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. Freddy Magdama, a research professor at the Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS), shared his analysis of the prevention and control strategies necessary to safeguard this strategic crop.
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. Her research represents a significant advancement in the precision of phytosanitary diagnostics for Ecuador’s flower industry.
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.
t is not just a project; it is the synthesis of years of study, nights of research, and the dream of transforming the agro-industrial sector. The recent "The Final Pitch" event tested not only scientific rigor but also the ability to connect, convince, and captivate. In this edition, after intense deliberation, Maoly Toapanta Ayala emerged as the grand winner, proving that science and effective communication are the perfect combination for leadership.
With the aim of ensuring the safety of bivalve mollusks and opening new commercial opportunities for local harvesting communities, the induction and technical evaluation sessions for the DEPUREMOS project ("Mollusc Depuration in Ecuador for Food Safety and Market Expansion") were successfully conducted.
In the heart of the San Vicente community, within the Yaguachi canton, the Life Sciences Faculty (LFS) took a significant step toward agricultural modernization. In collaboration with the Maquita organization, the workshop "Technological Tools in Agriculture" was held—an initiative designed to bridge the digital divide in the rural sector.
On February 7th, students from the second cohort of the Master’s program in Modernized Irrigation and Fertigation participated in the specialized workshop: "Planning and Design of Pumping Systems for Agro-industrial Irrigation."
The Faculty of Life Sciences (FLS) at ESPOL successfully held the 5minpitch semifinals, a high-level competition where students from the Nutrition, Biology, and Agricultural Engineering programs tested their synthesis skills, strategic vision, and scientific rigor.
In this forum, designed for future professionals to present their capstone projects in just five minutes, two winning teams per program were selected to represent the faculty in the grand final during the upcoming Feria Idear.
In a key meeting for the strengthening of Ecuadorian agriculture, authorities from the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL)—including María Isabel Jiménez Ph.D. (Dean of FLS), Ramón Espinel Ph.D. (Director of CIR), Freddy Magdama Ph.D. (CIBE Researcher-Professor), Paúl Herrera Ph.D. (Researcher-Professor), and representatives from the Research Results Transfer Office (OTRI)—received Econ. Richard Salazar, Executive Director of the Association of Banana Marketing and Export (ACORBANEC).
As part of the solemn celebration of the 67th anniversary of the Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral (ESPOL), commemorated every October 29th, a tribute was paid to the most outstanding members of its community. On this occasion, the Faculty of Life Sciences (FCV) stood out as two of its members received prestigious awards for their excellence and dedication.
