PHYTOTECHNOLOGY (LabPhytoTec)
Director: Dr. Pablo Marinangeli
Adjunct Researcher, CONICET
Full Professor, Department of of Agronomy, UNS
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Our research group is dedicated to the identification, conservation and sustainable use of native plant genetic resources, to promote urban biodiversity and contribute to environmental sustainability. We evaluate their potential for ornamental use and functional performance in green roof systems, which offer aesthetic benefits and contribute to the mitigation of urban climate variability through the ecosystem services they provide.
Lines of Research
- Adaptive experimentation for the implementation of sustainable green roofs, with native species, for semi-arid regions. Collection, selection, multiplication and evaluation of native species in a green roof ecosystem. Evaluation of different types of substrates and modular constructions.
- Study and improvement of native species (Malvaceae family) as a genetic resource for the development of ornamental varieties.
- Conservation and valorization of regional native germplasm with ornamental value through an ex-situ germplasm collection.
- Technology production of native ornamental species: health, irrigation, fertilization and response to environmental factors.
High Level Technological Service (STAN)
“Advice on propagation and use of native plants from semi-arid environments in sustainable landscaping and restoration” https://cerzos.conicet.gov.ar/index.php/servicios/103-servicios-del-cerzos-plantas-nativas-en-paisajismo-sustentable-y-restauracion
Recent Publications
See SIGEVA CONICET Dr. Pablo Marinangeli and Dra. Agustina Gutierrez
Funding
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“Green roofs with native species and their role in mitigating climate change in urban environments in dry sub-humid areas”. PICT-2021-00832, 2023 –2025.
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“Green roofs with native species and their role in mitigating climate change in urban environments in semi-arid zones”. PGI - 24/ZB03, 2023 - 2026.
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“Obtaining ornamental varieties from native species of the genus Sphaeralcea (Malvaceae)”. PGI Universidad Nacional del Sur, 2022 - 2025.
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“Conversion of plastic waste in the southwest of the Province of Buenos Aires”, PGI-TIR, 2020 - 2022.
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“Valorization of native plants for ornamental use” Extension Project, Universidad Nacional del Sur PEU2018-237/19, 2019 - 2021.
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“Biotransformation of lignocellulosic biomass for its use in intensive plant production”, PGI 24/A235, 2018-2021.
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“Bioconversion and valorization of agro-industrial waste from the southwest of Buenos Aires”. Project of Executive Units PUE 2016, 2017 – 2022.
