Marissa Atis - Researcher Profile

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University Researcher I

Contact

Email Address: marissa_atis@yahoo.com

Biography

Ms. Marissa I. Atis is a graduate of Master of Agriculture in 1992, with cognates of Crop Science and Crop Protection. With her appointment as Education Program Specialist I, she works as a researcher in different disciplines such micropropagation studies of high value crops, postharvest technology and organic vegetable production through women's participation.

In her first assignment as a researcher, she worked concerning agricultural crops such as rice and corn (1990-1993). In 1991, however, she was given training on Rapid Multiplication Technique for White Potato using Tissue Culture held at the Institute of Plant Breeding, Los Baños, Laguna. The said training advanced her work in different crop commodities in the area of micropropagation researches, through which different protocols for in vitro propagation were developed specifically for garlic and banana, and later, nursery management techniques to produce clean planting materials. Several awards and recognitions were received in regional and national symposia as one of the best research papers and also published in refereed journals. These researches were on banana specifically on Development of Low-Cost and Rapid Multiplication Technique of Musa Acuminate (AA Group) cv Lacatan Banana; and garlic, 'Development of a Multiplication Technique for Virus-Free Garlic Planting Materials'. Another opportunity for her, came in where, recently, she was able to attend trainings on biotechnology. This provided her to be involved in the conduct of the study ‘Rapid Nucleic Acid Extraction and PCR Detection of Three Significant Banana Viruses in the Philippines’ which was already published in Philippine Journal of Science.

Her involvement in other researches in the past years brought also several significant accomplishments and awards. From 1987 to 2003, she was one of the researchers who led in the Lowland Potato Project; potato, which we may say that potato is a crop only in the highlands of Benguet province, however, technologies such as the development of a new lowland potato variety, Raniag, was successfully done. In 2001-2003, she also worked on pest management studies in vegetable crops such as, Pest management in Vegetable Production: The Case of the Rainfed Lowlands in Ilocos Norte, also published in refereed journal; pest management in mango (1999-2001) where a research paper on Mango  Fruitfly: Population Dynamics and Effectiveness of Bait Trap for Its Control, also published in non-refereed journals.

Research Involvement

Research Title
Evaluation of shallot varieties for true seed production
Performance evaluation of the local shallot selection “Vintar Multiplier”
Evaluation of the storability of different shallot varieties/accessions
Evaluation and Varietal Development of the Local Shallot Selection "Vintar Multiplier"
Multi-location trial of the different shallot varieties in major shallot-growing areas.
Mass production of garlic virus-free planting materials both from tissue-culture and bulbil garlic through training of garlic seed growers.
Multiplication of quality garlic planting materials through tissue culture
Enhancing bulbil production of garlic through improved cultural management practices
SUSTAINING THE MULTIPLICATION OF QUALITY PLANTING MATERIALS FOR GARLIC THROUGH TISSUE CULTURE AND BULBIL METHODS
Technology Demonstration of MMSU Hybrid Tomatoes during Wet Season using Conventional and Improved Practices
Development of Value-Adding Products and By-Product Utilization of Cassava for Subsistence Households (Study 3)
Quality evaluation of sweet potato accessions
Formulation of sweet potato-based food products in the Ilocos
Feasibility study on the different sweet potato-based food products
Bio-intensive Gardening (BIG) – Panlaban sa COVID-19 para sa Ilocos
Improvement of the cultural management of vegetable landraces in Ilocos Norte
Product development of vegetables in Ilocos Norte
Germplasm collection and characterization of vegetable landraces in Ilocos Norte
Documentation of production practices for vegetable landraces in Ilocos Norte
Conservation and improvement of vegetable landraces in Ilocos Norte
Increasing garlic productivity through higher planting density, improved nutrient management and plant growth promoter application
Development of a controlled indoor propagation nursery for clean garlic planting material
MULTIPLICATION OF GARLIC VIRUS-FREE PLANTING MATERIALS THROUGH TISSUE-CULTURE AND BULBIL PRODUCTION APPROACHES
Multiplication of clean planting materials through Tissue culture and bulbil production approaches
Enhancing bulbil production of garlic through improved cultural management practices-GIA
Intensifying multiplication of garlic planting materials through tissue culture approach
Component 2. Promotion of developed shallot technologies
Component 1. Integrating Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and cultural management strategies to enhance the production of quality bulbs and true seeds in shallot
Component 3. Development of sustainable seed support system through community-based approach
Enhancing the productivity of shallot through the development of sustainable seed system and promotion of technologies aligned to GAP standards
Verification, promotion and impact assessment on the use of the MMSU tomato storage technology
Adaptability of registered garlic varieties and other cultivars in Regions 1, 2 and CAR (Study2)
Multi-location adaptability trial of registered garlic varieties and other cultivars in Region 1,2 and CAR
Promotion of garlic production technologies in the identified potential growing areas and strengthening of partnership with stakeholders through IEC materials, field day and techno fora (Study 4)
Biophysical and climatic characterization of potential garlic growing areas in Regions 1, 2 and CAR (Study1)
Phenological events and pest and disease incidence of registered garlic varieties and other cultivars at different planting dates in Regions 1, 2 and CAR (Study 3)
Effect of Potassium and Phosphorus Fertilization on the Growth, Yield and Storability of Ilocos White Garlic Cultivar
Investigation on the Properties of Bokashi and Development of Its Application Technology
Development of Postharvest Strategies to Prolong the Shelf Life of Bulb Crops and Vegetables Grown in the Ilocos (Project)
Development of Value-adding Processed Products of Sweet Potato (Sty 3)
Evaluation of Different Sweet Potato Accessions in the Ilocos (Sty. 1)
Adoption of the Improved Tomato Storage Technology by Rural Women/Housewives
Germplasm Characterization of MMSU Cassava Collections in the Ilocos (Study 1)
Characterization, Evaluation and Utilization of MMSU Cassava Collections for Subsistence Households in Marginal Areas of Ilocos Norte
Evaluation of Pole Sitao Lines in the Ilocos (Study 1)
Evaluation of Different Tomato Lines in the Ilocos (Study 2)
Length of Storage of Tomato Using the Improved Tomato Storage Technology
Women Empowerment Through Organic Vegetable Production: Commercialization of the Synthetic Chemical-Free Production of Bottlegourd
Benchmark Information, Evaluation and Improvement on the Postharvest Handling/Packaging Practices of Traders/Vendors on Eggplant and Other Vegetables in the City of Batac, Ilocos Norte
In vitro Propagation of Breadfruit (Study 1)
Micropropagation and Nursery Management Techniques of MMSU SRO Sweet Jackfruit (Langka) (Study 2)
Germplasm Collection, Evaluation, Characterization, Management Practices and Utilization of Sweet Potato in the Ilocos
Evaluation of promising varieties of vegetables for the Ilocos
Evaluation of eggplant developed at MMSU
Commercialization of the Chemical-Free Production Technology in Bottlegourd
NCT for Lowland Potato

Research Publication

  • Maura Luisa S. Gabriel, Marissa I. Atis, Aleta E. Dumaoal and Zenaida H. Esteban. 2014. Improved Tomato Storage Technology. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Volume 36; Issue Num. 1; July 2014; ISSN0115-8848
  • Marissa I. Atis, Zenaida S. Pugat, Araceli J. Badar, Gliceria S. Pascua, Aleta E. Dumaoal and Maura Luisa S. Gabriel. 2014. Propagation Techniques of Fb Cachola Breadfruit, Artocarpus altilis, Moraceae and MMSU SRO Sweet Jackfruit, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Lam.. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Volume 36; Issue Num. 1; July 2014; ISSN0115-8848
  • MLS Gabriel, MI Atis and AJ Badar. 2013. The Micropropagation of Promising Fruit Trees. Research and Development Annual Report December 2013
  • Paul D. Kohnen, Maura Luisa S. Gabriel, Marissa I. Atis, Miriam E. Pascua. 2013. Rapid Nucleic Acid Extraction and PCR Detection of Three Significant Banana Viruses in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science. Volume 142; Issue Num. 2; December 2013; ISSN0031-7683
  • Leticia A. Lutap, Marissa I. Atis. 2013. Pest Management in Vegetable Production: The Case of the Rainfed Lowlands in Ilocos Norte. MMSU Science and Technology Journal. Volume 3; Issue Num. 1; June 2013; ISSN2012-0060
  • Maura Luisa S. Gabriel, Marissa I. Atis, Araceli J. Badar, Miriam E. Pascua. 2013. Development of Low-Cost and Rapid Multiplication Techniques of Tissue-Cultured Musa acuminate (AA Group) cv. 'Lacatan' Banana Seedlings. MMSU Science and Technology Journal. Volume 3; Issue Num. 1; June 2013; ISSN2012-0060
  • Miriam E. Pascua, Maura Luisa S. Gabriel, Araceli J. Badar, Menisa A. Antonio and Marisa I. Atis. 2012. Development of Multiplication Technique for Virus-free Garlic Planting Materials. Science & Technology Journal. Volume No. 2; December 2012; ISSN 2012 0060
  • Paul D. Kohnen, Marissa I. Atis and Maura Luisa S. Gabriel. 2011. Detection of Plant Viruses in Banana Using PCR. Research and Development Annual Report December 2011
  • Beatriz S. Malab, Marissa I. Atis, LB Tomas. 2011. Chemical-Free White-Flowered Gourd Production: Source of Technology— Women Adoption: Chemical-Free Production Technology in White-Flowered Gourd. ILARRDEC Annual Report December 2011
  • Kohnen, PD, Marissa I Atis and Maria Luisa S. Gabriel. 2011. Cost-Efficient Protocol in Detecting Plant Viruses in Banana Source o Technology– Detection of Plant Viruses in Banana Using PCR. ILARRDEC Annual Report December 2011
  • Malab, BS, MI Atis and LB Tomas. 2011. Women Adoption: Chemical-Free Production Technology White-Flowered Gourd. Milestones 2011 Annual Report December 2011; ISSN0119-7924
  • Kohnen, PD, MI Atis and MLS Gabriel. 2011. Detection of Plant Viruses in Banana Using PCR. Milestones 2011 Annual Report December 2011; ISSN0119-7924
  • Maura Luisa S. Gabriel, Marissa I. Atis, FC Sagsagat and ZH Esteban. 2011. Modified Atmosphere Packaging/ Storage of Pechay, Okra and Winged Bean. Milestones 2011 Annual Report December 2011; ISSN0119-7924
  • Beatriz S. Malab, Marissa I. Atis and Lolita B. Tomas. 2011. Women Adoption: Chemical-free Production Technology in White-Flowered Gourd. Research and Development Annual Report December 2011
  • Maura Luisa S. Gabriel, Marissa I. Atis, Franklin C. Sagsagat and Zenaida H. Esteban. 2011. Modified Atmosphere Packaging/Storage of Pechay, Okra and Wingedbean. Research and Development Annual Report December 2011
  • Beatriz S. Malab, Noralyn B. Legaspi and Marissa I. Atis. 2010. Other Promising Potato Clones for the Lowlands. 2010 Milestones Annual Report December 2010; ISSN0119-7924
  • BS Malab, MI Atis and NB Legaspi. 2010. Lowland Potato Production Technology. MMSU In formation and Technologies Book No. 1 December 2010; ISSN2094-0165
  • MI Atis, MLS Gabriel, BS Malab, and NB Legaspi. 2010. Rapid Multiplication of Disease-Free Raniag Lowland Potato Seed Tubers. MMSU In formation and Technologies Book No. 1 December 2010; ISSN2094-0165
  • MI Atis, MLS Gabriel, BS Malab, and NB Legaspi. 2010. Rapid Multiplication of Disease-Free Raniag Lowland Potato Seed Tubers. 2010 Milestones Annual Report December 2010; ISSN0119-7924
  • Maura Luisa S. Gabriel, MI Atis AJ Badar, and ME Pascua. 2010. Commercial Production of Tissue-Cultured Banana Seedlings. Agriculture in the Ilocos December 2010
  • BS Malab, NB Legaspi, MI Atis, and E. Chujoy. 2010. Raniag Potato Variety for the Lowlands. MMSU In formation and Technologies Book No. 1 December 2010; ISSN2094-0165
  • BS Malab, NB Legaspi, MI Atis, and E. Chujoy. 2010. Raniag Potato Variety for the Lowlands. 2010 Milestones Annual Report December 2010; ISSN0119-7924
  • BS Malab, NB Legaspi, MI Atis, and E. Chujoy. 2010. Other Promising Potato Clones for the Lowlands. MMSU In formation and Technologies Book No. 1 January 2010; ISSN2094-0165
  • Marissa I. Atis, Aleta E. Dumaoal, Araceli J. Badar and Menisa A. Antonio. 2009. Indigenous Accessions of Radish, Rapahanus caudatus, Applied with Organic Fertilizer. Research and Development Annual Report December 2009
  • Maura Luisa S. Gabriel, Marissa I. Atis, Araceli J. Badar and Miriam E. Pascua. 2009. Low-Cost Tissue Culture Production and Nursery Establishment of Musa Sp. ‘Lakatan’. . Research and Development Annual Report December 2009
  • MLS Gabriel, AJ Badar, MI Atis and GS Pascua. 2009. Commercial Production of Tissue-Cultured Banana Seedlings. Research and Development Annual Report December 2009
  • Maura Luisa S. Gabriel, Araceli J. Badar, Marissa I. Atis and Gliceria S. Pascua. 2009. Commercial Production of Tissue-Cultured Banana Seedlings. 2009 Milestones Annual Report December 2009
  • Maura Luisa S. Gabriel; Marissa I. Atis; Araceli J. Badar; Miriam E. Pascua. 2009. Low-Cost Tissue Culture Production and Nursery Establishment of Musa Sp. 'Lakatan'. Agriculture in the Ilocos. Volume 4; December 2009
  • Pascua, ME, MLS Gabriel, AJ Badar, MI Atis, ZM Agngarayngay, CL Samsam and MA Antonio. 2006. Micropropagation of High Value Crops. Research and Development Annual Report December 2006
  • Pascua, ME, MLS Gabriel, AJ Badar, MA Antonio and MI Atis. 2006. Rapid Multiplication Technique for the Production of Virus-Free Garlic Planting Materials. Research and Development Annual Report December 2006
  • Malab, BS, NB Legaspi and MI Atis. 2006. Evaluation of New Lowland Potato Clones. Research and Development Annual Report December 2006
  • Pascua, ME, MLS Gabriel, ZM Agngarayngay, AJ Badar, MI Atis, CL Samsam and NB Legaspi. 2005. Micropropagation of High Value Crops. Research and Development Annual Report December 2005
  • Beatriz S. Malab, NB Legaspi and MI Atis. 2005. Evaluation of New Lowland Potato Clones in the Lowlands. Research and Development Annual Report December 2005
  • Beatriz S. Malab, Noralyn B. Legaspi and Marissa I. Atis. 2000. Development of ‘Raniag’, A New Lowland Potato Variety. The Philippine Journal of Crop Science. Volume 25; May 2000
  • Beatriz S. Malab; Marissa I. Atis; Stanley C. Malab, Rosendo Muyco, Enrique Chujoy. 1999. Promising Potato Clones for the Lowlands. Agriculture in the Ilocos: Farm Information and Technologies. Volume 1; September 1999
  • Malab BS, R Muyco, E. Chujoy and MI Atis. 1998. Promising Potato Clones for the Lowlands. ILARRDEC Highlight December 1998
  • Malab BS, NL Bacnat and MI Atis. 1998. Potato Seed System for the Lowlands. ILARRDEC Highlights 1998 December 1998

Citations

Patents

Invention Patent #
Method of Storing Tomatoes to Prolong the Shelf-life 22016000418