We are interested in participating in a consortium for the EJP SOIL, Topic A, B or C. Our expertise includes: • Environmental biotechnology: soil bioremediation by using fungi, bacteria and/or consortia; • Bioremediation of contaminated agricultural soils • Nanotechnology by biosynthesis of metal nanoparticles; use of nanoparticles as antimicrobial agent against fungal and bacterial pathogens of agricultural systems; microbiological impact on the environment •Smart and IoT solutions for sustainable agriculture • Agroecology and ecosystem services • Role of C:N:P in smart and sustainable agriculture in volcanic soils • Organic nitrogen sequestration in temperate rainforest soils • Management of rhizosphere microbiota to enhance plant production under drought stress
Our university has participated in various EU projects (H2020) and counts with the required knowledge to promote Chilean/LATAM/European collaboration. We are open to jointly develop a proposal and contribute with various actors from our LATAM and international network.

Located in the Region of La Araucanía, Chile, the Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO) is a state, public institution of higher learning. UFRO consolidated its position as a comprehensive University after its accreditation by the National Accreditation Commission (2018-2024). The Universidad de La Frontera is embedded in one of the most unique biodiversity hotspots worldwide (southern Chile) with high rates of endemism and is under intense human pressure. Its mission is to contribute to the development of the region and the country through the generation and transmission of knowledge, the comprehensive education of professionals and postgraduates, and the promotion of arts and culture. The university counts with several national and international high impact research projects in its main research areas; bioproducts and bioprocesses, water resources, natural disasters, agriculture and forestry, social sciences, and medicine.
The University fosters fundamental research projects and technologies to achieve the SDGs 2 and 15, promoting food security, nutrition, sustainable agriculture, land and soil quality, conservation and monitoring of natural ecosystems.