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Recent research:
The research focuses on the intersection of phytochemistry, agricultural sustainability, and environmental safety, with a particular emphasis on the Ecuadorian context. A central theme is the valorization of biodiversity through the systematic study of medicinal plants, including the development of the Herbal Pharmacopoeia of Ecuador to protect ancestral knowledge and support the regulation of natural products. This work extends to the chemical characterization and bioactivity screening of essential oils, such as those from the Piper genus, identifying potential applications in neuroprotection and antimicrobial therapy. In the agricultural sector, the research addresses critical challenges such as heavy metal contamination in rice agrosystems and the development of mitigation strategies for cadmium uptake in cocoa seedlings using arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. Furthermore, the work explores sustainable agricultural practices, including the use of artisanal biols to stimulate phytochemical production in banana crops and the feasibility of cultivating halophytes like Salicornia for their therapeutic and nutritional potential. Collectively, these studies provide a scientific foundation for enhancing food safety, promoting sustainable agricultural development, and leveraging natural resources for pharmaceutical and health-related applications.
Key Topics:
The research focuses on the intersection of phytochemistry, agricultural sustainability, and environmental safety, with a particular emphasis on the Ecuadorian context. A central theme is the valorization of biodiversity through the systematic study of medicinal plants, including the development of the Herbal Pharmacopoeia of Ecuador to protect ancestral knowledge and support the regulation of natural products. This work extends to the chemical characterization and bioactivity screening of essential oils, such as those from the Piper genus, identifying potential applications in neuroprotection and antimicrobial therapy. In the agricultural sector, the research addresses critical challenges such as heavy metal contamination in rice agrosystems and the development of mitigation strategies for cadmium uptake in cocoa seedlings using arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. Furthermore, the work explores sustainable agricultural practices, including the use of artisanal biols to stimulate phytochemical production in banana crops and the feasibility of cultivating halophytes like Salicornia for their therapeutic and nutritional potential. Collectively, these studies provide a scientific foundation for enhancing food safety, promoting sustainable agricultural development, and leveraging natural resources for pharmaceutical and health-related applications.
Key Topics:
- Phytochemistry and bioactive compounds
- Agricultural sustainability and soil health
- Heavy metal contamination and mitigation
- Ethnobotany and medicinal plant development
- Plant-microbe interactions
- Food safety and quality
Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Production of Essential Oils through Hydrodistillation of Native Plants for the Development of a Bioactive Formulation with Therapeutic Impact
Ballesteros Lara, J. L. (Col), Leon Barzallo, F. I. (Col), Naranjo Moran, J. A. (Col), Jaime Carvajal, J. J. (PI), Soledispa Arias, A. A. (Student), Vintimilla Paucar, A. A. (Student), Carrion Vaca, E. A. (Student), Arellano Villacis, D. A. (Student) & Salazar Sanchez, P. S. (Student)
1/10/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Bioprospection in Five Insects of Biotechnological Interest Belonging to the Tropical Dry Forest Remnant of the María Auxiliadora Campus of the Universidad Politécnica Salesiana Sede Guayaquil (Insect)
Medina Villavicencio, J. R. (Col), Naranjo Moran, J. A. (Col), Solorzano Muñoz, J. A. (PI), Cedeño Vinces, K. G. (Col), Jaime Carvajal, J. J. (Col) & Auz Galan, A. S. (Col)
7/11/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Phytochemical Characterization using Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) of Representative Species in the Tropical Dry Forest Remnant of the María Auxiliadora Campus of the Salesian Polytechnic University, Guayaquil Campus (Phytochemistry)
Ballesteros Lara, J. L. (Col), Naranjo Moran, J. A. (PI), Cedeño Vinces, K. G. (Col), Pacheco Flores De Valgaz, A. V. (Col), Jaime Carvajal, J. J. (Col), Sancho Quiroz, C. D. (Student), Alban Zerna, A. O. (Student), Rodas Andrade, M. N. (Student), Chong Hermenegildo, E. C. (Student), Caraguay Carchi, N. S. (Student), Erazo Mendoza, V. A. (Student), Muñoz Ricaurte, G. P. (Student), Pin Cobos, C. S. (Student), Moran Cedeño, D. D. (Student), Ayala Paz, R. A. (Student), Villalta Villamar, D. P. (Student), Zaldivar Alejandro, P. A. (Student), Auria Yagual, M. O. (Student), Samaniego Negrete, B. D. (Student), Gallegos Giovannetti, S. S. (Student), Brito Jaya, A. D. (Student), Loor Pluas, S. L. (Student), Soledispa Arias, A. A. (Student), Cabezas Vasquez, N. J. (Student), Campos Ulli, C. V. (Student), Jacome Argoti, K. S. (Student), Sosa Triviño, M. K. (Student), Alvarez Diaz, A. D. (Student), Peña Paez, J. M. (Student), Burgos Banchon, B. J. (Student), Jarrin Rodriguez, P. D. (Student), Navas Sancan, N. A. (Student), Torres Solis, J. J. (Student), Baquero Gonzalez, J. D. (Student), Robles Caluña, D. K. (Student), Carrion Traverso, M. A. (Student), Pincay Orrala, Z. E. (Student), Navarrete Mite, S. T. (Student), Solorzano Proaño, A. G. (Student), Alvear Caguana, D. I. (Student), Soria Jima, S. S. (Student), Regalado Oviedo, M. F. (Student), Bodero Tello, E. E. (Student), Martinez Fierro, J. F. (Student), Drouet Alvarez, D. V. (Student) & Zea Castro, A. C. (Student)
7/11/23 → 3/03/26
Project: Research and Development
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Chemical Composition and Selective Bioactivities of Piper platylobum Sodiro Essential Oil
Jaime-Carvajal, J., Pesántez, N., Ballesteros, J., Morocho, V. & Malagón, O., Nov 2025, In: Plants. 14, 21, 3287.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Phytochemical Stimulation Through the Use of Artisanal Biols in Banana Seedlings Musa Paradisiaca L. A Biblio-Metric and Experimental Review
Jaime-Carvajal, J., Naranjo-Moran, J., Flores de Valgaz, A. P. & Ballesteros-Lara, J. L., 2025, Systems, Smart Technologies, and Innovation for Society - Proceedings of CITIS 2024. Inga Ortega, E. M., Robles-Bykbaev, V. E., García Herranz, N. & Gallego Diaz, E. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 349-359 11 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 1331 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Potencial Biotecnológico de Salicornias en Ecuador: Una Revisión al Establecimiento Agrícola y sus Propiedades Terapéuticas
Translated title of the contribution :Biotechnological Potential of Salicornia in Ecuador: A Review of Agricultural Establishment and Its Therapeutic Properties Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The herbal pharmacopoeia of Ecuador: a national model for integrating traditional knowledge and biodiscovery
Llivisaca-Contreras, S., Naranjo-Morán, J., Bastidas-Gálvez, M., Jaime-Carvajal, J., Muenala-Tituaña, M., Manzano-Santana, P., Abad-Mihalache, A., Abril-Novillo, A., Cevallos-Cevallos, J. M., Orellana-Manzano, A. & León-Tamariz, F., 2025, In: Frontiers in Pharmacology. 16, 1662980.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Traceability and Heavy Metal Contamination in Agrosystems of Two Rice-Producing Areas of the Ecuadorian Coast
Jaime-Carvajal, J., Naranjo-Morán, J., Vinces, K. C., Ballesteros, J., Espinoza-Lozano, F., Chóez-Guaranda, I. & Pérez-Martinez, S., Oct 2025, In: Agronomy. 15, 10, 2359.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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