Protecting the Future of Bananas: LFS Expert Analyzes Challenges Against Fusarium TR4
The banana sector, a fundamental pillar of the Ecuadorian economy, faces one of its greatest phytosanitary challenges: the fungus Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4). In a recent media appearance, Dr.
FLS Excels at the Latin American Bacteriophage Conference in Uruguay with Advances in Biocontrol
On March 12 and 13, the regional scientific community gathered at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of the Republic (UDELAR) for the Latin American Bacteriophage Conference (Jornadas Latinoamericanas de Bacteriófa
Coastal Birds in Manabí: ESPOL Highlights Their Strategic Role in Marine Ecosystem Balance
In a recent news feature for the Ecuador Megadiverso segment, Julián Pérez, a research professor at the Life Sciences Faculty (LFS), highlighted the biological richness of the "La Boca" area in San Clemente, Manab
World Kidney Day: Caring for Renal Health is Also Protecting the Planet
Every second Thursday of March, World Kidney Day is observed—a global awareness campaign that seeks to highlight the importance of our kidneys to overall health and to reduce the frequency and impact of kidney disease worldwide.
Aquaforest Project: A Living Laboratory in a New Mangrove Ecosystem
Under the leadership of the Life Sciences Faculty (FLS), the Aquaforest project continues to set milestones in the country's coastal conservation.
Excellence in Plant Health: New FLS Master’s Graduate Provides Technical Solutions for the Floriculture Sector
The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) is proud to announce the graduation of Ana María Gramal Andrango, Eng., who today earned her Master’s degree in Plant Health.
Chongón Colonche Mountain Range Symposium: Uniting Science and Strategic Alliances for Sustainability
The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) hosted the Chongón-Colonche Mountain Range Symposium, a key event for knowledge exchange and the creation of strategic alliances to promote the conservation of this vital region.
Curricular Innovation to Enhance Student Employability
In a labor market evolving toward digitalization and data analysis, the Life Sciences Faculty (LFS) reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence and the training of highly competitive professionals.
Excellence that Transcends: One Year Leading Scientific Education under the Royal Society of Biology Seal
At ESPOL’s Life Sciences Faculty (LFS), quality is not a transient goal but a permanent standard.
Polytechnic Science Serving the Agricultural Sector: LFS-ESPOL Researchers Validate Strategies Against Fusarium TR4
In Ecuador, bananas are much more than just a fruit; they are the heart of our agricultural economy, representing approximately 2% of the national GDP. However, the shadow of Banana Fusarium Wilt (Tropical Race 4)—a persistent and devastating fungus—poses a constant threat.