Jose R. Velasco

Jose R. Velasco
Born(1916-02-04)February 4, 1916
DiedJanuary 24, 2007(2007-01-24) (aged 90)
Resting placeDiocesan Shrine of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus Ossuary, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Los Baños, Laguna
Known forNational Scientist of the Philippines
Scientific career
Fieldschemistry and plant physiology

Jose R. Velasco (February 4, 1916 – January 24, 2007) was a Filipino plant physiologist and agricultural chemist noted for his research on soil and plant nutrition and on coconut diseases. In 1998, he was recognized as a National Scientist of the Philippines.