Dr. Marcos Edel Martinez Montero
Director
International Relations at Universidad de Ciego de Avila
Cuba
Biography
He has 27 years research experience (PhD on Agricultural Sciences, Senior Researcher and Academic Holder) with contributions in plant biotechnology. More than 20 scientific-research projects (Cuba 9; Italy 2; Sweden 2; United Kingdom 1; Ecuador 1; Brazil 1; Japan 1; France 1). Member of the Society for Low- Temperature Biology, and the International Society for Horticultural Sciences. Publications: 30 (23 JCR, 7 Scopus), 16 (2 Scielo, 4 CAB Abstract, 2 DOAJ, and 8 Open access), 5 Book Chapters (1 in Book Citation Index, 2 in Springer). Distinguished with National and International Awards.
Research Interest
Expertised and interested in Plant Biotechnology to study cryogenic and non-cryogenic factors for optimization, improvement and validation of cryopreservation protocols for seeds and in vitro culture. To allow plant species to be available for breeding and conservation programs and their reintroduction in situ.