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     New Mexico State University, you will receiveAngela Corina Hayano Kanashiroof theUniversity of Sonorain Mexico as a Fellow  Borlaug., there she will conduct research   with Paul Bosland, professor of Regents at theDepartment of Plant and Environmental Sciences of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Ambient. Hayano and Bosland will use the latest   Genotyping sequencing technology to study the Genome of the wild   chiltepins of Sonora.. The chiltepin is considered the progenitor of most of the more cultivated peppers, such as  morrón, serrano, jalapeño, anahaim etc.

 

The Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Scholarship Program is funded through theAgriculture departmentof the United States and promotes food security and economic growth by providing training and collaborative research opportunities to Borlaug Fellows from developing and middle-income countries. Borlaug Fellows are generally early to mid-stage researchers. Each peer works individually with a mentor at a  USA university, research center, or government agency. Borlaug Fellows are selected based on a number of factors including academic and professional interests, level of scientific competence, aptitude for scientific research, leadership potential, and the likelihood of bringing new ideas to their home institution.

 

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The objectives ofHayanoinNMSUare to learn new techniques to measure genetic diversity among chiltepine populations and to review cutting-edge bioinformatics. Hayano is gaining knowledge about new technologies and concepts, but is also working oncollect and preserve chiltepin germplasm in Sonora, Mexico, with theChile Institute.HayanoHe said that another objective of the project is to establish a long-term collaboration with theChile Institute deNMSUand theUniversity of Sonora, These efforts will be used to seek additional funding from other sources to support understanding of insitu genetic conservation.

 

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“I consider that theBorlaug Scholarship is a great opportunity to increase my skills as a researcher and an excellent opportunity to establish cooperative ties with other scientists and institutions whose common goal is to make an impact in reducing poverty and improving nutrition. I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to gain new knowledge, tools and techniques that will enhance my work in theUniversity of Sonora”, saidHayano.

 

"Hosting a Borlaug Scholar is a great achievement for both theChile Institute as forNMSU", saidBosland."It sets a path for NMSU for future participation in this program."

 

Hayanowill spend 12 weeks inNMSUbefore returning to Mexico, andBoslandin turn, he will travel to Mexico at some point in the near future to continue the collaboration.

 

"The idea is that the fellow has developed a skill applicable to the place where she works and that this will strengthen the international collaborations of the university", saidBosland

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"I'm excited to see that thedr boslandhosts a Borlaug Fellow from Mexico and gives you the opportunity to share your experiences and explore new ideas in your scientific pursuits here atNMSU", saidRod McSherry, Acting Associate Provost for International and  fronterizos Programs. "The visiting scientists we host help us think about the global relevance and connectivity of the science we conduct, underscoring how our labs serve as powerful international avenues for collaboration."

Another important objective of Hayano's visit toNMSUit's networking, as she can interact with NMSU researchers and faculty who share similar areas of interest. An example of this networking is the discussions thatHayanoandYvette Guzman,assistant professor ofPlant Health Bioactivityat NMSU, have started on how theprovitamin Ain wild chiltepines it differs from that of domesticated  chiles.