
Xavier Greg I. Caguiat
Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippines
Biography
Xavier Greg I. Caguiat has completed his Masters of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology with minor in Plant Breeding and his Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Genetics both from the University of the Philippines at Los Baños. He currently leads several projects and studies under the Genetic Resources Division and the use of molecular markers, next-generation sequencing coupled with bioinformatics to expedite and elucidate the hidden genes from the vast rice germplasms are some of his research interests. He has presented more than 30 papers in reputed scientific conferences and published papers in journals.
Abstract
Abstract : Next-Generation Sequencing Technology Towards Gene Discovery of a Philippine Rice Germplasm