Philippine Mycology's central DOGMA

Abstract

This paper outlines the unique contributions of this Festschrift's honoree, Prof. Irineo J. Dogma Jr. to the field of mycology, microbiology, and systematics. These are evidenced by his numerous publications, involvement and leadership in professional scientific organizations and editorship in pioneering scientific publications in the Philippines. His publications included some of the most notable papers on aquatic zoosporic fungi, including those co-authored with his mentor - Prof. Frederick K. Sparrow, a pioneer in the study of aquatic phycomycetes. Through an analysis of his previously published works and interviews with several of his family members, closest colleagues, and students, we get a glimpse of Dr. Dogma as a family man, an academic, a researcher and a well-loved and respected mentor.