Dr. Gonzalo  Tortella Fuentes
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Dr. Gonzalo Tortella Fuentes

Research Scientist
Universidad de La Frontera, Chile


Highest Degree
D.Sc. in Natural Resources from Universidad de La Frontera, Chile

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Biography

Dr. Gonzalo Tortella Fuentes is currently working as Researcher in Center of Environmental Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresources Nucleus (BIOREN) at Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile. He obtained his D.Sc. in Natural Resources from same University. His research line focuses on Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Microbiology, and Nanoecotoxicology. He supervised 3 undergraduate thesis and 2 undergraduate currently in his supervision. He has published (26) articles in journals, (1) book chapter, (40) papers in international congress and (11) papers in national congress contributed as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Environmental Biotechnology
62%
Environmental Microbiology
90%
Nanoecotoxicology
75%
Forest Engineering
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

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Selected Publications

  1. Cuevas, R., N. Duran, M.C. Diez, G.R. Tortella and O. Rubilar, 2015. Extracellular biosynthesis of copper and copper oxide nanoparticles by Stereum hirsutum, a native white-rot fungus from Chilean forests. J. Nanomater. 10.1155/2015/789089.
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  2. Briceno, G., M.S. Fuentes, O. Rubilar, M. Jorquera and G. Tortella et al., 2015. Removal of the insecticide diazinon from liquid media by free and immobilized Streptomyces sp. isolated from agricultural soil. J. Basic Microbiol., 55: 293-302.
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  3. Tortella, G.R., E. Salgado, S.A. Cuozzo, R.A. Mella-Herrera, L. Parra, M.C. Diez and O. Rubilar, 2014. Combined microbiological test to assess changes in an organic matrix used to avoid agricultural soil contamination, exposed to an insecticide. J. Soil Sci. Plant Nutr., 14: 783-802.
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  4. Schalchli, H., G.R. Tortella, O. Rubilar, L. Parra, E. Hormazabal and A. Quiroz, 2014. Fungal volatiles: An environmentally friendly tool to control pathogenic microorganisms in plants. Crit. Rev. Biotechnol., (In Press). 10.3109/07388551.2014.946466.
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  5. Rubilar, O., M.C. Diez, G.R. Tortella, G. Briceno, P.D. Marcato and N. Duran, 2014. New strategies and challenges for nanobiotechnology in agriculture. J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy, 8: 1-12.
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  6. Urrutia, C., O. Rubilar, G.R. Tortella and M.C. Diez, 2013. Degradation of pesticide mixture on modified matrix of a biopurification system with alternatives lignocellulosic wastes. Chemosphere, 92: 1361-1366.
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  7. Tortella, G.R., R.A. Mella-Herrera, D.Z. Sousa, O. Rubilar, J.J. Acuna, G. Briceno and M.C. Diez, 2013. Atrazine dissipation and its impact on the microbial communities and community level physiological profiles in a microcosm simulating the biomixture of on-farm biopurification system. J. Hazard. Mater., 260: 459-467.
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  8. Tortella, G.R., R.A. Mella-Herrera, D.Z. Sousa, O. Rubilar, G. Briceno, L. Parra and M.C. Diez, 2013. Carbendazim dissipation in the biomixture of on-farm biopurification systems and its effect on microbial communities. Chemosphere, 93: 1084-1093.
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  9. Tortella, G.R., O. Rubilar, M. Cea, G. Briceno, A. Quiroz, M.C. Diez and L. Parra, 2013. Natural wastes rich in terpenes and their relevance in the matrix of an on-farm biopurification system for the biodegradation of atrazine. Int. Biodeterior. Biodegrad., 85: 8-15.
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  10. Tortella, G.R., O. Rubilar, J. Stenstrom, M. Cea and G. Briceno et al., 2013. Using volatile organic compounds to enhance atrazine biodegradation in a biobed system. Biodegradation, 24: 711-720.
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  11. Tortella, G., N. Duran, O. Rubilar, M. Parada and M.C. Diez, 2013. Are white-rot fungi a real biotechnological option for the improvement of environmental health? Crit. Rev. Biotechnol., (In Press). 10.3109/07388551.2013.823597.
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  12. Rubilar, O., M. Rai, G. Tortella, M.C. Diez, A.B. Seabra and N. Duran, 2013. Biogenic nanoparticles: Copper, copper oxides, copper sulphides, complex copper nanostructures and their applications. Biotechnol. Lett., 35: 1365-1375.
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  13. Diez, M.C., M. Levio, G. Briceno, O. Rubilar, G.R. Tortella and F. Gallardo, 2013. Biochar as a partial replacement of peat in pesticide-degrading biomixtures formulated with different soil types. J. Biobased Mater. Bioenergy, 7: 741-747.
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  14. Diez, M.C., G.R. Tortella, G. Briceno, M.D.P. Castillo and J. Diaz et al., 2013. Influence of novel lignocellulosic residues in a biobed biopurification system on the degradation of pesticides applied in repeatedly high doses. Electron. J. Biotechnol., Vol. 16, No. 6. 10.2225/vol16-issue6-fulltext-17.
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  15. Tortella, G.R., O. Rubilar, M. Castillo, M. Cea, R. Mella-Herrera and M.C. Diez, 2012. Chlorpyrifos degradation in a biomixture of biobed at different maturity stages. Chemosphere, 88: 224-228.
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  16. Rubilar, O., G.R. Tortella, R. Cuevas, M. Cea, S. Rodriguez-Couto and M.C. Diez, 2012. Adsorptive removal of pentachlorophenol by Anthracophyllum discolor in a fixed-bed column reactor. Water Air Soil Pollut., 223: 2463-2472.
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  17. Gallardo, F., M. Cea, G.R. Tortella and M.C. Diez, 2012. Effect of pulp mill sludge on soil characteristics, microbial community and vegetal production of Lolium perenne. J. Environ. Manage., 95: S193-S198.
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  18. Fernandez-Alberti, S., O. Rubilar, G.R. Tortella and M.C. Diez, 2012. Chlorpyrifos degradation in a biomix: Effect of pre-incubation and water holding capacity. J. Soil Sci. Plant Nutr., 12: 785-799.
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  19. Diez, M.C., F. Gallardo, G. Tortella, O. Rubilar, R. Navia and C. Bornhardt, 2012. Chlorophenol degradation in soil columns inoculated with Anthracophyllum discolor immobilized on wheat grains. J. Environ. Manage., 95: S83-S87.
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  20. Rubilar, O., G. Tortella, M. Cea, F. Acevedo, M. Bustamante, L. Gianfreda and M.C. Diez, 2011. Bioremediation of a Chilean Andisol contaminated with pentachlorophenol (PCP) by solid substrate cultures of white-rot fungi. Biodegradation, 22: 31-41.
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  21. Acevedo, F., L. Pizzul, M.D.P. Castillo, O. Rubilar, M.E. Lienqueo, G. Tortella and M.C. Diez, 2011. A practical culture technique for enhanced production of manganese peroxidase by Anthracophyllum discolor Sp4. Braz. Arch. Biol. Technol., 54: 1175-1186.
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  22. Cea, M., M. Jorquera, O. Rubilar, H. Langer, G. Tortella and M.C. Diez, 2010. Bioremediation of soil contaminated with pentachlorophenol by Anthracophyllum discolor and its effect on soil microbial community. J. Hazard. Mater., 181: 315-323.
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  23. Rubilar, O., S. Elgueta, G. Tortella, L. Gianfreda and M.C. Diez, 2009. Pelletization of Anthracophyllum discolor for water and soil treatment contaminated with organic pollutants. Revista Ciencia Suelo Nutricion Vegetal, 9: 161-175.
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  24. Tortella, G.R., M.C. Diez and N. Duran, 2005. Fungal diversity and use in decomposition of environmental pollutants. Crit. Rev. Microbiol., 31: 197-212.
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