Dr. Brandon Morales is the Extension Program Leader at Bioteksa. He earned his Ph.D. from the Center for Food and Development Research (Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo A.C.). He has a strong academic record with publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed international journals. His research focuses on plant nutrition and physiology, as well as plant responses to abiotic and biotic stress using genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics methodologies. His professional goal is to promote sustainable agricultural practices and improve soil health as a foundation for food security, integrating applied research, extension, and human capital development.