Milagros Ninoska Munoz Salas is a Ph.D. candidate in Earth Systems Science and a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Earth and Environment at Florida International University (FIU). She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability and the Environment and a Master’s degree in Environmental Studies from FIU. Her research focuses on plant physiology, propagation, and controlled environment horticulture, with particular emphasis on understanding how environmental conditions influence plant growth, development, and physiological responses. Her work integrates seed propagation, plant tissue culture, and environmental manipulation to improve propagation efficiency and plant performance. She also teaches undergraduate courses in environmental science and horticultural science and contributes to research aimed at advancing sustainable and climate-resilient horticultural practices.