Everton Barreto

Everton Barreto has a diverse work experience in the field of sugarcane and energy cane breeding. Everton worked as a Sugarcane Variety Scientist at U.S. Sugar Corp starting in September 2016. Prior to that, they served as a Research Associate at LSU AgCenter from December 2015 to September 2016.

From July 2012 to December 2015, Everton worked as an Associate Research Scientist at Texas A&M University, where they managed sugarcane and energy cane procedures and oversaw breeding programs. Everton was also responsible for coordinating all phases of the breeding programs and germplasm bank.

Before joining Texas A&M, Everton worked at Monsanto Company as a Breeder I from October 2011 to March 2012. Everton'srole involved breeding and genotyping plants.

From July 2003 to September 2011, Everton was a Breeder I at CanaVialis S.A. During their time there, they played a key role in establishing a crossing station and managing the germplasm bank for sugarcane and wild species. Everton conducted research on transgenic plants, implemented Stewardship programs, and collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture. Everton also coordinated the sugarcane breeding program for the northeast region of Brazil and provided services to sugar mills.

Overall, Everton Barreto's work experience reflects their expertise in sugarcane and energy cane breeding, as well as their ability to manage breeding programs and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Everton Barreto began their education at Escola Agrotecnica Federal Satuba, where they studied Agricultural Technology from 1994 to 1996. Everton then continued their studies at the Universidade Federal de Alagoas, earning a degree in Agronomy Engineering from 1997 to 2002. Afterward, Everton went on to pursue a Master of Science degree in Plant Production, with a focus on Genetics, at the same university from 2002 to 2004.