SPEAKERS
first session: Advances in the Sustainable Cultivation of the OxG Interspecific Hybrid
PhD in Sciences – Biology in Agriculture and the Environment, MSc in Physiology and Biochemistry of Plants from the University of São Paulo
PhD in Agricultural Sciences from Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo, Master’s in Rural Development, and Agricultural Engineer from Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia – UPTC.
Agricultural Engineer from the National University of Colombia, Palmira campus. MSc in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis in Phytopathology from the University of São Paulo
Anuar Morales Rodríguez
Coordinator of the Pests and Diseases Program – Entomology Leader - Cenipalma
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He has over 30 years of experience as a researcher in various agricultural sector institutions, such as, International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (1996–2004),
She has over 15 years of experience in agricultural research, specifically in the Economic Evaluation
hD in Food and Natural Resource Economics (Applied Economics) from the University of Florida (USA); Economist and MSc in Economic Sciences from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá campus.
Second session: Technology for the Sustainable Production of Palm Oil
Jing Zhao
Postdoctoral Researcher at UMCES University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
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She has researched strategies to maintain a high and stable level of palm oil production within the current plantation area, without further expansion.
Their knowledge ranges from soil fertility to mineral nutrition of oil palm.
SIM CHOON CHEAK
Implementation of information systems and precision agriculture tools in oil palm crops
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third session: Breeding and Biotechnology
Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and Crop Physiology from Iowa State University and Agronomic Engineer from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Palmira campus.
Rajinder Singh Harminder Singh
Rajinder Singh Harminder Singh, Director of the Centre for Breeding and Advanced Biotechnology, MPOB Malaysia
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He is recognized for his pioneering work in oil palm genomics including genome sequencing in 2013 and identifying key genes.
With extensive experience in plant physiology, functional genomics, bioinformatics, and statistical modeling
He holds a Ph.D. from the National School of Agronomy in Montpellier, France.
fourth session: Pest and Disease Management
His scientific approach and commitment to sustainability have significantly contributed to strengthening Malaysia’s agricultural sector, particularly in training and certificating smallholders.
Postdoctoral Research Scientist at the University of California, Riverside
Ph.D. in Medical Parasitology from the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and Bachelor of Science in Biology (Entomology) from Universidad del Valle, Cali, Colombia
Martha Isabel Gómez Alvarez
Investigadora Ph.D Senior, Directora de Vinculación, Agrosavia
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Ph.D. Biochemistry and Pharmacy. Master in Liposome Formulation.
Gustavo Mora Aguilera
Tenured Research Professor and Coordinator of the Postgraduate Program in Phytosanitary Sciences
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Since 1985, Dr. Mora has worked at the College of Postgraduates in Agricultural Sciences, where he has innovated classical epidemiology to effectively address phytosanitary issues.
