About me
I am a quantitative geneticist currently working as an Associate Researcher in the Sweet Corn and Potato Breeding and Genomics Lab at the University of Florida (USA), in collaboration with Dr. Márcio Resende Jr.
I received my Ph.D. in Genetics and Breeding from the Federal University of Viçosa (Brazil). My research focuses on the application of statistical genetics and genomic tools to increase genetic gain, improve efficiency, and accelerate breeding programs.
My work involves genomic selection, genome-wide association studies (GWAS), breeding program simulation, and mate allocation/optimization considering both additive and non-additive genetic effects. I also develop computational tools and algorithms in R and work on models that incorporate genotype × environment (G×E) interactions for improved cultivar recommendation.
Education
2024–Present: Associate Researcher, Sweet Corn and Potato Breeding and Genomics Lab, University of Florida, USA
2023–2024: Postdoctoral Researcher, Sweet Corn and Potato Breeding and Genomics Lab, University of Florida, USA
2021–2023: Visiting Research Scholar, Sweet Corn and Potato Breeding and Genomics Lab, University of Florida, USA
2019–2023: Ph.D. in Genetics and Breeding, Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil
Advisor: Dr. Leonardo Lopes Bhering2014–2016: M.S. in Animal Biology, Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil
2009–2014: B.S. in Biology, Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil
Contact
Marco Antonio Peixoto
Sweet Corn and Potato Breeding and Genomics Lab
Horticultural Sciences Department | IFAS – University of Florida
📧 deamorimpeixotom@ufl.edu
📧 marco.peixotom@gmail.com
📞 +1 (352) 871-7239