
Ursula Carla Steinfort Needham
Chile
I am a recent PhD graduate from The University of Queensland - CSIRO, Australia. During my research I worked on the vernalisation (VRN1) and photoperiod (PPD1) genes and their effects on phenology and physiological mechanisms controlling the dynamics of organ formation and grain number in wheat under contrasting environmental conditions. My research and teaching interests are related to plant physiology and development, aiming at the search for novel traits at the pre-breeding level, increasing the overall plant adaptability to changing environmental conditions,in crops as well as the horticultural industry.
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PhD in Agricultural Science, The University of Queensland. Australia, 2014
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Master in Agro-environmental Production, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2009
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Diploma in Urban Agriculture, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Chile, 2006
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Ingeniero Agrónomo, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2004
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Licenciado en Ciencias de la Agricultura, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2004
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Research fellow Full time
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
2009 - 2014
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Research fellow Full time
The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Australia
2009 - 2014
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Research assistant Part time
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Quillota, Chile
2007 - 2009
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Tutor Part time
The University of Queensland
Gatton, Australia
2010 - 2010
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Tutor Part time
The University of Queensland
Gatton, Australia
2010 - 2010
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Tutor Part time
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Quillota, Chile
2002 - 2003
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Consultant
Leonardo Guerra S.A., In. Vida Nueva S.A. Chile.
Valparaíso, Chile
2006 - 2008
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Supervisor
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Quillota, Chile
2007 - 2007
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Quality control
Norbar Chile S.A.
San Felipe, Chile
2006 - 2006

Gabriela Verdugo
docente e investigador
Hortalizas y Flores
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso
Quillota, Chile

Hermine Vogel
Académico/ Decana (2017-2020)
Departamento de Horticultura
FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS, UNIVERSIDAD DE TALCA
Talca, Chile