José Manuel Pardo Prieto

José Manuel Pardo Prieto is a Research Professor at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), affiliated with the Institute of Plant Biochemistry and Photosynthesis and the Salinity, Nutrition and Defense (SANUDE) research group. His career spans over three decades, with leadership roles including Director of the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (2010–2014) and Visiting Professorships at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (2010–2011) and Purdue University (1993–1994, 1995–1997).

Education:

• PhD in Biology, CSIC-Autonomous University of Madrid (1982–1985)
• Graduate in Biology, University of Seville (1981)

José Manuel Pardo Prieto's research focuses on plant molecular biology, particularly salt stress and sodium transport mechanisms, mineral nutrition (potassium and nitrate), and stress signal transduction. His work primarily utilizes Arabidopsis thaliana and rice (Oryza sativa) as model organisms to study adaptive responses to environmental challenges.

His recent publications highlight investigations into protein localization and stability in salt stress pathways (e.g., SOS3/CBL4 regulation of SOS1 and HKT1), sodium ion extrusion mechanisms in root stem cell niches, and the role of circadian rhythm stabilization in salt tolerance. These studies reveal a consistent focus on ion transport, stress signaling, and translational applications in crop resilience.

Labs & Teams:

• Leading the Salinity, Nutrition and Defense (SANUDE) research group
• Previously directed the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Seville (2010–2014)