Walter Barrantes Santamaría

Walter Barrantes Santamaría

researcher Costa Rica

Walter Barrantes Santamaría is a researcher at the University of Costa Rica who has played a pivotal role in the development of a resistant tomato variety known as the 'tomate acorazado'. His work has contributed to the advancement of agricultural science, particularly in understanding how crops can withstand pests and diseases, and he is currently involved in a project that aims to study the effects of microgravity on these crops through a space mission.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
2,974
Power
36$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Costa Rica 1 8.00 0.06% +0% 5,094,118 2,974 $62,000 36$
Totals 1 5,094,118 2,974 $62,000 36$
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Costa Rica Costa Rica: Walter Barrantes Santamaría is a researcher who discussed how the knowledge gained could improve crops and aid in future food shortages. 8

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Semillas de chile dulce y tomate creadas en Costa Rica partieron al espacio

Costa Rica Costa Rica: Walter Barrantes Santamaría is one of the researchers developing the resistant tomato for space evaluation. 8

La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946: Semillas ticas al espacio: Tomate y chile dulce de Costa Rica en misión espacial