1. Publications 2015
  1. Abou-Mansour E., Débieux J.-L., Ramírez-Suero M., Bénard-Gellon M., Magnin-Robert M., Spagnolo A., Chong J., Farine S., Bertsch C., L’Haridon F., Serrano M., Fontaine F., Rego C., Larignon P. 2015. Phytotoxic metabolites from Neofusicoccum parvum, a pathogen of Botryosphaeria dieback of grapevine. Phytochemistry. 115: 207–215 (doi:10.1016/j.phytochem. 2015.01.012 03.)
  2. Agudelo-Romero, P., Erban, A., Rego, C., Carbonell-Bejerano P., Nascimento, T. (...), Kopka, J., Fortes, A.M. 2015. Transcriptome and metabolome reprogramming in Vitis vinifera cv. Trincadeira berries upon infection with Botrytis cinerea.   Journal of Experimental Botany, doi: 10.1093/jxb/eru517.
  3. Aguiar, T.R., Rasera, K., Parron, L.M., Brito, A.G., Ferreira, M.T.2015. Nutrient removal effectiveness by riparian buffer zones in rural temperate watersheds: The impact of no-till crops practices. Agricultural Water Management 149, 74-80.
  4. Almeida, D.P.F., Carvalho, R. & Dupille, E. 2015. Efficacy of 1-methylcyclopropene (SmartFreshTM) on quality retention of ‘Rocha’ pear during long-term storage under controlled atmosphere. Acta Horticulturae 1079: 115-120.
  5. Alvarenga, P., Mourinha, C., Farto, M., (...), Morais, M.-C., Cunha-Queda, C. 2015. Sewage sludge, compost and other representative organic wastes as agricultural soil amendments: Benefits versus limiting factors.  Waste Management 40, 44-52.
  6. Antunes S., Freitas F., Alves V.D., Grandfils C., Reis M.A. 2015. Conversion of cheese whey into a fucose- and glucuronic acid-rich extracellular polysaccharide by Enterobacter A47. Journal of Biotechnology 210:1-7. (doi: 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2015.05.013)
  7. Armas, T., Pinto, A.P., de Varennes, A., Mourato, M., Louro, L., Gonçalves, M.L.S., Mota, A.M. 2015. Comparison of cadmium-induced oxidative stress in Brassica juncea in soil and hydroponic cultures. Plant and Soil 388, 297-305.
  8. Assunção, M., Martins, L.L., Mourato, M.P., Baleiras-Couto, M.M. 2015. Effect of selenium on growth and antioxidant enzyme activities of wine related yeasts. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 31(12):1899-1966. (doi: 10.1007/s11274-015-1930-2.)
  9. Aybar, V. E.; De Melo-Abreu, J. P.; Searles, P. S.; Matias, A. C.; Del Río, C.; Caballero, J. M.; Rousseaux, M. C. 2015. Evaluation of olive flowering at low latitude sites in Argentina using a chilling requirement model. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(1): e09-001. (http://dx.doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2015131-6375)

  10. Bahcevandziev, K., Silva, M.C., Monteiro, A. 2015 Histological characterization of downy mildew (Hyaloperonospora brassicae) resistance in Portuguese cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. tronchuda). European Journal of Plant Pathology 141, 199–207. Q2. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10658-014-0522-6.

  11. Baptista, A.P., Ambrosano, L.,  Graça, S.,  Sousa, C., Marques, P., Ribeiro, B., Neto, P.C., Botrel, E.P., Gouveia, L. 2015. Combining urban wastewater with biohydrogen production - an integrated microalgae-based approach. Bioresource Technology 184, 230-235, doi: 10.1016/j.biortech.2014.10.064.

  12. Bertoli, A.C., Carvalho, R., Freitas, M.P., (...), De Varennes, A., Dias, A. 2015. Structural determination of Cu and Fe-Citrate complexes: Theoretical investigation and analysis by ESI-MS. Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry 144, 31–37. Q1. URL:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2014.12.008.

  13. Bento, M., Tomás, D., Viegas, W., Silva, M. 2015. Unravelling genome dynamics in Arabidopsis synthetic auto and allopolyploid species. Biologia Plantarum 49: 661-670. (DOI:10.1007/s10535-015-0536-8.)

  14. Bertoli A.C., Carvalho R., Freitas M.P., Ramalho T.C., Mancini D.T., Oliveira M.C., de Varennes A., Dias A. 2015. Theoretical spectroscopic studies and identification of metal-citrate (Cd and Pb) complexes by ESI-MS in aqueous solution. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 137, 271–280.
  15. Bertoli A.C., Carvalho R., Freitas M.P., Ramalho T.C., Mancini D.T., Oliveira M.C., Varennes A., Dias A. 2015.  Theoretical and experimental investigation of complex structures citrate of zinc (II). Inorganica Chimica Acta 425, 164–168.
  16. Bertoli, A.C., Carvalho, R., Freitas, M.P., (...), De Varennes, A., Dias, A. 2015. Structural determination of Cu and Fe-Citrate complexes: Theoretical investigation and analysis by ESI-MS. Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry 144, 31–37.
  17. Bordi, I., Raziei, T., Pereira, L.S., Sutera, A. 2015. Ground-based GPS measurements of precipitable water vapor and their usefulness for hydrological applications. Water Resources Management 29, 471-486.
  18. Brehm, T., Pereira, G., Leal, C.R., (...), Borges, J.P., Cidade, M.T. 2015. Electrorheological characterization of dispersions in silicone oil of encapsulated liquid crystal 4-n-penthyl-4'-cyanobiphenyl in polyvinyl alcohol and in silica.  Physica Scripta 90: 035802. (doi:10.1088/0031-8949/90/3/035802).
  19. Cabral, S., Prista, C., Loureiro-Dias, M.C., Leandro, M.J. 2015. Occurrence of FFZ genes in yeasts and correlation with fructophilic behavior. Microbiology. 161(10):2008-2018 (doi:10.1099/mic.0.000154.)
  20. Cabrita, P., Trigo, M.J., Ferreira, R.B., Brito, L. 2015. Differences in the expression of cold stress-related genes and in the swarming motility among persistent and sporadic strains of Listeria monocytogenes. Foodborne Pathogens and Diseases 12, 576-84. (doi: 10.1089/fpd.2014.1918.)
  21. Cáceres, M., Chytrý M., Agrillo, E., Attorre, F., Botta-Dukát, Z., Capelo, J., Czúcz, B., Dengler, J., Ewald, J., Faber-Langendoen, D., Feoli, E., Franklin, S.B, Gavilán, R., Gillet, F., Jansen, F., Jiménez-Alfaro, B., Krestov, P., Landucci, F., Lengyel, A., Loidi, J., Mucina, L., Peet, R. K., Roberts, D.W., Roleček, J., Schaminée, J.H.J., Schmidtlein, S., Theurillat, J.-P., Tichý, L., Walker, D.A., Wildi, O., Willner, W., Wiser, S.K. 2015. A comparative framework for broad-scale plot-based vegetation classification. Applied Vegetation Science 18, 543-560. DOI:10.1111/avsc.12179.
  22. Carranca C., Castro I.V., Figueiredo N., Redondo R., Rodrigues A.R.F., Saraiva I., Maricato R., Madeira M.A.V. 2015. Influence of tree canopy on N2 fixation by pasture legumes and soil rhizobial abundance in Mediterranean oak woodlands. Science of the Total Environment 506–507, 86–94.
  23. Carranca, C., Torres, M.O., Madeira, M. 2015. Underestimated role of legume roots for soil N fertility. Agronomy for Sustainable Development 35, 1095-1102.
  24. Carvalho, A.R.M., Cardoso, V.V., Rodrigues, A., (...), Benoliel, M.J., Duarte, E.A. 2015. Occurrence and analysis of endocrine-disrupting compounds in a water supply system. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 187:139.
  25. Carvalho, D.R.A., Torre, S., Kraniotis, D., Almeida, D.P.F., Heuvelink, E. & Carvalho, S.M.P. 2015. Elevated air movement enhances stomatal sensitivity to abscisic acid in leaves developed at high relative air humidity. Frontiers in Plant Science 6:383.
  26. Carvalho, D.R.A., Torre, S., Vasconcelos, M.W., Almeida, D.P.F., Heuvelink, E., Carvalho, S.M.P. 2015. Effects of air humidity and air movement on growth, visual quality and post-production stress tolerance of pot rose ‘Toril’. Acta Horticulturae 1064: 274-278
  27. Carvalho, L.C., Coito, J.L., Colaço, S., Sangiogo, M., Amâncio, S. 2015. Heat stress in grapevine: The pros and cons of acclimation. Plant, Cell and Environment  38, 777-89.
  28. Carvalho, L.C., Vidigal, P., Amâncio, S. 2015. Oxidative stress homeostasis in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.). Frontiers in Environmental Science 3: 20. doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2015.00020.
  29. Carvalho, L.C., Vilela, B.J., Amâncio, S. 2015. Modulation of gene expression in ex vitro grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) by hormonal, oxidant and anti-oxidant stimuli. Vitis - Journal of Grapevine Research 54, 21­–28.
  30. Cerqueira, R.C., Costa, J.M., Chaves, M.M., Rodrigues, J.D. 2015. Fisiologia e metabolismo foliar em duas variedades de videira sujeitas a um ciclo de défice hídrico e rehidratação. Revista Brasileira de Ciências Agrárias 10, 211-217.
  31. Chandra M., Oro I., Ferreira-Dias S., Malfeito-Ferreira M. 2015. Effect of ethanol, sulfur dioxide and glucose on the growth of wine spoilage yeasts using response surface methodology. PLoS One 10(6): e0128702.
  32. Conde, A., Regalado, A., Rodrigues, D., Costa, J. M., Blumwald, E., Chaves, M. M., Gerós, H. 2015. Polyols in grape berry: transport and metabolic adjustments as a physiological strategy for water-deficit stress tolerance in grapevine. Journal of Experimental Botany 66, 889-906. Q1. 1st DECILE. URL:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jxb/eru446.

  33. Correia, A.C., Dubreucq, E., Ferreira-Dias, S., Lecomte, J. 2015. Rapid quantification of polar compounds in thermo-oxidized oils by HPTLC-densitometry. European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology  117, 311–319. Q2. URL:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.201400230

  34. Cortinhas, A., Erben, M., Paes, A.P., (...), Guara-Requena, M., Caperta, A.D. 2015. Taxonomic complexity in the halophyte Limonium vulgare and related taxa (Plumbaginaceae): Insights from analysis of morphological, reproductive and karyological data. Annals of Botany 115, 369-383. Q1. 1st DECILE. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcu186

  35. Costa, D.V.T.A., Almeida, D.P.F., Pintado, M. 2015. Effect of atmosphere composition on phenolic phytochemicals of two cultivars of Northern Highbush blueberry. Acta Horticulturae 1071: 675-679.

  36.  

    Costa, J.M., Monnet, F., Jannaud, D., Leonhardt N., Ksas B., Reiter I., Pantin, F., Genty, B. 2015. Open all night long: The dark side of stomatal control. Plant Physiology 167, 289-294. Q1. 1st DECILE. URL:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1104/pp.114.253369 

  37. Cruz, S., Cordovil, C. M d S. 2015. Espresso coffee residues as a nitrogen amendment for small-scale vegetable production. Journal of Science and Food Agriculture, doi:10.1002/jsfa.7325.
  38. Danalache, F., Beirão-da-Costa, S., Mata, P., Alves, V.D., Moldão-Martins, M. 2015. Texture, microstructure and consumer preference of mango bars jellified with gellan gum. LWT - Food Science and Technology 62, 584–591.
  39. Danalache, F., Mata, P., Moldão-Martins, M., Alves, V.D. 2015. Novel mango bars using gellan gum as gelling agent: Rheological and microstructural studies.  LWT - Food Science and Technology 62, 576–583.
  40. Delgado, J.M., Raymundo, A., Vilarigues, M., Branco, L.C., Laia, C.A.T. 2015. Characterization of a novel intrinsic luminescent room-temperature ionic liquid based on [P6,6,6,14][ANS]. Chemistry - A European Journal  21, 726-732. Q1.  URL:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/chem.201402534
  41. Delgado, M., Ribeiro-Varandas, E. 2015. Bisphenol A at the reference level counteracts doxorubicin transcriptional effects on cancer related genes in HT29 cells. Toxicology In Vitro 29, 2009-2014.
  42. Dias, J., Alvarenga, N., Sousa, I. 2015. Effect of hydrocolloids on low-fat chocolate fillings. Journal of Food Science and Technology . 52(11): 7209-7217.
  43. Domingos, S., Scafidi, P., Cardoso, V., (...), Oliveira, C.M., Goulao, L.F. 2015. Flower abscission in Vitis vinifera L. triggered by gibberellic acid and shade discloses differences in the underlying metabolic pathways. Frontiers in Plant Science 6:457.
  44. Fandiño, M., Olmedo, J.L., Martínez, E.M., Valladares, J., Paredes, P., Rey, B.J., Mota, M., Cancela, J.J., Pereira, L.S. 2015. Assessing and modelling water use and the partition of evapotranspiration of irrigated hop (Humulus Lupulus), and relations of transpiration with hops yield and alpha-acids. Industrial Crops and Products 77, 204-217.
  45. Fangueiro, D., Coutinho, J., Borges, L., Vasconcelos, E. 2015. Recovery efficiency of nitrogen from liquid and solid fractions of pig slurry obtained using different separation technologies.  Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science 178, 229–236.
  46. Fangueiro, D., Hjorth, M., Gioelli, F. 2015. Acidification of animal slurry—a review. Journal of Environmental Management 149, 46–56.
  47. Fangueiro, D., López-Piñeiro, A., Rato Nunes, J.M., Cabral, F. 2015. Single and combined application of two-phase olive mill waste and dairy cattle slurry to soil: Short-term effects on N and C dynamics. Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 61, 327-336. Q3. URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00380768.2014.986427
  48. Fangueiro, D., Pereira, J., Bichana, A., Surgy, S., Cabral, F., Coutinho, J. 2015. Effects of cattle-slurry treatment by acidification and separation on nitrogen dynamics and global warming potential after surface application to an acidic soil. Journal of Environmental Management 162, 1-8.
  49. Fangueiro, D., Surgy, S., Fraga, I., Cabral, F., Coutinho, J. 2015. Band application of treated cattle slurry as an alternative to slurry injection: Implications for gaseous emissions, soil quality, and plant growth.  Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 211, 102–111.
  50. Fernandes J.C., Cobb F., Tracana S., Costa G.J., Valente I., Goulao L.F., Amâncio S. 2015. Relating water deficiency to berry texture, skin cell wall composition, and expression of remodeling genes in two Vitis vinifera L. varieties. Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry 63, 3951-61.
  51. Figueiredo N., Carranca C., Goufo P., Pereira J., Trindade H., Coutinho J. 2015. Impact of agricultural practices, elevated temperature and atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration on nitrogen and pH dynamics in soil and floodwater during the seasonal rice growth in Portugal. Soil and Tillage Research 145, 198–207.
  52. Figueiredo, N., Carranca, C., Trindade, H., Pereira, J., Goufo, P., Coutinho, J., Marques, P., Maricato, R., de Varennes, A. 2015. Elevated carbon dioxide and temperature effects on rice yield, leaf greenness, and phenological stages duration. Paddy and Water Environment 13, 313-324, DOI: 10.1007/s10333-014-0447-x
  53. Fradinho, P., Nunes, M.C., Raymundo, A. 2015. Developing consumer acceptable biscuits enriched with Psyllium fibre. Journal of Food Science and Technology 52, 4830-4840.
  54. Fragoso, R.A., Duarte, E.A., Paiva, J. 2015. Contribution of coagulation-flocculation process for a more sustainable pig slurry management.  Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 226: 131, doi: 10.1007/s11270-015-2388-4
  55. Freitas, A., Moldão-Martins, M., Costa, H.S., Albuquerque, T.G., Valente, A., Sanches-Silva, A. 2015. Effect of UV-C radiation on bioactive compounds of pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merr.) by-products. Journal of Science and Food Agriculture 95, 44-52. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.6751.
  56. Gago, C.M.L., Miguel, M.G., Cavaco, A.M., Almeida, D.P.F., Antunes, M.D.C. 2015. Combined effect of temperature and controlled atmosphere on storage and shelf-life of ‘Rocha’ pear treated with 1-methylcyclopropene. Food Science and Technology International 21, 94-103,
  57. Gama F., Saavedra T., Díaz I., Campillo M.C., Varennes A., Duarte A., Pestana M., Correia P.J.  2015. Fe deficiency induction in Poncirus trifoliata rootstock growing in nutrient solution changes its performance after transplant to soil. Scientia Horticulturae 182, 102–109.
  58. Gomes, A., Pimpão, R.C., Fortalezas, S., Figueira, I., Miguel, C., Aguiar, C., Salgueiro, L., Cavaleiro, C., Goncalves, M.J., Clemente, A., Costa, C., Martins-Loução, M.A., Ferreira, R.B., Santos, C.N. 2015. Chemical characterization and bioactivity of phytochemicals from Iberian endemic Santolina semidentata and strategies for ex situ propagation. Industrial Crops and Products 74, 505-513. DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2015.04.037.
  59. Gonzalez, M.G., Ramos, T.B., Carlesso, R., Paredes, P., Petry, M.T., Martins, J.D., Aires, N.P., Pereira, L.S. 2015. Modelling soil water dynamics of full and deficit drip irrigated maize cultivated under a rain shelter. Biosystems Engineering 132, 1-18, DOI: 10.1016/j.biosystemseng.2015.02.001.
  60. Guerra-Guimarães L., Tenente R., Pinheiro C., Chaves I., Silva M do C., Cardoso FM., Planchon S., Barros DR, Renaut J., Ricardo CP. 2015. Proteomic analysis of apoplastic fluid of Coffea arabica leaves highlights novel biomarkers for resistance against Hemileia vastatrix. Frontiers in Plant Science 6:478. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2015.00478.
  61. Illera-Vives, M., López-Fabal, A., López-Mosquera, M.E., Ribeiro, H. 2015. Mineralization dynamics in soil fertilized with seaweed-fish waste compost. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, DOI 10.1002/jsfa.7207
  62. Jose-Coutinho, A., Avila, P., Ricardo-da-Silva, J.M. 2015. Finding sensory profilers amongst red wine composition: a novel nationwide approach. Ciencia e Técnica Vitivinícola 30: 69-83. Q4.
  63. Jose-Coutinho, A., Avila, P., Ricardo-da-Silva, J.M. 2015. Sensory profile of Portuguese white wines using long-term memory: a novel nationwide approach. Journal of Sensory Studies 30, 381–394. Q2. URL:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/joss.12165
  64. Kemsawasd, V., Branco, P., Almeida, M.G., Caldeira, J., Albergaria, H., Arneborg, N. 2015. Cell-to-cell contact and antimicrobial peptides play a combined role in the death of Lachanchea thermotolerans during mixed-culture alcoholic fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae. FEMS Microbiological Letters 362, 1-8. Q3. URL:  http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/femsle/fnv103
  65. Lara, I., Belge, B., Goulao, L.F. 2015. A focus on the biosynthesis and composition of cuticle in fruits. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 63:4005-19.
  66. Lopes S.L., Fragoso R., Duarte E., Marques P.A.S.S. 2015. Bioconversion of Jatropha curcas seed cake to hydrogen by a strain of Enterobacter aerogenes. Fuel 139, 715–719.
  67. Loureiro, A., Azinheira, H.G., Silva, M.D.C., Talhinhas, P.2015. A method for obtaining RNA from Hemileia vastatrix appressoria produced in planta, suitable for transcriptomic analyses. Fungal Biology, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.funbio.2015.08.008
  68. Loures, L., Loures A., Nunes J., Panagopoulos T. 2015. The Green Revolution – converting postindustrial sites into urban parks – a case study analysis. International Journal of Energy and Environment 9, 262 – 266 http://naun.org/cms.action?id=10201).
  69. Loures, L., Nunes J, López-Piñeiro A., Loures A., Navarro A. 2015. Assessing soil edaphic properties influence in phosphorus adsorption in vertisols - extremadura (Spain). International Journal of Energy and Environment 9, 53-59 (http://naun.org/cms.action?id=10201)
  70. Macedo, A., Duarte, E., Fragoso, R. 2015. Assessment of the performance of three ultrafiltration membranes for fractionation of ovine second cheese whey. International Dairy Journal 48, 31–37.
  71. Macedo, D., Tavares, L., McDougall, G.J., Vicente Miranda, H., Stewart, D., Ferreira, R.B., Tenreiro, S., Outeiro, T.F., Santos, C.N. 2015. (Poly)phenols protect from α-synuclein toxicity by reducing oxidative stress and promoting autophagy. Human Molecular Genetics 24, 1717-32. doi: 10.1093/hmg/ddu585.
  72. Maia, R., Pereira, L.S. 2015. Water resources management in an interdisciplinary and changing context. Water Resources Management 29, 211-216.
  73. Martins, A., Gonçalves, E. 2015. Grapevine breeding programmes in Portugal. In Grapevine Breeding Programs for the Wine Industry: Traditional and Molecular Techniques. A. G. Reynolds ed., Woodhead Publishing Elsevier,UK, 159-182.
  74. Martins, J., Mateus, C., Ramos, A.C., Figueiredo, E. 2015. An optimized method for mass rearing the tiger-fly, Coenosia attenuata (Diptera: Muscidae). European Journal of Entomology 112, 470-476.  DOI: 10.14411/eje.2015.059
  75. Mateus, C., Franco, J.C., Caetano, M.F., Silva, E.B., Ramos, A.P., Figueiredo, A.P., Figueiredo, E., Mound, L. 2015. Hercinothrips dimidiatus Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), a new pest of Aloe arborescens Miller in Europe. Phytoparasitica  (in press-on line available).  DOI: 10.1007/s12600-015-0492-z
  76. Matos, J., Lourenço, H.M, Brito, P., Maulvault, A.L., Martins, L.L. Afonso, C., 2015. Influence of bioaccessibility of total mercury, methyl-mercury and selenium on the risk/benefit associated to the consumption of raw and cooked blue shark (Prionace glauca).  Environmental Research  doi:10.1016/j.envres.2015.09.015
  77. Maurício, A., Fernandes, C. Mota, M. and Oliveira, C.M. 2015. Three years thinning trials on ‘Rocha’ pear with benzyladenine and naphthaleneacetic acid. Acta Horticulturae 1094: 395-401.
  78. Meireles, I.T., Portugal, C., Alves, V.D., Crespo, J.G., Coelhoso, I.M. 2015. Impact of biopolymer purification on the structural characteristics and transport performance of composite polysaccharide membranes for pervaporation. Journal of Membrane Science 493, 179–187.
  79. Miao, Q., Shi, H., Gonçalves, J.M., Pereira, L.S. 2015. Field assessment of basin irrigation performance and water saving in Hetao, Yellow River basin: Issues to support irrigation systems modernisation. Biosystems Engineering  136, 102–116.
  80. Molina-Hidalgo, F.J., Medina-Puche, L., Gelis, S., Ramos J, Sabir, F., Soveral, G. Prista C., (...), Muñoz-Blanco, J., Blanco-Portales, R. 2015. Functional characterization of FaNIP1;1 gene, a ripening-related and receptacle-specific aquaporin in strawberry fruit.  Plant Science 238, 198–211.
  81. Monteiro, S., Carreira, A., Freitas, R., Pinheiro, A.M., Ferreira, R.B. 2015. A nontoxic polypeptide oligomer with a fungicide potency under agricultural conditions which is equal or greater than that of their chemical counterparts. PLoS ONE 10(4):e0122095.
  82. Moreira E. E., Martins D. S., Pereira L. S.2015. Assessing drought cycles in SPI time series using a Fourier analysis. Natural Hazards and Earth System Science 15, 571–585.
  83. Moreira, I.N., Mourato M.P., Reis R., Martins L.L. 2015. Oxidative stress induced by cadmium and copper in Brassica rapa leaves: indicators of stress, oxidative damage and antioxidant mechanisms. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, doi:10.1080/00103624.2015.1085554.
  84. Mourato, M.P., Moreira, I.N., Leitão, I., Pinto, F.R., Sales, J.R., Martins, L.L. 2015. Effect of heavy metals in plants of the genus Brassica. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 16, 17975-98. doi: 10.3390/ijms160817975.
  85. Nadezhdina, N., Ferreira, M.I., Conceição, N., (...), Häusler, M., David, T.S. 2015. Water uptake and hydraulic redistribution under a seasonal climate: Long-term study in a rainfed olive orchard. Ecohydrology 8, 387–397.
  86. Neto, C., Fonseca, J.P., Costa, J.C., Bioret, F. 2015. Ecology and phytosociology of endangered psammophytic species of the Omphalodes genus in western Europe. Acta Botanica Gallica  doi: 10.1080/12538078.2014.981290.
  87. Nunes, J., Loures, L., Loures, A., Piñeiro, A., Albarran, A. 2015. Characterization and soil mapping of the Caia Irrigation Perimeter. International Journal of Geology 9, 59 – 63. http://naun.europment.org/geology2015.html 
  88. Oliveira A., Alexandre E.M., Coelho M., Lopes C., Almeida D.P., Pintado M. 2015. Incorporation of strawberries preparation in yoghurt: impact on phytochemicals and milk proteins. Food Chemistry 171, 370–378.
  89. Oliveira, A., Alexandre, E.M.C., Coelho, M., (...), Almeida, D.P., Pintado, M. 2015. Effect of modified atmosphere on polyphenols during storage of pasteurised strawberry purées. LWT - Food Science and Technology 60, 377–384
  90. Oliveira, A., Coelho, M., Alexandre, E.M.C., Almeida, D.P.F., Pintado, M. 2015. Long-term frozen storage and pasteurization effects on strawberry polyphenols content. Food and Bioprocess Technology. DOI 10.1007/s11947-015-1539-3.
  91. Oliveira A., Gomes M.H., Alexandre E.M., Poças F., Almeida D.P., Pintado M. 2015. Phytochemicals preservation in strawberry as affected by pH modulation. Food Chemistry 170, 74–83.
  92. Oliveira, C.M., Mota, M., Alpalhão, A. and Garcia A. 2015. Effects of Shelf-Life in Texture and Consumer Preference of ‘Rocha’ Pear. Acta Horticulturae 1094: 509-514.
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