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The Business of Caring for Nature Bioeconomy and Agricultural Biotechnology for 21st-Century Agriculture For decades, economic growth has been measured mainly through Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, this indicator rarely reflects a fundamental reality: all economic activity depends on natural systems. Agriculture, the food industry, and a large share of global supply chains rely on […]

Part 2 – Sustainable management of anthracnose in Ecuador Colletotrichum spp in Ecuador: sustainable alternatives to reduce losses and strengthen resilient agriculture What is the challenge? Anthracnose, caused by fungi of the genus Colletotrichum, affects strategic crops such as cocoa, mango, plantain, papaya, and avocado. In provinces such as Guayas and Azuay, species with high

Part 1: The Problem – Anthracnose and Colletotrichum spp. What is anthracnose? Anthracnose is a disease caused by fungi of the genus Colletotrichum. It affects various crops, manifesting as necrotic spots and rot on flowers, fruits, and leaves. In recent years, it has been detected in crops such as cocoa, plantain, avocado, blueberry, yucca, mango,

The Invisible Battle: Real Images of Bacillus spp. Biocontrol Against Black Sigatoka Part 2 – Visual and Comparative Evidence of Biocontrol Introduction In the first part of this series, Beyond Fungicides: Biotechnological Strategies for Managing Black Sigatoka, we explored the scientific foundations and integrated strategies to combat this disease that threatens banana and plantain productivity.

Beyond Fungicides: Biotechnological Strategies for Managing Black Sigatoka in Bananas. Black Sigatoka in Bananas: Science and Sustainable Solutions for Ecuadorian Producers What is Black Sigatoka? Black Sigatoka is a devastating foliar disease caused by the fungus Pseudocercospora fijiensis (formerly Mycosphaerella fijiensis), which affects banana leaves. This pathogen produces foliar necrosis and considerably reduces the plant’s

From Liquid to Solid: An Evolution that Strengthens Our Biological Roots Abstract At BioNaturaleza, we believe that biotechnological solutions do not compete; they complement. Our story began with high-quality liquid microbial biotechnology formulations, and today, thanks to field-based learning, we are exploring new solid forms such as tablets, pellets, and freeze-dried products. This evolution does

Microbial Allies Against Fusarium TR4: Science that Protects the Banana. Did you know that an invisible disease can wipe out an entire banana plantation in weeks? Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) is silent, persistent, and lethal. But science has found unexpected allies in the very soil we walk on! What is Fusarium? Fusarium oxysporum

Why is the Adoption of Bio-inputs Slow in Ecuador? A Technical and Practical Look. Around the world, agriculture is advancing towards more sustainable practices, where bio-inputs—products derived from living microorganisms that stimulate plant growth or naturally control pests—are gaining ground. However, in Ecuador, their adoption remains limited. Why? In this article, we present a technical

Biological Control of Moko in Musaceae: A Solution from the Soil, Local Science, and Biotechnological Innovation What is Moko Disease? Moko disease, caused by the bacterium Ralstonia solanacearum, represents one of the major threats to the production of banana, plantain, and other economically important crops. As a quarantined agricultural pathogen, its effective control requires integrated

The University: A Driver for an Entrepreneurial Nation. In today’s world, universities can no longer limit themselves to knowledge generation. They must be catalysts for social and economic transformation, driving entrepreneurial talent, incubating spin-offs/startups, and facilitating the transfer of knowledge to industry. The Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL) is an outstanding example of this