Clara María Cruet Burgos

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. Molecular Genetics/Horticulture

Colorado State University, 2022

Dissertation: Development of Molecular Breeding Resources for Increased Provitamin A Carotenoids in Sorghum Grain

• M.S. Biology

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, 2018

Dissertation: Genome Mapping Of Anthracnose Resistance In Sorghum

• B.S. Industrial Biotechnology                                         

University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, 2015