Doctor in Agronomy - 2017 to 2022

Program: Soil and Plant Nutrition

Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture - University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP)

Thesis title: N-fertilizer (N-urea) utilization by sugarcane foliar-applied in the period of maximum crop growth as a complement to soil fertilization

Master in Agronomy - 2015 to 2017

Program: Soil and Plant Nutrition

Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture - University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP)

Thesis title: Nitrogen fertilizer in sugarcane due to sunn hemp, straw and nitrogen rates

Bachelor in Agronomic Engineering - 2010 to 2014

Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture - University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP)

Agronomy and Soil Science

Specialization in Plant Physiology, Nutrition and Development - 2021 to 2024

SolloAgro, Department of Soil Science, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture

Course completion work title: Foliar nitrogen fertilization in winter wheat: leaf scorching and nitrogen uptake regarding N-fertilizer source

Specialization in Soils and Plant Nutrition - 2019 to 2020

SolloAgro, Department of Soil Science, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture

Course completion work title: N-fertilizer management in sugarcane mechanically harvested without pre-straw burn

Louisiana State University AgCenter (LSU AgCenter) - 2024 to present

Dean Lee Research and Extension Center

Assistant Professor - Agronomy (Sugarcane and Soybean production)

University of Copenhagen - 2023 to 2024

Postdoctoral fellow in the Plant and Soil Science Section, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science

Research title: Glacial rock flour amendment to soil fro improved crop productivity

University of Copenhagen - 2022 to 2023

Postdoctoral fellow in the Plant and Soil Science Section, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science

Researh title: Silicon - boosting the natural stress tolerance of plant

University of Copenhagen - 2020 to 2021

Guest Ph.D. student in the Plant and Soil Science Section, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science

Research title: Nitrogen absorption-redistribution and physiological consequences of urea applied on wheat leaves

Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) - Jan/2014 to Dec/2014

Graduate Research Intern in the Brazilian Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory (CTBE)

Research title: Nitrification inhibitors addition to the soil and the effect on sugarcane development and inorganic-soil nitrogen content

Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture, University of São Paulo (ESALQ/USP) - 2012 to 2014

Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Soil Science

Research title: Agronomic efficiency of N-fertilizers in green cane trash blanket system

Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA), University of São Paulo (USP) - 2011 to 2012

Graduate Research Assistant in the Plant Nutrition Laboratory

Research title: Multielement analysis of sugarcane juice by ICP-MS

Junior Agriculture Consultancy Company of Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture - 2010 to 2011

Project manager

Best poster presentation at the IV Soil Science Meeting (2022), São Paulo State Nucleus (NESP) of Brazilian Soil Science Society (SBCS)

International Plant Nutrition Institute Scholar Award (2016), International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI)

Best student in Plant Defense subjects - Agronomist Cristiano Walter Simon (2014), Luiz de Queiroz Agrarian Studies Foundation (FEALQ) and National Association for Plant Defense (ANDEF)

Castro, SAQ, Moseley, D, Padgett, B, Tubana, B, Price, R (2024) - Strategies to optimize soybean growth and yield in Louisiana: a biological and nutritional study. Louisiana Soybean and Grain Research and Promotion Board (LSGRPB).

Trivelin, PCO, Bendassolli, JA, Andreote, FD, Castro, SAQ, Cheng, NC, Castro, SGQ, Batagello, HH, Duarte, APG de M, Moraes Neto, BM, Prestes, CV, Baldessin, ML, Bonassi, JA, Boschiero, BN (2018) - Effects of soil tillage and crop rotation adoption during sugarcane field renewal on nitrogen fertilization over sugarcane ratoon. Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) - Research project

Trivelin, PCO, Cheng, NC, Castro, SAQ, Castro, SGQ (2018) - Soil tillage and crop rotation for sugarcane crop renewal: effects on nitrogen fertilization on sugarcane ratoon. Agrisus Foundation - Research project

Trivelin, PCO, Franco, HCJ, Bendassolli, JA, de Almeira, M, Garcia, PL, Castro, SAQ, Duarte, APG de M, Moraes Neto, BM, Prestes, CV, Graner, EM, Linhares, FS (2018) - Special nitrogen fertilization management in sugarcane, corn, and common bean crops aiming to increase N use efficiency (NUE) and agricultural yield. São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) - Research project

Castro, SAQ, Schjoerring, JK & Trivelin, PCO (2017) - Nitrogen absorption-redistribution and physiological consequences of urea applied on the wheat leaves. São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) - REA's Scholarship

Castro, SAQ & Trivelin, PCO (2017) - Nitrogen (15N) use by sugarcane submitted to nitrogen fertilization with "leaf spray" (N-Urea) as a complement to the soil nutrient application. São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) - Ph.D.'s Scholarship

Castro, SAQ & Otto, R (2016) - Nitrogen fertilizer in sugarcane due to crop rotation, straw removal and nitrogen rates. São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) - Master's Scholarship

Otto, R, Franco, HCJ, Carvalho, JLN, Kolln, OT, Trivelin, PCO, Pavinato, PS, Zerbetto, AN, Mariano, E, Pereira, GL, Sattolo, TMS, Castro, SAQ (2014) - Effect of Crotalaria rotation and trash removal in soil N transformation and sugarcane response to N-fertilization. São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) - Research project

Castro, SAQ & Otto, R (2013) - Agronomic efficiency of N-fertilizers in sugarcane harvested without burning. São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) - Bachelor's Scholarship

18. de Castro, S.G.Q., Costa, V.E., de Castro, S.A.Q., Carvalho, J.L.N., Borges, C.D., de Castro, R.A., Kolln, O.T., Franco, H.C.J. 2024. Fertilizer Application Method Provides an Environmental-Friendly Nitrogen Management Option for Sugarcane. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 24(2), pp. 3195–3208. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01744-7

17. de Castro, S.A.Q., Schjoerring, J.K. 2024. Foliar nitrogen and phosphorus fertilization. Advances in Agronomy, 187, pp. 109–169. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.agron.2024.05.002

16. de Castro, R.A., de Castro, S.G.Q., Menandro, L.M.S., de Castro, S.A.Q., Kuva, M.A., Carvalho, J.L.N. 2024. Study of Sugarcane Health Through Evaluating the Tolerance of Brazilian Green Cane Across Multiple Locations. Journal of Crop Health, 76(5), pp. 1125–1136. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-024-01030-7

15. de Castro, S.G.Q., de Castro, S.A.Q., de Castro, R.A., de Castro, R.R.L., Dorante, L.T., Souza, R.S., Hippler, F.W.R. 2024. Combining seaweed extract from Ascophyllum nodosum with nutrients enhances stalk yield when applied in the dry season during sugarcane development. Plant Stress, 13, 100535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2024.100535

14. de Castro, R.A., de Castro, S.G.Q., de Castro, S.A.Q., Piassa, A., Soares, G.O. do N., Tropaldi, L., Christofoletti, P.J. 2024. Optimizing herbicide selection for pre-emergence control of itchgrass and cypressvine morningglory in sugarcane. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 59(6), pp. 350–360. https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2024.2352321

13. de Castro, S.A.Q., Sermarini, R.A., Rossi, M.L., de Castro, R.R.L., Trivelin, P.C.O., Linhares, F.S. 2023. Optimizing foliar N-fertilization in sugarcane depends on plant genotype and nitrogen concentration. Physiologia Plantarum, 175(6), e1408. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.14085

12. de Castro, R.A., de Castro, S.G.Q., de Castro, S.A.Q., Piassa, A., Pedrossa, S.G., Tropaldi, L. Selectivity and control of Euphorbia heterophylla in sugarcane by herbicide in post-emergence. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 58 (6). https://doi.org/10.1080/03601234.2023.2235248

11. Bohórquez-Sánchez, C.E., de Castro, S.A.Q., Carvalho, J.L.N., Tenelli, S., Ferraz-Almeida, R., Sermarini, R.A., Lisboa, I.P., Otto, R. 2023. Legume growth and straw retention in sugarcane fields: Effects on crop yield, C and N storage in the central-south Brazil. Agric. Ecosyst. Environ. 347, 108374. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2023.108374

10. Castro, S.G.Q. de, Coelho, A.P., Castro, S.A.Q. de, Souza Chiachia, T.R. de, Castro, R.A. de, Lemos, L.B. 2023. Fertilizer source and application method influence sugarcane production and nutritional status. Front. Plant Sci. 14, 16. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1099589

9. Castro, S.A.Q. de, Kichey, T., Persson, D.P., Schjoerring, J.K. 2022. Leaf Scorching following Foliar Fertilization of Wheat with Urea or Urea–Ammonium Nitrate Is Caused by Ammonium Toxicity. Agronomy 12, 1405. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12061405

8. de Castro, S.G.Q., Magalhães, P.S.G., de Castro, S.A.Q., Kölln, O.T., Franco, H.C.J. 2022. Optimizing Nitrogen Fertilizer Rates at Distinct In-season Application Moments in Sugarcane. Int. J. Plant Prod. 16, 137–152. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42106-021-00175-z

7. de Souza, L.T., de Castro, S.A.Q., de Andrade, J.F., Politano, A.A., Meneghetti, E.C., Favarin, J.L., de Almeida, M., Mazzafera, P. 2021. Drought stress induces changes in the physiology and root system of soybean plants. Brazilian J. Bot. 44, 779–789. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40415-021-00776-y

6. Quassi de Castro, S.A., Otto, R., Bohórquez Sánchez, C.E., Tenelli, S., Sermarini, R.A., Trivelin, P.C.O. 2021. Sugarcane straw preservation results in limited immobilization and improves crop N-fertilizer recovery. Biomass and Bioenergy 144, 105889. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2020.105889

5. Otto, R., Pereira, G.L., Tenelli, S., Carvalho, J.L.N., Lavres, J., de Castro, S.A.Q., Lisboa, I.P., Sermarini, R.A. 2020. Planting legume cover crop as a strategy to replace synthetic N fertilizer applied for sugarcane production. Ind. Crops Prod. 156, 112853. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2020.112853

4. Borges, C.D., Carvalho, J.L.N., Kölln, O.T., Sanches, G.M., Silva, M.J., Castro, S.G.Q., Castro, S.A.Q. de, Sousa, L.L., Oliveira, J.V.C., Cantarella, H., Vargas, V.P., Tsai, S.M., Franco, H.C.J. 2019. Can alternative N-fertilization methods influence GHG emissions and biomass production in sugarcane fields? Biomass and Bioenergy 120, 21–27. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2018.10.017

3. Tenelli, S., Otto, R., de Castro, S.A.Q., Sánchez, C.E.B., Sattolo, T.M.S., Kamogawa, M.Y., Pagliari, P.H., Carvalho, J.L.N. 2019. Legume nitrogen credits for sugarcane production: implications for soil N availability and ratoon yield. Nutr. Cycl. Agroecosystems 113, 307–322. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-019-09979-y

2. Otto, R., Castro, S.A.Q. de, Mariano, E., Castro, S.G.Q., Franco, H.C.J., Trivelin, P.C.O. 2016. Nitrogen Use Efficiency for Sugarcane-Biofuel Production: What Is Next? BioEnergy Res. 9, 1272–1289. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12155-016-9763-x

1. Kölln, O.T., Franco, H.C.J., Ferreira, D.A., Vargas, V.P., Castro, S.A. de Q., Cantarella, H., Caldana, C., Trivelin, P.C.O. 2016. Root extracts of Bracchiaria humidicola and Saccharum spontaneum to increase N use by sugarcane. Sci. Agric. 73, 34–42. https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-9016-2015-0093

1. Sugarcane and Soybean production;

2. Absorption, assimilation, and redistribution of the Nitrogen (N) and Silicon (Si) on sugarcane and soybean plants using the isotopic technique (15-Nitrogen);

3. N-fertilizer application method (i.e., via foliar and via soil), and the nutrient dynamic in the soil-plant-environment system;

4. Soil tillage & Crop rotation effects on nutrient availability and plant growth (i.e., aboveground and belowground tissues);

5. Biostimulants and biological products application to mitigate abiotic stresses; and

6. Ripener application: effects on sugarcane juice quality and plant longevity.

Students supervision

• 3 Bachelor students - Co-supervisor
• 40 Students on specialization course - Main supervisor

Guest lecturer

University of São Paulo, Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture

• Introduction to Agronomic Engineering - Importance of Soil for Agriculture (2015 to 2019)
• Sugarcane production - Nitrogen fertilization in sugarcane: from planting to the harvest (2023)

University of Copenhagen

• Plant Nutrient in Agro-ecosystems - Foliar N-fertilization: an efficient and environmental-friendly tool (2023)

Committee member

• 7 Bachelor's course completion work
• 34 Specialization's course completion work
• Assessment Committee in the International Symposium on Scientific Initiation and Technological Initiation of USP (SIICUSP) - 2019

Journal Reviewer: 5+ Scientific Journals