
Paula Andrea Cartes Indo
Associate Professor
Universidad de La Frontera
Temuco, Chile
– Soil-plant interaction and mineral nutrition – Oxidative stress and antioxidants in plants – Soil chemistry
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Agronomist, UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA. Chile, 2000
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Bachelor in Agronomy, UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA. Chile, 2000
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Doctor in Science of Natural Resources, UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA. Chile, 2005
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Assistant Professor Full Time
Universidad de La Frontera
Faculty of Engineering and Science
Temuco, Chile
2012 - 2016
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Resercher Other
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA
Temuco, Chile
2009 - A la fecha
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Associate Professor Full Time
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA
Faculty of Engineering and Science
Temuco, Chile
2017 - A la fecha
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Researcher Full Time
Vice-Rectorate for Research and Post-Graduate Studies.Universidad de La Frontera
Temuco, Chile
2006 - 2009
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Researcher Other
Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus-BIOREN. Universidad de La Frontera.
Temuco, Chile
2009 - A la fecha
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Director of Research Other
Vice-Rectorate for Research and Post-Graduate Studies
Temuco, Chile
2017 - 2018
DOCTORAL THESIS ADVISOR
- Erwin Yañez Mansilla. Nitrogen effect on antioxidant capacity, phenolic composition and phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.). Doctorate in Science of Natural Resources, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED).
- Sofía Pontigo Seguel. Mechanisms involved in silicon uptake and transport, and gene expression of silicon transporters in response to aluminium toxicity in ryegrass plants. Doctorate in Science of Natural Resources, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED).
- Isis Vega Araya. Role of silicon in production of phenolic compounds at different growth stages of barley plants grown under aluminium stress. Doctorate in Science of Natural Resources, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED).
- Marlys Ulloa Pacheco. The role of silicon amendment on photosynthesis, carbohydrate metabolism and root system in wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L.) growing under phosphorus deficiency. Doctorate in Science of Natural Resources, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (IN COURSE).
DOCTORAL THESIS CO-ADVISOR
- Sereno Sellitto. Biotechnological approaches to increase drought tolerance and nutritional quality in tomato. Doctorate in Sciences of Enviromental Resources. Universita` Degli Studi di Napoli Federico II. Italia. PROFESOR CO-TUTOR. (FINISHED).
- Christian Santander Castro. Functional diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities growing in arid ecosystems and their effect on the tolerance of Lactuca sativa plants cultivated under water stress. Doctorate in Science of Natural Resources, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED).
- 2010-2019. Participacion on “Feria de Investigación-FiUFRO” of the Vice-Rectorate for Research and Post-Graduate Studies, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
- 2009-2016. Participacion on “Casa Abierta” EXPLORA program, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
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Incentive to the Most Cited Articles Period 2010-2014
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA
Chile, 2016
This is a recognition to the most cited paper
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Award for Academic Excellence
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA
Chile, 1998
The best student of Agronomy course of the La Frontera University
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Best Poster Award in the Session "Rizosphere and Plant Nutrition"
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA
Chile, 2014
Recognition to the best poster in the "II International Symposium Soil, Plant and Microorganism"
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Incentive to good teaching practices
UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA
Chile, 2013
Recognition of undergraduate teaching performance
Synergistic impact of silicon uptake and arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis on wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) tolerance to water deficit stress: an innovative insight for improving yield and nutritional quality of grains under a drought scenario |
Using the natural host-mediated microbiome selection to overcome soil-borne pathogens. Towards the new generation of bioinoculants |
Role of organic phosphorus and C =>N=>P stoichiomestry in smart and sustainable agriculture in volcanic soils. |
Phytohormones and its association with resistance mechanisms to Al and Mn toxicity in highbush blueberry cultivars growing in acid soil=> A strategy for improving yield and fruit quality of plants. |
Quality and healthy postharvest features of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) fruits as affected by phosphorous and nitrogen fertilization in acid soils of southern Chile |
Role of silicon fertilization on photosynthetic performance and production of high antioxidant- or structural- phenolic compounds in cereals grown under P deficiency in Andisols=> A novel strategy to optimize grain yield and food nutritional value. |
Improving phosphorus efficiency use and aluminum detoxification on pastures growing in acid volcanic soils throughout biotechnological tools |
Dynamics of silicon incorporation in ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) and its role against oxidative stress in plants growing under Al toxicity or P deficiency on Andisols of Southern Chile |
Emisión de gases invernadero y balance de nitrógeno en sistemas agrícolas productivos del Sur de Chile |
Photoprotective and antioxidant compounds of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) grown in Southern Chile as affected by nitrogen fertilization and solar radiation |
Crop rhizosphere management en acid Andisols of Southern Chile for improving plant nutrition and food quality |
Increasing the selenoaminoacids and selenoprotein contents in pastures of Southern Chile=> A technological approach based on strategies of selenium management in Lolium perenne |
Rol de aluminio en la inducción de estrés oxidativo y su relación con la capacidad antioxidante del selenio en Lolium perenne |
Improving selenium status in plant nutrition and quality |
Silicon in vascular plants: uptake, transport and its influence on mineral stress under acidic conditions |

Paula Cartes
Associate Professor
Chemical Sciences and Natural Resources
Universidad de La Frontera
Temuco, Chile

María Mora
Full Professor
Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales
Universidad de La Frontera
TEMUCO, Chile

Alejandra Jara
Assistant professor
Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales
Universidad de La Frontera
Temuco, Chile

Felix Meier
Investigador en Fertilidad de Suelos
Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias
Temuco, Chile

Alejandra Ribera
Profesor Asistente A
Departamento de Producción Agropecuaria
Universidad de La Frontera
Temuco, Chile

Patricia Poblete
Investigador
Ciencias Químicas
Center of Plan-Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology of the Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN) Universidad de La Frontera
Temuco, Chile

KARINA GODOY
Investigación-Docencia , Encargado de Unidad de Microscopía, Docencia e Investigación
Núcleo Científico y Tecnológico de Biorecursos-BIOREN. Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Postgrado
Universidad de La Frontera
Temuco, Chile