High-throughput sequencing yields the complete plastid genome of the endemic species (Orchidaceae) from northeastern Peru.

is a species of orchid endemic to the Amazonas and San Martín regions. Unfortunately, its excessive extraction has made it a critically endangered species. In this study, we performed next-generation sequencing of (GenBank accession number OR348669) and assembled its complete chloroplast genome.

Spatio-temporal evaluation of metals and metalloids in the water of high Andean livestock micro-watersheds, Amazonas, Peru.

Cattle ranching is a fundamental economic activity in northern Peru, where proper management of water resources is crucial. This study, a pioneer in the region, evaluated water quality and its suitability for human consumption, vegetable irrigation, and livestock production. It is also the first study to document the presence of metals and metalloids in vulnerable areas because they are located at the headwaters of river watersheds.

Understanding the Influence of Socioeconomic Variables on Medicinal Plant Knowledge in the Peruvian Andes.

In this study, we analyze the impact of 18 socioeconomic factors at individual, family, and locality levels to understand their influence on medicinal plant knowledge (MPK) in four provinces and 12 localities of the northern Andes of Peru. We interviewed 50 participants per locality (totaling 600 people) from lowlands and highlands ecoregions. The participants were balanced in terms of generations and gender.

Different patterns in medicinal plant use along an elevational gradient in northern Peruvian Andes.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Through the study of mestizo people that share a common culture in a large geographic region and where traditional knowledge (TK) is still poorly documented, we compared medicinal plant use in the northern Andes of Peru.

Aims Of The Study: (1) To compare patterns of the distribution of TK for a human group living between two ecoregions: high tropical montane forests vs. low tropical montane forests; (2) to understand the TK at the gender level; and (3) to analyse TK transmission over five generations.