hotel, Davao City, Philippines
Role in the Conference: Poster Presentor
Scope of the Conference: International
V. PUBLICATION (JOURNAL, BOOK, MONOGRAPH, CONFERENCE PROCEEDING)
PUBLICATION: JOURNAL
“Nodulation and Nitrogen Fixation of Pongamia pinnata”
Name of Journal: Journal of Tropical Crop Science
Publisher: OJS (Open Access)
Year of publication: 2017
Place of Publication: Indonesia
Role in the Publication: Main Author
“Nodulation and symbiotic nitrogen fixation in the biofuel legume tree Pongamia pinnata”
Name of Journal: ATLAS Journal of Biology
Publisher: Atlas Publishing, LP (www.atlas-publishing.org)
Year of publication: 2016
Place of Publication: USA
Role in the Publication: Main Author
“Molecular profiling of different morphotypes under the genus Rynchophorus (Coleoptera: Curculioidae) in Central and Southern Philippines”
Name of Journal: Journal of Entomology and Nematology
Publisher: Academic Journals
Year of publication: 2014
Place of Publication: USA
Role in the Publication: Co-Author
“Characterization of potential plant growth- promoting rhizobacterial isolates from sago (Metroxylon sagu Rottb.) Palms”
Name of Journal: The Philippine Agricultural Scientist
Publisher: College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Year of publication: 2012
Place of Publication: Philippines
Role in the Publication: Main Author
“Comparative assessment of biological nitrogen fixation in Pongamia pinnata, a biofuel legume tree.”
Name of Journal: The Philippine Agricultural Scientist
Publisher: College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Year of publication: 2018
Place of Publication: Philippines
Role in the Publication: Main Author
“Effect of different growing media and plant spacing for the improved production of strawberry (Fragaria ananassa cultivar Chandler).”
Name of Journal: Philippine Journal of Science
Publisher: DOST
Year of publication: 2018
Place of Publication: Philippines
Role in the Publication: Corresponding Author
“Effect of Mesorhizobium ciceri and biochar on the growth, nodulation and antifungal activity against root pathogenic fungi in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)”
Name of Journal: The Philippine Agricultural Scientist
Publisher: College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Year of publication: 2018
Place of Publication: Philippines
Role in the Publication: Corresponding Author
“Identification, molecular characterization and expression of genes involved in the nodulation of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)”
Name of Journal: TBA (Ongoing)
Year of publication: 2018
Role in the Publication: Corresponding Author
PUBLICATION: CONFERENCE PROCEEDING
“Plant-Microbe Interactions in Agusan Marsh: The Complexity of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning in Wetlands”
Conference: Mindanao Conference on Wetlands: Stepping up
Awareness and Conservation of Wetlands
Date of Conference: March 14-15, 2018
Venue of Conference: Palacio del Sur, Zamboanga City
“Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation of Biofuel Legume Tree Pongamia pinnata”
Conference: 17th Australia Nitrogen Fixation Conference
Date of Conference: September 29-October 2, 2014
Venue of Conference: University of Adelaide, Australia
“Rhizobacteria from Metroxylon sagu Rottb with Plant Growth-Promoting Properties”
Conference: 6th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 40th Annual Symposium and
Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc.
Date of Conference: May 10-14, 2011
Venue of Conference: Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
“Molecular Characterization of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacterial Strains from Metroxylon sagu Rottb. (Sago) Palms”
Conference: 6th Asia-Pacific Organization for Cell Biology
International Congress
Date of Conference: February 25-28, 2011
“Morphological, Biochemical, and Molecular Characterization of Potential Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacterial Strains from Metroxylon sagu Rottb. (Sago) Palms”
Conference: 34th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of
the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM)
Date of Conference: May 14-15, 2009
Venue of Conference: Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, Philippines
“Fungi Associated with Metroxylon sagu Rottb. (Sago) Palms”
Conference: 34th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting of
the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. (PSM)
Date of Conference: May 12-13, 2005
Venue of Conference: Waterfront Hotel, Davao City, Philippines
VI. IP PROTECTION FOR RESEARCH
VII. OTHER FORMS OF UTILIZATION OF RESEARCH OUTPUT
Pongamia Biofuel Research (studied by our laboratory in UQ, Australia: Centre for Integrative Legume Research), (Pongamia biofuel was utilized as aviation fuel by Qantas Airlines)
Dissertation: Symbiotic nitrogen fixation of Pongamia pinnata, a biofuel legume tree, (Rhizobia and pongamia were used in the Bioremediation or rehabilitation of mining site in Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia)
VIII. FORMATION OF SCHOLARS
Mentor – “Antimicrobial Effect Of Tamarind (Tamarindus Indica) Pulp Extract Against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa)”, (2nd sem, 2017-2018 to present), Maxene Kyla Olaer
Panelist – “. In vitro evaluation of copper-based copper-based nanoparticles biosynthesized using calamansi”, (2nd sem, 2017-2018), Abasolo and Catague (undergrad thesis)
Panelist – “Assessment of human intestinal worm eggs found on the external surfaces of cockroaches”, (2nd sem, 2017-2018), Apoya (undergrad thesis)
Panelist – “Anthelhelminthic activity of pineapple peelings agains soil-transmitted helminths”, (2nd sem, 2017-2018), Castaneda (undergrad thesis)
Panelist – “Determining inhibition of foodborne disease causing bacteria using banana peel”, (2nd sem, 2017-2018), Lancara and Saavedra (undergrad thesis)
Panelist – “Antimicrobial activity of sea urchin gut methanolic extracts against foodborne pathogens”, (2nd sem, 2017-2018), Espanola, Fabiana and Quiros (undergrad thesis)
IX. AWARDS/RECOGNITION RECEIVED AS RESEARCHER
“A love match made in soils: the symbiotic interactions of Pongamia and rhizobia”
Award: 3MT® Competition (3-Minute Thesis) Over-all Winner and People’s Choice Winner
Award-Giving Body: University of Queensland
Period: Jun 26, 2015
X. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Submitted by:
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Phoebe N. Calica
Updated: May 18, 2018
Name of Department: Biology Department
Unit: Social Science
Unit: School of Arts and Sciences