Oscar Hinojosa

Oscar Hinojosa
Bio

I was recently invited to collaborate on a phylogenomic project of the whole marigold tribe (Tageteae, Asteraceae), and to collaborate on the marigold (Tagetes erecta) genome sequence project.

Projects in lab:

I am currently investigating the phylogenetics relationships of the genera Adenophyllum, Thymophylla, and closest relatives within the marigold tribe using some molecular markers from the nucleus and chloroplast. As a side project, I am working on the molecular systematics and taxonomic revision of the genus Carminatia (Eupatorieae, Asteraceae).

Education and Degree(s)
  • Bachelor's (Biology) and master's (Plant Systematics) from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.
Research Interests & Expertise
  • Taxonomy of Mexican Asteraceae; systematics and land plant morphology; herbaria; ethnobotany and species conservation.