David Guerena
Agricultural Scientist working with The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). Works with Mineral, X’s moonshot for computational agriculture to help plant breeders grow more resilient crops.
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Mar 31, 2025 • 47min
Episode 4: Feeding The World
In this engaging discussion, Elliot Grant, an engineer dedicated to global food security, teams up with Evan Rapoport, founder of Tidal, and David Guerena, a research scientist focused on crop resilience in Africa. They explore innovative technologies revolutionizing agriculture. Topics include AI's role in improving crop yields and sustainable solutions for ocean aquaculture. The conversation highlights the importance of seed banks for genetic diversity and how robotics is transforming smallholder farming, all aimed at feeding a growing world population.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 1h 7min
Deep Dive: David Guerena on the Future of Agriculture
David Guerena, an Agricultural Scientist at CIAT, shares insights into the future of agriculture and the vital role of plant breeding. He discusses the historical journey of plant domestication and the challenges faced by smallholder farmers, particularly relating to climate change. Guerena emphasizes the impact of technological advancements in phenotyping and how these innovations help enhance crop resilience. The conversation also highlights the importance of preserving agricultural biodiversity and adapting modern tools to support small farms worldwide.
