Antonio Javier Matas Arroyo

Antonio Javier Matas Arroyo is a Full Professor at the University of Malaga's Department of Plant Biology, Botany, and Plant Physiology. His research focuses on three core areas: genotypic/phenotypic characterization of avocado and custard apple varieties, biotechnological analysis of transcription factors in strawberry fruit ripening, and development of tools for poppy seed quality assessment. He actively integrates advanced technologies into agricultural biodiversity programs to enhance conservation efforts.

Research Interests: His work spans plant physiology, biotechnology applications in crop improvement, and molecular mechanisms governing fruit ripening. Specialized in subtropical and temperate crops, he employs genomic approaches (e.g., SNP discovery in avocado) and advanced microscopy techniques to study cell wall dynamics during fruit development.

Publications: Recent work highlights include investigations into polygalacturonase roles in strawberry softening, avocado rootstock resistance mechanisms, and innovative cell culture models for ripening studies. His research bridges fundamental plant biology with applied agricultural solutions.

Labs/Teams: Associated with the 'Biotechnological improvement of subtropical and temperate climate crops' research group, focusing on integrating genomic and biotechnological tools for crop enhancement.