German
Estrada

Biography

Ph.D. Research Associate of the Colombian Corporation for Agricultural Research (AGROSAVIA). Microbiologist (2009) with a Master's degree in Agricultural Sciences (Plant Technology) (2011) from the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro and a PhD in Agronomy (Soils and Plant Nutrition) (2015) from the “Luiz de Queiroz” Higher School of Agriculture ”, University of São Paulo. He is currently the president of the Latin American Association of Rhizobiology (ALAR) and member of the scientific committee in the soil area of ??PORKCOLOMBIA-National Fund for Pig Farming. He develops research and transfer projects in the area of ??soil-microorganism-plant-environment interaction, specifically seeking to improve the efficiency of fertilization and modulate the response of crops to abiotic stress. He has experience in the use of plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) in crops of economic interest under conditions of environmental stress, and in the use of organic waste in agriculture, using techniques such as composting. His objective is to improve the sustainability and competitiveness of Agriculture in Colombia using soil microbiology as an axis of innovation.

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