Lilian Pateña

Lilian Formalejo Pateña (born September 16, 1953) is a Filipino scientist who discovered a breed of calamansi and seedless pomelo[1] and discovered micropropagation which established the banana industry in the Philippines. She is also an inventor of leaf-bud cutting in cassava. She was recognized as one of The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service (TOWNS) in 1998,[2] Women of Distinction for Science and Technology in 1995,[1] and Outstanding Young Scientist in 1990.[3]

Pateña is also a member of the Orchid Specialist Group.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b Laguna, Loren. "Filipino Scientists and Their Key Contributions to Society". studocu.com. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  2. ^ "1998-005 | TOWNS Foundation Inc". Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  3. ^ "Filipino Scientists | PDF | Pediatrics | Neonatology". Scribd. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
  4. ^ "Wayback Machine". www.orchidconservation.org. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2025-12-06.
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