General Objective: To evaluate the diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi associated with the species of agroforestry interest cacao (Theobroma cacao), cedar (Cedrela montana) and guayusa (Ilex guayusa) in three regions of Ecuador.
Specific objectives
- Quantify the frequency and intensity of arbuscular mycorrhizal infection in the roots of the sampled agroforestry species.
- Isolate and taxonomically identify autochthonous AMF spores.
- Molecularly identify root-associated FM fungi using molecular biology techniques and metagenomic tools.
- Determine the biodiversity of FM fungi associated with the species of agroforestry interest studied and issue Technical Reports.
- Transfer knowledge and technologies associated with the study and application of AMF as biological fertilizers in sustainable agriculture, to small and medium producers and to the scientific community in general.
- Establish the Ecuadorian Network of Mycorrhizal-Forming Fungi (mycoR3Des).
Participating Institutions:
IKIAM, YACHAY TECH, ESPOL.
Participants:
Project Director Leopoldo Naranjo, PhD in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology – IKIAM
- Wilfredo Franco
- Roldan Torres
- Caroline Bacquet
- Andrea Carrera
- Jacqueline Noboa Velastegui
- Spyridon Agathos
- Veronica Sandoya
- Abigail Montero
- Milton Boats
- Jaime Naranjo
- Rodrigo Oviedo
- Lissenia Sornoza
- Ricardo Pacheco
Awarded budget: $36871,52
Project status: Signing of agreements.
