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Centro Interdisciplinario de Investigación
para el Desarrollo Integral Regional Unidad Oaxaca

Dr. Rafael F. del Castillo Sánchez


    population genetics and ecology of plants in human-altered environments

    Anthropogenic factors underpin the dynamics and diversity of most ecosystems in the world.  Despite its overriding importance, these factors have been considered only a special case in both the ecology the evolution of native organisms. 

    I am especially interested in how ecological interactions between plants and humans shape the dynamics and structure of native plant populations and communities.   I hypothesize that human activities are a major driver that shape the patterns of diversity at the genetic, species and landscape levels.  Therefore, a full understanding of the patterns and dynamics of diversity , and  designing conservation strategies and management plans should be based on the consideration  of such complex interactions.   However, it is only through multidisciplinary research that we can have a satisfactory understanding of such complex interactions. 

    With this aim, I am exploring the changes in genetic diversity, breeding system evolution, and species diversity with particular emphasizes in their interactions with human activities.  

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