Clara María Cruet Burgos
Clara María Cruet Burgos
PhD graduate!
PhD graduate!
Clara.Cruet_Burgos@colostate.edu
Biography and Education
Biography and Education
Hometown
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Fun Fact
My cat’s name is MENDEL!
Current Research
Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement
Career Goal
Develop a breeding program in a public academic institution in Puerto Rico focused on satisfying the needs of local and Caribbean farmers.
Education
Ph.D.
Colorado State University
Dissertation: Development of Molecular Breeding Resources for Increased Provitamin A Carotenoids in Sorghum Grain
M.S. Biology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Dissertation: Genome Mapping Of Anthracnose Resistance In Sorghum
B.S. Industrial Biotechnology
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez