Organization profile
Organization profile
The research group "Nunkui Wakan", whose name in the Shuar language means "Spirit of the Earth", is dedicated to bioprospecting of natural resources in Ecuador, focusing on the identification of active plant ingredients, evaluation of their toxicity and seed conservation. Its mission is to expand knowledge about the sustainable use of biodiversity for the benefit of humans and the protection of the ecosystem. The group's vision is to become a reference in environmental and biotechnological studies, promoting rational management of Ecuadorian biodiversity. Additionally, the group seeks to integrate the ancestral knowledge of native communities into its research, with the aim of developing new applications that improve the quality of life. With the biological wealth that Ecuador has, the group is committed to following the tradition of knowledge about the use of natural resources, thus contributing to sustainability and social well-being.
Research lines:
- Biodiversity and genetic resources
Coordinator:
Cerna Cevallos Marco Fernando ([email protected])
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Relationship Between Differential Somatic Cells (CCSD) and Leukocytes (PMN) as Early Biomarkers of Bovine Mastitis
28/10/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Ethnobotanical and Taxonomic Study of Polypodiaceae for the Evaluation of its Bioactivity with Pharmacological Applications
Cerna Cevallos, M. F. (PI), Ibarra Martinez, M. V. (Col), Coyago Cruz, E. D. R. (Col), Da Silva Perez, H. N. (Student), Vera Negrete, S. N. (Student), Barrionuevo Portero, A. R. (Student), Arizo Angamarca, J. M. (Student), Coyago Valdez, C. M. (Student), Sarango Llaguno, E. R. (Student), Zarchi Morales, J. R. (Student), Yanez Ramirez, L. A. (Student), Quinga Tito, V. C. (Student), Gomez De La Torre Romero, M. N. (Student) & Parco Monar, B. E. (Student)
23/09/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Metabolomic, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Profile of Edible Species and Their Derivatives at Different Stages of Maturity for the Development of New Products
Cerna Cevallos, M. F. (Col), Coyago Cruz, E. D. R. (PI), Mendez Silva, G. I. (Col), Velez Vite, S. G. (Student), Moya Coyago, M. X. (Student), Tinajero Cedeño, E. G. (Assistant), Tufiño Tufiño, G. E. (Student), Rodriguez Muñoz, F. J. (Student), Diaz Cadena, T. C. (Student), Alomoto Quinaucho, M. A. (Student), Torres Caceres, K. A. (Student), Cumbal Pulupa, F. E. (Student), Gonzalez Palacios, D. C. (Student), Jaramillo Martinez, P. C. (Student), Yanque Chuchuca, L. S. (Student), Altamirano Freire, K. E. (Student), Ochoa Ocampo, M. A. (Student), Arcentales Valladares, S. D. (Student), Saltos Estrella, C. V. (Student), Arcos Davila, J. M. (Student), Regalado Velasquez, P. I. (Student), Peralvo Raza, B. A. (Student), Hidalgo Davila, A. M. (Student), Recillo Dicado, M. S. (Student), Zambrano Ordoñez, J. I. (Student), Alpusig Guanoluisa, L. S. (Student), Parra Calva, L. M. (Student), Soledispa Chorlango, J. L. (Student), Masabanda Ochoa, M. G. (Student), Tigasi Toapanta, D. C. (Student), Viracucha Guzman, N. C. (Student), Heredia Moya, J. H. (External), Segovia Salcedo, M. C. (External), Miño Castro, G. M. (External), Proaño Tuma, K. I. (External), Vilcacnundo Chamorro, R. D. (External) & Albaracin Serrano, M. J. (Student)
27/06/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antitumor, and Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Gleichenella pectinata, a Bioprospecting of Medicinal Ferns
Coyago-Cruz, E., Gonzalez-Pastor, R., Méndez, G., Moya-Coyago, M., Puente-Pineda, J. A., Zúñiga-Miranda, J., Cerna, M. & Heredia-Moya, J., Nov 2025, In: Antioxidants. 14, 11, 1354.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Calidad Composicional, Higiénica y Sanitaria de la Leche Bovina en Tres Regiones del Ecuador.
Translated title of the contribution :Compositional, Hygienic, and Sanitary Quality of Cow's Milk in Three Regions of Ecuador. Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Compositional, Hygienic and Sanitary Quality of Bovine Milk in Three Regions of Ecuador
Arias Sandoval, C. A., Bonifaz Garcia, N. F., Simbaña Diaz, P. E. & Arguello Arguello, A. F., 12 Feb 2025, In: Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y de Zootecnia. 72, 72, p. 1-18 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article