Department of Agricultural Engineering and Soil Science Agricultural Science Center, Federal University of Piauí Teresina, PI, Brazil.

Research Fellow of National Research and Technological Development, Brazil. Professor of Federal Agricultural University of Piaui, Biology Department. UFPI. Teresina, PI, Brazil. Dr. Lopes, has 18 years of research in various aspects of plant breeding and plant genetic resources, she has published over 30 refereed research publications. Mentoring activities and educational experience (Theses (M.Sc.; Ph.D.)). Manuscript reviewer for international and national journals and funding agencies. Scientific Consultant of National Council of Science and Technology and others.