Cesar Hernández-Rodríguez

This study characterizes the genomic and phenotypic features of Rhizobium miluonense WD29, showing its nitrogen fixation capabilities and potential as a biofertilizer for maize.

This study identifies microbiome-mediated resistance to Western corn rootworm in maize, showing that domestication reduces plant-microbiome interactions critical for defense.

This study compares microbiomes of domesticated maize and its wild ancestor teosinte across plant compartments, finding reduced diversity and functional capacity in maize due to domestication.