Beatriz Larruy García

Centre: Departamento de Ciencias Agrarias y del Medio Natural (Grupo BIOFLORA) EPSHU
Institution: Universidad de Zaragoza, Zaragoza (España)
Position: PhD Student
E-mail:blarruy@unizar.es
Phone: 976762989
Profile:  Ver

Personal statement
My research career began in 2019 at the Center for Plant Biotechnology and Genomics (CBGP-UPM), after completing my Master’s Degree in Agroforestry Biotechnology. In 2022, I joined the Genetics and Development of Plant Materials Group at the Aula Dei Experimental Station (EEAD-CSIC), where I participated in barley trials, sowing and harvest preparation, and disease evaluation. This stage culminated with a communication at the 5th Symposium on Cereal Physiology and Improvement. In 2023, I worked at the Institute of Agrobiotechnology (IdAB-CSIC), carrying out physiological analyses of soybean crops. Currently, at the Bioflora Group at the University of Zaragoza, I study the coevolution of organisms and plant-endophyte interaction, as well as the evolution of the Brachypodium and Festuca genera. I joined BIFI when I became part of the Bioflora Group due to the close collaboration and great advantages that come with being part of a research institution

Researcher profile identity
I am a R1 researcher R1 and my current research is mainly focused on studying the genetic diversity and adaptation of different species of Brachypodium and genera of the Loliinae clade, as well as the differential gene expression of forage grasses and their endophytic fungi (holobiont Festuca-Epichloë) and their different responses to water stress compared to uninfected plants.

Why my research is important
My research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of symbiosis between organisms, and how these can be leveraged in agriculture to cope with adverse climatic conditions and combat diseases or pests that may be critical in future scenarios.

By studying current adaptations and genetic diversity, we can identify beneficial traits that enhance crop resilience. This knowledge is key to developing more sustainable agricultural strategies that not only improve productivity but also strengthen plant resistance to environmental changes. My work contributes to a more innovative approach in the selection of crops that better withstand future challenges in agriculture.

More about me and my research
– https://bifi.es
– https://bioflora.web.bifi.es/new-page.html
– LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/beatriz-larruy-garcía-177465165
– Twitter/X:  https://x.com/blarruyg