Silamar Ferraz

Background

Ferraz, Silamar was born on February 21, 1943 in Simonesia, Brazil. Son of Reginaldo Dias and Jacira Ferraz.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agronomy, UFV, Vicosa, Brazil, 1965; Master of Science in Plant Science, UFV, Vicosa, Brazil, 1969; Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Pathology, University of California, Davis, 1973.

Career

Professor nematology, Federal U. Vicosa, Brazil, since 1966; head department plant pathology, Federal U. Vicosa, 1988-1992.

Achievements

• Silamar Ferraz has been listed as a noteworthy Nematologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Nematologists, Organisation Nematologists Tropical American, Brazilian Society Nematology (president 1989-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, soccer.

Connections

Married Maria Irene Osorio, July8, 1967. Children: Angela Osorio, Leticia Osorio.

Father:

Reginaldo Dias Ferraz

Mother:

Jacira Ferraz

Spouse:

Maria Irene Osorio

child:

Leticia Osorio Ferraz

child:

Angela Osorio Ferraz