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Basilio Alejandro Carrasco Galvez

Scientific Director

Centro de Estudios en Alimentos Procesados (CEAP)

Talca, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


GENETICS AND PLANT BREEDING

Educación

  •  Genetics, UNIVERSIDAD DE TALCA. Chile, 2005
  •  Agronomist, UNIVERSIDAD AUSTRAL DE CHILE. Chile, 1992
  •  Genetics, UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE. Chile, 1995

Experiencia Académica

  •   ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Full Time

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

    AGRONOMIA E INGENIERIA FORESTAL

    SANTIAGO, Chile

    2007 - 2020

Experiencia Profesional

  •   ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Full Time

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

    SANTIAGO, Chile

    2007 - 2020

  •   Scientific Director Full Time

    Centro de Estudios en Alimentos Procesados (CEAP)

    Talca, Chile

    2020 - At present

Formación de Capital Humano


Undergraduate students:

1.Jorge Víctor Mohr. Fuchslocher. Undergraduate Thesis Agronomist UC, Finished. 2008.
2.Andrea González Conca. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2008.
3.Daniela Lara. Undergraduate Thesis, Biologist UC, Finished. 2009.
4.Paloma Morales. Undergraduate Thesis, Biologist UC, Finished. 2009.
5.Carole Diaz. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2010.
6.Cristina Soto. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2010.
7.Patricio Ramos. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UCT, Finished. 2011.
8.Claudio Valencia. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished.2012.
9.Jennifer Aguilar. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2013.
10.Marco Meneses. Undergraduate Thesis, Biochemist UC, Finished. 2013.
11.Cesar Ramirez. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2014.
12. Miguel Gallardo. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2014.
13. Maria Paz Martínez. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2014.
14.Felipe Castro.Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2014.
15.Diego Pizarro. Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2017
16.Alessandro Tamagnini Undergraduate Thesis, Agronomist UC, Finished. 2018
17.Cythia Meza. Undergraduate Thesis, Biotechnology, UCM, Finished.2021
18. Francisca Valenzuela. Undergraduate Thesis. Bioinformatic Engineering. UCM. 2021
19.Natalia Rodriguez. Undergraduate Thesis, Bioinformatics, UTalca, Finished. 2022


Master Students

1.Mario Moya. 2010. Facultad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Supevisor. Finished.
2.Carlos Blanco. 2013. Facultad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Supervisor. Finished.
3.Maria Jesús Greves. 2016. Facultad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Supervisor. Finished.
4.Adolfo Donoso. 2017. Facultad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Supervisor. Finished.
5. Yenny Medina. 2022. Facultad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Supervisor. Finished.
6. Barbara Lecaros. 2022-2023. Facultad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Co-Supervisor.
7. Thamar Sepúlveda. 2022-2023. Instituto de Nutrición y Tecnología de los Alimentos (INTAUChile). Co-supervisor

Doctoral students

1.Erika Salazar. 2014. Facultad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Supervisor. Finished.
2.Máximo González. 2010. Facultad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Supervisor. Finished
3.Yohaily Rodriguez. 2021-2022. Facutad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Co-supervisor.
4.Darvin Cobis. 2022-2023. Facutad de Agronomía e Ing. Forestal. Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Co-supervisor

Postdoctorados

1.Alberto Burgos 2021-2023. Centro de Estudios en Alimnetos Procesados (CEAP), Talca.
2.Carerin Donoso 2022-2023. Centro de Estudios en Alimnetos Procesados (CEAP), Talca.
3. Osvin Arriagada. 2023-2024. Centro de Estudios en Alimnetos Procesados (CEAP), Talca.



 

Article (68)

A Past Genetic Bottleneck from Argentine Beans and a Selective Sweep Led to the Race Chile of the Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Genetic diversity and structure populations in <i>Annona deceptrix</i> (Westra) H. Rainer (Annonaceae), an endangered species from Ecuador
N<sub>2</sub> Fixation, N Transfer, and Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) in Grain Legume-Wheat Intercropping: Impact of N Supply and Plant Density
Nutritional characterization of Chilean landraces of common bean
Soluble and insoluble-bound phenolic bioactive compounds of Tortola bean leaf and their antioxidant properties in chemical-based assays and Caco-2 cells
The inhibition of N 2 fixation by nitrogen is attenuated by the P supply, altering the plant metabolism
Genetic diversity and distinctiveness of Chilean Limachino tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) reveal an in situ conservation during the 20th century
Inhibition of platelet aggregation by extracts and compounds from the leaves of Chilean bean landraces (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Leaf development in Chilean bean landraces (Phaseolus vulgaris) affects phenolic composition and alpha-glucosidase inhibition
Phenolic Composition, Antioxidant Capacity, and α-Glucosidase Inhibition of Boiled Green Beans and Leaves from Chilean Phaseolus vulgaris
Oleuropein-Enriched Extract From Olive Mill Leaves by Homogenizer-Assisted Extraction and Its Antioxidant and Antiglycating Activities
Antioxidant Capacity and Antiplatelet Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Obtained with Microwave and Ultrasound Assisted Extraction.
Comprehensive Review on Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Breeding for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Climate Change Resilience
Descriptive Genomic Analysis and Sequence Genotyping of the Two Papaya Species (Vasconcellea pubescens and Vasconcellea chilensis) Using GBS Tools.
Genetic diversity, polyphenolic composition and fruit quality trait phenotypic analyses of a Chilean heritage blood-flesh peach (Prunus persica L.)
Indicadores de Sustentabilidad en Sector Alimentos
Molecular characterization of mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla King, Meliaceae) in the remnant natural forest of Ecuador
Phenotypic and genetic analysis of a peach and a Japanese plum core collection for pre-breeding and distinctness assessment
Plant-growth-promoting bacteria from rhizosphere of Chilean common bean ecotype (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) supporting seed germination and growth against salinity stress
Potential of traditional Chilean blood-fleshed peach to support livelihood opportunities in local agriculture
Role of Phaseolus vulgaris L. in the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases-Cardioprotective Potential of Bioactive Compounds
Antiplatelet activity of Isorhamnetin via mitochondrial regulation
In vitro propagation of Gaultheria pumila (L.f.) D.J. Middleton (Ericaceae), a Chilean native berry with commercial potential
Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Chilean Runner Bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) Genotypes.
Ecosystem services in certified and non-certified coffee agroforestry systems in Costa Rica
Genetic diversity and population structure of Chilean blueberry Gaultheria pumila (L.f.) D.J. Middleton (Ericaceae)
Germination Capacity of Annona deceptrix (Westra) H. Rainer (Annonaceae) an Endemic and Endangered Species in Manabí, Ecuador
Transcriptome datasets from leaves and fruits of the sweet cherry cultivars ‘Bing’ ‘Lapins’ and ‘Rainier’
Construction of a highly saturated linkage map in Japanese plum (Prunus salicina L.) using GBS for SNP marker calling
Development and Characterization of Microsatellite Loci in Gaultheria pumila Lf. (Ericaceae)
Regeneration of highland papaya (Vasconcellea pubescens) from anther culture
Genetic diversity and intra-racial structure of Chilean Choclero corn (Zea mays L.) germplasm revealed by simple sequence repeat markers (SSRs)
Genetic, cytological and molecular characterization of chia (Salvia hispanica L.) provenances
Meristem culture and subsequent micropropagation of Chilean strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis (L.) Duch.)
Phenotypic diversity and relationships among Chilean Choclero maize (Zea mays L. mays) landraces
Unraveling agronomic and genetic aspects of runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.)
Advances in breeding and biotechnology of legume crops
Analysis of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes expression profiles in contrasting cultivars of Japanese plum (Prunus salicina L.) during fruit development
De novo transcriptome assembly of 'Angeleno' and 'Lamoon' Japanese plum cultivars (Prunus salicina)
Genetic structure based on EST-SSR: a putative tool for fruit color selection in Japanese plum (Prunus salicina L.) breeding programs
Genome-wide identification and characterization of R2R3MYB family in Rosaceae
Association between the concentration of n-alkanes and tolerance to cracking in commercial varieties of sweet cherry fruits
Combining niche modelling, land-use change, and genetic information to assess the conservation status of pouteria splendens populations in Central Chile
Genetic and morphological characterization of the endangered Austral papaya Vasconcellea chilensis (Planch. ex A. DC.) Solms
Morphometric and phytochemical characterization of chaura fruits (Gaultheria pumila): a native Chilean berry with commercial potential
An Approach for Micropropagation of Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) Plants Mediated by Temporary Immersion Bioreactors (TIBs)
Application of inter-simple sequence repeats relative to simple sequence repeats as a molecular marker system for indexing blueberry cultivars
Establishment of photomixotrophic cultures for raspberry micropropagation in Temporary Immersion Bioreactors (TIBs)
In vitro culture of Luma chequen from vegetative buds
Inter Simple Sequence Repeat Markers Associated with Flowering Time Duration in the Chilean Strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis)
Naturalised grapevines collected from arid regions in Northern Chile exhibit a high level of genetic diversity
Genetic characterization of Japanese plum cultivars (Prunus salicina) using SSR and ISSR molecular markers
Heterogeneous genetic structure in a natural population of Rauli (Nothofagus nervosa)
Heterogeneous genetic structure in a natural population of Raulí (Nothofagus nervosa) Heterogeneidad de la estructura genética, en una población natural de Raul? (Nothofagus nervosa)
IN VITRO PROPAGATION OF CEDAR (Cedrela odorata L.) FROM JUVENILE SHOOTS
MOLECULAR TOOLS FOR RAPID AND ACCURATE DETECTION OF BLACK TRUFFLE (Tuber melanosporum Vitt.) IN INOCULATED NURSERY PLANTS AND COMMERCIAL PLANTATIONS IN CHILE
Plant tissue culture: Current status, opportunities and challenges
Genetic structure of highland papayas (Vasconcellea pubescens (Lenn, et C. Koch) Badillo) cultivated along a geographic gradient in Chile as revealed by Inter Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSR)
Proximal causes of genetic variation between and within populations of rauli (Nothofagus nervosa)
Transcript profiling suggests transcriptional repression of the flavonoid pathway in the white-fruited Chilean strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis (L.) Mill.
Genetic variability and structure of Gomortega keule (Molina) Baillon (Gomortegaceae) relict populations: geographical and genetic fragmentation and its implications for conservation
The Chilean strawberry [Fragaria chiloensis (L.) Duch.]: Genetic diversity and structure
Chemical composition and inheritance patterns of Aroma in Fragaria x ananassa and Fragaria virginiana progenies
Current status of the Chilean native strawberry and the research needs to convert the species into a commercial crop
Natural history and genetic structure of Raulí (Nothofagus nervosa (Phil.) Dim. Et Mil.)
The Aconcagua River as another barrier to Liolaemus monticola (Sauria: Iguanidae) chromosomal races of central Chile
Acción del bromuro de metilo sobre el ozono estratosférico y sus consecuencias sobre la agroindustria chilena
Evaluación de genotipos de trigo en su eficiencia de utilización de fosforo en solución nutritiva

BookSection (2)

Versatility of CAPS markers: Agriculture and Forestry Applications
Micropragación de salix sp. a través de meristemas foliares

Monograph (1)

Herramientas para la conservación de especies en peligro; Modelos de priorización

Note (2)

Development and characterization of microsatellite markers in Gaultheria pumila Lf. (Ericaceae)
Efficient protocols for the extraction of microbial DNA from the rhizosphere of hydrophilic forests in Chile

Proyecto (18)

Producción biotecnológica sostenible y validación de extractos naturales obtenidos desde Boldo (Peumus boldus) y Canelo (Drimys winteri) para la industria agrícola y de ingredientes funcionales
Fortalecimiento y Desarrollo de Centros Regionales de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (Puente)
Desarrollo y validación de metodologías para la obtención de un concentrado de proteínas vegetales a partir de subproductos agroindustriales de la Región del Maule: Estrategias para la producción de nuevos productos para consumo humano
Multidisciplinary studies on bioactive compounds from the Chilean Phaseolus vulgaris L. landraces and their potential effects in the prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases
Transferencia de Ingredientes Funcionales y Bioproductos de Boldo" Fondo de Innovación para la Competitividad de la región de O´Higgins
Characterization of fruit development and identification of potential bioactives compounds in plums, peach and sweet, cherry through conventional breeding and molecular techniques. Proyecto Fodecyt Regular N° 1160600.
Fortalecimiento del programa de mejoramiento genético de Alstroemeria a través de la incorporación de germoplasma nativo, seleccionado mediante análisis genético con potencial para el mercado nacional y extranjero. Fondef Ideas
Obtener y validar pigmentos naturales con actividad nutracéutica extraídos a partir de camote y harinas naturalmente fortificadas con bajo índice glicémico”.
Innovación y transferencia para potenciar el cultivo de leguminosas hortícolas en la Región de O´Higgins
Rescate y valorización del Durazno Betarraga mediante la generación de un banco de germoplasma vivo y el estudio de sus propiedades nutricionales y culinarias en la comuna de Constitución, región del Maule
TRANSCRIPTOMIC AND GENOMIC ANALYSIS OF VASCONCELLEA CHILENSIS AND V. PUBESCENS=> AN EVOLUTIONARY AND COMPARATIVE APPROACH USING TWO PHENOTYPICALLY CONTRASTING PAPAYA SPECIES.
Innovación y transferencia para potenciar el cultivo de leguminosas hortícolas en la Región de O´Higgins.
Programa de Mejoramiento Genético de Carozos
Functional genomics approach to understand cracking susceptibility in sweet cherry=> An integrative view for Prunus species
Reducción del tiempo de obtención de variedades de duraznero, nectarino y ciruelo japonés, mediante la implementación de una plataforma de evaluación comercial de selecciones avanzadas, provenientes de un Programa de Mejoramiento Genético
Estudio genético y molecular de caracteres de interés agronómico en ciruelo japonés (Prunus salicina L.).
Consorcios Tecnológicos de la Fruta. Programa de Mejoramiento Genético de Carozos
Distribución, hábitat potencial y diversidad genética de poblaciones de Belloto del Norte. (Beilschmiedia miersii ) y lúcumo chileno ( Pouteria splendens).

Review (1)

Breeding in peach, cherry and plum: from a tissue culture, genetic, transcriptomic and genomic perspective
83
Basilio Carrasco

Scientific Director

Centro de Estudios en Alimentos Procesados (CEAP)

Talca, Chile

13
Peter Caligari

Science Advisor

CGNA

Temuco, Chile

12
Herman Silva

Professor

Departamento de Produccion Agricola

Universidad de Chile

Santiago, Chile

11
Karla Quiroz

Profesor Auxiliar

Ciencias Forestales

Universidad Católica del Maule

Talca, Chile

4
JONATHAN MALDONADO

Postdoc CONICYT

Dpto. Genética Molecular y Microbiología

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago, Chile

4
ERIKA SALAZAR

INVESTIGADORA

INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGROPECUARIAS INIA LA PLATINA

SANTIAGO, Chile

3
Raúl Herrera

Académico

Biología Molecular y Biotecnología

Universidad de Talca

Talca, Chile

3
Luis Letelier

Profesor Conferenciante

Universidad de Talca

Talca, Chile

3
blas lavandero

Profesor asociado

instituto de ciencias biologicas

UNIVERSIDAD DE TALCA

Talca, Chile

3
Marlene Gebauer

Profesor Asistente

Departamento de Ciencias Vegetales

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE (PUC)

Santiago, Chile

3
José Pérez

Investigador Asociado

Centro de Estudios en Alimentos Procesados

Talca, Chile

3
Katherine Márquez

Researcher

Researcher

Centro de Estudios en Alimentos Procesados

Talca, Chile

3
Lee Meisel

Associate Professor

Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology (INTA), University of Chile

Macul, Chile

3
Carole Díaz

Coordinadora de Desarrollos Tecnológicos

Universidad Santo Tomás

Santiago, Chile

3
Andrés Schwember

Profesor Asociado

Ciencias Vegetales

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

2
Lyanne Rodríguez

Investigador Fondecyt Posdoctoral

Tecnología Médica

Universidad de Talca

Talca, Chile

2
Gustavo Lobos

Associate Professor

Horticulture

FACULTDAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS, UNIVERSIDAD DE TALCA

Talca, Chile

2
Máximo González

Investigador

Biotecnología

Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Aridas

La Serena, Chile

2
Cesar Ramirez

Director

Engineering and projects

Alto Verde engineering and projects

Arica, Chile

2
Bárbara Arévalo

Investigador

Investigación

Centro de Estudios de Alimentos Procesados

Talca, Chile

2
Eduardo Fuentes

Profesor Titular

Universidad de Talca

Talca, Chile

2
Alejandro del Pozo

Full Porfessor

Plant Production

UNIVERSIDAD DE TALCA

Talca, Chile

1
Omar Porras

Associate professor

Lab. Biología Celular

UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

Santiago, Chile

1
Nilo Mejia

Investigador

Producción Vegetal

INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGROPECUARIAS

Santiago, Chile

1
Carlos Maldonado

Profesor Asistente

Centro de Genómica y Bioinformática

Universidad Mayor de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
Narkis Morales

Profesor asociado

Centro de Modelamiento y Monitoreo de Ecosistemas

Universidad Mayor de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
Miguel Garriga

Assistant Professor

Plant Production

Universidad de Concepción

Chillán, Chile

1
Ignacio Fernandez

Associate Professor

Departamento de Ciencias

Universidad Adolfo Ibánez

Santiago, Chile

1
Juan Rios

Postdoctorante

Biología

Universidad Andres Bello

Santiago, Chile

1
Aparna Banerjee

Profesor Asociado

Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas

Universidad Autónoma de Chile

Talca, Chile

1
SHRABANA SARKAR

PROFESOR(A) INVESTIGADOR(A)

FACULTAD DE INGENIERIA

Universidad Autónoma de Chile

Talca, Chile

1
Pamela Rojas

Doctora en Ciencias, Coordinadora Científica

Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Doctorado

Universidad Autónoma de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
Miguel Ángel Rincón

Académico profesor asociado

INSTITUTO DE NUTRICION Y TECNOLOGIA DE LOS ALIMENTOS

Santiago, Chile

1
Ricardo Cabeza

Profesor Asociado

Producción Agrícola

Universidad de Talca

Talca, Chile

1
Adolfo Donoso

Researcher

Horticultural crops

INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGROPECUARIAS (INIA), LA PLATINA

Santiago, Chile

1
Evelyn Villagra

Académico

Ciencias Agrarias y Forestales

UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL MAULE

Talca, Chile

1
Patricio Hinrichsen

Investigador

INIA CENTRO REGIONAL LA PLATINA

Santiago, Chile

1
Pedro Leon

INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGROPECUARIAS

Vicuña, Chile

1
Ariel Arencibia

Profesor Adjunto

Ciencias Forestales

UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DEL MAULE

Talca, Chile

1
Gustavo Cabrera

Profesor Asistente

Facultad de Ciencias para el Cuidado de la Salud

Universidad San Sebastián, Campus Las tres Pascualas

Concepción, Chile

1
Hector Montecino

Investigador Postdoctoral

Centro de Estudios en Alimentos Procesados

Talca, Chile

1
Rodrigo Contreras

Assistant Professor

Instituto de Ciencias Agroalimentarias, Animales y Ambientales

Universidad de O'Higgins

San Fernando, Chile

1
Cristián Jacob

Profesor Asistente

Ciencias Vegetales

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago, Chile

1
Andrea Plaza

Investigadora

CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS EN ALIMENTOS PROCESADOS

Talca, Chile

1
María Arias

Investigador

Nuevos Materiales Avanzados

Fundación Leitat Chile

Santiago, Chile