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Elena Caro

Principal Investigator

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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Plant epigenetics, cell cycle, genomics, microbiome

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Focus on chromatin regulation and DNA methylation shaping plant responses to abiotic stress. Applies functional genomics and synthetic biology to tune gene expression, and examines root-microbiome interactions under heat stress to inform crop resilience.

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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Epigenetic priming for sustainable crop trait enhancement

A platform to induce heritable epigenetic states in crops through controlled stress priming, enhancing traits like growth and stress resilience without genetic modification. Compatible with existing breeding pipelines, i...

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Elena Caro

Principal Investigator

Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Principal Investigator

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Agricultural biotechnologyPlant breeding and genetics

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Agricultural ScienceBiochemistryBiomolecular ProcessesGenomics

Last updated May 2026