Santiago Signorelli Poppolo

Santiago Signorelli Poppolo is an Honorary Research Associate at the School of Molecular Sciences, University of Western Australia, affiliated with the ARC Centre for Plant Energy Biology. His research focuses on plant stress responses, nitrogen fixation, and molecular physiology.

• Institution: University of Western Australia
• Unit: School of Molecular Sciences
• Role: Honorary Research Associate

Research Interests

Dr. Signorelli Poppolo's work centers on proline metabolism, nitric oxide signaling, and autophagy in plants. He investigates stress response strategies in crops like olive trees and alfalfa, focusing on stomatal regulation, dormancy mechanisms, and plant-microbe symbiosis with Rhizobium strains.

Network & Collaborations

His research spans genetic, physiological, and agronomic aspects, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals such as Climate Action and Life on Land. He collaborates internationally on legume-rhizobia interactions and stress tolerance mechanisms.

Labs & Teams

He works at the ARC Centre for Plant Energy Biology, advancing understanding of plant energy systems and stress adaptation.