معرفی
Stanley Omar Samonte is an Associate Professor in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University, specializing in Hybrid Rice Breeding. He leads research programs focused on developing high-yielding rice varieties with improved grain quality and stress resistance through genomic tools such as genome-wide association studies and marker-assisted selection. His work integrates advanced technologies like UAV imaging for precision agriculture and genetic analysis to enhance crop resilience and productivity. Dr. Samonte collaborates with international scientists and seeks grants to advance breeding initiatives.
His research emphasizes traits like cold tolerance, chalky grain reduction, and disease resistance while leveraging heterotic groups and thermosensitive male-sterile lines for hybrid development. He actively contributes to Texas rice production guidelines and maintains partnerships with Texas A&M AgriLife agencies for applied agricultural innovation.
Publications highlight advancements in genomic mapping of yield and quality traits, UAV-based field analysis, and genetic improvement strategies. He advises graduate students like Jonalyn Yabes and oversees breeding populations targeting conventional, aromatic, and health-oriented rice varieties.
