Berenice Romero PhD Candidate

Berenice is from Argentina, where she obtained her degree in Biology at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). Her research is focused on the interactions between bacterial pathogens, plants, and insect vectors. Her primary research system is Aster Yellows phytoplasma and the Aster leafhopper (Macrosteles quadrilineatus). Her work examines multiple plant and crop species including: canola, wheat, and barley, various wild asters, and the model plant Arabidopsis. She is also part of the organizing committee of Arthropodata (Twitter: @arthropodata), a seminar series for arthropod enthusiasts.

• X

• Website