Colombia

Edgar
Corredor

plant breeding Agriculture Climate smart agriculture Genetic improvement Rice

Biography

M.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences with an emphasis on Plant Breeding from the National University of Colombia. Agricultural Engineer from the Pedagogical and Technological University of Colombia.

Rice breeder for the tropical zone. It is responsible for the evaluation, selection and monitoring of germplasm in the FLAR member countries in the tropics. Coordinates the performance of the Technical Committee, as well as the germplasm evaluation and selection workshops. Coordinates the activities of the crossing area and the programming of crosses of the FLAR for the tropical zone. He directs the activities in the field and work areas related to the FLAR processes in Palmira; Likewise, it programs and coordinates FLAR activities at the Santa Rosa Experimental Center (FEDEARROZ) in Villavicencio, Colombia.

Fellow researchers

Colombia

Constanza Quintero

biotechnology Agriculture Climate smart agriculture Genetic improvement
Colombia

Maribel Cruz Gallego

plant breeding Agriculture Climate smart agriculture Genetic improvement
Colombia

Joe Tohme

plant breeding Agriculture Climate smart agriculture Genetic improvement
Colombia

Gerardo Gallego

biotechnology Agriculture Bio-inputs Climate smart agriculture Genetic improvement Pests y Diseases Postharvest
Colombia

Adriana Bohorquez

biotechnology Agriculture Climate smart agriculture Genetic improvement
Colombia

Eduardo Graterol

plant breeding Agriculture Climate smart agriculture Evaluation of Results and Impact Family agriculture Genetic improvement Productive systems
Uruguay

Gonzalo Zorrilla

plant breeding Agriculture Climate smart agriculture Genetic improvement
Sponsors
BID
IICA
With the support of
Fondo Coreano de Alianza para el Conocimiento en Tecnología e Innovación (KPK)