Raquel Correa Delgado
Research Area:
🌿 Soil microbiology, plant–soil–microbe interactions, and bioinformatic analysis of microbiomes and taxonomic staff. Understanding soil as a living ecosystem to promote sustainable agriculture 🌿
About the mobility grant visit
Hosting Institution: Soil deparment, Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, FiBL, Switzerland
November 2025 to January 2026
Project Title: Improvement of the functionality of the soil microbial communities in banana agroecosystems with organic amendments.
Research methodology:
- Analysis of PacBio-sequenced soil microbiomes using advanced bioinformatics.
- Integration of microbial community data with soil chemical parameters and plant traits.
- Identification of microbial indicators linked to soil health and crop performance.
Objectives of research visit:
- Finalize and deepen microbiome data analysis.
- Acquire advanced skills in microbial ecology and bioinformatics.
- Strengthen international collaboration with FiBL’s soil microbiology team.
Expected results and relevance for the organic sector:
- Identification of key microbial taxa and biosynthetic functions responsive to organic amendments.
- Evidence-based insights to improve soil management and nutrient strategies in organic banana systems.
- Preparation and submission of an article in a peer-reviewed journal to disseminate findings and support knowledge transfer within the organic farming sector.
Raquel Correa Delgado
PhD Candidate
Plant Protection Department, Instituto Canario de Investigaciones Agrarias, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Academic Background (BA and MA degrees):
Master in Agroforestry Biotechnology, Universidad Politecnica De Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Master in Applied Plant Biology, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Graduate in Biology, Universidad de La Laguna, Canary Islands, Spain