Revista Argentina de Microbiología ISSN: 0325-7541
[email protected] Asociación Argentina de Microbiología Argentina DIONISI, HEBE M.; LOZADA, MARIANA; OLIVERA, NELDA L. Bioprospection of marine microorganisms: potential and challenges for Argentina Revista Argentina de Microbiología, vol. 44, núm. 2, abril-junio, 2012, pp. 122-132 Asociación Argentina de Microbiología Buenos Aires, Argentina Available in: http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=213024208012 How to cite Complete issue Scientific Information System More information about this article Network of Scientific Journals from Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain and Portugal Journal's homepage in redalyc.org Non-profit academic project, developed under the open access initiative ISSN 0325-7541 ACTUALIZACIÓN122 RevistaRevista ArgentinaArgentina dede MicrobiologíaMicrobiología (2012)(2012) 44:44: 122-132122-132 Bioprospection of marine microorganisms: potential and challenges for Argentina HEBE M. DIONISI*, MARIANA LOZADA, NELDA L. OLIVERA Centro Nacional Patagónico (CONICET-CENPAT), Boulevard Brown 2915, Puerto Madryn (U9120ACD), Chubut, Argentina. *Correspondence. Email:
[email protected] ABSTRACT The marine environments of Argentina have a remarkable extension, as well as high biological productivity and biodiversity of both macro- and microorganisms. Despite having a great potential for biotechnological applications, the microorganisms inhabiting these ecosystems remain mostly unexplored and unexploited. In this review, we study the research topics and the interactions among Argentinean laboratories, by analyzing current articles published on biotechnology-related marine microbiology by researchers of this country. In addition, we identify the challenges and opportunities for Argentina to take advantage of the genetic potential of its marine microorganisms. Finally, we suggest possible actions that could improve the development of this research field, as well as the utilization of this knowledge to solve societal needs.