Késia holds a Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology, with a specialization in Plant Physiology, from the State University of Northern Rio de Janeiro Darcy Ribeiro (UENF). Her research investigated plant ecophysiological responses to interactions with growth-promoting bacteria under contrasting water availability conditions. She pioneered the search for microorganisms that support the adaptation of popcorn genotypes to water deficits, focusing on mitigating the impacts of climate change. Over the past 10 years, Késia has worked on projects aimed at sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), conducting genomic and proteomic analyses, as well as in vitro and greenhouse experiments. Throughout her career, she has conducted research in agricultural microbiology to contribute to the promotion of more sustainable agriculture.
