Concluded Projects
A2F - Algae to FutureMain objective | To lay the foundation for industrial microalgae production in Norway, utilizing natural resources and waste streams from existing value chains within agriculture, aquaculture and process industry. Leading Institution | NOFIMA, Norway Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Anabela Raymundo Duration | 01/04/2017 - 31/05/2022 Project’s description | Webpage
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AgroGreen - Sistemas Agroalimentarios Futuros para una transición social y medioambientalmente sostenible: Co-diseño de estrategias para la mitigación de riesgos medioambientales en aguas y atmósfera en espacios naturales del territorio SUDOEReference | SOE4/P5/E1059 Main objective | To design and propose sustainable management strategies for crops in southwestern Europe, with a special focus on fertilization and irrigation of the main crops. Leading Institution | Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Maria do Rosário Cameira Duration | 01/11/2020 - 31/03/2023
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AgWearCare - Wearables para Monitorização das Condições de Trabalho no AgroflorestalReference | LISBOA-01-0247-FEDER-072624 Main objective | To develop a monitoring system to analyze metrics supporting the management of human resources involved in agroforestry, thus contributing to decision-making. Leading Institution | WISE CONNECT S.A., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Gonçalo Caleia Rodrigues Duration | 01/11/2020 - 31/03/2023 |
AlgaDigest - Development of a new enzymatic supplementation solution for the sustainability of poultry based on the efficient use of microalgaeReference | 2019/70114 Main objective | To develop to racional mixtures of peptidases, isolated or in combination with Carbohydrate-Active enZymes (CAZymes), efficacious in the release and digestion of proteins resistant to endogenous enzymes from the two microalgae with the greatest commercial relevance (Arthrospira platensis and Chlorella vulgaris), envisaging its use in a new paradigm of efficient poultry feeding and improving the quality of its meat for human consumption. Leading Institution | Nzytech, Lda., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Madalena Lordelo Duration | 15/06/2021 - 30/06/2023 |
AlgaeGreenCheese - Cheeses nutritionally enriched with microalgaeReference | PO Lisboa/Project 45279 Main objective | To assess the impact of incorporating three microalgae in three types of cheese (fresh, curated and cream cheese), while considering health claims. Leading Institution | J. D. – Empresa de Lacticínios S.A., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Anabela Raymundo Duration | 01/09/2019 - 31/08/2021 |
ALGAVALOR – MicroALGAe: integrated production and biomass prospection for different applicationsReference | 35234 Main objective | Integrated production of microalgae and the appreciation of their biomass and extracts for different applications, such as human nutrition (food), animal nutrition (feed), cosmetics, and biofertilizers. Leading Institution | ALLMICROALGAE NATURAL PRODUCTS S.A., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | João Bengala Freire Duration | 01/01/2018 - 31/06/2023 Project’s description | Webpage
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ALIEN - Abordagem integrada ao estudo da interação Lasiodiplodia-videiraReference | PTDC/AGR-PRO/2183/2014 Main objective | Environmental protection and efficient use of resources. Leading Institution | University of Aveiro, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Cecília Rego Duration | 01/06/2016 - 01/12/2019
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AlimentAÇÃO! - Circuitos Curtos Agroalimentares para o Direito Humano a uma Alimentação AdequadaReference | PDR2020-2023-045943 Main objective | To contribute and support public policies for short food supply chains. Leading Institution | ANIMAR – Associação Portuguesa para o Desenvolvimento Local, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Luis Goulão Duration | 01/04/2019 - 30/09/2020 |
ALNUS - Avaliação da resistência de Alnus glutinosa ao efeito conjugado de uma doença emergente e stress climático: predição da resiliência dos bosques de amieiro nas redes hidrográficasProject reference | PTDC/ASP-SIL/28593/2017 Main objective | To investigate the resilience variability (phenotypic and genetic) across alder provenances ranging the species distribution to the combined effect of abiotic (environmental stress) and biotic (Phytophthora xalni) pressures. Leading Institution | Centro de Estudos Florestais, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Ana Caperta Duration | 01/12/2018 - 30/11/2022 |
cLabel+: Innovative natural, nutritious and consumer-oriented clean label foodProject reference | PDR2020-2023-045943 Main objective | To develop processes and products that are understood by the consumer as consistent with products with natural ingredients, with limited use of additives, and that provide, due to their physical, chemical, and nutritional properties, the expected experience, maintaining food security. Leading Institution | Sumol+Compal, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Anabela Raymundo Duration | 01/06/2020 - 30/06/2023 |
BIOCONTROL - Improving biological control of industrial bioethanol production processes by using Saccharomyces cerevisiae's own weaponsProject reference | PTDC/BII-BIO/31761/2017 Main objective | To improve biological control of industrial bioethanol production processes by developing genetic modified Saccharomyces strains that over-express antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) naturally-secreted by those strains (i.e., saccharomycin). Leading Institution | Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia (LNEG), Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Catarina Prista Duration | 01/10/2018 – 30/09/2022 |
Cleanslurry - Animal slurry hygienization for use in industrial horticultureProject reference | PTDC/ASP-SOL/28769/2017 Main objective | To develop a simple and low cost solution for animal slurry hygienization that do not generate any new waste and improve the fertilizer value of slurry to promote some new utilization and provide new fertilizers for industrial horticulture. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | David Fangueiro Duration | 01/10/2018 - 30/09/2022
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CoffeeRES – Exploring new sources of coffee resistance to leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix)Project reference | PTDC/ASP-PLA/29779/2017 Main objective | To apply an integrative approach to explore a potential new source of coffee resistance to Hv, dissect host resistance mechanisms and provide tools for rapid and easy selection of resistant genotypes. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Maria do Céu Silva Duration | 30/12/2019 - 30/06/2023 Project’s description | Webpage
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CoHeSus – COwpea (Vigna unguiculata) genetic diversity for a SUStainable HEalthy dietProject reference | FCT 02/SAICT/029867/2017 Main objective | To study the polyphenol compounds of the cowpea with highest anti-inflammatory potential and antibacterial and anti-biofilms properties. Leading Institution | Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P. (INIAV, IP), Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Luísa Brito Duration | 01/10/2018 - 30/06/2022
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Dairy-4-Future - Propagating innovations for more resilient dairy farming in the Atlantic areaProject reference | EAPA_304/2016 Main objective | To increase the competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of dairy farms in the Atlantic area. Leading Institution | IDELE - Institut de l'Elevage, Monvoisin, France Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | David Fangueiro Duration | 01/01/2018 - 30/09/2022 |
EcoAfrica - Ecological intensification pathways for the future of crop-livestock integration in AFRICAn agricultureSERVICES PROVISION Main objective | To achieve sustainable, ecological intensification of family farming systems by means of resource efficiency and optimized ecological processes in three African countries: Madagascar, Mozambique and South Africa. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | David Fangueiro Duration | 16/02/2018 - 30/06/2022
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FAPESP - Leveduras nativas assimiladores de xilose e arabinose: estudo da assimilação e metabolização das pentoses e aproveitamento desses açúcares oriundos da hidrólise da biomassa lignocelulósica para obtenção de bioprodutosProject reference | FAPESP-2017/06066-4 Main objective | To study the potential for assimilation of pentoses by yeasts isolated from the environment and the membrane transport system from these strains. Leading Institution | Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Brazil Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Catarina Prista Duration | 01/10/2017 - 30/09/2019 |
FermentedVegAlgae - Desenvolvimento de produtos fermentados inovadores a partir de algas e vegetaisProject reference | 2019/47079 Main objective | To produce fermented foods with a low degree of processing and a low salt content from fruits and vegetables, as well as macroalgae. Leading Institution | Mendes Gonçalves, S.A., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Catarina Prista Duration | 01/10/2020 - 30/06/2023 |
FertiCycle - New bio-based fertilisers from organic waste upcyclingProject reference | EC-H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019-860127 Main objective | To develop new, more valuable, bio-based fertilisers with higher benefits by generating, integrating and applying interdisciplinar knowledge, including the training of 15 PhD students. Leading Institution | University of Copenhagen, Denmark Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | David Fangueiro Duration | 01/01/2020 - 31/12/2023
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GOEfluentes – Efluentes de pecuária: abordagem estratégica à valorização agronómica/energética dos fluxos gerados na atividade pecuáriaProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-031832 Main objective | To value livestock effluents across all stages of their management, since production to reuse. Leading Institution | Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P. (INIAV, IP), Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Elizabeth Duarte Duration | 01/01/2018 - 31/12/2021 Project’s description | Webpage
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GOFigoProduçãoProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-030784 Main objective | To improve the quality and quantity in fig production through modern techniques and efficient soil use. Leading Institution | Associação QUALIFICA / ORIGIN PORTUGAL, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Cristina Oliveira Duration | 01/03/2018 - 31/12/2022 Project's description | Webpage
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GO – FitoAgroProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-030784 Main objective | Risk estimation for the emergence of pome fruit pests and diseases in Oeste Region. Leading Institution | COTHN - Centro Operativo e Tecnológico Hortofrutícola Nacional, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Elisabete Figueiredo Duration | 01/01/2018 - 31/12/2022
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GO - Fósforo - Viabilização de pastagens semeadas biodiversas através da otimização da fertilização fosfatadaProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-030692 Main objective | To implement tech-based low-cost methods for evaluating real phosphorus needs by using remote data sensing; optimize the use of fertilizers in sown biodiverse pastures using Variable Rate Technology for fertilizer distribution; demonstrate positive impacts on yield and environmental benefits; and disseminate results to farmers and consultants and provide fine-tuned recommendations for efficient phosphorus fertilization. Leading Institution | Terraprima – Serviços Ambientais, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda. Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | David Fangueiro Duration | 01/05/2017 - 30/06/2022 Project’s description | Webpage
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GO- FruitFly ProjectProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-031900 Main objective | To improve the management and control of fruit flies, including the assessment of alternative methods for Ceratitis capitata and Drosophila suzukii, but also the introduction risk and potential distribution for Bactrocera dorsalis. Leading Institution | COTHN - Centro Operativo e Tecnológico Hortofrutícola Nacional, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | António Mexia Duration | 01/01/2018 - 31/12/2021
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GO- IntenSusVITI - Sustainable intensification of wine growing through mechanical pruningProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-032001 Main objective | To contribute to the sustainable intensification of wine growing in Portugal, through technological innovation, focused on the mechanization of pruning of vineyards for wine and on increasing the organic matter content of the soil, which allows the production of "grape wines low Ecological Footprint and Zero Carbon". Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Henrique Ribeiro Duration | 01/01/2017 - 31/12/2021 Project’s description | Webpage
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GO – MacFertiQualProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-031590 Main objective | To achieve a more balanced nutritional reference for the current model of modern production of Alcobaça PGI Apples, in order to develop a new apple product, out the Gala group cultivars, with new minimum quality parameters. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Cristina Oliveira Duration | 01/07/2017 - 31/12/2021 Project’s description | Webpage
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GO – ProtecEstenfilioProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-030869 Main objective | To study the brown spot disease in ‘Pera Rocha do Oeste’, in Portugal, as well as to apply develop and apply integrated strategies to reduce the incidence of this disease, namely by the efficient use of resources (e.g., water, fertilizers, biological control agents and fungicides). Leading Institution | COTHN - Centro Operativo e Tecnológico Hortofrutícola Nacional, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Cecília Rego Duration | 01/07/2018 - 31/12/2022 Project’s description | Webpage
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GO – Qualitomate – A complexidade de ser simplesmente vermelhoProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER – 032072 Main objective | To improve tomato quality by understanding both the external (e.g., diseases, fertilization, soil) and internal (e.g., physiology) factors that can impact fruit production in terms of quality, namely regarding the red color. Leading Institution | CCTI - Associação para a Investigação, Desenvolvimento e Inovação no Sector do Tomate Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | António Mexia Duration | 01/09/2017 - 31/12/2021 Project’s description | Webpage
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GreenBeef - Towards carbon neutral Angus beef production in PortugalProject reference | POCI-01-0247-FEDER-047050 Main objective | To reduce the carbon footprint associated with beef consumption in Portugal. Through empirical experimentation and calibration of models for soils, pastures and animals, it is expected to maximise carbon sequestration and minimise greenhouse gas emissions, promoting the commercialisation of carbon-neutral Angus beef. Leading Institution | Terraprima – Serviços Ambientais, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda. Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | David Fangueiro Duration | 01/10/2020 - 30/06/2023 Project’s description | Webpage
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IAEA - Characterization of Rust Races to support the Identification of Coffee MutantsSERVICES PROVISION Main objective | Research agreement for the characterization of rust races to support the identification of coffee mutants. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Maria do Céu Silva Duration | 02/01/2017 – 02/11/2020 Funding | FAO/AIEA Division |
HDT-Coffee - Unraveling Timor hybrid resistance to coffee rust by genomic approachesProject reference | PTDC/ASP-PLA/32429/2017 Main objective | To make use of the power of next generation sequencing and bioinformatics to decipher the genetic bases of the multifactorial resistance to coffee rust from the spontaneous hybrid called “Híbrido de Timor” (HDT). Leading Institution | Instituto de Ciências, Tecnologias e Agroambiente da Universidade do Porto – ICETA Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Maria do Céu Silva Duration | 01/10/2018 - 30/09/2022
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IDEAS4life - Novos IngreDiEntes Alimentares de Plantas MarítimaS projectProject reference | POCI-01-0145-FEDER-029305 Main objective | ISA team contributed to develop cereal-based products (cookies, bread and/or pasta) with the incorporation of halophyte plants; optimize the formulations of the different products aiming at the incorporation of quantities of halophytes that guarantee compliance with the maximum salt levels legally provided; and assess the possibility of associating nutritional claims to products developed. Leading Institution | Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Anabela Raymundo Duration | 26/07/2018 - 25/07/2021
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ILLYCAFFE - Coffee resistance to leaf rustSERVICES PROVISION Main objective | Research agreement for studying coffee resistance to leaf rust. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Maria do Céu Silva Duration | 02/07/2018 – 30/06/2020 Funding | IllyCaffè Company |
INTERPHENO - Fostering High Throughput Plant Phenotyping by an Interdisciplinary ApproachProject reference | PTDC/ASP-PLA/28726/2017 Main objective | To develop a prototype of a semi-automated High Throughput Plant Phenotyping platform at an affordable cost, incorporating machine learning techniques to process imaging and spectroscopic data. Leading Institution | FCiências.ID - Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Joaquim Miguel Costa Duration | 15/09/2018 - 14/09/2022
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LACTIES - Inovação, Eco-Eficiência e Segurança em PMEs do Setor dos LacticíniosProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-030779 Main objective | Innovation in conventional and non-conventional dairy products, and to improve the energy efficiency of manufacturing processes, with a particular focus on the curd production process, through the design and development of innovative equipment, as well as the evaluation of solutions for the use of whey, goat whey and ultrafiltration permeates. Leading Institution | Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Vitor D. Alves Duration | 01/10/2017 - 30/09/2021 Project’s description | Webpage
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LeguMilk - Vegetable protein milk from European pulses with bioactive potentialProject reference | PTDC/BAA-AGR/28370/2017 Main objective | To produce a drink of vegetable origin to replace cow's milk, i.e., a very nutritious, high-protein, low-calorie with health impact drink. To accomplish this, legume grains other than soy, produced in Europe and in Portugal, like peas, chickpeas and lupines will be used. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Isabel Sousa Duration | 01/10/2018 - 28/02/2022
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LivAge - COST Action CA16106 - Ammonia & Greenhouse Gas Emission from Animal Production HousingProject reference | CA16106 Main objective | To enhance international multidisciplinary cooperation for exchanging ideas and knowledge, sharing good practices and assessing innovative technologies to reduce greenhouse gases and ammonia from livestock buildings. Leading Institution | Agricultural University of Athens, Greece Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | David Fangueiro Duration | 17/03/2017 - 16/09/2021
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LTT - Lycopersicon Two TimesProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER - 031628 Main objective | To develop strategies for obtaining a second harvest of tomato during one production campaign. Leading Institution | CCTI - Associação para a Investigação, Desenvolvimento e Inovação no Sector do Tomate Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | António Mexia Duration | 02/01/2017 - 31/12//2021
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MobFOOD - Mobilização de conhecimento científico e tecnológico em resposta aos desafios do mercado agroalimentarProject reference | 2016/024524 Main objective | To promote new growth strategies based on the food industry sector’s technological and innovative capacities that will lead to new products, services, processes and technologies throughout the value chain. Leading Institution | Primor Charcutaria - Prima, S.A. Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Vitor D. Alves Duration | 01/12/2017 - 30/09/2021 Project’s description | Webpage
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ModOliveColl - Studying and Modelling the Responses of Olive Cultivars to Populations of Anthracnose Pathogens Under Different Agroecological Conditions and Fruit Ripening Stages to Improve the Sustainability of Yield and Virgin Olive Oil QualityProject reference | PTDC/ASP-PLA/28547/2017 Main objective | To use a multidisciplinary approach, from phytopathology to food technology and environmental modeling, to study the anthracnose of the olive tree caused by Colletotrichum spp, by addressing a limiting factor of fundamental importance for one of the most dynamic sectors of Portuguese agriculture. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Helena Oliveira Duration | 01/10/2018 - 30/09/2022
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MinaSDomingos - Implementação de Plano de Monitorização de Qualidade dos Solos e Coberto Vegetal na Área Mineira de São DomingosSERVICES PROVISION Project reference | 145/POSEUR/2020 Main objective | To evaluate, on a pilot scale, the environmental recovery of contaminated and degraded areas in the São de Domingos mining area, through the application of specific Technosols. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Erika Santos Duration | 16/03/2020 – 15/03/2022 |
NEFERTITI - Networking European Farms to Enhance Cross Fertilisation and Innovation Uptake through DemonstrationProject reference | EC-H2020-RUR-12-2017-772705 Main objective | To establish an EU-wide highly connected network of well-specified demonstration and pilot farms designed to enhance knowledge exchanges, cross fertilisation among actors and efficient innovation uptake in the farming sector through peer-to-peer demonstration of techniques to be organised by themes. Leading Institution | Association de Coordination Technique Agricole (ACTA), France Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Luis Mira da Silva Duration | 01/01/2018 – 30/09/2022 |
NOVELFERMENTEDFOOD - Traditional Portuguese crops meet Eastern microbial eukaryotic fermenters for the production of innovative foodProject reference | PTDC/OCE-ETA/29770/2017 Main objective | To produce new and safer Asian-derivative fermented products, with new textures and flavors, based on Portuguese traditional crops fermented by eukaryotic probiotic strains under controlled conditions. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Catarina Prista Duration | 01/10/2018 - 30/09/2022
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Nutri2Cycle - Transition towards a more carbon and nutrient efficient agriculture in EuropeProject reference | EC-H2020-RUR-12-2017-772705 Main objective | To interact with all actors (e.g., from farmers to end-users) to help closing nutrient loops with a genuine approach, namely by combining ongoing with new technologies. Leading Institution | Universiteit Gent (UGent), Belgium Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | David Fangueiro Duration | 01/10/2018 – 30/09/2023 |
Ocean2Oils - Integrated approach for seaweeds application as sustainable source of functional compounds for edible oils stabilization and food processingProject reference | FA_05_2017_013 Main objective | To value sea sustainable resources (edible seaweeds from the Portuguese coast) as a source of valuable compounds, following the biorefinery concept, for application in food products and aquaculture feed. Leading Institution | Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Suzana Ferreira Dias Duration | 02/09/2019 – 28/02/2023
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OPP-Videira - In Lisbon and in the Tejo Valley, new grapevine varieties for new wines - In demand of the secrets of the natural evolution of the Portuguese vineProject reference | Participative Budget Portugal, Project 38 Main objective | To develop studies and analyses of collections of vine genotypes recovered mainly from old vineyards throughout the country. Leading Institution | Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Elsa Gonçalves Duration | 01/01/2020 – 30/06/2022
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OPTIMAL - Optimização, Maçã, AlcobaçaProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-0314444 Main objective | To define a restricted range for the planting densities to be recommended in the new "Maçã de Alcobaça" orchards (adjusted to the edapho-climatic conditions of the PGI) and characterize the type of pruning to be recommended for these orchards, in order to standardize a production model in the PGI region. Leading Institution | Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Cristiana Oliveira Duration | 01/07/2017 – 31/12/2022 Project’s description | Webpage
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OXYREBRAND - Oxidation Reactions: a key towards a novel and sustainable wine brandy ageing technologyProject reference | PTDC/OCE-ETA/27819/2017 Main objective | To understand the mechanisms underlying the wine spirit’s ageing; to study the role of some mineral elements in those mechanisms; and to assure the sustainability of the novel ageing technology towards its industrial application. Leading Institution | Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Sofia Catarino Duration | 18/10/2018 – 17/04/2022
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PATHOmics - Pathogenomics of coffee leaf rust to probe virulence mechanisms and diagnostic markerProject reference | PTDC/ASP-PLA/29189/2017 Main objective | Focusing on the devastating fungal pathogen Hemileia vastatrix, the main threat to Arabica coffee production worldwide, this project intends to apply an integrative pathogenomics approach to dissect the molecular mechanisms underlying virulence divergence and evolution of pathotypes, and to develop molecular markers for high-throughput discrimination of races. Leading Institution | FCiências.ID - Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Maria do Céu Silva Duration | 01/07/2018 – 30/06/2022
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PORBIOTA - Portuguese E-Infrastructure for Information and Research on BiodiversityProject reference | PINFRA/22127/2016 Main objective | Portuguese distributed e-infrastructure to manage biodiversity data, which aims to promote a national agenda of biodiversity survey and research, to provide services to the scientific community, policy makers and managers, and to raise biodiversity awareness and public engagement with science through citizen science and other outreach programs. Leading Institution | CIBIO-InBio, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Rui Figueira Duration | 17/06/2017 – 15/12/2022
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ProEnergy - Novos produtos alimentares e bioenergia a partir de frutos de baixo valor comercial e resíduos agroindustriaisProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-031856 Main objective | To promote a sustainable approach to support fruits & vegetables industries, taking into account the nexus "byproduct-food-energy” by implementing new technologies for obtaining novel products and ingredients; and producing bioenergy through the optimization of anaerobic co-digestion. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Margarida Moldão Duration | 03/07/2017 – 30/06/2022 Project’s description | Webpage
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RESISCAST - Molecular breeding of chestnut for resistance to Phytophthora cinnamomi, the causal agent of root rotProject reference | PTDC/ASP-PLA/28760/2017 Main objective | Molecular improvement of chestnut for resistance to ink disease. Leading Institution | Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Maria do Céu Silva Duration | 01/10/2018 – 30/09/2022 Project’s description | Webpage
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RIAAC-AGRI - Rede de impacto e adaptação às Alterações Climáticas nos sectores agrícola, agroalimentar e florestalProject reference | PTDC/ASP-PLA/28760/2017 Main objective | To carry out an exhaustive survey of projects and scientific articles related to the topic of climate change, with a special focus on corn, sorghum, industrial tomatoes and forestry crops, creating a platform that is accessible to everyone, in the Innovation area of the National Rural Network website. Leading Institution | ANPROMIS - Associação Nacional dos Produtores de Milho e Sorgo, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Luis Mira da Silva Duration | 01/07/2017 – 31/12/2020
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SafeApple - Conservação da Qualidade da Maçã de Alcobaça: objetivo resíduos zeroProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-031745 Main objective | To optimize pre-harvest cultural techniques and post-harvest conservation methods towards long-term preservation of the nutritional, functional and organoleptic properties of Alcobaça apples (‘Maçã de Alcobaça’). Leading Institution | Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P., Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Margarida Moldão Duration | 01/01/2018 – 30/06/2023 Project’s description | Webpage
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SafeGrain - Contamination of stored grain and derivatives by insect pests and fungiProject reference | PTDC/ASP-PLA/28350/2017 Main objective | To study different aspects of two major pests of stored grain: Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera, Dermestidae) and Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera, Tenebrionidae), including the relationship between these species and fungi mycotoxins producers, and to estimate the nutritional value of these Tenebrionidae larvae and the degree of infestation allowed that does not alter the rheological properties of the cereal flours. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Otília Carvalho Duration | 01/10/2018 – 30/09/2022
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SCAPEFIRE - A sustainable landSCAPE planning model for rural FIREs preventionProject reference | PCIF/MOS/0046/2017 Main objective | To propose a landscape planning model that contributes to the prevention of rural fires, considering the ecological, economic and social sustainability of the landscape. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Selma B. Pena Duration | 01/03/2019 – 28/02/2023
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SelVid - Conservation and Selection of Ancient Grapevine VarietiesProject reference | PDR2020-7.8.4-FEADER-042704 Main objective | To perform the conservation and breeding of several important grapevine varieties. It includes: (1) morphological, agronomical, biochemical and biomolecular characterization of clones from 13 ancient varieties; (2) Agronomical and technological evaluation of clones from other 16 varieties; (3) registration in the National Catalog of Varieties of 63 clones (7 clones of each of 9 varieties: Avesso, Azal Branco, Borraçal, Moscatel Galego, Moscatel Graúdo, Rabigato, Touriga Nacional, Viosinho, Vital). Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Elsa Gonçalves Duration | 01/09/2018 – 31/08/2023
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STEnCIL - SusTentável EfiCIente LablabProject reference | PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-031465 Main objective | To promote Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet (Lablab), as a practice for efficiently improve the use of natural resources in agricultural production. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Patrícia Vidigal Duration | 01/01/2017 – 31/07/2021 |
SuberPhyto - Unconventional approaches in our struggle against Phytophthora in the cork oak forest. Zooming-in on the microbiomeProject reference | PTDC/ASP-SIL/29776/2017 Main objective | Phytophthora spp. cause devastating effects around the world, with special emphasis on the Portuguese ‘montado’, since neither cure nor control can be achieved. Quercus suber is only moderately susceptible to Phytophthora, thus supporting field observations that other causes sensitize the plants to infection. This proposal will (i) select plant consociations for the herbaceous layer which make soil conditions unfavorable to Phytophthora, (ii) identify environmental constraints expected to sensitize plants to infection, and (iii) test potent biostimulants/defense boosters. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Ricardo Boavida Ferreira Duration | 04/10/2018 – 03/10/2022
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Umbert-Eco - Ecosystem services on horticulture: value of native mirid speciesProject reference | PTDC/ASP-PLA/29110/2017 Main objective | To investigate Dicyphus cerastii bioecology to assess its potential as a biological control agent for protected horticultural crops. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Elisabete Oliveira Duration | 01/01/2020 – 31/12/2023
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UNDERCLIME - Unveiling the drivers of greenhouse gases emissions from drylands and their sensitivity to climate changeProject reference | PTDC/BIA-ECO/30231/2017 Main objective | To evaluate the soil-atmosphere GHG exchange in drylands (which already occupy more than 40% of the terrestrial surface), to unveil the biotic and abiotic drivers and mechanistic processes behind it, and to understand how projected changes in climate will jointly affect it at regional and global scales. Leading Institution | Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | David Fangueiro Duration | 15/10/2018 – 14/10/2022
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UniCARSSA - University-based Community Action Research for increasing viability of cereal-legume value chains towards improved nutrition and livelihoods in sub-Sahara AfricaProject reference | LEAPAgri/0002/2017 Main objective | To engage with farmers and processors to address specific constraints in cereal-legume systems and carry out research to improve their productivity, efficiency and profitability in western Kenya and eastern Uganda. Leading Institution | University of Eldoret, Kenya Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Maria José Brito Monteiro da Silva Duration | 01/09/2018 – 31/08/2022 |
YUM Algae: enzYmes for improved sensory qUality of MicroALGAE ingredients in foodsProject reference | EEAGrant.BG.CALL4.006.2020 Main objective | To improve the overall sensory quality of microalgae as a food ingredient, in bread and cheese, using enzymes, which will target two of the main organoleptic characteristics (aroma, flavor, color): the fish-like smell associated to volatile compounds and the green dark color from the microalgal pigments. Leading Institution | LEAF, Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Principal Investigator at LEAF/ISA-ULisboa | Anabela Raymundo Duration | 09/11/2021 – 30/04/2024 |