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Organization profile
Organization profile
The research group called “Nunkui wakan,” a name taken from the Shuar language which means “Spirit of the Earth,” was formed in July 2015, bringing together research professors from the Salesian Polytechnic University of Ecuador at the Quito headquarters. The members are involved in studies regarding biodiversity, environment and knowledge of the native peoples of Ecuador.
On the other hand, Ecuador is home to 10% of the plant species and 8% of the animal species on the entire planet, this offers us a wide range of options to investigate. The first settlers who arrived in this region 13,000 years ago began the process of learning about the use of resources. This information has been accumulated and transmitted through generations in the native populations; Our group intends to continue with this work and, based on traditional knowledge, we want to develop new applications for natural products, especially those elements that improve the quality of life of human beings.
Research lines:
Bioprospecting of Secondary Metabolites
Animal Biotechnology
Biodiversity and Genetic Resources
Molecular Study of Animal Pathologies
Coordinator:
Marco Fernando Cerna Cevallos (mcerna@ups.edu.ec)
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Determinación de la Actividad Antioxidante y Antimicrobiana de la Pulpa Semillas y Cáscaras de Frutos Funcionales con Potencial Uso Industrial
Noriega Rivera, P. F., Cerna Cevallos, M. F., Osorio Muñoz, E. A., Larenas Uria, C. F., Coyago Cruz, E. D. R. & Mendez Silva, G. I.
6/04/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Production of Astaxanthin from an Ecuadorian Native Strain of Haematococcus Pluvialis in a Photobioreactor
Guevara Granja, M. F., Andrade Muñoz, C. A., Manosalvas Freire, A. M. & Beltran Gallardo, N. J.
5/03/20 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Estudios Etnobotánicos en Tres Ecosistemas del Ecuador
Noriega Rivera, P. F., Cerna Cevallos, M. F. & Benalcazar Zambrano, G. C.
1/08/23 → 1/08/23
Project: Research and Development
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MOLECULAR DETERMINATION OF THE ETIOLOGICAL AGENT OF BOVINE MASTITIS FROM ANDEAN PRODUCTION UNITS
Bonifaz, N., Galarza, X., Fuertes, B. & Beltrán, J., 2024, In: Granja. 39, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Actividad Antibacterial de Aceites Esenciales en Superficies Inertes de la Producción de Quesos
Contero Callay, R. E., Gordillo Vinueza, G. G. & Felicita, O. O., 23 Aug 2023.Translated title of the contribution :Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils on Inert Surfaces of Cheese Production Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Estudio de la Bioactividad de Cuatro Especies del Género Huntleya (ORCHIDACEAE) del Ecuador.
Quinchuela Barahona, C. D., Vaca Estrella, I. A. & Cerna Cevallos, M. F., 20 Feb 2022.Translated title of the contribution :Study of the Bioactivity of Four Species of the Genus Huntleya (ORCHIDACEAE) from Ecuador. Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper