The future of sustainability and climate depends on one major question: how will photosynthetic organisms survive Earth's new climate? At the Plant Metabolism Laboratory (LAMEP), we investigate the resilience of life — from forests and crops to the immense biodiversity of oceans and aquatic ecosystems.
Our research dives beyond terrestrial plants. At LAMEP, we focus on the crucial role of macro and microalgae. These organisms are fundamental biological engines for climate regulation and the new bioeconomy. By integrating the study of plant metabolism with algal physiology, we seek strategies to protect food production and explore the biotechnological potential of these "lungs" of the planet.
Investigation of how prior exposure to moderate drought in early developmental stages optimizes soybean tolerance to subsequent drought events.
Evaluating the contribution of ocean currents and investigating genetic, epigenetic, and phenotypic variation in persistence under new environmental conditions.
Evaluation of the role of photosystem photoinhibition (PSII and PSI) and its photoprotective mechanisms for increasing photosynthetic efficiency.
Investigation of the potential of mycogenic nanoparticles as biostimulants to protect plants and algae against drought, salinity, and high temperatures.
Development of integrated production systems that promote the bioremediation of wastewater, transforming environmental liabilities into productive resources.
We seek to understand how Agave plants, considered obligate CAM, modulate the regulation of key CAM cycle enzymes (such as Rubisco and PEPcase) and stomatal diffusive behavior in response to salt stress.
Scientific literacy actions aimed at diagnosing and mitigating Plant Blindness among teachers, students, and the general public.
PhD in Biochemistry from UFC, MSc in Botany from UFRPE, BSc in Biological Sciences from UFPB. Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Manchester and Federal University of Ceará. Visiting Professor at the University of Birmingham, UK and University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Investigates the impact of global climate change on the photosynthetic metabolism of plants, macroalgae, and microalgae, aiming to understand their adaptive responses and contribute to the future of food security and biotechnology.
Degree in Biological Sciences from IB/CLP UNESP (2024). Master's student in the Interunit Plant Biology Graduate Program at UNESP Botucatu. FAPESP Master's Scholar. Seeks to understand how the main enzymes of Crassulacean Acid Metabolism (CAM), PEPc and RuBisCO, are regulated in Agave sisalana plants under salt stress, as well as stomatal dynamics, aiming to comprehend the photosynthetic plasticity of this species facing environmental variations.
Undergraduate in Biological Sciences at UNESP São Vicente. FAPESP Undergraduate Research Scholar. His work aims to study the memory effect induced by priming in Soybean plants under recurrent drought.
Undergraduate in Biological Sciences at UNESP São Vicente. CNPq Undergraduate Research Scholar. The research investigates the use of aquaculture waste as biostimulants for macroalgae cultivation. The focus is bioremediation, using algae to absorb nutrients from effluents and transform environmental liabilities into sustainable resources for integrated systems.
Undergraduate in Biological Sciences at UNESP São Vicente. FAPESP Undergraduate Research Scholar. Focuses on the metabolic plasticity and physiological resilience of the Agave sisalana species under salt stress. The main objective is to investigate how salinity modulates the activity of key CAM metabolism enzymes, seeking to understand if this photosynthetic pathway operates according to the environment and the plant's developmental stage.
Undergraduate in Biological Sciences at UNESP São Vicente. My research line focuses on the cultivation of marine microalgae, investigating their growth, productivity, and potential for biotechnological applications such as the production of biocompounds, bioenergy, and sustainable inputs.
Undergraduate in Biological Sciences at UNESP São Vicente. UNESP COPE Scholar. I seek to analyze the morphoanatomical plasticity and physiological adjustments of young Agave sp. plants facing a salinity gradient, correlating structural strategies with biomass maintenance.
Undergraduate in Biological Sciences at UNESP São Vicente. His work aims to investigate the priming effect of H2O2 in Soybean plants under recurrent drought conditions.
