
Organizational Structure
General Coordination
Regional Coordinators

Prof. Jesus Fuentes
North America Region

Prof. Alexander Mello
South America Region

Vacant
Mediterranean Region

Dr. Herman Fouché
Sub-Saharan Africa Region

Vacant
South East Asia
Research Theme Coordinators

Dr. Candelario Mondragon
Genetic Resources

Prof. Monica Nazareno
Medicinal and Cosmetic Uses

Prof. Carmen Saenz
Agro-industries

Dr. Noemi Tel-Zur
Pitayas and Pitahays

Prof. Liberato Portillo
Cochineal

Dr. Hichem Ben Salem
Forage, Rangeland & Environmental Protection

Dr. Judith Ochoa
Fruit Production

Dr. Salvatore d’Aquino
Post-Harvest

Dr. Giorgia Liguori
Agronomy Practices

Dr. Joel Corrales-García
Nopalitos
