FLORES FLOR, FRANCISCO JAVIER
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FLORES FLOR, FRANCISCO JAVIER
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CIAL - Centro de Investigación de Alimentos
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ORCID
0000-0001-8092-3750
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58620465200
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Item type:Publication, First Report of <i>Pantoea ananatis</i> Causing Leaf Spot Disease of Maize in Ecuador(Scientific Societies, 2021-10-01) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Current Research on Andean Fruit Crop Diseases(Springer International Publishing, 2020); - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Draft Genome Sequence of a Metronidazole-Resistant Bacteroides fragilis Strain Isolated in Ecuador(American Society for Microbiology, 2019-12-05); Marcela Bovera<jats:p> Here, we report the draft genome sequence of <jats:named-content content-type="genus-species">Bacteroides fragilis</jats:named-content> strain Z&Z143, a metronidazole-resistant bacterium isolated from a blood culture from an Ecuadorian patient hospitalized in a medical institution in Quito, Ecuador. We describe a new variant of the <jats:italic>nim</jats:italic> genes, which is associated with metronidazole resistance. </jats:p> - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Multiplex End-Point PCR for the Detection of Three Species of <i>Ophiosphaerella</i> Causing Spring Dead Spot of Bermudagrass(Scientific Societies, 2019-08); - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Salmonella enterica Serovar Infantis KPC-2 Producer: First Isolate Reported in Ecuador(Mary Ann Liebert Inc, 2024-12-01); - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Integrating mathematical modeling into synthetic biology education: a comprehensive approach through webinars and syllabus developmentMathematical modeling is a fundamental aspect of synthetic biology, enabling precise design and analysis of biological systems. To enhance students' understanding of this critical topic, we developed a series of webinars aimed at teaching mathematical modeling to iGEM teams. These webinars were initially created to maintain student engagement during a period of restricted lab access but quickly demonstrated their value as an effective educational tool. The success of these webinars highlighted the suitability of mathematical modeling as a topic well-suited to both onsite and online learning environments. Recognizing this, we expanded the content into a comprehensive syllabus for undergraduate courses in synthetic biology at the Universitat Politècnica de Valencia in Spain and Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas—ESPE in Ecuador. The course now serves as a core component of synthetic biology education, offering students a robust framework for understanding and applying mathematical models. It includes a series of lectures, practical exercises, and case studies, all designed to deepen students' knowledge and skills in this essential area. To support educators and students, we have also developed a deck of slides and example scripts that provide practical examples and reinforce the concepts taught in the course. This manuscript presents the development, implementation, and impact of these educational initiatives, demonstrating how mathematical modeling can be effectively integrated into synthetic biology curricula to prepare students for real-world challenges in the field. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Dactylonectria and Ilyonectria Species Causing Black Foot Disease of Andean Blackberry (Rubus Glaucus Benth) in Ecuador(MDPI AG, 2019-11-14) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Characterization and genome analysis of Cucumber mosaic virus on commercial tobacco plants in Ecuador(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2024-04-02); Felipe R. Garcés-FiallosTobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.), an endemic species of South America that is grown worldwide, is a member of the Solanaceae family. Although it is not a common crop in Ecuador, tobacco is important to the nation's economy and a significant source of employment. Viral infections are particularly devastating to tobacco as they can reduce both its yield and quality. In July 2021, symptoms of chlorosis, mosaic and leaf distortion were observed in four commercial fields in the provinces of Guayas and Los Ríos in Ecuador. This study aims to comprehensively characterize a viral isolate obtained from symptomatic plants. Using high throughput sequencing (HTS), phylogenetic analysis of the different open reading frames, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) of symptomatic plants, we report for the first time the molecular characterization and genome sequence of Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) isolated from commercial tobacco plants in Ecuador. The ability to detect and identify CMV in tobacco commercial plant fields enables the development of efficient control strategies, thereby mitigating constraints on the production of high-quality tobacco leaves. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Genetic diversity and organic waste degrading capacity of <i>Hermetia illucens</i> from the evergreen forest of the Equatorial Choco lowland<jats:p>Globally, microplastics (MP) represent a growing burden for ecosystems due to their increasing presence at different trophic levels. In Ecuador, the lack of waste segregation has increased the quantity of waste, primarily organics and plastics, overloading landfills and water sources. Over time, plastics reduce in size and silently enter the food chain of animals, such as insects. The black soldier fly (BSF) larvae, <jats:italic>Hermetia illucens</jats:italic> (Linnaeus, 1758), is a species with devouring behavior used for waste management because of its beneficial qualities such as fly pest control, biomass production, and rapid organic waste degradation. Studies have uncovered the insect’s ability to tolerate MP, and consider the possibility that they may be able to degrade polymers. For the first time in Ecuador, the present study characterized <jats:italic>H. illucens</jats:italic> using the sequences of different molecular markers. Finally, <jats:italic>H. illucens</jats:italic>’ degrading capacity was evaluated in the presence of MP and decaying food residues, resembling landfill conditions.</jats:p> - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Analysis of a new negevirus-like sequence from Bemisia tabaci unveils a potential new taxon linking nelorpi- and centiviruses(Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2024-05-16)