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Valerio Hoyos Villegas
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Quantitative genomics, phenomics, and data‑driven plant breeding
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Valerio Hoyos Villegas links quantitative genetics, phenomics and sensing to speed cultivar development in legumes and forages. Work spans molecular markers, genomic selection and field‑ready sensing for nitrogen, growth and yield.
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Pulse Breeding, Genomics and Phenomics Research Laboratory

Genetic variation analysis for protein extraction efficiency in pulse crops

Research collaboration opportunity to identify genetic sources of variation in seed structure that improve protein extraction and fractionation efficiency in pulse crops. The project leverages multispectral and hyperspec...

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Pulse Breeding, Genomics and Phenomics Research Laboratory

Field phenotyping platform for pulse crop trait discovery and genetic gain

A mobile field phenomics platform integrating RGB, 3D, LiDAR, thermal, multispectral, hyperspectral, NIR, and chlorophyll fluorescence sensors with cloud-based processing pipelines. Designed to accelerate genetic gain, d...

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Pulse Breeding, Genomics and Phenomics Research Laboratory

Portable nanopore sequencing platform for white mold strain detection and resistance breeding

A genomics-based methodology using MinION portable sequencers to detect and characterize Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (white mold) strain variation across Quebec and Ontario. Enables in-field sampling, geotagged isolate coll...

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Pulse Breeding, Genomics and Phenomics Research Laboratory

Ph nanosensor technology for early white mold detection and disease resistance breeding in common beans

A novel approach using potentiometric pH nanosensors integrated with Arduino systems to detect early-stage white mold infection in common bean plants. The technology enables real-time monitoring of pH changes in live pla...

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Valerio Hoyos Villegas
Work experience
PhD, Plant Breeding and Genetics
2011 - 2015
Principal Investigator
2011 - 2015
Top industry applications
Plant breeding and genetics
Expertise
MicrobiologyMycologyPlant BiologyPlant Pathology
Last updated Jan 2026
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