Director, Protection of Specific Crops
PhD in Biology (Plant Physiology) from the University of Coimbra
Areas of expertise:
Mechanisms of plant response to stress, with experience in integrating plant physiology, molecular biology, genetics and âomicsâ approachesâ
Previous positions:
Researcher at the Center for Functional Ecology, University of Coimbra
Post-doctoral fellow at the Center for Functional Ecology, University of Coimbra
Researcher at the plant biotechnology company KlĂłn - Innovative Technologies from Cloning, Cantanhede
24 scientific publications; h-index (Scopus):9
Two relevant publications:
Correia, S., Alhinho, A.T., Casimiro, B., Miguel, C.M., Oliveira, M.M., VerĂssimo, P., Canhoto, J. (2019). NEP-TC a rRNA Methyltransferase Involved on Somatic Embryogenesis of Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum Cav.). Frontiers in Plant Science. 10:438. DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2019.00438
Dias, M.C., Correia, S., SerĂŽdio, J., Silva, A.M.S., Freitas, H., Santos, C. (2018) Chlorophyll fluorescence and oxidative stress endpoints to discriminate olive cultivars tolerance to drought and heat episodes. Scientia Horticulturae. 231, 31-35. DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2017.12.007
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