Priscila Chaverri
Education
- Ph. D. in Plant Pathology. Department of Plant Pathology, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. 2003.
- B.Sc. in Forestry. Forestry School, Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (ITCR). Cartago, Costa Rica. 1993.
Areas of Expertise
Mycology, Microbiology, Systematics, Phylogenetics, Phytobiomes, Plant Pathology, Biological Control
Biography
My main expertise is in all aspects of systematics, taxonomy, evolution, and phylogenetics/ phylogenomics of fungi. The most recent focus of my research has been on using systematics, phylogenetics/phylogenomics, genomics, and metabolomics to predict ecological functions and biological activity of fungi found in natural phytobiomes, with emphasis in biological control and sustainable agriculture. I have extensive experience working in the laboratory and the field, and I use state-of-the-art tools, techniques, and analyses in my research programs.
Research Interests
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