I am interested in the evolution of floral attributes that have a direct impact on the reproductive success of the plant, such as floral color, and that have promoted the fascinating evolution and radiation of Angiosperms. I am currently developing my undergraduate thesis, working with a unique parasite-host system composed of Pilostyles boyacensis and Dalea cuatrecasasii, found in the Colombian Eastern Cordillera. Specifically, I am investigating the regulatory mechanisms of pigment production in these plants, with emphasis on the R2R3-MYB transcription factors. We hope that this study will establish a reference for future research in the evolutionary developmental biology of parasitic plants.