SANTIAGO ALVAREZ PRADO
8th February 1986
INRA, Laboratoire d'écophysiologie des Plantes sous Stress Environnementaux (LEPSE)
2 place Viala 34060 Montpellier Tel 33 4 9961 2632 Fax 33 4 6761 2116; Personal phone:
+330782940662; E-mail: [email protected]
Education
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Post-doc. Modelling maize genotype x environment interaction using genomic selection. January
2016-Actual. Institute National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Laboratoire d'écophysiologie
des Plantes sous Stress Environnementaux (LEPSE). Responsible: Dr. François Tardieu.
Post-doc. Data analysis of maize growing at different hydric scenarios at the phenotyping platform
PhenoArch. July 2014-January 2016. Institute National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA),
Laboratoire d'écophysiologie des Plantes sous Stress Environnementaux (LEPSE). Responsible:
Dr. François Tardieu.
Ph.D. in Crop Physiology and Genetics. March 2009 - April 2014.
School of Graduate Studies, Faculty of Agronomy, National University of Rosario (FCA-UNR),
Argentina. Thesis: “Genetic basis of kernel weight determination in maize (Zea mays. L.)”. Advisor:
Dr. L. Borrás.
Agronomist. March 2004 - December 2008.
Faculty of Agronomy, University of Buenos Aires (FAUBA), Argentina.
Awards
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AgreenSkills+ fellowship. Modelling genotype x environment interaction using genomic selection.
From January 2016 to December 2017. Responsible: F. Tardieu.
Urban Food and Nutrition Security scholarship from the government of Germany with the
financial support by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Ph.D. research fellowship type II from CONICET, the Scientific Research Council from Argentina.
March 2012 – March 2014. Advisor: L. Borrás.
Graduate research fellowship from FONCyT, the Scientific Research Agency from Argentina.
February 2009 – November 2011. Advisor: L. Borrás.
Research Activities
1) Publications in scientific journals:
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Alvarez Prado S., Gallardo J.M., Kruk B.C., Miralles D.J. 2017. Strategies for yield determination of
bread wheat and two-row barley growing under different environments: A comparative study. Field
Crops Research 203: 94-105.
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Cabrera-Bosquet L., Grieder C., Alvarez Prado S., Sánchez C., Araus J.L. 2017. Kernel δ18O
reflects changes in apical dominance and plant transpiration in tropical maize. Journal of Agronomy
and Crop Science. Accepted. DOI: 10.1111/jac.12196
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Mandolino C.I., D’Andrea K.E., Piedra C.V., Alvarez Prado S., Olmos S.E., Cirilo, A.G., Otegui M.E.
2016. Kernel weight in maize: Genetic control of its physiological and compositional determinants in
a dent x Flint-caribbean RIL population. Maydica. 61: 1-13.
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Alvarez Prado S., López C.G., Senior M.L., Borrás L. 2014. The genetic architecture of maize (Zea
mays L.) kernel weight determination. G3: Genes, Genetics and Genomes 4: 1611-1621.
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Alvarez Prado S., Sadras V.O., Borrás L. 2014. Independent genetic control of maize (Zea Mays
L.) kernel weight determination and its phenotypic plasticity. Journal of Experimental Botany
65:4479-4487.
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Alvarez Prado S., Gambín B.L., Novoa A.D., Foster D., Senior M.L., Zinselmeier C., Otegui M.E.,
Borrás L. 2013. Correlations between parental inbred lines and derived hybrid performance for grain
filling traits in maize. Crop Science 53:1636-1645.
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Alvarez Prado S., López C.G., Gambín B.L., Abertondo V.J., Borrás L. 2013. Dissecting the genetic
basis of physiological procesess determining maize kernel weight using the IBM (B73xMo17) Syn4
population. Field Crops Research 145: 33-43.
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Alvarez Prado S., Gallardo J. M., Serrago R. A., Kruk B. C., Miralles D. J. 2013. Comparative
behavior of wheat and barley associated with field release and grain weight determination. Field
Crops Research 144: 28-33.
2) Publications in scientific meetings:
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Maistriaux L., Jeanguenin L., Alvarez Prado S., Welcker C., Tardieu F. and Chaumont F. 2017.
Maize aquaporins transcriptional regulation: cis- and trans-eQTLs. ASPB Plant Biology. June 2017.
Honolulu, Hawai.
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Maistriaux L., Jeanguenin L., Alvarez Prado S., Welcker C., Tardieu F. and Chaumont F. 2017.
Maize aquaporins transcriptional regulation: cis- and trans-eQTLs. European Molecular Maize
Symposium. May 2017. Ghent, Belgium.
Alvarez Prado S., Cabrera-Bosquet L., Coupel-Ledru A., Grau A., Welcker C., Tardieu F. 2017.
Genetic analysis of gas-exchange based on high throughput estimates of transpiration and stomatal
conductance in maize (Zea mays L.). InterDought V. February 21-25, 2017. Hyberabad, India.
Chen T-W., Fournier C., Artzet S., Brichet N., Chopard J., Pradal C., Alvarez Prado S., CabreraBosquet L., Welcker C., Tardieu F. 2016. Genetic variability in light-related parameters of maize
models revealed by linking 3D-reconstruction of plant architecture with light model and phenotyping
platform. November 7-11, 2016. Qingdao, China.
Alvarez Prado S., Cabrera-Bosquet L, Grau A, Welcker C, Tardieu F. 2016. Assesing the genetic
variability of sensitivity to water deficit in phenotyping platform for 100s maize genotypes. Maize
Genetic Conference, Jacksonville, Floride. EEUU.
Alvarez Prado S., Grau A., Cabrera-Bosquet Ll., Welcker C., Tardieu F. 2015. Genotypic variability
of maize growth and developmental traits under semi-controlled conditions. June 2015. Recent
progress in drought tolerance: from genetics to modelling. Montpellier, France.
Parent B., Cabrera-Bosquet L., Cané M.A., Chaumont F., Alvarez Prado S., Caldeira C., Lacube
S., Fleury D., Welcker C., Tuberosa, R., Tardieu F. 2015 June 2015. Recent progress in drought
tolerance: from genetics to modelling. Montpellier, France.
Mandolino C. I., Piedra C. V., D’Andrea K. E., Alvarez Prado S., Cerri A. M., Cirilo A. G., Otegui M.
E. Kernel weight and kernel composition in maize: heritability and genetic control of its physiological
determinants in a dent x flint-Caribbean RILs family. 2014. International annual meeting. ASACSSA-SSSA. Grand Challenges, Great Solutions. Long Beach, Los Angeles, CA.
Alvarez Prado S., Borrás L., Abertondo V. J., Novoa D. Correlation between parental inbred lines
and derived hybrid performance for grain filling traits in maize. XXIX Argentine Plant Physiology
Meeting. September 17, 2012. Mar del Plata, Argentina.
Alvarez Prado S., Borrás L., Abertondo V. Mayor P. Zinselmeier C, Senior L. M. Phenotypic and
genotypic characterization of kernel weight in six maize RIL populations. IX Maize Argentine
Meeting. November 17, 2010. Rosario, Argentina.
Alvarez Prado S., Borrás L., López C. G., Gambín B. L. Genetic basis of kernel weight
determination in a maize RIL population. XXVIII Argentine Plant Physiology Meeting. September 26,
2010. La Plata, Argentina.
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Gallardo J. M., Alvarez Prado S., Kruk B. C., Miralles D. J. “Grain number strategies in Wheat and
Barley under different environments”. XXVII Argentine Plant Physiology Meeting. September 22,
2008. Rosario Argentina.
Alvarez Prado S., Gallardo J. M., Serrago R. A., Kruk B. C, Miralles D. J. “Water dynamics of wheat
(Triticum aestivum) and barley (Hordeum Vulgare) grains during pre y post physiological maturity: a
comparative study”. XXVII Argentine Plant Physiology Meeting. September 22, 2008. Rosario,
Argentina.
Gallardo J. M., Alvarez Prado S., Kruk B. C. y Miralles D. J. “Physiological components of Wheat
and Barley grain yield: a comparative study”. VII Wheat Argentine Meeting. June 2, 2008. Santa
Rosa, Argentina.
Alvarez Prado S., Gallardo J. M., Kruk B. C. y Miralles D. J. “Dry matter dynamics in Wheat and
Barley grains during grain filling”. VII Wheat Argentine Meeting. June 2, 2008. Santa Rosa,
Argentina.
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3) Oral presentations
Invited speaker at scientific conferences and workshops:
a) Alvarez Prado S., Cabrera-Bosquet Ll., Grau A., Welcker C., Tardieu F. Genetic analysis of the
controls of transpiration, stomatal conductance and sensitivity of growth to soil water potential.
October 2016. AMAIZING 5th annual meeting. Paris, France.
b) Alvarez Prado S., Cabrera-Bosquet Ll., Grau A., Millet E., Welcker C., Tardieu F. GWAS analysis
of maize growth, sensitivity to waterdeficit, metabolomics and transcriptomics in a phenotyping
platform. October 2015. AMAIZING 4th annual meeting. Pau, France.
c) Alvarez Prado S., Cabrera-Bosquet Ll., Grau A., Millet E., Welcker C., Tardieu F. Plant growth and
development under semi-controlled conditions: Data management, phenotypic variability and
genetic analysis. March 2015. DROPS 5th annual meeting. Bologna, Italy.
d) Alvarez Prado S., López, C. G., Gambín B. L., Abertondo V. J., Borrás L. Dissecting the genetic
basis of kernel weight determination in maize. July 30, 2012. Workshop: Physiological and Genetic
Bases of Grain Yield Determination in Wheat and Maize. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
e) Alvarez Prado S., Borrás L., López, C. G., Gambín B. L., Otegui M. E. Genetic basis (QTLs) of
kernel weight determination in a maize RIL population (B73 x Mo17). November 19, 2010. IX Maize
Argentine Meeting. Rosario, Argentina.
Extension presentations:
f) Alvarez Prado S., Borrás L., López, C. G., Gambín B. L. Genetic basis of kernel weight
determination in a maize RIL population. August 16, 2011. In: INTA Balcarce. Balcarce, Argentina.
g) Alvarez Prado S., Borrás L., López, C. G., Gambín B. L. Genetic basis of kernel weight
determination in a maize RIL population. July 14, 2011. In: INTA Oliveros. Oliveros, Argentina.
Teaching at post-graduate courses:
h) Crop Physiology. 2011. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Rosario.
M. Sc. and PhD. levels. Coordinator: Dr. Lucas Borrás.
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Quantitative genetics. 2011 and 2013. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department.
University of Rosario. M. Sc. and PhD. levels. Coordinator: Dr. Guillermo Pratta.
Genetics of cereals and oilseeds. 2013. Agronomy department, University of Lomas de Zamora.
M. Sc. and PhD. levels. Coordinator: PhD. César G. López.
4) Human resources
Finished students:
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Victoria Cappiello, undergraduate student. Bachelor in Agri-food Business, Universidad
Tecnológica Nacional, Facultad Regional Rosario. Main advisor.
5) Professional services
a) Review manuscript for:
a. African Journal of Agricultural Research.
b. Archives in Agronomy and Soil Science.
c. BMC Genomics.
d. Crop Science.
e. Frontiers in Plant Science.
f. Journal of Pollination Ecology.
g. PLOS ONE.
b) Review research projects:
a. PICT-2015-1401: Análisis de la estructura del genoma y mapeo por asociación para
caracteres de calidad y rendimiento en trigo candeal. Argentina.
Graduate Courses
1) Association mapping in plants. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Mar del Plata.
Professor: PhD. Lucía Gutiérrez. 2013.
2) Experimental design. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Rosario. Professor: Est.
Oscar Quaino. 2013. Qualification: 9.
3) Urban Food and Nutrition Security. Kasetsart University (KU), Thailand and the Food Security Center (FSC) of
the University of Hohenheim, Germany with the financial support by the German Academic Exchange Service
(DAAD). 2012. Professor: Dr. Wiboon Chongratanameteekul.
4) Plant breeding using molecular markers: a genome-wide approach. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy
Department. University of Rosario. Professor: PhD. David Francis. 2012. Qualification: 8.
5) Epistemology. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Rosario. Professor: Dra.
Mariana Isern. 2012. Qualification: 10.
6) An Introduction for Mixed Model Approach in QTL Mapping. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy
Department. University of Córdoba. Professor: Dres. M. Balzarini, C. Bruno, M. Malosetti and L. Gutierrez. 2011.
Qualification: 10.
7) Plant Nutrition and Nutrient Management. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of
Rosario. Professor: Dr. Fernando Salvagiotti. 2011. Qualification: 9.
8) Crop Physiology. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Buenos Aires. Professor:
Dres. A. J. Hall; M. E. Otegui and D. J. Miralles. 2010. Qualification: 8.50.
9) Molecular Aspects of Quantitative Traits. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of
Rosario. Professor: Dr. G. Pratta. 2010. Qualification: 9.
10) Seed Physiology. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Buenos Aires. Professor:
PhDs R. L. Benech-Arnold and R. Sanchez. 2010. Qualification: 8.30.
11) Quantitative Genetics. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Buenos Aires.
Professor: Dr. G. Pratta. 2010. Qualification: 8.
12) Introduction to Multivariate analysis. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of
Rosario. Professor: Dras. C. Beltrán and P. Torres. 2009. Qualification: 9.
13) Population and Evolution Genetics. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Rosario.
Professor: Dr. María Isabel Remis and Dr. Juán Vilardi. 2009. Qualification: 7.
14) Scientific Research Methodology. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Rosario.
Professor: PhD. I. Barberis. 2009. Qualification: 9.
15) Statistics I.II. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Rosario. Professor: M. Sc. O.
Quaino. 2009. Qualification: 7.
16) Growth and Development Control in Plants. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of
Buenos Aires. Professor: PhDs. J. J. Casal and R. Sanchez. 2009. Qualification: 7.
17) Statistics I.I. School of Graduate Studies, Agronomy Department. University of Rosario. Professor: Dr. C. Beltrán.
2009. Qualification: 7.
Personal References
 Dr. Lucas Borrás. Professor. Departamento de Producción Vegetal, Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias,
Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Parque Villarino s/n, Zavalla (S2125), Argentina. Phone: 54-341497-0080, ext.1229. E-mail: [email protected]
 Dr. Daniel J. Miralles. Professor. Departamento de Producción Vegetal, Facultad de Agronomía,
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Av. San Martín 4453, Capital Federal (C1417DSE),
Argentina. Fax: +54-11-4514-8730,
[email protected]
Tel:
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54-11-4524-8039/8053
Ext.
42.
Email:
 Dr. Brenda L. Gambín. Researcher of CONICET. Departamento de Producción Vegetal, Facultad de
Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Parque Villarino s/n, Zavalla (S2125), Argentina.
Phone: 54-341-497-0080, ext.1229. E-mail: [email protected]
 Dr. José L. Rotundo. Researcher of CONICET. Departamento de Producción Vegetal, Facultad de
Ciencias Agrarias, Universidad Nacional de Rosario. Parque Villarino s/n, Zavalla (S2125), Argentina.
Phone: 54-341-497-0080, ext.1229. E-mail: [email protected]
 Ms Sc. Víctor J. Abertondo. Corn Breeder of Advanta Semillas SAIC. Ruta Nacional 33 km. 636-CC
559,
Santa
Fe,
Argentina.
Phone:
54-3462-435235
(int.
156).
E-mail:
[email protected]
 Dr. François Tardieu. Researcher of INRA. , Laboratoire d'écophysiologie des Plantes sous Stress
Environnementaux (LEPSE). 2 place Viala 34060, Montpellier. E-mai : [email protected]
 Dr. Llorenç Cabrera-Bosquet. Researcher of INRA, Laboratoire d'écophysiologie des Plantes sous
Stress Environnementaux (LEPSE). 2 place Viala 34060, Montpellier. E-mai : [email protected]