An Agricultural Engineer trained at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, she dedicated fourteen years to forestry education before bringing her expertise into the private sector.
With over two decades of experience in the forestry and agricultural sectors, she began her journey into truffle cultivation through residencies and collaborations with Spain’s leading truffle research centers. Before founding MicoLab, she played an active role in training and joint projects with researchers from the truffle programs at the Agri-Food Research and Technology Centre of Aragon (CITA), the Mediterranean Environmental Research Center (CEAM), and the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC).
These collaborations allowed her to specialize in key areas such as microscopy for truffle and mycorrhiza identification, quality control of Tuber melanosporum-inoculated plants, nursery plant production, and the setup and management of truffle plantations.
Today, she leads the coordination and design of research projects at MicoLab, working closely with public research institutions, truffle growers, and private-sector companies. Her ability to connect scientific research, lab-based diagnostics, and hands-on field expertise enables her to craft effective, tailored strategies—delivering MicoLab’s innovative, professional services in plantation management, nursery operations, and advanced truffle-related analysis.
She also teaches specialized courses for truffle growers and professionals in the sector and regularly publishes educational content and research (some available in the Videos and tutorials section).
Paula plays an essential role in project coordination, scientific information management, and the provision of technical support to clients and collaborators.
She holds a degree in Biotechnology from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, complemented by studies in Primary Education at Jaume I University. This multidisciplinary background combines strong scientific expertise with outstanding organizational, communication and management skills.
Paula coordinates the day-to-day development of MicoLab’s projects, ensuring that all the information generated during research and field work is well organized and easy to manage. She oversees the technical databases that bring together data on soil characteristics, climate, plantation performance and mycorrhizal development, providing a solid foundation for evaluating results and supporting project decisions.
She also participates in the microscopic identification of mycorrhizae and in the preparation and review of technical documentation, helping to ensure that all information is accurate, consistent, and reliable.
Her work plays an essential role in maintaining the high scientific standards that characterize MicoLab.
With a strong analytical approach, excellent organizational skills, and great attention to detail, Paula is a key member of the team. Her ability to coordinate projects and manage complex information helps MicoLab deliver reliable, innovative, and practical solutions while reinforcing the company’s commitment to scientific excellence and knowledge transfer within the truffle sector.
