Research Scientist at the Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias (IVIA), Spain. More than 20 years of experience in Plant Pathology and Microbiology.
Role in BeXyl Project: Active participation in: 1) Host range and pathogenicity of Xf strains; 2) Population biology and genomics of Xf strains; 3) Molecular approaches for quantification, typing and in-situ detection of Xf in plants; 4) Use of thermal treatments for sanitation of Xf-free plants; and 5) Development of phage-based solutions for an effective control of Xf.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7973-0345
Mail: marco_est@gva.es