Alba Corrales | Compost | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Alba Corrales | Compost | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Alba Corrales, UAH, Spain

Dr. Alba Corrales holds a Higher Degree in Biology from the University of Tolima and a Doctorate in Biotechnology and Genetic Resources of Plants and Microorganisms. With a Master’s Degree in Agroforestry Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, she specializes in plant genetics and biotechnology. Her research focuses on enhancing crop resilience to environmental stressors. As an educator, she directs final year projects, contributing to scientific literature through her publications. Dr. Corrales’s expertise spans from microbial ecology to bioprospecting for agricultural innovation 🌱.

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Education:

Dr. Alba Corrales earned her Higher Degree in Biology from the University of Tolima in 2007, followed by pursuing advanced studies in Biotechnology and Genetic Resources of Plants and Microorganisms, culminating in a doctoral degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid in 2015. Her thesis, supervised by JESUS ​​VICENTE CARBAJOSA, explored the molecular and functional aspects of Dof Factors in plants’ response to environmental stress. Despite not receiving an extraordinary award, she demonstrated exceptional quality in her research. Although her Master’s Degree in Agroforestry Biotechnology wasn’t approved, her academic journey showcases a dedicated pursuit of knowledge and expertise in plant science 🌿.

Teaching:

Dr. Alba Corrales has been actively involved in guiding students through their final year projects, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge in agriculture. Her mentorship includes diverse research topics such as evaluating biofertilizers’ efficacy in tomato plants, exploring the genomic assembly of beneficial rhizobacteria like Pseudomonas protegens, and investigating the potential of Pseudomonas putida as a plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) under salt stress. Through her guidance, students like JuliΓ‘n AndrΓ©s Perlaza BarragΓ‘n and Natalia Diaz have successfully defended their projects, showcasing her commitment to nurturing young scientists. Her dedication to teaching and research fosters a thriving academic community 🌱.

Research Focus:

Dr. Alba Corrales’s research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying plant responses to abiotic stress and flowering time regulation. Through her work, she has contributed significantly to the characterization of Cycling Dof Factors (CDFs) in tomatoes and Arabidopsis, revealing their multifaceted roles in stress responses and flowering control. Additionally, she has explored the ectopic expression of CDF3 genes in tomatoes to enhance biomass production under salinity stress conditions. Her expertise extends to developing salinity assays and studying the epidemiology of plant viruses. Dr. Corrales’s dedication to unraveling plant stress responses brings valuable insights into agricultural resilience and crop improvement strategies 🌱.

Publication Top Notes:
  1. Characterization of tomato Cycling Dof Factors reveals conserved and new functions in the control of flowering time and abiotic stress responsesπŸ… – Published in 2014, cited by 175.
  2. Multifaceted role of cycling DOF factor 3 (CDF3) in the regulation of flowering time and abiotic stress responses in Arabidopsis🌼 – Published in 2017, cited by 111.
  3. Ectopic Expression of CDF3 Genes in Tomato Enhances Biomass Production and Yield under Salinity Stress Conditions🌱 – Published in 2017, cited by 44.
  4. Salinity assay in Arabidopsis🌿 – Published in 2014, cited by 17.
  5. Salinity assay in tomatoπŸ… – Published in 2014, cited by 9.
  6. Epidemiology of Citrus tristeza virus in nursery blocks of Citrus macrophylla and evaluation of control measures🍊 – Published in 2012, cited by 9.
  7. First generation of a mini-oligo array for rapid genome wide analysis of Plum pox virus🌳 – Published in 2010.