Dr. Mariana Antonietta | Nutrient Mining | Women in Natural Sciences Leadership Award

Research Associate at INFIVE- CONICET, Argentina

Antonietta Mariana is a passionate Argentinian biologist specializing in plant ecophysiology, with a strong focus on agricultural sustainability under climate stress. With a PhD in Natural Sciences and extensive international research experience, she has contributed to advancing knowledge on crop resilience. Her academic journey is grounded in the prestigious National University of La Plata and enriched by global exposure, including the UK. She is recognized for her commitment to science, learning, and ecological innovation. 🌿📚🌍

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Academic Background

Antonietta earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a focus on Ecology from the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Museum, UNLP, graduating with an average of 8.19. She went on to complete a PhD in Natural Sciences at the same institution, achieving an outstanding final grade of 10. Her academic path is supplemented by advanced certifications in Geographic Information Systems, data analysis, ecophysiology, and science methodology. She is proficient in English (Cambridge ESOL Grade A) and has a basic level of French. 📖🧪

Professional Experience

Antonietta has conducted research at INFIVE and internationally at Lancaster University, UK, as part of the Rutherford Fellowship. Her postdoctoral work, supported by CONICET, focused on crop physiology and environmental stress. Over the years, she has completed multiple competitive scholarships and taken part in several interdisciplinary training programs. Her experience bridges field research, laboratory work, and scientific collaboration, reflecting a well-rounded profile in plant sciences and sustainable agriculture. 🌽🔬🌱

Awards and Honors

Antonietta has received numerous competitive research fellowships and scholarships, including the prestigious Rutherford Fellowship from Universities UK International (N8 AgriFood) and various doctoral and postdoctoral awards from CONICET and Argentina’s National Agency for Scientific and Technological Promotion. These honors underscore her academic excellence, innovation, and international recognition in the natural sciences community. 🏆🎓🌟

Research Focus

Antonietta’s research explores how abiotic stress impacts crop performance, particularly focusing on maize physiology, senescence, and photoassimilate production. Her work contributes to understanding how environmental factors influence yield, with the goal of improving agricultural resilience in the face of climate change. She integrates ecophysiology, statistics, and remote sensing tools like GIS to study sustainable crop management. Her science aims to bridge ecological understanding with practical agricultural solutions. 🌾📊☀️

Publication Top Notes

📘 The contribution of ear photosynthesis to grain filling in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
📅 Year: 2010 | 📊 Cited by: 253 | 🧬 Topic: Wheat ear photosynthesis & grain filling

🌾 Senescence and yield responses to plant density in stay-green and earlier-senescing maize hybrids from Argentina
📅 Year: 2014 | 📊 Cited by: 177 | 🌽 Topic: Maize hybrid senescence & yield response

🌿 The contribution of the awns of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to grain filling: Responses to water deficit and the effects of awns on ear temperature and hydraulic conductance
📅 Year: 2014 | 📊 Cited by: 109 | 💧 Topic: Wheat awns, drought response & physiology

🌱 The contribution of green parts of the ear to grain filling in old and modern cultivars of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.): Evidence for genetic gains over the past century
📅 Year: 2012 | 📊 Cited by: 87 | 🧪 Topic: Wheat evolution, grain filling & genetics

Conclusion

Antonietta Mariana is a highly qualified and compelling candidate for the Research for Women in Natural Sciences Leadership Award. She holds a PhD in Natural Sciences with top honors and has a robust academic foundation in Biology and Ecology. Her research on plant ecophysiology under abiotic stress addresses globally significant challenges in agriculture and climate resilience. With a strong publication record, international research experience at Lancaster University, and multiple prestigious fellowships including those from CONICET and N8 AgriFood, she exemplifies scientific excellence and competitiveness. Her continued pursuit of advanced training and demonstrated commitment to the natural sciences position her as a leader in her field. 🌿👩‍🔬🌍