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Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALQ) (Institutional affiliation from the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
Full Professor in Soil Microbiology at the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo. Agricultural engineer and PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding from the same institution. Full Professor in Soil Biology at ESALQ/USP. Represents the International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME) in Brazil, and is an Affiliate Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. He works in the area of #8203;#8203;Soil and Environmental Microbiology, focusing on analyzing microbial communities. Studies microbial communities in natural areas, and especially in agricultural areas. Its main objective is to generate knowledge for the development of more productive and sustainable agriculture, using soil biology as the basis for innovation. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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The vast expanses of arid, semi-arid, and dry subhumid lands constitute approximately 40% of the Earth's surface and support around 28% of the global population. These regions, often overlooked, serve as habitats for unique biodiversity that has adapted to extreme conditions. This biodiversity provides valuable genetic resources, including microorganisms and metabolic processes, which can…
Brazil is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of food, feed, fiber and (bio)fuel. Estimates indicated that the country would need to increase food production in 40% to meet global demands by 2050. Meanwhile, tropical agricultural systems have to be important allies to sequester carbon (C) and reduce greenhouse gases emission, and consequently, contribute to mitigating clima…
The Brazilian agricultural production system is dependent on the use of agricultural pesticides, molecules used to control pests and pathogens. However, little is known about the interaction of these substances with the living fraction of the soils. In this context, the project aims to: i) infer about changes in the structure and microbial functionality of soils due to the application of …
Microorganisms drive the ecosystem processes on which all of life depends, yet we know much less about their biodiversity than we do for plants and animals. Microbial ecology is increasingly sophisticated in estimating the phylogenetic, genetic, and functional dimensions of microbial biodiversity, but integration of these dimensions has proven elusive. This project will combine recent adv…
Biological waste from agricultural and other sources is a both nuisance and a source of biotechnological opportunities. The Project MICROWASTE will develop and foster the understanding of microbial consortia involved in the degradation of the lignocellulosic matter present in agricultural biowaste (sugarcane remains [BR] and maize stalks [NL]). The two research groups have long track reco…
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Brazilian agriculture, heavily reliant on synthetic potassium-rich fertilizers, faces significant environmental challenges. In this scenario, remineralizers such as rock powder emerge as sustainable alternatives by enhancing soil quality. In addition to increasing nutrient availability, rock powder interacts with microorganisms in the rhizosphere, playing an essential role in nutrient acq…
The vast expanses classified as arid, semi-arid, and dry subhumid lands represent approximately 40% of the Earth's surface and support around 28% of the world's population. Often overlooked, these regions harbor a wealth of life forms perfectly adapted to environments considered extreme. The study of this biodiversity can not only provide knowledge about adaptations and survival strategie…
The unconscious intensification of agricultural practices can result in the loss of soil quality, erosion and consequently a negative effect on plant development. Soil microbial communities, especially the rhizosphere, are closely linked to crop productivity and health. Thus, a better understanding of how agricultural management affects soil microbiota is necessary to promote sustainable …
Drylands, which encompass nearly half of the Earth's surface, are vital ecosystems that host rich biodiversity and sustain millions of people worldwide. However, they face unique challenges due to their aridity and climatic variability, challenges that have been exacerbated by climate change. In Brazil, enhancing soybean production under these conditions has become a growing priority. Giv…
The population increase has triggered environmental, economic, and humanitarian challenges, demanding a reassessment of consumption and production patterns. In agriculture, soil microorganisms are essential for plant development, but the use of fertilizers, despite increasing productivity, can lead to a decrease in microbial biodiversity and changes in soil properties. To mitigate these i…
Mycorrhizae are symbiotic associations between the roots of vascular plants and fungi. Mycorrhizae have the ability to act as extenders of plant roots, increasing the volume of soil explored in order to improve the nutritional and physiological state of the plant. In this way, mycorrhizae play an important role in the maintenance and recovery of threatened biomes. The Atlantic Forest biom…
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Drylands cover approximately 45.4% of the Earth's surface, housing around 2.2 billion people. Due to the extreme climatic conditions, the microbiota in these areas has developed a unique biodiversity and resilience to harsh environments. However, desertification poses a significant threat to this diversity and agricultural productivity. Among the various stresses present in these regions,…
The pursuit of more sustainable agriculture, driven by increasing pressures on production and consumption standards, demands innovations in soil management and fertilizer use. While mineral fertilizers increase agricultural productivity, their use can compromise soil microbial biodiversity, which is crucial for ecosystem functions and plant development. This study aims to investigate the …
Nematodes are an important fraction of the soil faunal community, which have been widely explored in ecological studies aimed at assessing the relationship between below-ground diversity and key functions of terrestrial ecosystems. These studies have used methods to manipulate the fauna that generally alter the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of the soil and do not repr…
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Agriculture faces one of the greatest challenges in its history, that is, producing quality food and reducing its environmental impacts. To this end, integrated agricultural production systems (ISAP) and smart cropping (SC) have been listed as sustainable, productive and resilient strategies, capable of producing food, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and sequestering part of the d…
Nematodes are the most abundant group of animals on earth, which perform fundamental functions that support the delivery of soil ecosystem services including food production, flood regulation and carbon sequestration. Furthermore, the composition of nematode communities can be used as a proxy indicator of soil quality. The diversity of nematodes in Brazilian soils is still poorly characte…
In highly weathered tropical soils, phosphorus (P) is not widely available, and the supplementation of P by fertilizer is necessary to satisfy plant demand. In contrast, in temperate soils, P adsorption is reduced, and P is more available to plants. In general, the soil microbial community can interact in many ways (both negatively and positively) with plants to alter P cycling and its av…
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