Laboratory of Molecular Interactions of Agricultural Microorganisms

At LIMMA, we study the interactions between plants and their associated microorganisms, both pathogenic and beneficial. Our research combines molecular approache, including omics technologies and classical molecular biology techniques, to uncover the mechanisms of virulence factors from plant pathogens such as Xanthomonas and Phytophthora. In parallel, we bioprospect the microbial diversity linked to crops of agricultural importance in Colombia. Building on this knowledge, we are developing biostimulants and biofertilizers of bacterial and fungal origin, native to Colombia, with the goal of enhancing agricultural productivity across the country.