Graduated at the College of Agriculture "Luiz de Queiroz", São Paulo State University (ESALQ/USP) (1964), master's degree in Plant Pathology at ESALQ/USP (1968) and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology at Ohio State University (1971). Post-graduation in Soil Microbiology at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen in Germany (1981-1982). Full-professor in Soil Microbiology at the College of Agriculture "Luiz de Queiroz", Departament of Soil Science. Lecturer and Adviser in the post-graduate course in Soils and Plant Nutrition, at ESALQ/USP. Also Full-professor in the Post-graduate Course in Ecosystem Ecology at the University of Vila Velha - ES. Has experience in Agronomy, with expertise in Soil Microbiology and Biochemistry, with emphasis in Rhizobiology, Mycorrhizas, Nitrogen fixation, Phosphate solubilization, Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria, Biotreatment of Agro-industrial Wastes, Organic Fertilizers, Recuperation of Degraded Soils and Bioremediation and Environmental Risk Assessment with the use of Soil Ecotoxicology. H index = 45, CNPq scholar 1B and 1A for 37 years. Citations: 6245. More than 100 supervised in post-graduation and specialization courses. Published more than 170 scientific articles, and 13 books as well as 30 book chapters. Considered one of the 100 Top Scientists of Latin America, by the AD Scientific Index agency - USA. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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The microbiome plays a fundamental role in forest ecosystems. In addition, it is responsible for ensuring nutrient cycling and maintaining soil and tree health. However, microbiome studies in Eucalyptus forests have not received much attention so far. Moreover, the idea of removing forest residues for energy generation is gradually being accepted in Brazil, but it is straightly opposite …
Agriculture is the central pillar of human social structure. On this activity lies the generation of food, energy, clothing and many other essential products to society. However, this activity can also act as a causal agent of important environmental changes, such as soil contamination with agricultural inputs (pesticides and fertilizers), and the Greenhouse Gases (GG) emissions. Given th…
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Desertification is the most serious ecological problem occurring in soils in arid and semiarid climate environments around the world. The decrease in the productive capacity of the soil caused by desertification is due, in large part, to the loss of ecological processes carried out by microbial communities, which are essential for the maintenance of life in this environment. Fungi are one…
Forest residues play a fundamental role in the chemical, physical and soil biological properties, such as carbon contents, erosion protection and nutrient the availability for microbial metabolism. The forest residues removal practice for energy generation seems to be against to the minimum tillage system, which represents a beneficial forest management for soil and trees health. There ar…
The scientific initiation to be developed in this work plan deals with an important topic in the liked thematic project. Anatomical analysis of roots will serve as the basis of comparisons in different study systems that make up the proposal. The student will be intensely trained in the study of the plant anatomy, producing microscopic images and permitting the interpretation of his resul…
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Desertification is the most serious environmental problem occurring in soils in arid and semiarid climate worldwide. Overall, the decrease in soil functional capacity caused by desertification is due to the loss of ecological processes carried out by microbial communities. Therefore, evaluating ecological functions of soil microbial communities could provide essential knowledge to help us…
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are key soil microorganisms capable to increase several biochemical mechanisms in plants, such as alleviation of drought, nutrient efficiency use and pathogen control. The aim of this project is to evaluate the potential of AMF and PGPR in P soil acquisition by maize plants, under drought stress, using an a…
Eucalyptus species account almost 80% of the forests planted in Brazil, which makes silviculture an activity of great importance in the national and international scenario. Despite its adaptability, eucalyptus is subject to damages that climate change can cause, especially the water deficit. Most plants have survival strategies in water deficit situations. Association with mycorrhizal fun…
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