RODOLFO TORRES

Dr. RODOLFO TORRES

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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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16 October 2025 in Fermentation
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MVMA. GUADALUPE BUSTOS VAZQUEZ
MA. GUADALUPE BUSTOS VAZQUEZ
Luis Victor Rodríguez DuránLuis Victor Rodríguez Durán
Luis Victor Rodríguez Durán
MPMaría Alejandra Pichardo-Sánchez
María Alejandra Pichardo-Sánchez
NDNubia Rocío Rodriguez Durán
Nubia Rocío Rodriguez Durán
NDNadia Adelina Rodriguez Durán
Nadia Adelina Rodriguez Durán
RODOLFO TORRESRODOLFO TORRES
RODOLFO TORRES
Biosurfactants are amphiphilic molecules synthesized by some microorganisms. Biosurfactants have a wide range of applications in fields such as the bioremediation, petroleum, and pharmaceutical industries. Currently, biosurfactant production is carried out mainly by submerged fermentation (SmF). Biosurfactant production by SmF requires the use of antifoams, which hinder biosurfactant recovery and have a high energy requirement. Biosurfactant production by solid-state fermentation (SSF) has been little explored, but it has some advantages over SmF: it allows the utilization of cheap agro-industrial by-products that function as a support-substrate, does not present foam formation, and allows for improved oxygen and mass exchange. Several research groups have explored different strategies to improve the yields in biosurfactant production by SSF and have demonstrated that it is a viable technology for obtaining these products. Some of the parameters studied are temperature, moisture, substrates, supports, aeration, and, in some cases, agitation. These studies have shown advantages of SSF over SmF for biosurfactant production, such as higher product-substrate yields and higher product concentrations. However, further study of the causes of these results is necessary to implement SSF technology for commercial biosurfactant production.

31 October 2024
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JLJose Alfonso Lopez-Garcia
Jose Alfonso Lopez-Garcia
JCJulieta Grajales Conesa
Julieta Grajales Conesa
VFVictor Jesús Albores Flores
Victor Jesús Albores Flores
MCMaria Guadalupe De Gyves Córdova
Maria Guadalupe De Gyves Córdova
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RODOLFO TORRES
LCLeopoldo Cruz
Leopoldo Cruz
In this chapter, an alternative for damage control of lemon trees in the field and its monitoring until the post-harvest stage is presented, with the use of propolis extracts, applied by spraying to the trees and placed in biofilms in fruits after harvest. The objective of this work was to evaluate the biological effectiveness of ethanolic extracts of propolis from Scaptotrigona mexicana and Melipona beecheii under field conditions and in the post-harvest stage in Mexican lemon (Citrus aurantifolia) for the production and conservation of quality in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. A 70% decrease in foliar damage was found in the leaves of lemon trees, that the most resistant area of the leaf is the one attached to the petiole. The chitosan biofilms with propolis allowed the shelf life of the fruits to last 15 days, allowing the variables of color, weight loss, firmness, phenols, and flavonoids to be preserved in permissible ranges. The above allows us to propose propolis extracts as another alternative in phytosanitary management programs in the agricultural production of lemon crops.

2 June 2020 in Journal of Apicultural Research
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ICIngrid G. Carboney-Mejía
Ingrid G. Carboney-Mejía
JRJovani Ruiz-Toledo
Jovani Ruiz-Toledo
JHJosé Hernández-Reyes
José Hernández-Reyes
HLHermilo Lucio-Castillo
Hermilo Lucio-Castillo
VHVerónica Hernandez-Robledo
Verónica Hernandez-Robledo
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RODOLFO TORRES
It has been reported that stingless bees of the genus Trigona are regular visitors to the Jatropha curcas bioenergetic plant, physic nut. These bees use their mandibular system to extract cellulose and resin from the stem, materials necessary for the construction of nests. The objective of this work was to evaluate the prevalence of begomovirus (BV) in populations of Trigonas visitors of J. curcas in Soconusco, Chiapas, Mexico. Eleven individuals of the genus Trigona were collected in five populations, individuals were grouped as T. fuscipennisand T. fulviventris, using taxonomic clues. Using the PA/PB primers, 79% and 69% of T. fuscipennis and T. fulviventris, respectively, had BVs. The results suggest that bees of the genus Trigona could be transmitters of BV, a potential risk in the crop J. curcas.

2 December 2024 in Journal of Law and Sustainable Development
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LCLizeth Avilene Castro Cedillo
Lizeth Avilene Castro Cedillo
MVMA. GUADALUPE BUSTOS VAZQUEZ
MA. GUADALUPE BUSTOS VAZQUEZ
RODOLFO TORRESRODOLFO TORRES
RODOLFO TORRES
RSRubén Santiago-Adame
Rubén Santiago-Adame
AGAna Luisa González
Ana Luisa González
Daniel Trujillo-RamírezDaniel Trujillo-Ramírez
Daniel Trujillo-Ramírez
Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate different quality criteria of Apis mellifera bee honey from the municipality of Llera in the central-southern region of the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. Theoretical Framework: In the state of Tamaulipas, A. mellifera honey is produced, considered one of the most important beekeeping products. This activity reflects the economic strengthening and well-being of this area and it is fundamental for ecosystem’s survival and biodiversity. Method: The methodology applied for this study focused on the selection of six samples from different apiaries in the municipality of Llera, using standardized techniques for the corresponding analyses. Results and Discussion: Results showed that most of the honeys meet quality standards. Values ​​were expressed as mean values ​​± SD. Data were subjected to an analysis of variance and Tukey’s test, and statistical significance was established at p≤0.05. Research Implications: The sampling of honey was limited by the availability of beekeepers; on the other hand, some honey crystallized in less time than others. Originality/Value: The study allowed us to evaluate the quality of honey, which guarantees having a high-quality product for marketing.

2 April 2025 in Journal of Law and Sustainable Development
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HLHermilo Lucio-Castillo
Hermilo Lucio-Castillo
VFVictor Jesús Albores Flores
Victor Jesús Albores Flores
JLJose Alfonso Lopez-Garcia
Jose Alfonso Lopez-Garcia
JGJulieta Grajales-Conesa
Julieta Grajales-Conesa
CGCarlos Gerardo-Mendez
Carlos Gerardo-Mendez
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RODOLFO TORRES
Objetivo: El objetivo fue evaluar la colonización de hongos micorrícicos en dos variedades de C. roseus nativas de la región y su relación con las condiciones edafoclimáticas. Marco Teórico: En la coste de Chiapas, diversas variedades de C. roseus crecen de manera natural y abundante donde los suelos son arenosos y pobres en materia orgánica, probablemente debido a diversas interacciones con microorganismos rizosféricos que juegan un papel importante en la tolerancia a estas condiciones. Método: Se analizó la micorrización de dos variedades de C. roseus en 5 transectos desde la costa de Chiapas y hasta 25 km tierra adentro, por tinción con azultripán y por la actividad de la fosfatasa alcalina y se correlacionó con el análisis fisicoquímico del suelo. Resultados y Discusión: La micorrización fue mayor en la variedad Uva Fría comparada con la variedad Albus, la enzima ALP tuvo um comportamento similar. El K, Na y P afectaron de manera positiva la micorrización, pero el Ca se correlacionó negativamente. Implicaciones de la Investigación: Esta investigación permite hipotetizar que existen cepas de hongos de la micorriza adaptadas a diferentes ambientes del suelo y que han evolucionado com el huésped. Originalidad/Valor: Este estudio contribuye a la comprensión de la relación entre la planta huésped, el hongo de la micorriza y las condiciones fisicoquímicas del suelo. Se resalta la importancia el efecto en la tolerancia de la planta a las condiciones del suelo por la presencia del hongo.

18 October 2025 in Huitzil Revista Mexicana de Ornitología
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ETEdgar Tovar-Juárez
Edgar Tovar-Juárez
YEYaneth Estrada-Santos
Yaneth Estrada-Santos
HCHernán Cruz-Arévalo
Hernán Cruz-Arévalo
JTJalsen Iván Teco-Bravo
Jalsen Iván Teco-Bravo
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RODOLFO TORRES
PNPedro Martín Negrete-Moreno
Pedro Martín Negrete-Moreno
Las diferencias estructurales al interior de los humedales generan cambios en la comunidad de aves acuáticas estrechamente asociadas con ellos, permitiendo distinguir hábitats que garanticen la permanencia de las especies. Aquí, evaluamos variación espacio-temporal en la diversidad, abundancia, y proporción de gremios de la avifauna acuática, además de su relación con el ambiente en un estero en la costa de Chiapas. Establecimos un transecto de 250 m en cada uno de ocho sitios, donde realizamos censos visuales de las aves por lancha y medimos temperatura, salinidad y oxígeno disuelto del agua mensualmente de agosto de 2019 a junio de 2020. Registramos 6,970 individuos de 57 especies de aves en 4 gremios. Las especies más abundantes fueron el Pelícano Café (Pelecanus occidentalis) y el Pijije Alas Blancas (Dendrocygna autumnalis). Las especies piscívoras presentaron la mayor proporción de individuos, y los herbívoros se presentaron al interior del sistema durante estiaje. El área de estudio se vió influenciada espacial y temporalmente por la salinidad y por las especies de aves migratorias, lo que provocó que los sitios se zonificaron en cinco zonas en temporada de lluvias y cuatro en estiaje. La diversidad de aves en la zona próxima al mar se mantuvo similar todo el tiempo, pero en la zona más interna del sistema varió entre temporadas. La variación de la diversidad y de gremios mostraron zonas con distinto grado de vulnerabilidad ante los cambios ambientales, aspectos escenciales a tomar en cuenta para mejorar las estrategias de conservación en la región.