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Presence Current · Arkansas
Last published 2026
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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)

5 h-index 17 pubs 107 cited

  • Alkaloids
  • Sesquiterpenes
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Plants
  • Animals
  • Mice
  • Aspergillus
  • Magnesium Chloride
  • Cholinesterase Inhibitors
  • DNA, Fungal
  • Fusarium
  • Lycopodiaceae
  • Endophytes
  • Biosynthetic Pathways
  • RAW 264.7 Cells

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

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.

Metrics

  • h-index: 5
  • Publications: 17
  • Citations: 107

Positions

  • Research Associate 2024–present
    Arkansas State University Arkansas Biosciences Institute ORCID
  • Adjunct Professor 2020–2023
    Universidad Politécnica del Estado de Morelos Biotechnology Engineering ORCID
  • Postdoctoral fellowship 2019–2020
    Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León Laboratorio L1, Instituto de Biotecnología ORCID
  • Instructor 2006–2012
    University of Havana Facultad de Biología ORCID

Selected Publications

  • A prebiotic-based biostimulant enhances growth parameters, photosynthetic efficiency, and grain yield in rice (Oryza sativa ssp. japonica) (2026)
    Frontiers in Plant Science DOI OpenAlex
  • Alternative pathways leading to ascorbate biosynthesis in plants: lessons from the last 25 years (2024)
    Journal of Experimental Botany 18 citations DOI OpenAlex

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