Carol Baskin is a distinguished professor in the Department of Biology and the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, both at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA. She completed her PhD studies in plant ecology at Vanderbilt University and has been recognized with numerous awards and honors for her contributions to plant sciences. With a prolific academic career, she has published over 600 papers in various prestigious journals, significantly advancing the understanding of the seed germination phase of the life cycle of plants. She serves as an active member and advisor for several botanical societies and research projects, guiding the next generation of plant scientists. Her teaching disciplines encompass plant anatomy, and ecology, with a focus on the integration of these areas to enhance the study of plant form and function and regeneration of plants from seeds. Her interests include the study of plant seed germination, origins and evolutionary relationships of the various kinds of seed dormancy, and the application of botanical knowledge to practical problems in horticulture and agriculture.
Dr. Héctor Daniel Bertero is a full professor at the
Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Agronomy, University of Buenos
Aires. He completed his PhD studies in Plant Physiology at the University of
Buenos Aires, and was awarded the Dow Elanco Award in 2008. Professor
Bertero has recently led research projects focused on the eco-physiology of
grain crops and genetic resource characterization. He has published over 50
papers in various peer-reviewed journals and serves as a reviewer for several
scientific societies, as well as for research projects in the field of
agricultural sciences. His teaching disciplines include "Determinants of
Yield and Quality" for the specialization in Extensive Crops and
"Physiological Processes of Growth and Development of Crops" for the
specialization in Plant Genetic Improvement. His interests include
eco-physiology and the physiological basis for the improvement of grain crops,
as well as the characterization of genetic resources.
Dr. Guadalupe Galíndez is an adjunct researcher (INV ADJUNTO) at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council—Argentina (CONICET) and a Professor at the Faculty of Natural Sciences (Facultad de Ciencias Naturales), Universidad Nacional de Salta, Argentina. She holds a Doctorate in Agricultural Sciences from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and is a licensed Biological Scientist. Dr. Galíndez specializes in Conservation Biology, focusing on "Ecophysiological studies applied to natural regeneration and ex situ conservation of native species of forestry importance from northwestern Argentina". Her research interests include natural regeneration, germination, and ex situ conservation, as reflected in her key areas of study: "Natural Regeneration," "Germination," and "Ex Situ Conservation." Dr. Galíndez contributes to the field of Agricultural Sciences, particularly in the sub-disciplines of Agronomy and Plant Physiology—Other. At the Universidad Nacional de Salta, she teaches courses in Plant Ecology and Physiology and serves as the Director of the Faculty's Graduate School and the Doctoral Program in Biology. Additionally, she supervises and co-supervises theses and scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
