Research areas

Population Genetics, Evolution, Convervation, and Cytogenetics

Population biology and evolutionary dynamics of wild and domesticated plant species from tropical areas and implications for conserving genetic resources. Classical and molecular cytogenetics and impact on plant evolution.

• Prof. Dr. Alessandro Alves Pereira
• Profª Drª Elizabeth Ann Veasey (Colaboradora Sênior)
• Prof. Giancarlo Conde Xavier Oliveira
• Prof. Mateus Mondin
   

Molecular Genetics and System Biology

Studies on the regulation of gene expression, functional genomics, genetics of plant-microorganisms interaction, use of molecular markers in the study of disease resistance, and association with growth-promoting bacteria. Construction of genetic maps, gene editing, and carbon and nitrogen metabolism in plants.

• Prof. Dr. Carlos Alberto Labate
• Profª Drª Cláudia Barros Monteiro Vitorello
• Prof. Dr. Douglas Silva Domingues
• Prof. Dr. Marcio de Castro Silva Filho
• Profª Drª Maria Carolina Quecine Verdi
• Profª Drª Maria Lúcia Carneiro Vieira
• Prof. Dr. Ricardo Antunes de Azevedo
   

Plant Breeding, Quantitative Genetics, and Statistics Genetics

Development and incorporation of new approaches in the genetic improvement of plants to identify genes of interest and obtain information that assists breeders in decision-making.

• Prof. Dr. Antonio Augusto Franco Garcia
• Prof. Dr. Fernando Angelo Piotto
• Prof. Dr. José Baldin Pinheiro
• Profª Drª Michele Jorge Silva Siqueira
• Prof. Saulo Fabrício da Silva Chaves