The University of Piura is looking for young researchers, post-docs and experienced professors with a strong background in dryland ecosystems. Our goal is to put together a new team for our Research line in Ecology and productivity of dryland forest and present a joint proposal for research funds to the Peruvian government. The current call includes a two years contract to work in Peru with moving expenses included. All interested people can contact Ph.D. Pablo Salazar Zarzosa at [email protected]. The research line is described above
Research line: Ecology and productivity of dryland forest
To follow up the scientific projects and research papers carried out in the last three decades, The University of Piura has decided to create a new research line called “Ecology and productivity of dryland forest” focused in the flora and wildlife of the coastal North Peruvian dryland forest. Our goal is to provide an answer to the forestry division, corporations, and rural population in the context of climate change that we are living in. Our research line aims to study (1) the importance of biodiversity in the plant-plant relationships, the species spatial distribution, and forest regeneration. (2) The genetic variability and the biotechnological potential of forest ecotypes for screening processes against diseases and plagues. (3) The climatic variability associated with the El Niño phenomenon (FEN), a global climate event that creates long dry periods interrupted by extreme flood events in this region, and its change in frequency and intensity due to global warming. (4) The productive functions of the forest (wood and non-wood) as the main resource of rural life and industries.
The results of the research line seek to improve knowledge, increase productivity, and reduce vulnerability to climate change of the dryland forest, in order to improve the rural economy of 40 thousand families that rely on it. Our previous studies have focused on fruit production and processing for animal and human consumption. As well as, on forest biomass estimation, ecophysiology, and forest management for sustainable production of timber.
Currently, we are looking forward to studying the causes of Prosopis pallida pathology and the selection of genetic resistance individuals.
Hola Pablo, la idea del proyectto parece muy interesante y contactare el profesor Salazar directamente. Mil gracias po el momento.
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