Dr. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza is recognized for her significant contributions in plant biochemistry and biotechnology research and education. Among her contributions are the following: (1) comprehensive biochemical and nutritional studies on Philippine indigenous legumes; (2) biochemical mechanisms of plant resistance against selected pests and diseases; (3) fatty acid and triacylglycerol composition of coconut varieties and hybrids; (4) established the biochemical basis of the makapuno coconut phenotype; (5) physicochemical and molecular studies on the storage proteins of coconut; (6) development and use of biochemical and molecular tools in studying genetic diversity of plants and pests; (7) development of papaya with delayed ripening trait by genetic engineering; (8) physicochemical, functional, molecular studies and engineering of mungbean and coconut proteins, and ; (9) and gene discovery initiatives in important crops.
Birthdate: 07 August 1947
Educational Background:
- Ph.D. Biochemistry - University of Massachusetts Amherst, Mass - 1974
- M.S. Biochemistry - University of Massachusetts Amherst, Mass - 1971
- B.S. Chemistry - Mapua Institute of Tech. Manila - 1967
Research Interest:
- Biochemical bases of nutriotional quality and acceptability of plant foods: Biochemical mechanisms of plant resistance to pest
- Biochemical regulation of abnormal cell growth of mutant coconut
Honors and Awards Received:
- 1992 - Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1989 - The Outstanding Women in Nation Service (Agriculture-Biochemistry)
- 1989 - UPLB Outstanding Researcher, University of the Philippines Los Baños, college
- 1988 - National Research Council of the Phil. (NRCP) now Philippine National Science Society (PNSS) Achievement Award in Chemistry
- 1988 - Achievement Award in Research Crop Science Society of the Philippines
- 1988 - Achievement Award in Research Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas, Sangay sa Los Baños
- 1984 - Outstanding Young Scientist in Chemistry, National Academy of Science and Technology
- 1985 - Outstanding Mapuan Award Chemistry, National Association og Mapua Alumni
- 1984 - Outstanding Alumnus in Academy, MIT CHE-CHM Alumni Association
