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Heitor Mancini Teixeira is a Researcher at the Plant Production Systems department of Wageningen University & Research. His work focuses on agroecology, biodiversity, and tropical ecosystems, with emphasis on functional diversity and land use impacts. He holds a PhD from the project 'Functional diversity in agro-forest landscapes of the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, Brazil', supervised by Prof. Peña Claros and Co-promotor Bianchi.
His research explores agroecological transitions, soil microbiology, and tropical forest dynamics. Key projects include quantifying diversification impacts in coffee systems and evaluating ecosystem services in agroforestry landscapes. He has collaborated internationally on topics like forest succession and socio-political dimensions of agricultural practices in Brazil.
Teixeira's publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining ecological science with socio-economic analysis. Recent work addresses drivers of agroecological transitions and the role of affective movements in fostering sustainability. He actively contributes to datasets and conferences, emphasizing solutions for sustainable land use.
