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Andrés Schwember


Andrés Schwember
Director de Investigación e Innovación

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email aschwember@uc.cl
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Títulos y Grados

Ph.D., University of California-Davis, USA, Plant Biology. 2009.
Magister, University of California-Davis, USA Horticulture and Agronomy. 2003.
Ingeniero Agrónomo, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, 1996.

Área de Desarrollo
Mejoramiento vegetal, Producción de cultivos
Cursos
Producción de cultivos, Fitomejoramiento Molecular, Principios de Mejoramiento Genético

2022-2025. Proyecto Fondecyt de Postdoctorado n°3220020 “Association mapping of grain quality traits in durum wheat grown at different environments”. Investigador Patrocinador.
2021-2025 Proyecto Fondecyt Regular 2021 n°1210092 “Disclosing critical environmental and genetic factors influencing durum wheat yields in contrasting Chilean regions”. Investigador Responsable.
2021-2026 Proyecto “Multidisciplinary studies on bioactive compounds from the Chilean Phaseolus vulgaris L. landraces and their potential effects in the prevention of noncommunicable chronic diseases” (código PR 729/2020) en el marco del “Concurso de Fortalecimiento al Desarrollo Científico de Centros Regionales 2020 de ANID”, iniciativa a cargo del CEAP de la Región del Maule. Investigador Asociado.
2021-2024. Proyecto “Transferencia alimentos orgánicos base legumbres” en la Región de O’Higgins. Fondo de Innovación para la Competitividad FIC-VI (Código IDI 40027302-0), Gobierno Regional, Región del Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins. Investigador Principal.
2020-2023. Reducción genotípica y su impacto sobre la mejora genética del rendimiento de granos en trigo candeal (Triticum turgidum L. var. durum). Proyecto Fondecyt de Postdoctorado n°3200991. Investigador Patrocinante.
2019. Gira tecnológica de la Fundación para la Innovación Agraria (FIA) “Gira a la competitividad de la pequeña agricultura de legumbres en Chile”, código GIT-2019-0650, a Argentina (Córdoba y Salta). Coordinador Principal.
2018-2021. Proyecto Fondecyt de Postdoctorado n°3180432 “Fertilization and water stress: effects on soluble and insoluble-bound bioactive phenolics of durum wheat (Triticum turgidumL.var.durum) and chickpea (Cicer arietinum)”. Investigador Patrocinante.
2017-2020. Desarrollo de ingredientes funcionales y aditivos especializados para la valorización de la pequeña y mediana agricultura de secano. Proyecto Polos Territoriales Fundación para la Innovación Agraria (FIA), PYT-2017-0490. Investigador Principal.
2016-2020. Genetic improvement of durum wheat (Triticum turgidumL. vardurum) grain quality using international and national germplasm. FONDECYT REGULAR n°1161298. Investigador Responsable.
2014-2017. Innovación y transferencia para potenciar el cultivo de leguminosas hortícolas en la Región de O´Higgins, FIC – I+D, Código 30343832-0.  Investigador Responsable
2011-2014. Genetic improvement of the yellowness and the nutritional value of the grains of Durum Wheat (Triticum Turgidum L. Ssp. Durum), Fondecyt de Iniciación. Investigador Responsable.

  • (2026) - Differential expression of proanthocyanidin-related candidate genes in contrasting seed coat colors of Chilean common bean landraces under deficit irrigation. DOI: 10.1016/J.PLAPHY.2026.111122
  • (2025) - Combined multi-omics and physiological approaches to elucidate drought-response mechanisms of durum wheat. DOI: 10.3389/FPLS.2025.1540179
  • (2025) - Genetic Study of Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity Traits in Tetraploid Wheat via Genome-Wide Association Mapping. DOI: 10.3390/ANTIOX14091048
  • (2025) - Genome-wide association study and marker validation to enhance yellow color in durum wheat. DOI: 10.1016/J.JCS.2025.104305
  • (2025) - Genome-wide association study for protein and color content in a tetraploid wheat collection. DOI: 10.1016/J.CPB.2025.100483
  • (2025) - Response to nitrogen fertilization and irrigation management of common bean cultivars in central Chile. DOI: 10.1590/1678-992x-2024-0207. Ver publicación
  • (2024) - A Past Genetic Bottleneck from Argentine Beans and a Selective Sweep Led to the Race Chile of the Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). DOI: 10.3390/IJMS25074081
  • (2024) - Drought Tolerance Evaluation of 'Zorzal,' the Most Cultivated Common Bean in Chile, a Country Facing Desertification. DOI: 10.1007/S40003-023-00679-2
  • (2024) - Meta-QTL analysis and candidate genes for quality traits, mineral content, and abiotic-related traits in wild emmer. DOI: 10.3389/FPLS.2024.1305196
  • (2024) - Nutritional Characterization of Chilean Landraces of Common Bean. DOI: 10.3390/PLANTS13060817
  • (2024) - Physiological and Growth Responses of W. Murcott Tangor Grafted on Four Rootstocks under Water Restriction. DOI: 10.3390/HORTICULTURAE10040352
  • (2023) - Comparison of durum with ancient tetraploid wheats from an agronomical, chemical, nutritional, and genetic standpoints: a review. DOI: 10.1007/S10681-023-03188-Z
  • (2023) - Editorial: Exploiting wheat biodiversity and agricultural practices for tackling the effects of climate change. DOI: 10.3389/FPLS.2023.1257502
  • (2023) - Meta-QTL Analysis for Yield Components in Common Bean (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.). DOI: 10.3390/PLANTS12010117
  • (2023) - On-farm soybean response to a field foliar applied humic biostimulant at differing cropping environments of Uruguay. DOI: 10.4067/S0718-58392023000500577
  • (2022) - A Comprehensive Review on Chickpea (<i>Cicer arietinum</i> L.) Breeding for Abiotic Stress Tolerance and Climate Change Resilience. DOI: 10.3390/IJMS23126794
  • (2022) - A comprehensive meta-QTL analysis for yield-related traits of durum wheat (<i>Triticum turgidum</i> L. var. <i>durum</i>) grown under different water regimes. DOI: 10.3389/FPLS.2022.984269
  • (2022) - Chickpeas from a Chilean Region Affected by a Climate-Related Catastrophe: Effects of Water Stress on Grain Yield and Flavonoid Composition. DOI: 10.3390/MOLECULES27030691
  • (2022) - Soluble Free, Esterified and Insoluble-Bound Phenolic Antioxidants from Chickpeas Prevent Cytotoxicity in Human Hepatoma HuH-7 Cells Induced by Peroxyl Radicals. DOI: 10.3390/ANTIOX11061139
  • (2022) - Wheat and Rice beyond Phenolic Acids: Genetics, Identification Database, Antioxidant Properties, and Potential Health Effects. DOI: 10.3390/PLANTS11233283
  • (2021) - Do Flavonoids from Durum Wheat Contribute to Its Bioactive Properties? A Prospective Study. DOI: 10.3390/MOLECULES26020463
  • (2021) - Management of Iron and Manganese Toxicities of Lentil Crops Grown in Central Chile. DOI: 10.3390/AGRONOMY11102051
  • (2021) - Morphological and Molecular Characterization of Selected Chilean Runner Bean (<i>Phaseolus coccineus</i> L.) Genotypes Shows Moderate Agronomic and Genetic Variability. DOI: 10.3390/PLANTS10081688
  • (2021) - Physiological and Yield Responses of Green-Shelled Beans (<i>Phaseolus vulgaris</i> L.) Grown under Restricted Irrigation. DOI: 10.3390/AGRONOMY11030562
  • (2020) - New Findings in the Amino Acid Profile and Gene Expression in Contrasting Durum Wheat Gluten Strength Genotypes during Grain Filling. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b07842. Ver publicación
  • (2020) - Stimulating Legume Production for a More Sustainable and Nutritious Agriculture. DOI: 10.34297/ajbsr.2020.08.001331. Ver publicación
  • (2020) - <i>Phytoene synthase 1</i>(<i>Psy-1</i>) and<i>lipoxygenase 1</i>(<i>Lpx-1</i>) Genes Influence on Semolina Yellowness in Wheat Mediterranean Germplasm. DOI: 10.3390/IJMS21134669
  • (2020) - Molecular Mapping and Genomics of Grain Yield in Durum Wheat: A Review. DOI: 10.3390/IJMS21197021
  • (2019) - Regulation of Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation in Legume Root Nodules. DOI: 10.3390/plants8090333. Ver publicación
  • (2019) - Potential benefits of phenolics from pomegranate pulp and peel in Alzheimer's disease: antioxidant activity and inhibition of acetylcholinesterase. DOI: 10.31665/jfb.2019.5181. Ver publicación
  • (2019) - Carotenoid Pigment Content in Durum Wheat (<i>Triticum turgidum</i> L. var <i>durum</i>): An Overview of Quantitative Trait Loci and Candidate Genes. DOI: 10.3389/FPLS.2019.01347
  • (2019) - Is Chickpea a Potential Substitute for Soybean? Phenolic Bioactives and Potential Health Benefits. DOI: 10.3390/IJMS20112644
  • (2019) - Should we ban total phenolics and antioxidant screening methods? The link between antioxidant potential and activation of NF-κB using phenolic compounds from grape by-products. DOI: 10.1016/J.FOODCHEM.2019.03.145
  • (2018) - Identification of Lycopene epsilon cyclase (LCYE) gene mutants to potentially increase β-carotene content in durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L.ssp. durum) through TILLING. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208948. Ver publicación
  • (2018) - Opinion on the Hurdles and Potential Health Benefits in Value-Added Use of Plant Food Processing By-Products as Sources of Phenolic Compounds. DOI: 10.3390/IJMS19113498
  • (2017) - Susceptibility to Preharvest Sprouting of Chilean and Australian Elite Cultivars of Common Wheat. DOI: 10.2135/CROPSCI2016.02.0138
  • (2017) - Unraveling agronomic and genetic aspects of runner bean <i>(Phaseolus coccineus</i> L.). DOI: 10.1016/J.FCR.2017.02.020
  • (2016) - Transcripts levels of Phytoene synthase 1 ( Psy-1 ) are associated to semolina yellowness variation in durum wheat ( Triticum turgidum L. ssp. durum ). DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2016.01.011. Ver publicación
  • (2016) - Advances in breeding and biotechnology of legume crops. DOI: 10.1007/S11240-016-1106-2
  • (2016) - Association of <i>phytoene synthase</i> <i>Psy1</i>-<i>A1</i> and <i>Psy1</i>-<i>B1</i> allelic variants with semolina yellowness in durum wheat (<i>Triticum turgidum</i> L. var. <i>durum</i>). DOI: 10.1007/S10681-015-1541-X
  • (2014) - Breeding quinoa (<i>Chenopodium quinoa</i> Willd.): potential and perspectives. DOI: 10.1007/S11032-014-0023-5
  • (2013) - Genotypic and environmental factors and their interactions determine semolina color of elite genotypes of durum wheat (<i>Triticum turgidum</i> L. var. <i>durum</i>) grown in different environments of Chile. DOI: 10.1016/J.FCR.2013.05.001
  • (2013) - Improving durum wheat (<i>Triticum turgidum</i> L. var <i>durum</i>) grain yellow pigment content through plant breeding. DOI: 10.4067/S0718-16202013000300002
  • (2011) - Oxygen interacts with priming, moisture content and temperature to affect the longevity of lettuce and onion seeds. DOI: 10.1017/S0960258511000080
  • (2010) - A genetic locus and gene expression patterns associated with the priming effect on lettuce seed germination at elevated temperatures. DOI: 10.1007/S11103-009-9591-X
  • (2010) - Quantitative trait loci associated with longevity of lettuce seeds under conventional and controlled deterioration storage conditions. DOI: 10.1093/JXB/ERQ248
  • (2008) - An update on genetically modified crops
  • (2008) - An update on genetically modified crops. DOI: 10.4067/S0718-16202008000300001. Ver publicación
  • (2005) - Drying rates mowing priming affect temperature sensitivity of germination and longevity of lettuce seeds. DOI: 10.21273/HORTSCI.40.3.778