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Ursula Carla Steinfort Needham

Profesor asociado

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


My research interests relate to plant physiology and development and understanding strategies to increase plant adaptability to changing environmental conditions in crops and the horticultural industry, focusing on flowering behavior and stress.

Educación

  •  PhD in Agricultural Science, The University of Queensland. Australia, 2014
  •  Master in Agro-environmental Production, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2009
  •  Diploma in Urban Agriculture, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Chile, 2006
  •  Ingeniero Agrónomo, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2004
  •  Licenciado en Ciencias de la Agricultura, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. Chile, 2004

Experiencia Académica

  •   Research fellow Full time

    The University of Queensland

    Brisbane, Australia

    2009 - 2014

  •   Research fellow Full time

    The University of Queensland

    Brisbane, Australia

    2009 - 2014

  •   Research assistant Part time

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

    Quillota, Chile

    2007 - 2009

  •   Tutor Part time

    The University of Queensland

    Gatton, Australia

    2010 - 2010

  •   Tutor Part time

    The University of Queensland

    Gatton, Australia

    2010 - 2010

  •   Tutor Part time

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

    Quillota, Chile

    2002 - 2003

  •   Profesor asociado Full Time

    PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

    Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal

    Santiago, Chile

    2015 - A la fecha

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Consultant

    Leonardo Guerra S.A., In. Vida Nueva S.A. Chile.

    Valparaíso, Chile

    2006 - 2008

  •   Supervisor

    Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

    Quillota, Chile

    2007 - 2007

  •   Quality control

    Norbar Chile S.A.

    San Felipe, Chile

    2006 - 2006


 

Article (12)

Quinoa Phenotyping Methodologies: An International Consensus
Analysis of the quinoa genome reveals conservation and divergence of the flowering pathways
Nitrate Transport Rate in the Xylem of Tomato Plants Grafted onto a Vigorous Rootstock
Phenological stages of Mediterranean forage legumes, based on the BBCH scale
Vegetation survival and condition in public green spaces after their establishment: Evidence from a semi-arid metropolis
Phenological stages of arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.) according to the Biologische Bundesanstalt Bundessortenamt und Chemische Industrie scale
Phenological growth stages of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) based on the BBCH scale
Vernalisation and photoperiod sensitivity in wheat: Impact on canopy development and yield components
Vernalisation and photoperiod sensitivity in wheat: The response of floret fertility and grain number is affected by vernalisation status
Phenological cycle and floral development of Chloraea crispa (Orchidaceae)
Phenological cycle and floral development of Chloraea crispa (Orchidaceae) Ciclo fenológico y desarrollo floral de Chloraea crispa (Orchidaceae)
Mycorrhizal association and symbiotic germination of the terrestrial orchid Bipinnula fimbriata (Poepp.) Johnst (Orchidaceae)

EditorialMaterial (1)

Chlorogavilea 'Maxima', the First Intergeneric Hybrid of Chilean Orchid

Errata (1)

Analysis of the quinoa genome reveals conservation and divergence of the flowering pathways (vol 20, pg 245, 2019)

Note (1)

Chlorogavilea ‘Máxima’, the first intergeneric hybrid of chilean orchid

Proyecto (3)

What to plant in green roofs? Maximizing the cooling potential of green roofs for retail building energy savings and urban heat island mitigation in semiarid climates
The role of photoperiod flowering genes in the latitudinal adaptation of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.).
Evaluación de características florales en individuos mejorados de Chloraea crispa
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Ursula Steinfort

Profesor asociado

Ciencias Vegetales

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Santiago, Chile

4
Hermine Vogel

Académico/ Decana (2017-2020)

Departamento de Horticultura

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGRARIAS, UNIVERSIDAD DE TALCA

Talca, Chile

3
Gabriela Verdugo

docente e investigador

Hortalizas y Flores

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Quillota, Chile

2
Mauricio Cisternas

Investigador

La Cruz

Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias

La Cruz, Chile

1
Dayane Lemos

Profesora Asistente

Universidad de O'Higgins

San Fernando, Chile

1
Daniel Enríquez

Profesor Asistente

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE CHILE

Chile

1
Alonso Pérez

Profesor Asociado

Fruticultura y Enología

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA

Santiago, Chile

1
Ximena Besoain

Profesora Titular

Escuela de Agronomía

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Quillota, Chile

1
Andres Zurita

Investigador

Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias - INIA

La Serena, Chile

1
Karina Ruiz

Profesora asociada

Carrera Quimica y Farmacia

Universidad Arturo Prat

Iquique, Chile

1
Ximena Besoain

PROFESORA TITULAR

FACULTAD DE LAS CIENCIAS AGRONÓMICAS Y DE LOS ALIMENTOS

PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA DE VALPARAÍSO

QUILLOTA, Chile