Leidy Yanira Rache has developed her studies in different areas of knowledge, such as in vitro plant tissue culture of several fruits species, gene flow in GM cotton, and pesticide degrading capabilities of bacteria. Currently, she is studying the population genetic diversity and cellulolytic activity of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. manihotis from different regions in Colombia. The aims of the study are to propose control strategies to the blight caused by the bacteria, and to promote research for knowledge of not only native Xam species but also others native pathogenic bacteria in Colombia. Leidy Yanira Rache has developed her studies in different areas of knowledge, such as in vitro plant tissue culture of several fruits species, gene flow in GM cotton, and pesticide degrading capabilities of bacteria. Currently, she is studying the population genetic diversity and cellulolytic activity of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. manihotis from different regions in Colombia. The aims of the study are to propose control strategies to the blight caused by the bacteria, and to promote research for knowledge of not only native Xam species but also others native pathogenic bacteria in Colombia.

 Microbial Biotechnology