Scientific researcher at Agronomic Institute (IAC) in the Citrus Research Center Sylvio Moreira (CCSM). My research interest focus in citrus bacteria including benefic and pathogenic ones, specifically Xylella fastidiosa.
Role in BeXyl Project: Active participation in: 1) Host range pathogenicity of X. fastidiosa strains; 2) Population biology and genomics of X. fastidiosa strains; 3) Thermal treatments for sanitization of propagative vegetative materials; 4) Identification of plant resistance for X. fastidiosa in woody crops.