Colombia

Luz Stella
Barrero Meneses

plant biotechnology Plant Genetics Plant Genomics

Biography

I am a Senior PhD Researcher at the Colombian Agricultural Research Corporation (AGROSAVIA) and recognized as a Senior Scientist at the Colombian Ministry of Science (MinCiencias), with over 25 years of experience in plant genetics. My expertise spans genetic diversity, QTL mapping, association mapping, and gene editing aimed at advancing crop genetics and breeding efforts. At AGROSAVIA, I have held various administrative roles including Head of the Agrobiodiversity Department, Consultant to the National Direction for Research, and Director of the Plant Molecular Genetics Laboratory. Additionally, I have served as a Coordination Committee Member for Colombia´s National Bioprospecting Program for the Agricultural Sector. I have received over 15 recognitions, awards, and scholarships, and have had postdoctoral and visiting fellow positions at Cornell University and the Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Research (USA). As a lecturer, I taught microbiology courses and assisted in teaching molecular breeding and chemistry at both undergraduate and graduate levels. I have contributed to the development of two goldenberry varieties and have mentored 37 undergraduate and postgraduate students, young researchers and technicians including advising 14 theses

Fellow researchers

Bolivia

Julio Gabriel

plant breeding Agriculture Agroindustry Capacity building Climate smart agriculture Genetic improvement Pests y Diseases Postharvest Poverty Rural Extension Seeds
Colombia

Felix Eugenio Enciso-Rodríguez

Genetics and plant breeding Genome editing
Colombia

Juan Vicente Romero

Plant breeding
Colombia

Tulio Cesar Lagos

Plant breeding
Bolivia

Juan Vallejos Arnez

agricultural production systems participatory approaches climate change
Ecuador

Héctor Julio Andrade Bolaños

Genetic improvement Seed production Participatory research
Colombia

Luis Ernesto Rodríguez

Genetics Plant breeding
Colombia

Gina Alessandra Garzon Martinez

Genomics Biotechnology Genetic Improvement
Colombia

María del Socorro Cerón Lasso

Plant Breeding potato participatory selection
Colombia

Erika Patricia Sánchez Betancourt

Genetics Plant Breeding Citogenetics Molecular Biology
Colombia

Diego Alejandro Salinas Velandia

food security Participatory approaches plant breding seeds potato
Colombia

Lindolfo Galeano Cupita

genetic resources potato field trials
Colombia

Liz Katherine Lagos Santander

Plant Breeding Statistics
Sponsors
BID
IICA
With the support of
Fondo Coreano de Alianza para el Conocimiento en Tecnología e Innovación (KPK)