Research

CITAB is a multidisciplinary centre with researchers that have expertise in agri-food, forestry, environmental studies and engineering under three investigation groups:

Integrative Biology and Quality

Principal Investigator: Henrique Manuel da Fonseca Trindade

Ecointegrity

Principal Investigator: Rui Manuel Vitor Cortes

Biosystems Engineering

Principal Investigator: Pedro José de Melo Teixeira Pinto

Projects

The key focus area for the new centre is ecoystems sustainability and the improved uses of natural resources. Several projects area being developed:

Running Projects

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Concluded Projects

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Networking News

Bioplant 2010/2011 – Candidaturas abertas
Encontram-se abertas as candidaturas ao Programa Doutoral em Biologia de Plantas – Bioplant 2010/2011. A 1ª Fase de candidaturas decorre até 15 de Setembro. Mais informações poderão ser consultadas aqui.
Myrmecophily of Maculinea butterflies (Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae), especially in the Carpathian Basin
Wednesday, July 6th, 2010 Larvae of Maculinea butterflies are obligate parasites of Myrmica ant colonies. Knowledge of the host ant species has been shown to be crucial for the protection of these endangered butterflies. Furthermore, the identification of the local host ant species can unravel the evolution of this type of parasitic interaction. [...]
Functional Foods – Scientific foundations and opportunities for the agro-food sector
Zaragoza (Spain), 15-19 February 2010 Two CITAB/IB&Q members (Ana Paula Silva and Berta Gonçalves) participated in this course that took place at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Zaragoza (IAMZ) of the International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM), for over a period of 1 week, from 15 to 19 February 2010. Functional Foods
1st Annual BioPlant Workshop
Joint Doctoral Programme in Biology of Plants – BioPlant 29 – 30 March 2010 Department of Biology, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto Workshop BioPlant – Announcement Workshop BioPlant – Registration Form
Biosystems Engineering Research Group Seminar
4th. December 2009, 14h30 – UTAD Theme: Investigação em fogos florestais: presente e futuro próximo – Paulo Fernandes Presentation: PFernandes_CITAB-BE_04.12.2009