Antifungal extracellular metabolites from soil microalgae and cyanobacteria for crop disease control
Research platform identifying and characterizing antifungal metabolites excreted by soil microalgae and cyanobacteria against Fusarium. Aims to develop natural biocontrol solutions for rice and other crops, reducing depe...
Microalgae-derived natural pigments for beverage coloration
A biotechnology platform for producing natural colorants from microalgae, including red phycoerythrin and blue phycocyanin, for use in beverages. Leverages optimized cultivation strategies, CO2 biocapture, and controlled...
Smart edible coating for fruit and vegetable preservation using agro-industrial byproducts and nanotechnology
A nanotechnology-based edible coating made from natural compounds extracted from agro-industrial waste that extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. The solution combines biopolymers with encapsulated antioxidant...
Carbon-based nanozymes for organic compound removal in coconut water
Copper-containing carbon dot nanozymes designed to mimic laccase enzymes for degrading off-flavor and aroma compounds in coconut water. Offers a cost-efficient, stable alternative to natural enzymes for beverage quality ...
Biofertilizer from organic waste leachate with CO2 macroalgae sequestration
A circular biofertilizer platform that uses organic waste leachate as a microalgae growth medium to sequester CO2, fix essential nutrients, and produce phytohormone-enriched biofertilizers, reducing reliance on synthetic...
Green bleaching additive based on thermostable laccase enzymes for textile applications
An eco-friendly enzyme-based bleaching additive derived from a native Mexican fungal strain (Pycnoporus sanguineus CS43) that produces high redox potential laccases with exceptional thermal and pH stability. This sustain...
Natural bioactive nanoemulsion for safe antimicrobial and antiviral applications
A GRAS-classified nanoemulsion formulation leveraging thymol and carvacrol, natural compounds with proven antimicrobial and antiviral activity, stabilized with natural surfactants and polysaccharides for enhanced solubil...
Alginate-Chitosan-PLA Biodegradable Blend Films for Sustainable Packaging
Sustainable biodegradable blend films combining alginate from brown algae, chitosan from seafood waste, and PLA for moisture-resistant packaging applications. Developed by Tecnológico de Monterrey's Sustainable and Appli...
Natural biocontrol agents from coffee plant defense pathways against coffee rust
Research program identifying antifungal metabolites and gene expression pathways in native Chiapas coffee plants infected with coffee rust (Hemileia vastatrix). Aims to discover new biocontrol agents for organic coffee c...
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