José Alejandro Ruiz Chután

As a seasoned genetics professional, my expertise lies in utilizing advanced genetics and genomics methodologies to meticulously characterize genetic resources, spearheading the development of conservation strategies and innovative plant breeding techniques. My proficiency extends to employing molecular tools for the in-depth study of plant pathogens, contributing significantly to understanding their mechanisms and behaviors. Furthermore, my extensive experience in data analysis, coupled with a robust statistical foundation, enables me to adeptly navigate biological datasets, extracting valuable insights to inform scientific endeavors. My commitment to scientific excellence is reflected in numerous publications and presentations at international conferences.

Recognition for an outstanding career in scientific research

Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala. 2021

European Union Latin America Academic Links Scholarship

European Union: 2014

Second place in grade point average of the promotion of bachelor's degree

Agronony Faculty, San Carlos University. 2013

• Degu HD, Ruiz-Chután JA, Kalousová M. 2024. Genetic diversity and population structure analysis of avocados (Persea americana Mill) from southern Ethiopia and Guatemala using polymorphic SSR markers. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. https:// 10.1007/s10722-023-01831-1
• Ruiz-Chután JA, Kalousová M, Maňourová A, Degu HD, Berdúo-Sandoval JE, Villanueva-González C E, Lojka B. 2023. Core collection formation in Guatemalan wild avocado germplasm with phenotypic and SSR data. Agronomy 13:2385. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13092385
• Maňourová A, Zbyněk P, Ruiz-Chután JA, Sillam-Dussès D, Tsafack S, Tchoudjeu Z, Potgieter L, Lojka B. 2023. Identification of plus trees for domestication: phenotypical description of Garcinia kola populations in Cameroon. Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10722-023-01750-1
• Villanueva-González CE., Ruiz-Chután JA, Kalousova M, Moya Fernandez, RW, Villanueva C, Lojka B. 2023. Botanical diversity, structure and composition in cocoa agroforest systems in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Scientia Agropecuaria 14 223-234. https://doi.org/10.17268/sci.agropecu.2023.020
• Ruiz-Chután JA, Berdúo-Sandoval JE, Maňourová A, Kalousová M, Villanueva-González CE, Fernández E, Žiarovská J, Sánchez-Pérez A, Lojka B. 2023. Variability analysis of wild Guatemalan avocado germplasm based on agro-morphological traits. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 26. https://doi.org/10.56369/tsaes.4663
• Maňourová, A., Chinheya, P., Kalousová, M., Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Okafor, U., Tchoundjeu, Z., Tsobeng, A., Van Damme, P., & Lojka, B. (2023). Domestication potential of Garcinia kola Heckel (Clusiaceae): searching for diversity in South Cameroon. Plants,12, 742. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12040742
• Ruiz-Chutan, J. A., Berduo-Sandoval, J. E.., Kalousova, M., Fernandez, E., Ziarovska, J., Sanchez-Perez, A., & Lojka, B. (2022). SSRs markers reveal high genetic diversity and limited differentiation among populations of native Guatemalan avocado. Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences, 12(2), e6134. https://doi.org/10.55251/jmbfs.6134
• Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Berdúo-Sandoval, J.E., Melgar, S., Kalousová, M., Lojka, B., Fernández, E., Žiarovská, J., Sánchez-Pérez, A. (2022).Identificación molecular y diversidad genética de las especies de nematodos Globodera rostochiensis y G. pallida en regiones productoras de papa de Guatemala. Ciencia, Tecnología y Salud, 9(2), 166–181. https://doi.org/10.36829/63CTS.v9i2.930
• Ruiz-Chután, J. A., Berdúo-Sandoval, J. E., Sacbajá, A., Kalousová, M., Lojka, B., Fernandez, E., Žiarovská, J., & Sanchez-Perez, A. (2021). Eficiencia de solubilización de fósforo de aislados nativos guatemaltecos de Pseudomonas fluorescens. Ciencia, Tecnologí­a Y Salud, 8(2), 184–201. https://doi.org/10.36829/63CTS.v8i2.923
• Ruiz-Chutan, J. A., Berdúo-Sandoval, J. E., Kalousova, M., Lojka, B., Fernández, E., Žiarovská, J., & Sánchez-Pérez, A. (2020). Diversidad genética de materiales nativos de aguacate guatemalteco a través del marcador molecular AFLP. Ciencia, Tecnologí­a Y Salud, 7(2), 155–169. https://doi.org/10.36829/63CTS.v7i2.746
• Berdúo-Sandoval, J.E., Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Méndez, L., Mejía, L., Maxwell, D., Sánchez-Pérez, A. (2020). Identificación de los agentes causales asociados a la enfermedad punta morada en los cultivos de papa y tomate en Guatemala. Ciencia, Tecnología y Salud, 7(2), 205 - 217. doi:10.36829/63CTS.v7i2.794
• Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Salava, J., Janovská, D., Žiarovská, J., Kalousová., M, Fernández, E. (2019). Assessment of genetic diversity in Sorghum bicolor using RAPD markers. Genetika, 51 (3), 789-803. doi: 10.2298/GENSR1903789R
• Berdúo-Sandoval, J.E., Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Sánchez-Pérez, A. (2019). Evaluación de la resistencia de genotipos de tomate frente a aislados dePhytophthora infestans provenientes de Guatemala. Ciencia, Tecnología y Salud, 6 (1), 36-47. doi: 10.36829/63CTS.v6i1.%25
• Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Berdúo-Sandoval, J.E., Sánchez-Pérez, A. (2018). Diversidad genética de aislados de Phytophthora infestans colectados en zonas productoras de papa y tomate de Guatemala. Ciencia, Tecnología y Salud, 5(2), 151-161. doi: 10.36829/63CTS.v5i2.%25
• Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Herrera, M., Kalousová, M., Linares, J., Lojka, B., Barrios, S., Choxom-Chamorro, P.E., Velásquez-Méndez, L.E., Sánchez-Pérez, A., Berdúo-Sandoval, J.E. New discoveries in the taxonomy of the Dalbergia genus in Guatemala revealed by molecular approaches: implications for management and conservation. Submitted for consideration in Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems (April 2023)
• Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Maňourová, A., Degu H. D., Berdúo-Sandoval, J.E, Kalousová, M., Barrios S., Villanueva-González, C.E., Herrera, M., Lojka, Bohdan. Assessing the genetic diversity of endangered species using molecular markers: The case of Dalbergia stevensonii in Guatemala, Submitted for consideration in Bosque (May 2023)
• Degu HD, Mohammed H, Adamu M, Baw A, Ruiz-Chután JA, Kalousová M. Genetic diversity and population structure of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) from Ethiopia using SSR markers. Submitted for consideration in PLOS ONE (August 2023)
• Villanueva-González CE, Ruiz-Chután JA, Polesný Z, Kalousova M, Villanueva C, Vaides López E, Bol Kloth HE, Chavarría C, and Lojka B. Submitted for consideration in Journal of the Faculty of Agronomy at the University of Zulia (October 2023)
• Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Berdúo-Sandoval, J.E., Montes, L., Kalousová, M., Lojka, B., Sánchez-Pérez, A. Genetic diversity and population structure ofMoniliophthora roreri in cocoa producing areas in Guatemala. Submitted for consideration in Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences (April 2022)
• Ruiz-Chután, J.A., Berdúo-Sandoval, J.E., Barrios, S., Kalousová, M., Lojka, B., Žiarovská, J., Fernández, E., Sánchez-Pérez, A., (2022). Genetic diversity and population structure of Pimienta dioica from Guatemala revealed by RAPD markers. Submitted for consideration in Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Food Sciences (May 2022)