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Ursula Carla Steinfort Needham

Chile

Líneas de Investigación


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.

Educación

  •  PhD in Agricultural Science, The University of Queensland. Australia, 2014
  •  Master in Agro-environmental Production, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2009
  •  Diploma in Urban Agriculture, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Chile, 2006
  •  Ingeniero Agrónomo, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2004
  •  Licenciado en Ciencias de la Agricultura, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2004

Experiencia Académica

  •   Research fellow Full time

    The University of Queensland

    Brisbane, Australia

    2009 - 2014

  •   Research fellow Full time

    The University of Queensland

    Brisbane, Australia

    2009 - 2014

  •   Research assistant Part time

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

    Quillota, Chile

    2007 - 2009

  •   Tutor Part time

    The University of Queensland

    Gatton, Australia

    2010 - 2010

  •   Tutor Part time

    The University of Queensland

    Gatton, Australia

    2010 - 2010

  •   Tutor Part time

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

    Quillota, Chile

    2002 - 2003

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Consultant

    Leonardo Guerra S.A., In. Vida Nueva S.A. Chile.

    Valparaíso, Chile

    2006 - 2008

  •   Supervisor

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

    Quillota, Chile

    2007 - 2007

  •   Quality control

    Norbar Chile S.A.

    San Felipe, Chile

    2006 - 2006


 

Article (3)

Phenological cycle and floral development of Chloraea crispa (Orchidaceae)

Steinfort, Ursula; Cisternas, Mauricio A.; García, Rolando; Vogel, Hermine; Verdugo Gabriela

Article ISI
CIENCIA E INVESTIGACION AGRARIA  (2012)

2010. Mycorrhizal association and symbiotic germination of the terrestrial orchid Bipinnula fimbriata (Poepp.) Johnst (Orchidaceae).

• Steinfort, U., Verdugo, G., Besoain, X. and Cisternas M.A.

Article
FLORA  

Mycorrhizal association and symbiotic germination of the terrestrial orchid Bipinnula fimbriata (Poepp.) Johnst (Orchidaceae).

Steinfort, U., Verdugo, G., Besoain, X. and Cisternas M.A.

Article
FLORA  

3
Ursula Steinfort

Chile

1
Gabriela Verdugo

docente e investigador

Hortalizas y Flores

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Quillota, Chile

1
Mauricio Cisternas

Jefe de Horticultura

Horticultura

Jardín Botánico Nacional

Viña del Mar, Chile

1
Hermine Vogel

Académico/ Decana (2017-2020)

Departamento de Horticultura

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS, UNIVERSIDAD DE TALCA

Talca, Chile