Miguel Hoyos | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Miguel Hoyos | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

Research associate | National Agricultural Research Institute | Ecuador

Mr. Miguel Angel Hoyos Montesdeoca is an Agricultural Engineer specializing in tropical and Andean crop systems with a research focus on plant pathology, genetic resistance, and sustainable crop management. His work centers on identifying genetic mechanisms that confer resistance to major pathogens affecting crops such as banana, cacao, and papaya. Through research positions at institutions like INIAP and the Alliance Bioversity International–CIAT, he has contributed to the development of integrated management strategies for Fusarium wilt and other soilborne diseases. By combining molecular diagnostics, field experimentation, and genetic evaluation, his research aims to strengthen Ecuador’s agricultural sustainability and promote innovative practices for tropical crop protection and improvement across Latin America.

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Featured Publications 

Hoyos Montesdeoca, M. A. (2024). Evaluation of beneficial microorganisms against Fusarium oxysporum in cacao genotypes. Journal of Tropical Plant Pathology. [Cited by 7 articles].

Hoyos Montesdeoca, M. A., & Ochoa, J. B. (2023). Integrated management strategies for Fusarium wilt in tropical crops. Ecuadorian Journal of Agricultural Research. [Cited by 10 articles].

Hoyos Montesdeoca, M. A. (2022). Identification of resistant Solanum populations to Fusarium oxysporum in Ecuador. Revista Fitopatología Tropical. [Cited by 5 articles].

Hoyos Montesdeoca, M. A. (2021). Epidemiological study of Fusarium chlamydospore control under controlled conditions. Plant Disease Review. [Cited by 8 articles].

PEDRO TERRERO | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

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Pedro Terrero | Agricultural | Best Researcher Award

Investigador Agropecuario | INIAP | Ecuador

Pedro Isaias Terrero Yepez is an Agricultural Engineer and Agronomy expert specializing in Sustainable Agricultural Production with extensive experience in tropical crop protection, biological control, and phytosanitary management. He leads the Banana, Plantain, and Other Musaceae Program at the Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias, directing international research collaborations under FONTAGRO to enhance crop resilience and sustainability. His work focuses on developing integrated management systems for tropical crops, emphasizing biological control, pathogen resistance, and soil health improvement. Through his research on diseases such as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense and moko, he integrates molecular diagnostics with field-based monitoring to strengthen agricultural biosecurity. His contributions extend to designing eco-efficient production systems, promoting farmer engagement, and implementing evidence-based solutions that support climate-resilient agriculture. Combining research, innovation, and field application, his work significantly advances sustainable crop production and phytosanitary preparedness in tropical agricultural systems.

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Featured Publications

Terrero Yepez, P. I. (2023). Biological control strategies for Fusarium wilt in Musaceae. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. Cited by 6 articles.

Terrero Yepez, P. I. (2022). Evaluation of integrated management for moko disease in banana plantations. Revista Fitopatología Tropical. Cited by 8 articles.

Terrero Yepez, P. I. (2021). In vitro conservation of phytopathogenic fungi for tropical crop protection. Ecuadorian Journal of Agroecology. Cited by 5 articles.