Clara María Cruet Burgos
Clara María Cruet Burgos
PhD candidate
PhD candidate
Clara.Cruet_Burgos@colostate.edu
Biography and Education
Biography and Education
Hometown
Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Fun Fact
My cat’s name is MENDEL!
Ph.D. Research
Development of molecular breeding resources for increased grain provitamin A carotenoids in sorghum
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
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