Dr. Guzman is recognized in the field of plant breeding. In UPLB, he had a pivotal role on developing a graduate course on the then emerging field of molecular plant breeding, while his extension work included the formulation and implementation of a seed production and distribution program for yellow and white corn varieties, benefiting around 20,000 resource poor farmers in the country. At Monsanto, he led in the establishment of the company's Harrisburg Corn Research Station in South Dakota, USA. According to a press statement, Dr. Guzman noted that his work at Monsanto allowed him to discover breakthrough solutions that improve the lives of our farmers. With regards to the recognition, he mentioned that it will serve as an inspiration in continuing his research on modern agricultural practices to address the pressing problems of food security and sustainability. Dr. Peter Guzman is a charter member of The UPLB Genetics Society.

Sex: Male

Education:

• Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA, Dcoctor of Philosophy in Plant Breeding, 1998
• University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, Master Science in Plant Breeding, 1991
• University of the Philippines at Los Baños, College, Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 1986

Field of Specialization:

Development of Yellow Corn Hybrids, Germplasm Development and Enhancement, Application of Molecular Markers to Crop Improvement, Application of Quantitative Genetic Theory to Crop Improvement, Improving Applied Agricultural Research Through the Use of Appropriate Experimental Designs, Agriculture

Researches:

Guzman, P.S., (2000) Effective population size and genetic variability in the BS11 maize population
Crop Science Volume 40

Guzman, P.S., Salazar, A.M., (1992) Estimate of genetic effects in six native maize varieties
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 17, No. 2

Guzman, P.S., Lamkey, K.R., (1999) Predicted gains from recurrent selection in the BS11 maize population
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Guzman, P.S. Lamkey, K.R., (2000) Effective population size and genetic variability in the BS11 maize population.
Crop Science Volume 40

Awards:

• Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Plant Breeding), National Academt Sciebce and Technology-Department of Science and Technology, 2002
• University of the Philippines  International Publication Award, , 2000
• University of the Philippines Faculty Grant, , 2000
• College of AgricultureSpecial Undergraduate Scholarship Award, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 1982-1986
• Leadership Award, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 1986
• Phi Kappa Phi Honorific Award, University of the Philippines , 1986
• Pioneer Hi-Bred International Scholarship Award, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, 1995
• Gamma Sigma Delta-Iowa Beta Chapter Award for Academic Excellence, Iowa Stae University, 1998