Professor at Universidade Federal de Lavras, Lavras-MG, Brazil. Researcher on Floriculture and Landscaping. Author of several books and articles on these subjects. MS (1994) and Ph.D. (1998) on Agronomy/ Plant Science, Federal University of Lavras, Brazil. Research interests: in vitro plant propagation, plant development, and production, postharvest, ornamental plant uses—gardens. Vice president of the ISHS (International Society for Horticultural Science) 2022-2026, member of the Brazilian Society of Floriculture and Ornamental Plants (SBFPO).