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Aims
Aims
Our aim is to understand the biochemical and physiological mechanisms associated with food and plants growth and survival, both in normal and stress conditions. We sought to apply this acquired knowledge to develop genetically improved crops and better management practices.
News and events
News and events
The Max Planck Society funds the F&PB group as a Max Planck Tandem Group in Latin America
The Max Planck Society funds the F&PB group as a Max Planck Tandem Group in Latin America
Our group was selected for five-year funding from the Max Planck Institute (Germany) in partnership with ANII, aiming to strengthen our research capabilities with a focus on multi-omics approaches.
Dr. Signorelli takes part in IFAIS2025 and visits CLAC-SFIC in China to strengthen Uruguay–China scientific collaboration
Dr. Signorelli takes part in IFAIS2025 and visits CLAC-SFIC in China to strengthen Uruguay–China scientific collaboration
In December 2025, Santiago Signorelli, head of the F&PB group, represented UdelaR at the 2025 International Forum on Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability, strengthening links with Chinese collaborators and visiting the China–Latin America and the Caribbean Sustainable Food Innovation Center (CLAC-SFIC).
Head of FnPB featured in Stanford University’s ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ Ranking
Head of FnPB featured in Stanford University’s ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ Ranking
The Head of Food and Plant Biology, Dr. Signorelli, has been included in Stanford University’s prestigious “World’s Top 2% Scientists” ranking. This renowned ranking identifies the most influential scientists worldwide, representing approximately the top 2% of researchers across all disciplines. Compiled annually, the list is based on the previous year’s scientific metrics and indicators. Dr. Signorelli has been featured in this global ranking continuously since 2020.
Multiple members of F&PB have attended the SAIB Congress in Córdoba, Argentina
Multiple members of F&PB have attended the SAIB Congress in Córdoba, Argentina
The Food and Plant Biology group participated in the SAIB Congress (Argentina), presenting 6 posters and delivering 2 oral presentations. The team consisted of three Master’s students, one PhD candidate, a postdoctoral researcher, and the group leader. More photos available in the image carousel.
Dr. Lazlo Szabados visits us
Dr. Lazlo Szabados visits us
Dr. Laszlo Szabados from the Biological Research Centre (Szeged, Hungry), visited our lab for two weeks as part of our CRP project funded by ICGEB. During this period we discussed ongoing colaborations and he joined us in field activities related to our grpavine research.
Highlighted projects
Highlighted projects
Multi-omics approaches to contribute to the understanding of fundamental questions in plant biology and agriculture. Funded by Max Planck-ANII
Collaborative project in soybean. Funded by RDA Korea
Recent publications
Recent publications
The Green Index: A Widely Accessible Method to Quantify the Degree of Greenness of Photosynthetic Organisms
The Green Index: A Widely Accessible Method to Quantify the Degree of Greenness of Photosynthetic Organisms
Santiago Signorelli, Esteban Casaretto, Magdalena Etchemendy-Gamundi, Marcel Bentancor, A. Harvey Millar
Plant Cell and Environment, Volume 48, Pages 8027–8043.
Recent videos
Recent videos
Atoms and Molecules
Amino acids
Membranes and Transport
Photo galery
Photo galery
Contact
Contact
Address: Av. Garzón 809, Departamento de Biología Vegetal, Sayago, Montevideo, CP 12900, Uruguay.
E-mail: ssignorelli@fagro.edu.uy - santiago.signorellipoppolo@uwa.edu.au
Phone: +598 96 100 684 - +598 2354 0229
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