Sara González Orenga
Presentation
I am a forest engineer, and I finalized my Ph.D. in May 2021 at the Universitat Politècnica de València (Spain), focusing on endemic, rare, and threatened species. During my Ph.D., I also collaborated on studies examining abiotic stress on both wild species (Larix decidua, Abies alba, Limonium spp., Sarcocornia spp.,etc) and crops (Solanum spp.). My research aims to identify the most tolerant varieties to conditions associated with climate change or other stresses, as well as contribute to recovery and conservation plans for threatened ecosystems. Additionally, during my postdoc at Universidade de Vigo (Spain) I worked on understanding the behavior of invasive species (Carpobrotus spp.) under abiotic stress to enhance strategies for ecological conservation and restoration.
Research
My research focuses on plant stress responses at the physiological, biochemical, and metabolomic levels. Additionally, I’ve worked on evaluating the effectiveness of organic soil fertilizers and biostimulants. Currently, I am studying browsing-tolerant trees (Populus tremula - SwAsp - and Betula pendula species ), identifying genetic markers and biomarkers linked to tolerance, with the goal of advancing sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation.
Teaching
- Biology: Basic Laboratory Techniques (1st B.Sc. in Biology) -2021/2022 to 2023/2024
- Stress Physiology: Adaptation and Acclimatization to Adverse Conditions
(1st M.Sc. in Agri-Food and Environmental Science and Technology)- 2022/2023 to 2024/2025 - Introductory course to research (Ph.D. Program in Terrestrial Ecosystems, Sustainable Use and Environmental Implications (ETUSIA)) -2021/2022 to 2024/2025
- Plant Physiology I (3rd-Year B.Sc. in Biology)-2024/2025
Participation in Teaching Improvement Projects and Programs:
• Green Education for Green Biotech Enterprise
• BIP Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems