Aklan State University proudly celebrates the achievements of Dr. Gene T. Seneris of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences (CAFES), who represented the University at the 56th Crop Science Society of the Philippines (CSSP) Scientific Conference held on June 9โ11, 2026, at the Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark, Pampanga. Dr. Seneris received the following awards for his research presentations:
๐ฅ 2nd Place Best Oral Presentation under Plant Breeding, Genetics and Biotechnology Category
Genetic Distinctiveness of Two Wild Abaca (Musa textilis Nรฉe) Accessions from Libacao, Aklan, Philippines Using DNA Barcode Markers (rbcL and trnH-psbA)
Co-authored by Franz Marielle N. Garcia, Victor Marco Emmanuel N. Ferriols, Karl Angelo P. Tenizo, and Dianne Frances A. Penuela.
๐ฅ 3rd Place Best Scientific Poster under Crop Physiology and Biochemistry Category
Fiber Yield Characterization and Tensile Strength Assessment of Two Wild Abaca (Musa textilis Nรฉe) Accessions from Libacao, Aklan, Philippines
Co-authored by Franz Marielle N. Garcia, Rosemarie T. Tapic, Ariel G. Mactal, Fernan T. Fiegalan, and Anna Maria Lourdes S. Latonio.
These recognitions highlight the University’s commitment to excellence in research and innovation and underscore the significance of ongoing efforts to characterize, conserve, and utilize the genetic resources of Philippine abaca.
Aklan State University congratulates Dr. Seneris and his research collaborators for their outstanding accomplishments and for bringing honor and distinction to the University
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