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Paula Andrea Cartes Indo

Associate Professor

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


– Soil-plant interaction and mineral nutrition – Oxidative stress and antioxidants in plants – Soil chemistry

Educación

  •  Agronomist, UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA. Chile, 2000
  •  Bachelor in Agronomy, UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA. Chile, 2000
  •  Doctor in Science of Natural Resources, UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA. Chile, 2005

Experiencia Académica

  •   Assistant Professor Full Time

    Universidad de La Frontera

    Faculty of Engineering and Science

    Temuco, Chile

    2012 - 2016

  •   Resercher Other

    UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA

    Temuco, Chile

    2009 - A la fecha

  •   Associate Professor Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA

    Faculty of Engineering and Science

    Temuco, Chile

    2017 - A la fecha

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Researcher Full Time

    Vice-Rectorate for Research and Post-Graduate Studies.Universidad de La Frontera

    Temuco, Chile

    2006 - 2009

  •   Researcher Other

    Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus-BIOREN. Universidad de La Frontera.

    Temuco, Chile

    2009 - A la fecha

  •   Director of Research Other

    Vice-Rectorate for Research and Post-Graduate Studies

    Temuco, Chile

    2017 - 2018

Formación de Capital Humano


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).

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS ADVISOR
-Nicole Elizabeth Lagos Arias. Efecto del déficit hídrico sobre atributos fisiológicos y bioquímicos de cultivares de trigo (Triticum aestivum L.). Biochemist Career. Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)
- Dionisio Nicolás Castro Contreras. Efecto de la nutrición con silicio en el rendimiento y calidad de trigo cultivado bajo deficiencia de fósforo. Agronomy Career. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales de la Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)
- Teresa Sepúlveda Fierro. Efecto del silicio sobre la acumulación de fenoles con función estructural y/o antioxidante en plantas de trigo (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivadas en hidroponía bajo deficiencia de fósforo. Biochemist Career. Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)
- Haroldo Morales Abarzúa. Rol de la fertilización fosforada sobre el crecimiento, producción de fenoles y estrés oxidativo en variedades de trigo (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivadas en solución nutritiva. Agronomy Career. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales de la Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)
- Héctor Jiménez Benavente. Actividad y expresión génica de superóxido dismutasa (SOD) y producción de compuestos fenólicos en plantas de Lolium perenne L. cultivadas a dosis crecientes de Silicio. Biotechnologist Career. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales de la Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)
- Isis Paloma Vega Araya. Efecto de la interacción nitrógeno-azufre-selenio sobre el sistema antioxidativo de plantas de Lolium perenne L. provenientes de semillas peletizadas con selenito. Agronomy Career. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales de la Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)
- Adán Morales Hueichaleo. Efecto de la relación nitrógeno-azufre-selenio sobre la absorción y asimilación de selenio en cultivares de plantas de ballica (Lolium perenne) provenientes de semillas peletizadas con selenito. Agronomy Career. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales de la Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)

UNDERGRADUATE THESIS CO-ADVISOR
- Ligia Pinilla Zambrano. Efecto de la interacción cal-P-Se sobre la producción de materia seca y la actividad antioxidante en Trifolium repens bajo condiciones de invernadero. Agronomy Career. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales de la Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)
- Vanessa Ghiselini Oyarzún. Efecto de la interacción molibdeno-fósforo-cal sobre el rendimiento y calidad en plantas de Trifolium pratense L. en un Andisol del Sur de Chile. Agronomy Career. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales de la Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)
- 2005. Patricio Benavente Bravo. Productividad de 21 híbridos de maíz (Zea mays L.) para ensilaje en el Llano Central de riego de la Región de la Araucanía. Agronomy Career. Facultad de Ciencias Agropecuarias y Forestales de la Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. (FINISHED)


Difusión y Transferencia


- 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.


Premios y Distinciones

  •   Incentive to the Most Cited Articles Period 2010-2014

    UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA

    Chile, 2016

    This is a recognition to the most cited paper

  •   Award for Academic Excellence

    UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA

    Chile, 1998

    The best student of Agronomy course of the La Frontera University

  •   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"

  •   Incentive to good teaching practices

    UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA

    Chile, 2013

    Recognition of undergraduate teaching performance


 

Article (50)

Dissecting the Roles of Phosphorus Use Efficiency, Organic Acid Anions, and Aluminum-Responsive Genes under Aluminum Toxicity and Phosphorus Deficiency in Ryegrass Plants
Evaluation and Selection of Bromegrass Genotypes under Phosphorus and Water Scarcity towards the Development of Resilient Agriculture Focusing on Efficient Resource Use
Assembly between wheat cultivars and soil microorganisms modulates phosphorus and water use efficiency
Biochemical and Molecular Responses Underlying the Contrasting Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Ryegrass Cultivars
Phosphorus fertiliser source determines the allocation of root-derived organic carbon to soil organic matter fractions
Synergistic role between phosphorus and water use efficiency in spring wheat genotypes
Aquaporins and cation transporters are differentially regulated by two arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi strains in lettuce cultivars growing under salinity conditions
Interaction Between Silicon and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis: an Ecologically Sustainable Tool to Improve Crop Fitness Under a Drought Scenario?
Interactive role between phosphorus utilization efficiency and water use efficiency. A tool to categorize wheats co-adapted to water and phosphorus limiting conditions
Physiological and molecular insights involved in silicon uptake and transport in ryegrass
Pre-Harvest MeJA Application Counteracts the Deleterious Impact of Al and Mn Toxicity in Highbush Blueberry Grown in Acid Soils
The effect of silicon supply on photosynthesis and carbohydrate metabolism in two wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) cultivars contrasting in response to phosphorus nutrition
Silicon Modulates the Production and Composition of Phenols in Barley under Aluminum Stress
Silicon Improves the Production of High Antioxidant or Structural Phenolic Compounds in Barley Cultivars under Aluminum Stress
Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects of Poultry Manure and Phosphate Rock on Soil P Availability, Ryegrass Production, and P Uptake
Phosphorus efficiency modulates phenol metabolism in wheat genotypes
Sodium silicate and calcium silicate differentially affect silicon and aluminium uptake, antioxidant performance and phenolics metabolism of ryegrass in an acid Andisol
Arbuscular mycorrhiza effects on plant performance under osmotic stress
Silicon-mediated alleviation of aluminum toxicity by modulation of Al/Si uptake and antioxidant performance in ryegrass plants
Assessment of phosphorus status influenced by Al and Fe compounds in volcanic grasslands soils
Description of mutual interactions between silicon and phosphorus in Andisols by mathematical and mechanistic models
Evaluation of biodegradable polymers as encapsulating agents for the development of a urea controlled-release fertilizer using biochar as support material
Improving selenium status in plant nutrition and quality
Interactive effect between Cu-adapted arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and biotreated agrowaste residue to improve the nutritional status of Oenothera picensis growing in Cu-polluted soils
Leaf nitrogen thresholds ensuring high antioxidant features of Vaccinium corymbosum cultivars
Silicon in vascular plants: uptake, transport and its influence on mineral stress under acidic conditions
Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation and phosphorus fertilization on the growth of escarole (Cichorium endivia L.) in an arsenic polluted soil
Effects of arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation and phosphorus fertilization on the growth of escarole (Cichorium endivia L.) in an arsenic polluted soil
Photosynthetic and antioxidant performance are differentially affected by short-term nitrogen supply in highbush blueberry cultivars
Sorption of inositol hexaphosphate on desert soils
Early induction of Fe-SOD gene expression is involved in tolerance to Mn toxicity in perennial ryegrass
Influence of selenite on selenium uptake, differential antioxidant performance and gene expression of sulfate transporters in wheat genotypes
Differential superoxide dismutase expression in ryegrass cultivars in response to short term aluminium stress
Alleviation of Cu toxicity in Oenothera picensis by copper-adapted arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and treated agrowaste residue
Phosphorus and Nitrogen Fertilization Effect on Phosphorus Uptake and Phosphatase Activity in Ryegrass and Tall Fescue Grown in a Chilean Andisol
Selenium uptake and its antioxidant role in ryegrass cultivars as affected by selenite seed pelletization
ATRAZINE EFFICIENCY IN AN ANDISOL AS AFFECTED BY CLAYS AND NANOCLAYS IN ETHYLCELLULOSE CONTROLLED RELEASE FORMULATIONS
Selenium improves the antioxidant ability against aluminium-induced oxidative stress in ryegrass roots
The effect of seed pelletization with selenite on the yield and selenium uptake of ryegrass cultivars.
UREASE ACTIVITY AND NITROGEN MINERALIZATION KINETICS AS AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE AND UREA INPUT RATE IN SOUTHERN CHILEAN ANDISOLS
Selenium uptake and its influence on the antioxidative system of white clover as affected by lime and phosphorus fertilization
Efecto del fósforo y cal sobre la absorción del selenio y su influencia en el sistema antioxidativo de trébol blanco
MOVEMENT OF N0(3)-N AND NH4-N IN AN ANDISOL AND ITS INFLUENCE ON RYEGRASS PRODUCTION IN A SHORT TERM STUDY
Selenium distribution in ryegrass and its antioxidant role as affected by sulfur fertilization
Soil aluminium availability in Andisols of southern Chile and its effect on forage production and animal metabolism
Dinámica de incorporación de selenio y su actividad antioxidante en Lolium perenne en un Andisol del Sur de Chile
Modifications to the Freundlich equation to describe anion sorption over a large range and to describe competition between pairs of ions
Uptake of selenium and its antioxidant activity in ryegrass when applied as selenate and selenite forms
Reciclaje de nitrógeno proveniente de purines en una pastura de Lolium perenne L.
Effects of lime and gypsum on pasture growth and composition on an acid Andisol in Chile, South America

Proyecto (19)

The functional role of silicon on the C:N:P stoichiometry in the soil-plant system under water- and phosphorus- deficit: implications for phosphorus efficiency, carbon trade-offs and yield of key cereal and forage crops in the framework of climate change
Smart nitrogen and cattle manure management in intensive pastures promoting ‘Natural Soil Bioreactor’ processes enhancing P priming and C sequestration in the soil-plant-microorganisms continuum
Interactive role of phosphorus and water use efficiency: A new promising approach for the selection of wheat genotypes adapted to water and phosphorus limiting conditions
Controlled-release of nitrogen and phosphorus in a biochar-based smart fertilizer: A novel holistic approach to sustainable crop production on acid soils
Synergistic effect of the joined application of poultry manure and phytase on soil quality indicators to improve soil organic carbon storage and pasture production on degraded Andisols
Understanding the functional link between P use efficiency and internal Al detoxification mechanism in ryegrass plants cultivated under acidic conditions
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

Review (2)

Improving selenium status in plant nutrition and quality
Silicon in vascular plants: uptake, transport and its influence on mineral stress under acidic conditions
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Paula Cartes

Associate Professor

Chemical Sciences and Natural Resources

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

21
María Mora

Full Professor

Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales

Universidad de La Frontera

TEMUCO, Chile

7
Sofia Pontigo

Profesional Investigador

Center of Plant-Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

4
Mara Cea

Assistant Professor

Chemical Engineering

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

4
Felix Meier

Investigador en Fertilidad de Suelos

Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias

Temuco, Chile

3
Isis Vega

Investigador Ad-Honorem

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

3
KARINA GODOY

Director de Gestión Tecnológica, 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

2
Jorge Medina

Profesor Asistente

Instituto de Ciencias Agroalimentarias, Animales y Ambientales

Universidad de O'Higgins

San Fernando, Chile

2
Humberto Aponte

Académico, Profesor Asistente

Instituto de Ciencias Agroalimentarias, Animales y Ambientales (ICA3)

Universidad de O'Higgins

San Fernando, Chile

1
Patricia Poblete

Investigador Postdoctoral

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

1
PABLO CORNEJO

ACADEMICO

ESCUELA DE AGRONOMIA

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

QUILLOTA, Chile

1
maria diez

Full professor

Department of Chemical Engineering

UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA

Temuco, Chile

1
María González

Docente

Ingeniería Química

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

1
Pedro Montesano

Encargado Banco de Germoplasma

INIA-Carillanca

Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias

Temuco, Chile

1
Alejandra Jara

Assistant professor

Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

1
Paola Durán

Profesor Asociado

Producción Agropecuaria

UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA

Temuco, Chile

1
Alejandra Ribera

Profesor Asistente A

Departamento de Producción Agropecuaria

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

1
AIXA GONZALEZ

acadèmico

Procesos Industriales

Universidad Católica de Temuco

Temuco, Chile

1
GLADYS VIDAL

Profesor Titular

Departamento de Ingeniería Ambiental

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCIÓN CENTRO EULA- CHILE

Concepción, Chile

1
Christian Santander

Investigador responsable FONDECYT iniciación N°11240859

Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

1
Maria Ruiz

Profesor Asociado

Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, Chile

1
Carolina Shene

TITULAR PROFESSOR

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSIDAD DE LA FRONTERA

TEMUCO, Chile