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ExpertiseUpdated on 11 December 2025

Applied Plant Genetics and Biotechnology for Agribusiness and Environmental

Ana Rivarola Sena

Director of Research and Services Laboratories at Universidad San Carlos at Universidad San Carlos

Asunción, Paraguay

About

I offer my key strengths:

  • Experience in the Field:

    • Specialization in plant genetics, evo-devo, molecular biology, cytogenetics, and applied botany, with international experience at ENS Lyon and INSERM.

    • Track record in research on native species, forages, and strategic crops of Paraguay and the Southern Cone.

    • Experience in biodiversity, phytogenomics, plant diagnostics, and biotechnology projects applied to agricultural systems.

  • Leadership Experience:

    • Director of the Water and Plant Clinic Laboratories at USC, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and new research lines.

    • Responsible for the CONACYT PRIA 01-12 project and advisor for master's and doctoral theses.

    • Leadership in publications, scientific symposia, and international collaboration networks.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Molecular Techniques: Cloning, vector design, expression analysis, cell and plant culture.

    • Quantitative Tools: R, applied statistics, GIS, remote sensing (NDVI), large dataset management.

    • Experience in phytopathological diagnostics and management of specialized laboratories.

  • Interdisciplinary Approach:

    • Integration of molecular biology, evolutionary genetics, agronomy, data analysis, and functional ecology.

    • Bridge between science and sustainable agricultural practices, optimizing resources and strengthening agribusiness.

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