Elicitación de fitoquímicos bioactivos en variedades de fresa (Fragaria x ananassa) cultivadas en Costa Rica utilizando bioinsumos a base de microalgas y hongos biocontroladores

Background. Strawberry consumption has beneficial effects on human health. However, research on
strawberries has focused mainly on the fruit, while the phytoactive profile of the leaves has been less
studied. In addition, traditional strawberry cultivation generates a large amount of agro-industrial waste, as
the leaves are not used. Our research group found a higher polyphenol content in the leaf (122 times higher)
of strawberry Festival variety compared to the fruit. Problem. The leaf phytochemical profiles of other
strawberry varieties grown in Costa Rica have not been studied, nor have they been compared with the
fruit, nor have they been evaluated against elicitors such as microalgae and fungi. Methodology. The
phytochemical profile of leaf and fruit of 3 strawberry varieties grown in Costa Rica will be compared and
subjected to two types of biological elicitors: inoculation with microalgae and with biocontrol fungi.
Phytochemical profiles will be compared between treatments. Expected results. A scientific article will be
prepared. The results will be communicated to local producers to suggest strategies to use the residues
and improve crop quality and productivity. It is expected to propose other phases of research to generate
value-added products from strawberry residues.

Caracterizar el perfil fitoquímico en hoja y fruto de 3 variedades de fresa (Fragaria x ananassa) cultivadas en Costa Rica y tratadas
con dos agentes elicitores biológicos in vivo.

1. Escuela de Biología: Biotecnología Vegetal
2. Escuela de Biología: Bioprocesos
3. Escuela de Química: Bioprospección