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Berenice Romero
PhD CandidateBerenice 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.
Presentations, Posters, and Papers
SURE Symposium 2022 - Jeremy's poster presentation
Top Crop Manager article on Berenice's aster leafhopper work
Berenice - Soils and Crops 2022 - Aster Yellows: symptom expression and disease reservoirs
Berenice - Guest Lecture PLSC 450
Berenice - Soils and Crops 2020 - Abstract and presentation slides