Biography:
M.Sc. Dawa Mendez Alvarez is a biotechnology engineer with a master's degree in forestry science with contributions in forest pathology and genetics. She has worked in the search for high-quality genetic material with characteristics of interest to the forestry sector, specifically melina and teak trees resistant to diseases, with the breeding program GENFORES, thus encouraging reforestation with these species in the country. In addition, she started genetic diversity studies for native species with high commercial and cultural value for Costa Rica at the National University. She has several scientific publications in all the fields in which he works.
Title : Standardization of a microsatellite PCR protocol for enterolobium cyclocarpum populations in Costa Rica.