GVENCK - Genetics and Plant Breeding Group “Prof. Roland Vencovsky”
Connecting students, researchers and professionals through science, training and outreach.
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About the Meeting
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Events and Courses
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Memories
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Excellence in National and International Research
The Genetics and Plant Breeding Group “Prof. Roland Vencovsky” was created in 2017 at ESALQ/USP in response to the need for discussion and training of specialized professionals in genetics and plant breeding.
The group promotes courses, scientific events, collaborative activities and outreach initiatives that connect students, researchers and professionals in agricultural and biological sciences.
About GVENCKInstitutional Video
Institutional presentation of the Genetics and Plant Breeding Group “Prof. Roland Vencovsky”.
10th International Meeting on Plant Breeding
Plant Breeding Legacy and Future
Empowering the Next Generation of Breeders
The 10th International Meeting on Plant Breeding, jointly held with the 5th Encontro Paulista de Melhoramento de Plantas, brings together students, researchers, plant breeders and professionals for three days of scientific exchange, training and networking.
Join, Connect and Participate
Learn more about the group's welcoming activities and the main opportunity for students who want to become part of GVENCK.
GVENCK Café
GVENCK Café is a welcoming activity designed to introduce interested students to the group, present its main activities and create a friendly space for conversation with current members.
- Purpose: introduce the group and its main activities
- Audience: students who want to know more about GVENCK
- Format: informal meeting with conversation and questions
Selection Process
The selection process is the main entry point for students who want to join GVENCK and take part in research projects, training activities, outreach initiatives and scientific events.
- Activities: research, courses, events and outreach initiatives
- Profile: students interested in science, plants, data and applied research
- Application: completed through an online form
Prof. Roland Vencovsky
Discover the scientific, academic and human legacy that inspired the identity and mission of GVENCK.
Scientific and Academic Contributions
Prof. Roland Vencovsky was an agronomist, geneticist and plant breeder whose academic and scientific contributions had a major impact on quantitative genetics, population genetics and plant breeding in Brazil.
He was a professor at ESALQ/USP, author of important scientific works, including Genética Biométrica no Fitomelhoramento, and advisor of dozens of graduate students. His legacy inspired the creation and identity of the Genetics and Plant Breeding Group “Prof. Roland Vencovsky”.
- Research areas: Quantitative genetics, population genetics and plant breeding
- Scientific production: More than 150 published articles
- Academic training: 77 dissertations and theses advised
- Recognition: Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences
ESALQ/USP
GVENCK is linked to the “Luiz de Queiroz” College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo, an institution with a strong tradition in agricultural sciences, education, research and extension.
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