Benito Vergara, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Filipino scientist
Date of Birth: 23-Jun-1934
Date of Death: 24-Oct-2015
Profession: botanist
Nationality: Philippines
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Benito Vergara
- Dr.
- Benito S.
- Vergara (June 23, 1934 – October 24, 2015) was a scientist in the Plant Sciences, and was conferred the rank and title of National Scientist of the Philippines in 2001, the highest honor bestowed by the Philippine Government for the work of Filipino scientists.
- Vergara was also behind the development of the Rice Museum and Learning Center, and is known for his extensive plant catalogues in rice and ornamental plant varieties, as well as his work starting the Farmer's Primer on Growing Rice, an illustrated manual explaining basic rice growing concepts.
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