General Objective: To evaluate the in vitro stem cell culture of three plant species of the Kalanchoe genus in the production of secondary metabolites with anticancer activity.
Specific objectives:
- Optimize an in vitro stem cell culture methodology for the Ecuadorian species Kalanchoe daigremontiana, Kalanchoe expensenis – bonnieri and Kalanchoe pinnata.
- Develop analytical capabilities for the monitoring and characterization of secondary metabolites produced by in vitro culture of stem cells of the Ecuadorian species Kalanchoe daigremontiana, Kalanchoe expensenis – bonnieri and Kalanchoe pinnata.
- Knowing the influence of the different variables maintained in in vitro cultures of stem cells impact the production of secondary metabolites with anticancer activity.
Participating Institutions:
ESPE, IKIAM.
Participants:
Project Director Mónica Beatriz Jadán Guerrero
- Pablo Efraín Pozo Pantoja
- Zulay Marino Niño Ruiz
- Dayanna Carolina Ñacato Chicaiza
- Melanie Valeria Cevallos Ayala
- Kevin Andrés Masabanda Hidrovo
- Marcela Anahí Manjarrés Alomoto
Awarded budget: $31188,46
Project status: In process
