The Asian Scientist 100
Gavino Cajulao Trono Jr.
Emeritus Professor of Marine Botany
Institution
University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute
Country
Philippines
Field
Environmental Sciences & Geology
Trono was conferred the honor of National Scientist of the Philippines in 2014 for his research into tropical marine phycology with a focus on seaweed biodiversity.
(Photo: Presidential Communications Operations Office, the Philippines)
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