University of Santo Tomas
RCNAS
Fungal Biodiversity, Ecogenomics and Systematics-Metabolomics (FBeS) Group

Our Undergraduate Researches

  1. Raphaela Mary Rose G. de Leon, Jan Meynard A. Dotig, Ryoichi S. Taguchi, Reina Justina P. Tolete. “Assessment of myxomycetes associated with different substrata collected along the walking trails in Bulusan Lake, Sorosogon Philippines,” August 2016 – May 2017, B. Sc. Biology.
  2. Ana Sophia T. Ibarreta, Princess Mae B. Santos, Ayrah Angelica G. Saquing, Michele Ann Alexandra L. Sebanes. “Antibacterial activities of endolichenic fungi isolated from the fructicose lichen Ramalina farinacea,” August 2016 – May 2017, B. Sc. Biology.
  3. Nathaniel L. Estavillo, Anna Nicole B. Lazaro, Princess Grace N. Mendoza, Elisha Anne A. Santos. “Molecular confirmation of marine-derived and terrestrial strains of Trichoderma and assessment of their substrate utilization and biodegradation potential,” August 2016 – May 2017, B. Sc. Biology.
  4. Praiseus H. Acao, Samuelle John DC. Aquino, Romajean C. Oabel. “Molecular identification and antibacterial activity of fungal leaf endophytes isolated from selected Philippine mangrove”, August 2016 – May 2017, B. Sc. Microbiology.
  5. Mark B. Carascal, Marlo Jose G. del Rosario. “Occurence and butachlor biodegradation potential of freshwater fungi from submerged woods and surface water collected in Taal Lake, Batangas,” June 2015 – May 2016, B. Sc. Microbiology.
  6. Donita N. Arnesto, Joy Clarize I. Lubao, Lian Arvin D. Sadain. “Occurrence of myxomycetes in barks of Shorea negrosensis and contorta and other leaf litter substrata in Mt. Bulusan National Park, Sorsogon, Philippines,” June 2015 – May 2016, B. Sc. Biology.
  7. Mark Joseph C. Amancio, Lizette G. Bautista, Jan Leightton A. Laxamana, Joseph Earl A. Ramos. “Species list of lichens in Taal Volcano with emphasis on Dirinaria sp. as bioaccumulator of inorganic elements,” June 2015 – May 2016, B. Sc. Biology.
  8. Jose Mari D. Carreon, Anne Bernadette S. Kaw, Maria Stephanie B. Regala, Aina Elise DL. Sutingco. “Antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities of endolichenic fungi isolated from Lobaria isidiophora ,” June 2015 – May 2016, B. Sc. Biology.
  9. Mariah Kristianne C. Carbonell, Yonnalyn A. Dalangin, Margareth Del E. Isagan, Ana Joramae L. Lapira. “Occurrence of myxomycetes (plasmodial slime molds) in forest areas of Taal Volcano crater rim (Mt.Makulot) and Napayong Island, Taal Lake,Batangas ” April 2014 – May 2015, B. Sc. Microbiology.
  10. Micaela Isabel N. Arellano, Jessiecca Aron J. Avellano, Joseph Winfred P. Sajul, Luisito Jeremiah J. Samonte. “Mycelial biomass derived from the macrofungus Pycnoporus sp.as a feed supplement to Artemia salina ,” April 2014 – May 2015, B. Sc. Biology.
  11. Patricia Bernas, Arrisha Johanne Paola B. Biglete, Alysa Marie A. Espartinez, Marie Antonette L. Ferrer. “Antibacterial activity of fungi isolated from water, sediment, and macrophytes collected in Taal Lake, Batangas,” April 2014 – May 2015, B. Sc. Biology.
  12. Donn Lorenz Ivan M. Alcayde, Julius Raynard D. Alfaro, Joel B. Agbulos. “ Higher myxomycetes diversity in mountains vegetation than in agricultural plantation: An evidence form Mt.Kanlaon National Park, Negros Occidental,” April 2013 – March 2014, B. Sc. Microbiology.
  13. Carmela Rina T. Bulang, Akira Gioia R. Cayago, Soohyun Jung, Nathan S. Batungbacal. “Biodiversity assessment of myxomycetes in the coastal, mountain and community forests of Puerto Galera, Orienta Mindoro,”April 2013 – March 20-14, B. Sc. Biology.
  14. Carmella Romana R. Agcaoili, Marie Antonette T. Calderon, Ronel Brandon C. de Mesa, Isabel Rafaela Espinosa. “Antagonistic activities of needle-leaf associated fungal endophyteS against the three plant pathogens Fusarium spp.,”April 2013 – March 2014, B. Sc. Biology.
  15. Ian Kylle DLC. Brotonel, Rina B. Celestino, Jiezl Anne M. Manzano, Acel C. Valdueza. “Screening of extracellular enzymes and dye decolorization of fungal endophytes associated with senescent mangrove leaves ,” April 2013 – March 2014, B. Sc. Biology.
  16. Kyle Paolo DG. Idobba, Stephen Joshua A. Ojeda, Marie Christianne Nicole F. Petisme, Patricia Marie R. Tinio. “An ethnomycological survey of macrofungi utilized by the Calamian-Tagbanua tribe of Coron, Palawan,“ April 2013 – March 2014, B. Sc. Biology.
  17. Emilio Christian V. Escobar, Louise L. Migraso, Doxa Dave S. Rotap, Nicole Cezra I. Sibbaluca, Alexandra T. Viray. “Occurrence and distribution of Island myxomycetes (Slime Molds) in Polillo Island, Quezon” April 2012 – March 2013, B.Sc. Microbiology.
  18. Josef Franz Cruz, Lemeul Ian D. Dizon, Elmar John R. Lactaoen, Paolo Ignacio M.  Mendoza, RJ S. Tacaca. “Occurrence and diversity of myxomycetes associated with Saccharum spontaneum in Mt. Pinatubo crater and river path, Zambales and selected Lahar-Covered areas in Pmpanga,” April 2012 – March 2013, B.Sc. Microbiology.
  19. Liezel S. Abapo, Marie Roxanne Eliz C. Barranda, Patricia Grace S. Bautista, Alyssa Regine S. Fernando, Raphael Jaime C. Santos. “Species listing and distribution of collected macrofungi long a montane slope of Mt.Palay-Palay in Ternate, Cavite at different sampling periods,” April 2012 – March 2013, B.Sc. Biology.
  20. Marc Jason C. Balete, Tasha Adelle F. Guerra, Franco Y. Puzon, Roxane Jane S. Tanglao, Spencer O. Querubin. “Antimicrobial, antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of fungal endophytes isolated from mangrove leaves and stems,” April 2012 – March 2013, B.Sc. Biology.
  21. Grace Sharmine R. Sotto, Lorenzo C. Terania Jr., Dyna Grace C. Tumbagahon, Aart Philip P. van Tooren, Louise Tse Yan T. Wong. “ Enhanced production of Pleurotus spp.(oyster mushroom) through pulsed high-voltage stimulation and sawdust media enriched with cooking oils,” April 2012 – March 2013, B.Sc. Biology.
  22. Gazel Marie Ablao, Kristine Joy Chua, Elijah Avante, Vallance Edlagan. “Diversity and amylase production of follicolous marine fungi associated with mangroves from Maragodon, Cavite,“ April 2010 – March 2011, Sc. Microbiology.
  23. Jaira Michelle V. Adora, Monica L. Campos, Christian Bernard T. Cheng, Gerald Caesar P. Pascua, Kate Nicole T. Yu. “Taxonomic diversity of plasmodial myxomycetes (slime molds) along the northern slope of Mt. Maculot, Cuenca Batangas,” April 2010 – March 2011, B.Sc. Biology.
  24. Jaela Nicole Baranda, Israel Rhey Corpuz, Czarina Cherizze Martinez, Kimberly Anne Petilla. “Preliminary study of plasmodial myxomycetes ( slime molds) in selected areas of Mt. Play-Palay National Park, Ternate Cavite,“ April 2010 – March 2011, B.Sc. Biology.
  25. Paul Anthony Agravante, Chito Cabiling, Ram Ray Cadiente, Maria Pamela Ann Cayanan, Joseph Johanssen Dee. “Collection and characterization of follicolous lichens in selected plants from Mt.Palay-Palay National Park, Ternante Cavite,“ April 2010 – March 2011, B.Sc. Biology.
  26. Reuben Jerome Atayde, John Julius Bumatay, Mark Jon Magpayo, Markus Mamba, Benjamin Sebastian. “Diversity and taxonomy of plasmodial myxomycetes (true slime molds) from Biak-na-Bato National Park and Angat Dam, Bulacan,Bulacan, “ April 2009 – March 2010, B.Sc. Microbiology.
  27. Gabriel Nicholas A. Grey, Miguel Limbert Q. Ramos, Kricia Mari Anne K. Ramos, Camille O. Raymundo, Marithel B. Raposon. “Antifungal activities of fruticose lichens collected from selected sites in Luzon and the Visayas,“ April 2009 – March 2010, B.Sc. Biology.
  28. Darryl Hannah Aliman, Ma. Jesusa Apolinario, Anna Marie Ngo, Ma.Cristina Olis. “Antagonistic activities against ice-ice disease causing fungi by locally isolated algicolous fungi,“ April 2009 – March 2010, B.Sc. Microbiology.
  29. Liwayway Hiyas M. Corpuz, Anton Oliver M. Javier, Rudolf V. Kuhn, Christian M. Parra, Coleen P. Rodillas. “Diversity and occurrence of plasmodial mycomycetes in selected highlands and islands of Luzon, Philippines ,” June 2008 – March 2009, B.Sc. Biology.
  30. Christine Cardenas, Anna Patricia Guzman, Llewelyn Moron, Jeremy Martin Torres. “Dye decolorization by locally isolated marine fungi from Manila Bay,” June 2008 – March 2009, B.Sc. Microbiology.
  31. Jayne Nicholei C. Borricano, Joecela N. Canal, Denisse Marie A.  Marcelo, Myleen Claire P. Perez, Krystle Angelique A. Santiago. “Antibacterial activities of fruticose lichens from selected sites in Luzon Island and identification of their bioactive lichen acids,” June 2008 – March 2009, B.Sc. Microbiology.
  32. Perpetua de los Santos, Fatima Decangchon, Clark Christopher Reyes, Princess Hannah Rosario. “ A survey of corticolous lichens in La Mesa Ecopark and Ninoy Aquino Wildlife Park,” June 2008 – March 2009, B.Sc. Biology.
  33. Connel O. Go, Sophie Marie S. Hernandez, Carly Simon P.  Ramirez, Hannah I. Ruiz. “Isolation, characterization and identification of marine yeasts isolated from selected substrates in Calatagan, Batangas,” June 2008 – March 2009, B.Sc. Biology.
  34. Joann Calimag, Michelle Love Tumana, James Daniel Villanueva, Marc Louie Yao. “Antimicrobial activities and semi-polar secondary metabolic profiles of marine fungi isolated from seawater,” June 2007 – March 2008, B.Sc. Microbiology.
  35. Andre Cedric Adducul, Rizza Celina Cabalfin, Nikki Heherson Dagamac, Paolo Sogono. “Fungal root endophytes isolated from Musa as biological control agents against the plant pathogen Fusarium oxysporum,” June 2007 – March 2008, B.Sc. Biology.
  36. January Feliz Aninipot, Roanne Dahonog, Junelle de Guzman, Katherine Estanislao, Raschid Andre Jessup Mendoza. “Biosorption of mercury by Dendryphiella salina from Mediterranean Sea,” June 2007 – March 2008, B.Sc. Microbiology.
  37. Mercedes A. Battung, Oghenerukevwe S. Ojuederie, Karen E. Vispo, Emma Darizel R. Yoro. “Antifungal activities of Lactobacillus species from milk products,” June 2006 – March 2007, B.Sc. Microbiology.