Luís Paulo dos Santos

Master in Genetics and Molecular Biology - Plant Genetics and Breeding by the State University of Campinas - UNICAMP (2019). Agronomist at the Federal University of Minas Gerais - UFMG (2016) with a sandwich period at the University of Lisbon / Higher Institute of Agronomy - ISA ULisboa (2015). Agricultural Technician by the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology of Northern Minas Gerais - IFNMG (2010). Strong experience in Plant Biotechnology (sample preparation; DNA extraction, quantification and quality analysis; qPCR molecular marker amplification; gene identification in QTLs; data analysis; DNA sequence alignment, mRNA and protein; design primers; manual gene annotation). Ability to develop agronomic research in the field, greenhouse and laboratory (assembling, conducting and evaluating agricultural experiments in the areas of seeds, plant pathology, entomology, plant nutrition and plant physiology). Experience in the area of Plant Genetic Improvement (morphoagronomic characterization of genotypes / lineages in protected environment - greenhouse; test Distinguishability, Homogeneity and Stability - DHE and Cultivation and Use Value - VCU). Knowledge in Integrated Pest Management - IPM (sampling, population dynamics and identification of agricultural pests). (Source: Lattes Curriculum)