Fruit ripening and quality

Defense evasion in plant-bacteria interactions

We investigate molecular events of the interaction of bacterial pathogens (Pseudomonas, Ralstonia, Salmonella) with the plant (Arabidopsis, tomato,…

Translation regulation in plants

Protein synthesis, also known as translation, is a fundamental process for life and an integral component of the Central Dogma of Molecular biology.…

Beneficial plant-microbe interaction

Microorganisms emit compounds that enhance photosynthesis and nutrient uptake, and confer resistance to abiotic stresses and pathogens, thereby…

Plant breeding for stress resistance

The group is focussed in the identification and physiological and molecular characterisation of resistance mechanisms to biotic and abiotic stresses…

Plant Biotechnology

Breeding of different crops, mainly cereals, but also brassicas, legumes and olive, for the development of new germplasm better adapted, higher value…

Genetic improvement of annual oilseed crops

Development and characterization of plant material in oilseed species for oil quality traits and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses

Agronomy: Management and Conservation of Water and Soil

Agronomy agricultural systems, with emphasis on science and engineering irrigation crop responses to water, soil conservation and water quality,…

Weed agroecology

My group focuses on understanding the ecological principles that underpin weed agroecology in order to develop integrated weed management…

Phytopathology of Sustainable Agricultural Systems

Our aim is to increase the efficiency of agricultural systems in Mediterranean environments by using integrated management strategies of plant…