Clara María Cruet Burgos


PhD candidate


Clara.Cruet_Burgos@colostate.edu

Biography and Education

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Fajardo, Puerto Rico


Fun Fact

My cat’s name is MENDEL!


PhD 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

  • MS Biology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (Dissertation: Genome Mapping Of Anthracnose Resistance In Sorghum)

  • BS Industrial Biotechnology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez