Abstract
Mortiño is a member of the Ericaceae family native to the Andes that has been used by local communities for centuries. This species has shown potential in the areas of medicine, agronomy, and green technology. We used a multidisciplinary approach to review aspects related to the ecology, horticulture, composition and potential biotechnological applications of mortiño. As interest in this species grows, care must be taken to identify opportunities that justify its sustainable use while emphasizing the development of local communities. Mapping the wide variety of potential uses and the current state of conservation and utilization of this berry will help researchers to better target mortiño’s potential.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 358 |
Journal | Horticulturae |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was supported by the Flemish Inter-University Council (VLIR-UOS) grant VLIR Network Ecuador.
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Keywords
- anthocyanins
- antimicrobial
- antioxidant
- domestication attempts
- ecology
- genetic diversity
- green technology
- medicinal plant
- polyphenols