Genomics, molecular biology and biochemistry of plant lipids


Improvement of plant oils production and quality, not only in their nutritional characteristics but also in their organoleptic and technological properties, as well as studies on their authenticity using DNA molecular markers. To achieve that, genomic, molecular, biochemical, and metabolic approaches are performed.

Main specialization

Área de investigación:
Disciplina ERC:
  • LS - LIFE SCIENCES
  • LS9 Applied Life Sciences and Non-Medical Biotechnology
Industrial Leadership:
  • 4. Biotechnology
  • 4.2. Biotechnology-based industrial processes
Societal Challenges:
  • 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture, marine and maritime research and the bioeconomy.
  • 2.2. Sustainable and competitive agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet