Biomembranes and Plant Oils

The Group studies the biosynthesis of lipids and fatty acids in plants and seeds, and their role in acclimation responses (temperature) or in certain…

Nutrition, Development and Postharvest of Fruit Crops

The NPCF group, composed of researchers from the Departments of Pomology and Plant Biology of the EEAD, focuses on understanding the genetic control…

Fruit tree breeding and fruit quality

Plant Breeding and Bank germplasm conservation of fruit tree species from the Rosaceae family (Prunus and Malus): i) Breeding and selection of…

Erosion and Soil and Water Evaluation

Research topics of the group are: i) water erosion and soil and nutrient redistribution (C and N); ii) erosion factors (soil types, land use,…

Plant-virus interaction

In general lines, our research aims to help in understanding: i) population structure, genetic diversity and evolution of plant pathogens, ii)…

Biology and control of plant diseases

Different research projects are being conducted with aims in the etiology, epidemiology and control of diseases of relevant subtropical (mango,…

Breeding and developmental biology of subtropical fruit crops

The activity of the Subtropical Fruit Crops Group focused in a sustainable utilization of genetic resources to optimize production in subtropical…

Mechanisms of abiotic stress resistance in plants

This research group carries out activities related to the identification of genes and the underlying mechanisms involved in tolerance to abiotic…

Soil and water conservation in agroecosystems

The Group's research is oriented to the study and resolution of problems related to the use and conservation of soil and water resources in agro-…

Allelopathy in natural and agrarian systems

Although difficult to appreciate at their fair value, the interactions of living beings through chemical compounds are present in all ecosystems,…