
Microbial Ecology Laboratory
Research and cultivation of marine microorganisms and their potential applications in products with health and industrial benefits in various areas.
Here you can find some of the work carried out in this unit.

Dermatological cream formulation with antioxidant and photoprotector pigments
One of the associated projects is the formulation of this dermatological cream that uses antioxidant pigments with photoprotective benefits through the nanoencapsulation of lutein.

Cultivation and study of marine microorganisms in the region
Another of the projects carried out is the cultivation and characterization of microorganisms extracted from the area, such as Phaeodactylum tricornutum, Muriellopsis sp., and Protocentrum sp.

Blueberry farming in zones with a high rate of desertification
Desert agriculture has been encouraged, using a biostimulant based on microalgae flour, which has yielded positive results, also increasing ties with regional farmers, which promises a sustainable future.