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The present study focuses on the investigation of the biotechnological potential of Cuscuta spp. mainly focused on Cuscuta campestris, for its application in phytoremediation processes and in the recovery of degraded soils; after a systematic PRISMA review of the literature, an increase in interest in Cuscuta since 2000 was found, due to its holoparasitic nature, its bioactive properties with applications in medicine, the bidirectional transfer of macromolecules with its hosts and as a source of natural dyes. Field observations in La Prosperina Protected Forest in Ecuador affirmed the wide host range of C. campestris, including Tecoma castanifolia. Chlorophyll quantification of this host species showed variations, but it was determined that they do not correspond to a direct indicator of the intensity of parasitosis, indicating the need to apply new monitoring methodologies. Consequently, Cuscuta has considerable potential in agriculture to improve nutrient uptake and stress resistance in crops, and facilitates the transfer of contaminants, aiding bioremediation. Furthermore, understanding its genetics and complex interactions is fundamental for the development of innovative strategies in sustainable agriculture and ecological restoration.

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From Parasite to Tool: Molecular and Ecological Insights into Cuscuta campestris as a Biotechnological Asset

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    2026年

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  • Katherine Jácome-Argoti,
  • José Flores-Ruiz,
  • Jaime Naranjo-Morán

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The present study focuses on the investigation of the biotechnological potential of Cuscuta spp. mainly focused on Cuscuta campestris, for its application in phytoremediation processes and in the recovery of degraded soils; after a systematic PRISMA review of the literature, an increase in interest in Cuscuta since 2000 was found, due to its holoparasitic nature, its bioactive properties with applications in medicine, the bidirectional transfer of macromolecules with its hosts and as a source of natural dyes. Field observations in La Prosperina Protected Forest in Ecuador affirmed the wide host range of C. campestris, including Tecoma castanifolia. Chlorophyll quantification of this host species showed variations, but it was determined that they do not correspond to a direct indicator of the intensity of parasitosis, indicating the need to apply new monitoring methodologies. Consequently, Cuscuta has considerable potential in agriculture to improve nutrient uptake and stress resistance in crops, and facilitates the transfer of contaminants, aiding bioremediation. Furthermore, understanding its genetics and complex interactions is fundamental for the development of innovative strategies in sustainable agriculture and ecological restoration.