Biography:
Dr. Elcio Meira da Fonseca Junior is an Associate Professor at the Federal University of Western Para (UFOPA), Brazil. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences (UNIMONTES), and PhD in Plant Physiology from the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) and completed postdoctoral fellowship in Mycorrhizal Associations at UFV. He researches focuses on plant responses to abiotic stress and the tissue culture of Amazonian species. Dr. Fonseca Junior conducts research to advance plant biotechnology and the bioeconomy in Northern Brazil, promoting the conservation and sustainable use Amazonian biodiversity through innovative approaches.
Title : Amazonian plant biotechnology: Bridging regional science and industry