Martha Orozo-Cardenas

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Total Citations

688

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About

Martha Orozco-Cárdenas is a leading plant biotechnologist whose work lies at the intersection of crop transformation and genome editing. Her most influential contribution, the highly cited 2016 paper “Advancing Crop Transformation in the Era of Genome Editing” (688 citations), critically examines the persistent bottleneck in plant transformation and regeneration—a challenge that has hindered progress for over three decades. By highlighting how genome editing technologies offer transformative opportunities, she has helped reshape the strategic approach to crop improvement. Her research focuses on developing more efficient and reliable transformation methods for recalcitrant species, directly enabling the application of CRISPR and other editing tools in staple and specialty crops. Orozco-Cárdenas’s work is foundational for researchers seeking to bridge the gap between cutting-edge gene-editing capabilities and practical, scalable agricultural solutions. Her insights continue to guide efforts to accelerate the development of crops with improved yield, stress tolerance, and nutritional value, making her a pivotal figure in the future of sustainable agriculture.