Maria Del Carmen Rodriguez Gacio

Maria Del Carmen Rodriguez Gacio is a Contracted Professor and Doctor in the Department of Functional Biology at the Faculty of Biology, University of Santiago de Compostela. Her academic work spans teaching and research in plant physiology, particularly focusing on the molecular biology of ethylene and hormonal regulation in plants. She teaches core courses in Plant Physiology for Pharmacy and Biology degrees, as well as Experimental Sciences for the Master’s in Teaching.

• PhD in Plant Physiology, University of Santiago de Compostela, 1999
• Thesis: "Alterations in the oxidation of ACC during embryogenesis and seed germination of Brassica rapa subsp. pabularia"
• Supervised by Dr. Angel Jesús Matilla Carro

Her research interests include plant physiology, ethylene signaling, seed germination, hormonal regulation, plant stress responses, and developmental biology. She is a member of the research group "Molecular biology of ethylene" and has a long publication record in plant and environmental sciences. Her recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong engagement in plant molecular responses to environmental stress, species delimitation in algae, and ecological data sharing. These works span disciplines such as plant science, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, and biotechnology, indicating a multidisciplinary research profile with focus on plant adaptation and environmental interactions.

Maria Del Carmen Rodriguez Gacio has contributed to over 400 publications, including articles, book chapters, and conference presentations. Her work is widely disseminated through open-access repositories like PANGAEA, Zenodo, and figshare. She is actively involved in research data management and scientific collaboration.

• Research group: Molecular biology of ethylene
• Area: Plant Physiology
• Department: Functional Biology
• School: Faculty of Biology
• University: University of Santiago de Compostela