Dr. Norvie L. Manigbas

Research Scientist
Philippine Rice Research Institute, Philippines


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Crop Physiology from University of the Philippines Los Banos, Philippines

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Plant Breeding
Molecular Biology
Biotechnology
Rice Breeding

Selected Publications

  1. Kwon, Y., N.L. Manigbas, D. Kim and G. Yi, 2017. Phylogenic analysis of 246 Korean rice varieties using core sets of microsatellite markers. Philippine J. Crop Sci., 42: 27-40.

  2. Manigbas, N.L., L.A.F. Lambio, M.B. Magat and V.I. Bartolome, 2016. AMMI and GGE biplot analysis of multi-environment test in rice (Oryza sativa L.) for irrigated lowland condition in the Philippines. Phil. J. Crop Sci., 41: 60-69.

  3. Grospe, J.L., E.A. Abella and N.L. Manigbas, 2016. Quantitative trait loci for high-temperature tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Philipp. Agric Scient., 99: 7-18.

  4. Manigbas, N.L., A.T. Badajos, E.S. Romero, F.L. Porciuncula, P.J. Alvaran and Q.D. de La Cruz, 2015. Agro-morphological traits associated with genotype by system interaction of rice genotypes under inorganic and organic system: Implications to breeding. J. Organic Agric., 1: 27-41.

  5. Manigbas, N.L. and L.A.F. Lambio, 2015. Rapid generation advance in developing recombinant and backcrossed inbred lines for high temperature tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Rice-Based Biosyst. J., 1: 39-48.

  6. Hwang, W., S. Park, D. Shin, N.L. Manigbas and M. Nam et al., 2015. Enhanced organic phosphate utilization by over-expression of OsACP1 and OsPAP1 genes in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Philippine J. Crop Sci., 40: 17-23.

  7. Manigbas, N.L., O.E. Manangkil, W.V. Barroga, R.O. Solis and T.F. Padolina et al., 2014. NSIC Rc298: The first released variety for irrigated lowland direct wet-seeded rice system. Philippine J. Crop Sci., 39: 81-86.

  8. Manigbas, N.L., L.A.F. Lambio, L.B. Madrid and C.C. Cardenas, 2014. Germplasm innovation in developing heat-tolerant rice (Oryza sativa) for irrigated lowland in the Philippines. Rice Sci., 21: 162-169.

  9. De la Cruz, Q.D., J.T. Lee and N.L. Manigbas, 2014. Operations Handbook: Direct Seeded and Transplanted Rice Production. Central Luzon State University, Philippines.

  10. Manigbas, N.L., L.A.F. Lambio, W.V. Barroga, J.A. Orcino and T.F. Padolina, 2013. Plant variety protection-newly registered Phil rice inbred rice genotypes for irrigated lowland. Philippine J. Crop Sci., 38: 31-36.
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  11. Kim, T., K. Kim, N.L. Manigbas, G. Yi and J. Sohn, 2013. Identification of quantitative trait loci for resistance to white-backed planthopper (Sogatella furcifera) in rice with Milyang 46 (Cheongcheongbyeo) background. Philippine J. Crop Sci., 38: 30-36.

  12. Perez, L.M., H.M. Pastor, J.M. Domingo, D.A. Tabanao and N.L. Manigbas, 2012. DNA Fingerprinting in Hybrid Rice: Its Application in Varietal Purity Testing. Philippine Rice Research Institute, Nueva Ecija, Pages: 74.

  13. Marcelo, P.N.M., O.E. Manangkil, N.L. Manigbas, W.V. Barroga, E.C. Arocena, T.F. Padolina and A.T. Rigor, 2011. Yield performance of promising direct wet-seeded lines in irrigated lowland ecosystem. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 24th National R and D Conference, March 13-15, 2011, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Science City Munoz, Philippines. -.

  14. Manigbas, N.L., D.S. Park, S.K. Park, S.M. Kim and W.H. Hwang et al., 2011. Rapid evaluation protocol for hydrogen eroxide and ultraviolet radiation resistance using lesion mimic mutant rice (Oryza sativa L.). Phil. J. Crop Sci., 36: 19-27.

  15. Manigbas, N.L., D.S. Park, S.K. Park, S.I. Han And H.M. Park ET AL., 2011. Enhanced tolerance of transgenic rice overexpressing Arabidopsis thaliana nucleoside diphosphate kinase (AtNDPK2) against various environmental stresses. Phil. Agric. Sci., 94: 29-37.
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  16. Laza, M.A., E.D. Redona, S.N. Siera and N.L. Manigbas, 2011. Breeding cool rice for hot climes. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the Federation of Crop Science Societies of the Philippines, May 9-14, 2011, La Piazza Convention Center, Legaspi City, Philippines. -.

  17. Lambio, A.L.F., N.L. Manigbas, A.J.M. Noriel, W.V. Barroga, A.A. Limsuan, R.C. San Gabriel, 2011. Reaching farmers through varietal selection of direct wet-seeded rice under irrigated lowland culture. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 24th National R and D Conference, March 13-15, 2011, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Science City Munoz, Philippines. -.

  18. Barroga, W.V., N.L. Manigbas, T.F. Padolina, J.F. Parin and J.M. Dancel et al., 2011. Performance of promising direct wet-seeded breeding lines in the National Cooperative Tests. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 24th National R&D Conference, March 13-15, 2011, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Science City Munoz, Philippines. -.

  19. Angeles, A.T., N.V. Desamero, N.L. Manigbas, R.F. Diocton IV and J.C. Bagarra, 2011. Seasonal disease incidence on submergence-tolerant varieties. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 24th National R and D Conference, March 13-15, 2011, Philippine Rice Research Institute, Science City Munoz, Philippines. -.

  20. Yi, G.H., D.S. Park, S.K. Park, N.L. Manigbas and S.M. KIM et al., 2010. Improvement of grain filling on transgenic rice producing high levels of flavonoids in the endosperm. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the International Conference on Crop Functional Genomics, April 17-20, 2010, Jeju Island, South Korea. -.

  21. Siera, S.N., M.A. Laza, N.L. Manigbas, W.V. Barroga, A.J.M. Noriel, O.E. Manangkil and E.D. Redona, 2010. Heat tolerant genetic donors in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 40th Crop Science Society of the Philippines scientific conference and anniversary, March 15-20, 2010, Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City. -.

  22. Park, D.S., S.K. Park, N.L. Manigbas, S.M. Kim and W.H. Hwang et al., 2010. Analysis of brittle culm mutant lines generated via insertional mutagenesis system in rice. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the International Conference on Crop Functional Genomics, April 17-20, 2010, Jeju Island, South Korea. -.

  23. Min, S.M., J.H. Lee, D.S. Park, S.K. Park and W.H. Hwang et al., 2010. Developing marker set differentiating the pigmentation of proanthocyanidin in rice. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the International Conference on Crop Functional Genomics, April 17-20, 2010, Jeju Island, South Korea. -.

  24. Manigbas, N.L., S.K. Park, D.S. Park, S.T. Park and W.H. Hwang et al., 2010. Overexpression of AtNDPK2 gene on transgenic rice against various abiotic stresses. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the Philippine Association for Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology Scientific Convention, November 22-26, 2010, Camp John Hay, Baguio City, Philippines. -.

  25. Manigbas, N.L., D.S. Park, S.K. Park, S.M. Kim, W.H. Hwang, H.W. Kang and G.H. Yi, 2010. A simple, fast and reliable ozone screening method in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the International Conference on Crop Functional Genomics, April 17-20, 2010, Jeju Island, South Korea. -.

  26. Manigbas, N.L., D.S. Park, S.K. Park, J.H. Lee and S.M. Kim et al., 2010. Improving biotic and abiotic stress tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.) through overexpression of AtNDPK2 transcription factor. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the International Conference on Crop Functional Genomics, April 17-20, 2010, Jeju Island, South Korea. -.

  27. Manigbas, N.L. and T.C. Mendoza, 2010. Morpho-Physiological Characters Associated with GxE in Sugarcane. Genotype and Environment Interaction (GxE) in Sugarcane Analyzed through Additive Main Effects and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI) Model. VDM Verlag, Saarbrucken, Germany, Pages: 156.

  28. Desamero, N.V., J.C. Bagarra, R.F. Diocton, A.T. Angeles and M.D. Malabayabas et al., 2010. Mitigating risks in flash flood-prone areas with submergence tolerant rice.Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 40th Crop Science Society of the Philippines scientific conference and anniversary, Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 40th Crop Science Society of the Philippines scientific conference and anniversary, March 15-20, 2010, Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City. -.

  29. Desamero, N.V., J.C. Bagarra, R.F. Diocton, A.T. Angeles and M.D. Malabayabas et al., 2010. Mitigating risks in flash flood-prone areas with submergence tolerant rice. Proceeding of the Paper presented during the 23rd National R&D conference, March 3-5, 2010, IRRI, Los Banos, Laguna. -.

  30. Yi, G., S.K. Park, D.S. Park, H.J. Wang and N.L. Manigbas et al., 2009. Phenotyping of Drooping leaf (DL) mutants generated via insertional mutagenesis system in rice. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the joint meeting of The Botanical Society of Korea and The Korean Society of Plant Biotechnology, April 30 to May 1, 2009, Kim Dae-jun Conventional Center, Gwangju City, Korea. -.

  31. Yi, G., D.S. Park, S.K. Park, S.T. Park and N.L. Manigbas et al., 2009. Genetic variation analysis of Ds mutants using Ac/Ds gene trap system for analysing gene function of rice in Korea. Proceedings of the Poster Paper presented during the 6th International Rice Genetic Symposium,q November 16-19, 2009, Manila Hotel, Philippines. -.

  32. Wang, H.J., D.S. Park, S.K. Park, S.M. Kim and W.H. Hwang et al., 2009. OsPT transgenic rice with enhanced ability of phosphate uptake from soil. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the symposium: Korea, Achievements and Prospects. Korean J of Breeding Science, July 1-3, 2009, Daejeon City, Korea. -.

  33. Wang, H.J., D.S. Park, S.K. Park, J.H. Cho and S.M. Kim et al., 2009. Growth characteristics and phosphate uptake of OsPT transgenic rice in high-phosphate soil. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the joint meeting of The Botanical Society of Korea and The Korean Society of Plant Biotechnology, April 30 to May 1, 2009, Kim Dae-jun Conventional Center, Gwangju City, Korea. -.

  34. Park, S.K., N.L. Manigbas, D.S. Park, S.T. Park and W.H. Hwang et al., 2009. Effect of ozone on the growth response of AtNDPK-induced transgenic rice lines. Proceedings of the Poster 6th Paper presented during the International Rice Genetic Symposium, November 16-19 , 2009, Manila Hotel, Philippines. -.

  35. Park, S.K., D.S. Park, H.J. Wang, N.L. Manigbas and J.H. Cho et al., 2009. Analysis of Plastochron mutant lines generated via insertional mutagenesis system in rice. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the joint meeting of The Botanical Society of Korea and The Korean Society of Plant Biotechnology, April 30 to May 1, 2009, Kim Dae-jun Conventional Center, Gwangju City, Korea. -.

  36. Park, D.S., S.K. Park, S.Y. Song, N.S. Jun and N.L. Manigbas et al., 2009. Molecular and physico-chemical analysis of a newly identified giant embryo mutant (get) in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Genes Genomics, 1: 277-282.
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  37. Park, D.S., S.K. Park, S.T. Park, N.L. Manigbas and W.H. Hwang et al., 2009. Molecular approaches in studying the Bph1 locus for resistance to brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens Stal) through representational difference analysis. Proceedings of the Poster Paper presented during the 6th International Rice Genetic Symposium, November 16-19, 2009, Manila Hotel, Philippines. -.

  38. Park, D.S., S.K. Park, S.I. Han, H.J. Wang and N.S. Jun et al., 2009. Genetic variation through dissociation (Ds) insertional mutagenesis system for rice in Korea: Progress and current status. Mol. Breed J., 24: 1-15.
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  39. Park, D.S., S.K. Park, J.H. Cho, H.J. Wang and S.M. Kim et al., 2009. Induced genetic variation through Ac/Ds gene trap system for rice in Korea. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the joint meeting of The Botanical Society of Korea and The Korean Society of Plant Biotechnology, April 30 to May 1, 2009, Kim Dae-jun Conventional Center, Gwangju City, Korea. -.

  40. Park, D.S., H.J. Wang, S.K. Park, N.L. Manigbas and N.I. Baek et al., 2009. Improvement of transgenic rice producing high levels of flavonoids in the endosperm. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the symposium: Korea, Achievements and Prospects, July 1-3, 2009, Daejeon City, Korea, pp: 222-222.

  41. Noriel, A.J.M., S.O.P.B. Samonte, W.V. Barroga, T.F. Padolina and N.L. Manigbas, 2009. Genotype + genotype by environment interaction biplot analysis of direct wet-seeded and transplanted rice multi-location adaptation trials in the philippines. Phil. J. Crop Sci., 34: 47-62.

  42. Manigbas, N.L., D.S. Park, S.T. Park, S.K. Park and W.H. Hwang et al., 2009. Enhanced tolerance of Ac/Ds insertion mutant rice lines under hydrogen peroxide and ultraviolet radiation stress. Proceedings of the Poster Paper presented during the 6th International Rice Genetic Symposium, November 16-19, 2009, Manila Hotel, Philippines. -.

  43. Manigbas, N.L., D.S. Park, S.K. Park, H.J. Wang and J.H. Cho et al., 2009. Ozone tolerance: Combating ground pollution effects in rice production. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the joint meeting of The Botanical Society of Korea and The Korean Society of Plant Biotechnology, April 30 to May 1, 2009, Kim Dae-jun Conventional Center, Gwangju City, Korea. -.

  44. Gihwan, Y.I., N.I. Baek, D.S. Park, S.K. Park and N.L. Manigbas et al., 2009. Characterization of a hybrid population from a cross between a black waxy rice cultivar and transgenic rice with high levels of flavonoids in the endosperm. Phil. J. Crop Sci., 34: 68-77.

  45. Desamero, N.V., J.C. Bagarra, N.L. Manigbas, A.T. Angeles and M.D. Malabayabas et al., 2009. Phenotypic expression of introgressed SUB1 QTL varies with genetic background. Proceedings of the Poster Paper presented during the 6th International Rice Genetic Symposium, November 16-19, 2009, Manila Hotel, Philippines. -.

  46. Perez, L.M., H.M. Pastor, T.E. Mananghaya, N.M. Angeles and N.L. Manigbas, 2008. Evaluation of SNP markers in candidate genes for selection of blast resistance in philippine rice breeding programs. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 21st National Rice R D conference, March 11-13, 2008, PhilRice, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Philippines. -.

  47. Pastor, H.M., L.M. Perez, J.M. Niones, N.L. Manigbas and N.V. Desamero, 2008. Introgression of sub1 into Philippine locally adapted and high yielding rice cultivars. Proceedings of the Paper presented during the 38th Crop Science Society of the Philippines, May 12-16, 2008, Iloilo City, Philippines. -.

  48. Noriel, A.J.M., S.O.PB. Samonte, W.V. Barroga, T.F. Padolina and N.L. Manigbas, 2008. GGE biplot analysis of direct wet-seeded and transplanted rice multi-location adaptation trials. Proceedings of the Paper presented during the 38th Crop Science Society of the Philippines, May 12-16, 2008, Iloilo City, Philippines. -.

  49. Noriel, A.J.M., N.L. Manigbas, S.O.PB. Samonte, W.V. Barroga and T.F. Padolina, 2008. Genotype by environment interaction analysis of direct wet seeded and transplanted rice multi-location adaptation trials using GGE biplot. Proceedings of the Paper presented during the 21st National Rice R and D conference, March 11-13, 2008, PhilRice, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Philippines. -.

  50. Manigbas, N.L., R.O. Solis, W.V. Barroga, A.J.M. Noriel, E.C. Arocena, T.F. Padolina and R.T. Cruz, 2008. Seedling germination and vigor under anoxia: Selection strategy in developing rice varieties for direct wet seeded culture in the Philippines. Proceedings of the Paper presented during the 21st National Rice R and D Conference, March 11-13, 2008, PhilRice, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Philippines. -.

  51. Manigbas, N.L., R.O. Solis, W.V. Barroga, A.J.M. Noriel, E.C. Arocena, T.F. Padolina and R.T. Cruz, 2008. Development of screening methods for anaerobic germination and seedling vigor in direct wet-seeded rice culture. Phil. J. Crop Sci., 33: 34-44.

  52. Laza, M., W.V. Barroga, C. Mojica, N.L. Manigbas and E.D. Redona, 2008. Breeding rice varieties that can beat the heat. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 38th Crop Science Society of the Philippines, May 12-16, 2008, Iloilo City, Philippines. -.

  53. Cabusura, C.C., N.V. Desamero, F.C. Cortez, N.L. Manigbas, W.V. Barroga and A.J.M Noriel, 2008. Accelerating development of improved breeding lines for direct wet seeded rice through anther culture. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the Philippine Association for Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology 6th Scientific Convention, October 26-30, 2008, Splash Mountain Resort, Los Banos, Laguna. -.

  54. Angeles, AT., N.V. Desamero, N.L. Manigbas, M.M. Malabayabas and M. Sacupon, 2008. Insect damage and diseases assessment of submergence tolerant rice varieties in flood prone areas in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija. Proceedings of the Poster paper presented during the 21st National Rice conference, March 11-13, 2008, PhilRice, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija. Philippines. -.

  55. Solis, R.O., N.L. Manigbas, E.P. Rico, W.V. Barroga, E.C. Arocena and T.F. Padolina, 2007. Development of screening protocols for anaerobic tolerance in wet direct-seeded rice. Proceedings of the Paper presented to the National Research and Development Conference, March 13-15, 2007, PhilRice, Science City of Munoz. -.

  56. Manigbas, N.L., E.P. Rico Jr., W.V. Barroga, D.V.Aquino and P.A. Tibayan et al., 2007. Future varieties for wet direct-seeded irrigated lowland rice in the philippines. Proceedings of the Poster presented to the National Research and Development Conference, March 13-15, 2007, PhilRice, Science City of Munoz. -.

  57. Manigbas, N.L. and L.C. Villegas, 2007. Molecular markers for improving selection of sugarcane varieties with downy mildew resistance. Phil. J. Crop Sci., 32: 3-11.
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  58. Villegas, L.C. and N.L. Manigbas, 2006. Microbial Inoculant for Sugarcane. Protocols for Laboratory and Field Experiments. Biotechnology Laboratory, Philippine Sugar Research Institute, Philippines, Pages: 23.

  59. Manigbas N.L. and L.C. Villegas, 2006. Towards improving selection of sugarcane varities with downy mildew resistance using molecular markers. Proceedings of the Paper presented during the Philippine Sugar Technologists Annual Convention, August 2-4, 2006, Waterfront Cebu City. -.

  60. Manigbas N.L. and L.C. Villegas, 2006. Molecular markers for downy mildew and smut resistance genes in sugarcane. Proceedings of the Paper presented at the CFC/ISO/20 Dissemination workshop: Sugarcane Variety Improvement In Southeast Asia and The Pacific For Enhanced Sustainability And Productivity, April 23-28, 2006, New World Hotel, Makati City. Philippines. -.

  61. Manigbas, N.L. and L.C. Villegas, 2004. Microsatellite markers in hybridity tests to identify true hybrids of sugarcane. Phil. J. Crop Sci., 29: 23-32.
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  62. Manigbas, N.L., T.C. Mendoza, J.E. Hernandez, R.P. Robles and R.L. Villareal, 2003. Strategy for developing sugarcane cultivars: Selecting for both broad and specific adaptations. Phil. J. Crop Sci., 28: 3-19.

  63. Manigbas, N.L., T.C. Mendoza, J.E. Hernandez, R.P. Robles and R.L. Villareal, 2002. Genotype and environment interactions determined through additive main effect and multiplicative interaction (AMMI): Implications to sugarcane breeding program. Proceedings of the Paper presented to the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association, August 15, 2002, Inc. Annual Scientific Conference, Cebu City. Philippines. -.

  64. Gregorio, G.B., D. Senadhira, R.D. Mendoza, N.L. Manigbas, J.P. Roxas and C.Q. Guerta, 2002. Progress in breeding for salinity tolerance and associated abiotic stresses in rice. Field Crop Res., 76: 91-101.
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  65. Nandi, S., P.K. Subudhi, D. Senadhira, N.L. Manigbas, S.S. Mandi and N. Huang, 1997. Mapping QTLs for submergence tolerance in rice by AFLP analysis and selective genotyping. Mol. Gen. Genet., 225: 1-8.
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  66. Mishra, S.B., D. Senadhira and N.L. Manigbas, 1996. Genetics of submergence tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Field Crop Res., 46: 177-181.
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  67. Vergara, G.V., N.L. Manigbas, J.C. Glaszmann and D. Hillerislambers, 1988. Linkage analysis between photoperiod sensitivity and isozyme markers in deepwater rice. Phil. J. Crop Sci., 13: 42-42.
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  68. Manigbas, N.L., D. Hillerislambers, G.Z. Salamat and H. Hibino, 1987. Tolerance of sitopas crosses for Ragged Stunt Virus (RSV) in rice. Int. Rice Res. Newsl, 12: 7-7.
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