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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

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Abstract

The objective of the review was to analyze the feasibility of the productive establishment of salicorn species in Ecuador, with the aim of contributing to the bioprospecting of plants of food and pharmaceutical interest. Salicornias contain bioactive compounds such as phenols, sterols and unsaturated fatty acids, which confer them significant therapeutic properties, including diuretic, depurative, anti-osteoporotic, anticancer and antihyperglycemic effects. In addition, although interaction with beneficial microorganisms is limited, it can improve the growth and resistance of salicornias under high salinity conditions. In conclusion, the agro-productive establishment of salicornias in Ecuador is feasible and sustainable, offering opportunities for research in the food, pharmaceutical, agricultural and environmental industries, contributing to the development of rural communities through the creation of beneficial bioproducts for consumers.
Translated title of the contributionBiotechnological Potential of Salicornia in Ecuador: A Review of Agricultural Establishment and Its Therapeutic Properties
Original languageSpanish (Ecuador)
Pages (from-to)1-12
Number of pages12
JournalRevista ESPAMCIENCIA
Volume16
Issue number16
DOIs
StatePublished - 14 Feb 2025

Keywords

  • Salicornia
  • Halophytes
  • Biosaline agriculture
  • Secondary metabolites

CACES Knowledge Areas

  • 118A Agricultural and livestock production

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