Cyanobacterial mats and their associated microbiomes in saline and freshwater lakes of the Bolivian Altiplano.

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At the PROINPA Foundation, we contribute to highlighting research exploring microbial diversity in extreme ecosystems. This study on cyanobacterial mats, developed in collaboration with CIIMAR/CIMAR, under the leadership of Dr. Vítor Vasconcellos and Dr. Jimmy Ciancas, reveals unique adaptive mechanisms to UV radiation, salinity, and nutritional stress in high Andean lagoons.

The findings not only strengthen local knowledge but also open the door to sustainable biotechnological solutions with global impact.

Bolivia as a benchmark in science applied to environmental and agricultural challenges.

This work addresses the topic of microbial biodiversity in extremophile environments and represents an important advance in the field of research, development, and sustainable agricultural production.

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2025.1650455/full


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Likewise, there is the “Antonio Gandarillas Antezana” award for works related to valley and plain crops; the topics of the theses defended by young people must focus on research that contributes to sustainable agriculture and regenerative agriculture, also relating current agrobiodiversity and climate change.

Submissions will be accepted until August 15th of this year. Theses defended during the years 2023, 2024 and 2025 at any Bolivian public or private university are eligible. The prizes for first, second and third place in both competitions total 18000 Bs. and are supported by Anapo, WWF, Swedish Cooperation, the European Union and Swisscontact.

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