Eva Pla Mayor has a degree in Biotechnology (2004) and Biochemistry (2005) from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. He has been working at the Ebro Experimental Station (EEA) since 2005 where he has been carrying out experimental and research work related to rice cultivation, within the area of extensive crops. Participates in different types of projects, among the most recent are the NEURICE (New Commercial European Rice), the Study of the agronomic efficiency of livestock manure in dry sowing in rice cultivation (DARP) and different demonstration activities such as Sustainable disease control strategies in rice: towards zero residue. On the other hand, since 2014, he has been carrying out advisory and training tasks on the agronomy of rice cultivation to technicians and farmers of the Kellogg's Origins Program (Development and implementation of good agricultural practices in cultivation of rice).