Reinier Gesto-Borroto
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Research Associate
Also affiliated: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (2021); Universidad Politecnica del Estado de Morelos (2021–2025); Arkansas Biosciences Institute (2024–2026); Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Morelos (2015–2025); Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (2021)
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Biography and Research Information
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Reinier Gesto-Borroto's research focuses on the identification and characterization of bioactive compounds from natural sources, particularly plants and fungi. His work has involved investigating the potential of these natural products for pharmacological applications, including their anti-inflammatory, radical-scavenging, and cholinesterase inhibitory activities. Gesto-Borroto has also explored the use of molecular techniques, such as DNA barcoding, for the quality control of herbal medicines and the identification of natural populations. His publications include studies on alkaloids, sesquiterpenes, and other phytochemicals derived from various plant species. He has also investigated the cellular responses of fungi to environmental stressors. Gesto-Borroto's research contributes to the understanding of natural product chemistry and its applications in medicine and quality assurance.
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- h-index: 5
- Publications: 17
- Citations: 107
Positions
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Research Associate 2024–presentArkansas State University Arkansas Biosciences Institute ORCID
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Adjunct Professor 2020–2023Universidad Politécnica del Estado de Morelos Biotechnology Engineering ORCID
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Postdoctoral fellowship 2019–2020Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León Laboratorio L1, Instituto de Biotecnología ORCID
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Instructor 2006–2012University of Havana Facultad de Biología ORCID
Selected Publications
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A prebiotic-based biostimulant enhances growth parameters, photosynthetic efficiency, and grain yield in rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica) (2026)
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Alternative pathways leading to ascorbate biosynthesis in plants: lessons from the last 25 years (2024)
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- Alternative pathways leading to ascorbate biosynthesis in plants: lessons from the last 25 years
- A prebiotic-based biostimulant enhances growth parameters, photosynthetic efficiency, and grain yield in rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica)
- Alternative pathways leading to ascorbate biosynthesis in plants: lessons from the last 25 years
- Alternative pathways leading to ascorbate biosynthesis in plants: lessons from the last 25 years
- Alternative pathways leading to ascorbate biosynthesis in plants: lessons from the last 25 years
- A prebiotic-based biostimulant enhances growth parameters, photosynthetic efficiency, and grain yield in rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica)
- A prebiotic-based biostimulant enhances growth parameters, photosynthetic efficiency, and grain yield in rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica)
- A prebiotic-based biostimulant enhances growth parameters, photosynthetic efficiency, and grain yield in rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica)
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