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Miguel Ângelo Dias Baltazar. Completed the Doutoramento in Cadeias de Produção Agrícola - da mesa ao campo in 2025/07/08 by Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Mestrado in Genética Molecular Comparativa e Tecnológica in 2020/02 by Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro and Licenciatura in Genética e Biotecnologia in 2017/06 by Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro. Is Researcher in Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas. Published 15 articles in journals. Organized 5 event(s). Participated in 1 event(s). Co-supervised 1 MSc dissertation(s). Supervised 4 work(s) of course completion of LSc/BSc. Has received 3 awards and/or honors. Participates and/or participated as PhD Student Fellow in 1 project(s), Research Fellow in 2 project(s) and Researcher in 1 project(s). Works in the area(s) of Agrarian Sciences with emphasis on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries with emphasis on Agronomy, Agrarian Sciences with emphasis on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries with emphasis on Agriculture, Agrarian Sciences with emphasis on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries with emphasis on Viticulture, Natural sciences with emphasis on Biological Sciences with emphasis on Biology, Natural sciences with emphasis on Biological Sciences with emphasis on Plant sciences and Natural sciences with emphasis on Biological Sciences with emphasis on Biochemistry. In his curriculum Ciência Vitae the most frequent terms in the context of scientific, technological and artistic-cultural output are: Climate change adaptation; Agro-industry co-products valorization; Technological and intelligent systems; Socio-ecological systems; Agricultural sciences; .
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Miguel Ângelo Dias Baltazar

Citation names

  • Baltazar, Miguel
  • Baltazar, M.
  • Miguel Baltazar
  • M. Baltazar

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
B516-2773-2048
ORCID iD
0000-0003-3048-9209
Google Scholar ID
4FNSerMAAAAJ&hl
Scopus Author Id
57226291340

Email addresses

  • mbaltazar@utad.pt (Professional)
  • migueladbaltazar@gmail.com (Personal)

Addresses

  • University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Vila Real, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Agrarian Sciences - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Agronomy
  • Agrarian Sciences - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Viticulture
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Plant sciences

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2) Proficiency (C2)
Education
Degree Classification
2020/10/01 - 2025/07/08
Concluded
 Cadeias de Produção Agrícola - da mesa ao campo (Doutoramento)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
 Very Good by unanimous vote of the jury
2017/09 - 2020/02
Concluded
 Genética Molecular Comparativa e Tecnológica (Mestrado)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
"Cytogenetic and biochemical characterization of the progeny of plants of bread wheat ‘Jordão’ biofortified with Iron and/or Zinc" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 18
2013/09 - 2017/06
Concluded
 Genética e Biotecnologia (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
 13
Affiliation

Other Careers

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2025/04 - Current Técnico Superior (Técnico Superior) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2025/09 - 2025/10 Short-term scientific mission Universitat Jaume I, Spain
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2024/10/01 - 2024/12/31 Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences
UIDB/04033/2020
Research Fellow
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2020/10/01 - 2024/09/30 Towards the adaptation of grapevine varieties to climate change in the Douro Demarcated Region
UI/BD/150730/2020
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2020/02/23 - 2020/09/30 NASPA - Natural fungicides against air & soil borne pathogens in the Atlantic Area
EAPA_451/2016
Research Fellow
European Regional Development Fund, Belgium
 European Regional Development Fund
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2025/04/16 - Current UVineSafe – Uso de radiação UV para induzir resistência na vinha contra pragas e doenças
PD24-00002
Researcher
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
 Fundación Bancaria Caixa d'Estalvis i Pensions de Barcelona 'la Caixa'

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

BPI
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Dinis, L.-T.; Martins, S.; Brito, C.. "Overview on different nature-based ingredients in composting process and their potential value addition". In Composting of farm residues by nature-based solutions; A potential key towards sustainable agricultural practices. Springer Natura, 2026.
    Under revision
  2. Pereira, S.; Baltazar, M.; Dinis, L.-T.. "Silicon: A Beneficial Element in Stress Tolerance". In Essential and Non-Essential Metals in Plants: Deficiency, Phytotoxicity, and Tolerance. Wiley, 2026.
    Under revision
Conference abstract
  1. Monteiro, E.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Correia, S.; Bragança, R.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.; Cortez, I.. "Use of plant extracts to control fungal diseases in grapevine cv. Touriga Franca". Paper presented in Smart and Circular Agriculture towards Sustainability International Meeting, Vila Real, 2022.
    Published
  2. Pavia, I.; Ferreira, T.; Baltazar, M.; Rocha, L.; Moutinho-Pereira, J.; Lima-Brito, J.E.; Correia, C.. "Zinc priming changes germination, early growth and cytogenetic stability of Triticum aestivum L. under water stress conditions". Paper presented in 24th International Symposium of the International Scientific Centre of Fertilizers Plant nutrition and fertilizer issues for specialty crops, Coimbra, 2016.
    Published
  3. Pavia, I.; Rocha, L.; Ferreira, T.; Baltazar, M.; Moutinho-Pereira, J.; Lima-Brito, J.; Correia, C.; et al. "Evidences of early growth impairment and cytogenetic instabilities caused by zinc priming in Triticum aestivum L.". Paper presented in XL Jornadas Portuguesas de Genética, Coimbra, 2016.
    Published
  4. Pavia, I.; Rocha, L.; Ferreira, T.; Baltazar, M.; Moutinho-Pereira, J.; Lima-Brito, J.E.; Correia, C.. "Evidences of early growth impairment and cytogenetic instbilities caused by zinc priming in Triticum aestivum L.". Paper presented in XL Jornadas Portuguesas de Genética, Coimbra, 2016.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Branco, Z.; Branco, F.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Sousa, F.; Sousa, B.; Martins, M.; et al. Corresponding author: Branco, Z.. "Stress priming as a strategy to enhance Chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) resilience to climate change". Paper presented in Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers’ Day – 3rd edition, 2025.
  2. Tavares, F.; Pereira, S.; Santos, R.; Branco, Z.; Moura, R.; Baltazar, M.; Dinis, L.-T. "Can UV-C light induce defenses in grapevines? Evaluation of its effect under different application regimes". Paper presented in Inov4Agro Scholarship Researchers’ Day – 3rd edition, 2025.
  3. Gaspar, M.; Castro, I.; Carvalho, M.; Baltazar, M.; Valente, J.; Alves, F.; Gonçalves, B.. "Biochemical characterization of 12 grapevine varieties in the upper Douro region". Paper presented in VI EUCARPIA – Scientific Conference on Breeding to meet environmental and societal challenges, 2025.
  4. Santos, R.; Sedrine, N. B.; Silva, P.; Pinheiro, M. D.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Mendes, P.; Dinis, L.-T; Cortez, I.. "Exploring UV-C light as a sustainable strategy for disease control in vineyards". Paper presented in VIII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2024.
  5. Eliana Monteiro; Baltazar, Miguel; Pereira, SANDRA; Correia, Sofia; Carvalho, Márcia; Braganca, Radek; Cortez, Isabel; Berta Gonçalves; Castro, Isaura. "Extratos de plantas como elicitadores de defesa na casta Touriga Franca". Paper presented in Vitivino 2024, 2024.
  6. Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Monteiro, E.; Ferreira, H.; Silva, V.; Valente, J.; Alves, F.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.. Corresponding author: Baltazar, M.. "Climate change and varietal diversity in Portuguese viticulture: a study on berry anthocyanin content and colour parameters". Paper presented in VII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2023.
  7. Baltazar, Miguel; Pereira, SANDRA; Monteiro, Eliana; Ferreira, Helena; Silva, Vânia; Valente, Joana; Alves, Fernando; Castro, Isaura; Macedo, Berta. "Genome and terroir: how climate might affect berry bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity". Paper presented in XV Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia e V Jornadas Ibéricas de Genética y Biotecnología, 2023.
  8. Monteiro, Eliana; Baltazar, Miguel; Pereira, SANDRA; Alves, Fernando; Castro, Isaura; Cortez, Isabel; Macedo, Berta. Corresponding author: Monteiro, Eliana. "Effects of seaweed extracts in grape quality of cv. Touriga Franca". Paper presented in VI Jornadas Engenharia Agronómica, 2022.
  9. Monteiro, Eliana; Baltazar, Miguel; Pereira, Sandra; Correia, Sofia; Ferreira, Helena; Bragança, Radek; Cortez, Isabel; Castro, Isaura; Gonçalves, Berta. Corresponding author: Baltazar, Miguel. "Castas vs. Clima: mitigação de stresse abiótico na casta ‘Touriga Franca’". Paper presented in Vitivino 2022, 2022.
  10. Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Monteiro, E.; Ferreira, H.; Silva, V.; Valente, J.; Alves, F.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.. Corresponding author: Baltazar, M.. "Castas vs Clima: um estudo de parâmetros qualitativos do bago na sub-região Douro Superior". Paper presented in VitiVino-2022 - II Simpósio de Viticultura & IV Colóquio Vitivinícola, 2022.
  11. Bettencourt, Beatriz; Baltazar, Miguel; Carvalho, Ana; Lima-Brito, José. Corresponding author: Bettencourt, Beatriz. "Detection of cell cycle and chromosomal anomalies on bread wheat seeds upon exposure to a 2,4-D-based herbicide". Paper presented in XIV Genetics and Biotechnology Conference | IV Genetics and Biotechnology Iberian Conference, 2022.
  12. Monteiro, Eliana; Baltazar, Miguel; Pereira, Sandra; Castro, Isaura; Cortez, Isabel; Gonçalves, Berta. Corresponding author: Monteiro, Eliana. "Aplicação de bioprodutos para mitigação do stresse estival em Touriga Franca". Paper presented in Jornadas da Ciência - UTAD, 2021.
  13. Sabença, Carolina; Fernandes, Filipa; Medeiros-Fonseca, Beatriz; Azevedo-Nogueira, Filipe; Abreu, Hugo; Ribeiro, Jorge; Lopes, Mariana; et al. "Detection of chromosomal and cell cycle anomalies in bread wheat seed primed with Zinc". Paper presented in X Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia, 2018.
  14. Baltazar, Miguel; Carvalho, Ana; Martín, Azahara; Martín, Antonio; Lima-Brito, José. "Cytogenetic screening of allohexaploid wheat backcross descendants containing Au genome". Paper presented in IX Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia, 2017.
  15. Baltazar, Miguel; Ramos, Raquel; Santos, Joana; Lima-Brito, José. "Chromosomal and cell cycle anomalies in bread wheat root-tips induced by glyphosate exposure". Paper presented in IX Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia, 2017.
  16. Rocha, Luís; Silva, Ermelinda; Baltazar, Miguel; Ferreira, Tiago; Pavia, Ivo; Correia, Carlos; Lima-Brito, José; Moutinho-Pereira, José Manuel. "Germination and development of Triticum aestivum L. plants after selenium supplementation". Paper presented in VIII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia, 2016.
  17. Pavia, Ivo; Ferreira, Tiago; Rocha, Luís; Baltazar, Miguel; Moutinho-Pereira, José Manuel; Correia, Carlos; Lima-Brito, José. "Cytogenetic instabilities caused by zinc priming in Triticum aestivum L.". Paper presented in Microscopy and Microanalysis in Materials and Life Sciences | 50th Meeting of SPMicros, 2016.
  18. Rocha, Luís; Baltazar, Miguel; Silva, Ermelinda; Ferreira, Helena; Pavia, Ivo; Ferreira, Tiago; Correia, Carlos; Lima-Brito, José; Moutinho-Pereira, José Manuel. "Selenium effects on growth and cell division of roots in Triticum aestivum L.". Paper presented in Microscopy and Microanalysis in Materials and Life Sciences | 50th Meeting of SPMicros, 2016.
  19. Ferreira, Tiago; Pavia, Ivo; Baltazar, Miguel; Moutinho-Pereira, José Manuel; Lima-Brito, José; Correia, Carlos. "Vitamin B6 ameliorates germination and early growth of Triticum durum L. under water stress conditions". Paper presented in 24th International Symposium of the International Scientific Centre of Fertilizers Plant nutrition and fertilizer issues for specialty crops, 2016.
  20. Rocha, Luís; Silva, Ermelinda; Ferreira, Helena; Baltazar, Miguel; Ferreira, Tiago; Correia, Carlos; Lima-Brito, José; Moutinho-Pereira, José Manuel. "Effects on germination and early growth of Triticum aestivum L. cv. "Jordão" under different concentrations of selenium". Paper presented in 24th International Symposium of the International Scientific Centre of Fertilizers Plant nutrition and fertilizer issues for specialty crops, 2016.
  21. Rocha, Luís; Silva, Ermelinda; Baltazar, Miguel; Ferreira, Tiago; Pavia, Ivo; Correia, Carlos; Lima-Brito, José. "Germination and development of Triticum aestivum L. plants after selennium supplementation". Paper presented in VIII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia, 2016.
Journal article
  1. Gaspar, M.; Carvalho, M.; Baltazar, M.; Ferreira, H.; Valente, J.; Alves, F.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.. Corresponding author: Castro, I.. "Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Twelve Autochthonous Grapevine Varieties to Summer Stress in the Douro Demarcated Region". Frontiers in Plant Science (2026):
    Under revision
  2. Martins, S.; Brito, C.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Dinis, L.-T.. Corresponding author: Martins, S.. "Exploring the Role of Root Exudates in Shaping Plant-Soil-Microbe Interactions to Improve Agroecosystem Resilience". Horticulturae (2026):
    Under revision
  3. Pereira, S.; Baltazar, M.; Branco, Z.; Moura, R.; Moutinho-Pereira, J.; Lanoune, A.; Dinis, L.-T.. "Integrated metabolomic response of grapevine fruit to foliar silicon and kaolin applications under summer stress". Plant physiology (2026):
    Submitted
  4. Monteiro, E.; De Lorenzis, G.; Ricciardi, V.; Carvalho, M.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Correia, S.; et al. "Inhibition of downy mildew, powdery mildew, and black rot and differential expression of defense-related genes in conventional and non-conventional treatments". International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2026):
    Under revision
  5. Baltazar, M.; Monteiro, E.; Pereira, S.; Carvalho, M.; Correia, E.; Ferreira, H.; Silva, V.; et al. Corresponding author: Baltazar, M.. "Characterization of the glucosylated anthocyanin profile of 27 red grape (Vitis vinifera L.) varieties grown in Portugal: insights for climate change adaptation". Frontiers in Plant Science - Crop and Product Physiology (2025):
    Open access • Accepted
  6. Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Monteiro, E.; Silva, V.; Ferreira, H.; Valente, J.; Alves, F.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.. "Differences in Non-Anthocyanin Phenolics and Antioxidant Capacity of 27 Red Grapevine Varieties Grown in Northern Portugal". Molecules 31 1 (2025): 11. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules31010011.
    Open access • Accepted • 10.3390/molecules31010011
  7. Baltazar, M.; Monteiro, E.; Pereira, S.; Ferreira, H.; Silva, V.; Valente, J.; Alves, F.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.. Corresponding author: Baltazar, M.. "Exploring the differences in phenolic content of white grape varieties (Vitis vinifera L.): a study on varietal and environmental influence". Food Bioscience 74 (2025): 107971. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2025.107971.
    Open access • Published • 10.1016/j.fbio.2025.107971
  8. Pereira, S.; Baltazar, M.; Branco, Z.; Monteiro, A.; Serrano, A. S.; Morales, A. M.; Cruz, R.; et al. "Grape berries biochemical shifts from vines under summer stress treated with kaolin and silicon mixtures". Frontiers in Plant Science 16 (2025): https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1681593.
    Open access • Published • 10.3389/fpls.2025.1681593
  9. Pereira, S.; Monteiro, A.; Baltazar, M.; Maia, C.; Pereira, S.; Oliveira, M. J.; Pádua, L.; et al. Corresponding author: Dinis, L.-T.. "Modulating grapevine performance and hormonal dynamics under summer stress by the synergistic effects of kaolin and silicon". Frontiers in Plant Science 16 (2025): https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1639169.
    Open access • Published • 10.3389/fpls.2025.1639169
  10. Baltazar, M.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.. "Adaptation to Climate Change in Viticulture: The Role of Varietal Selection—A Review". Plants 14 1 (2025): 104. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14010104.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/plants14010104
  11. Monteiro, E.; Correia, S.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Ferreira, H.; Bragança, R.; Cortez, I.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.. "Foliar Application of Nettle and Japanese Knotweed Extracts on Vitis vinifera: Consequences for Plant Physiology, Biochemical Parameters, and Yield". Horticulturae 10 12 (2024): 1275. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10121275.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/horticulturae10121275
  12. Gonçalves, B.; Aires, A.; Oliveira, I.; Baltazar, M.; Cosme, F.; Afonso, S.; Pinto, T.; et al. Corresponding author: Gonçalves, B.. "From Orchard to Wellness: Unveiling the Health Effects of Sweet Cherry Nutrients". Nutrients 16 21 (2024): 3660. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16213660.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/nu16213660
  13. Monteiro, E.; De Lorenzis, G.; Ricciardi, V.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Correia, S.; Ferreira, H.; et al. Corresponding author: Castro, I.. "Exploring Seaweed and Glycine Betaine Biostimulants for Enhanced Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Properties, and Gene Expression of Vitis vinifera cv. “Touriga Franca” Berries". International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25 10 (2024): 5335. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25105335.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/ijms25105335
  14. Monteiro, E.; Correia, S.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Ferreira, H.; Bragança, R.; Cortez, I.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.. "Foliar application of nettle and Japanese knotweed extracts on Vitis vinifera: impact on phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and antioxidant activity during veraison and harvest of cv. Touriga Franca". Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 104 7 (2024): 4260-4267. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.13310.
    Published • 10.1002/jsfa.13310
  15. Monteiro, E.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Correia, S.; Ferreira, H.; Alves, F.; Cortez, I.; Castro, I.; Gonçalves, B.. "Ascophyllum nodosum Extract and Glycine Betaine Preharvest Application in Grapevine: Enhancement of Berry Quality, Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Properties". Antioxidants 12 10 (2023): 1835. https://doi.org/10.3390/antiox12101835.
    Open access • 10.3390/antiox12101835
  16. Baltazar, M.; Oppolzer, D.; Carvalho, A.; Gouvinhas, I.; Ferreira, L.; Barros, A.; Lima-Brito, J.E.. "Hydropriming and Nutripriming of Bread Wheat Seeds Improved the Flour’s Nutritional Value of the First Unprimed Offspring". Plants 12 2 (2023): 240. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12020240.
    Open access • 10.3390/plants12020240
  17. Baltazar, M.; Correia, S.; Guinan, K. J.; Sujeeth, N.; Bragança, R.; Gonçalves, B.. "Recent Advances in the Molecular Effects of Biostimulants in Plants: An Overview". Biomolecules 11 8 (2021): 1096. https://doi.org/10.3390/biom11081096.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/biom11081096
  18. Baltazar, M.; Reis, S.; Carvalho, A.; Lima-Brito, J.. "Cytological and yield-related analyses in offspring of primed bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seeds". Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution 68 1 (2020): 359-370. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-020-00991-8.
    Published • 10.1007/s10722-020-00991-8
Magazine article
  1. Santos, R.; Sedrine, N. B.; Carvalho, R.; Aires, A.; Pereira, S.; Baltazar, M.; Mendes, P.; Cortez, I.; Dinis, L.-T.. "Potencial da luz ultravioleta para o controlo do míldio da videira", Agrotec, 2025
  2. Sedrine, N. B.; Mendes, P.; Santos, R.; Baltazar, M.; Pereira, S.; Dinis., L.-T.; Bollanti, S.; et al. "Focus on Food and Beverage Safety: UV Light, an Ecofriendly Abiotic “Vaccine” for Plants?", UV Solutions, 2024, https://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=837270.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2025/11/04 UV-C Light as a tool to tontrol grapevine diseases: from laboratory to the field Inov4Agro - Scholarship Researchers’ Day – 3rd edition
Institute for innovation, capacity building and sustainability of agri-food production (Inov4Agro) (Vila Real, Portugal)
2025/05/10 Ultraviolet light: an innovative and sustainable approach to downy mildew control Colóquio: O míldio da videira em viveiros vitícolas
VITICERT - Associação Nacional de Viveiristas Vitícolas Produtores de Material Certificado (Óbidos, Portugal)
2024/11/14 Varietal adaptability of white grape varieties from the Douro Superior: phenolic composition and antioxidant activity of the berry VITIVINO 2024, III Simpósio de Viticultura & V Colóquio Vitivinícola
Associação Portuguesa de Horticultura; Sociedade de Ciências Agrárias de Portugal (Cantanhede, Portugal)
2024/04/17 Exploring the potential of varietal selection in Portuguese viticulture: a study on berry colour and anthocyanin profile Sustainable Agrifood Production
Institute for innovation, capacity building and sustainability of agri-food production (Inov4Agro) (Vila Real, Portugal)
2024/03/01 Uncovering the potential of varietal selection in Portuguese viticulture – a case study on the Douro Superior Jornadas de Ambiente 2024 - Fórum da Sustentabilidade
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)
2023/03/10 Adaptation of different grapevine varieties to climate change in the Douro Demarcated Region EliteSci 2023 - Student conference - Colégio Doutoral da UTAD
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)
2019/12/18 Effects of seed priming in bread wheat offspring IV Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)
2019/03/13 Intergenerational priming and stress memory in bread wheat evidenced by biochemical approaches XI Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia e I Jornadas de Genética y Biotecnología
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (Vila Real, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2025/09 - Current Can UV-C light induce defence responses in grapevine? Evaluation of its effects under different application regimes
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Agronómica (Master)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2023/10/01 - 2024/02/09 Physiological and histological analysis of different red grapevine varieties from the Douro Superior sub-region
Supervisor
 Biologia e Geologia (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022/10/01 - 2023/02/10 Quantification of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of different white grape varieties located in the Douro Superior sub-region
Supervisor
 Biologia e Geologia (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022/10/01 - 2023/02/10 Quantification of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of different early- to mid-ripening red grape varieties located in the Douro Superior sub-region
Supervisor
 Biologia e Geologia (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022/10/01 - 2023/02/10 Quantification of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of different late-ripening red grape varieties located in the Douro Superior sub-region
Supervisor
 Biologia e Geologia (Degree)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2025/11/24 - 2025/11/24 Inov4Agro - Scholarship Researchers' Day, 3rd edition (2025/11/24)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Universidade do Porto GreenUPorto Centro de Investigação em Produção Agroalimentar Sustentável, Portugal
2025/09/26 - 2025/09/26 Entering the interior of leaves to understand their strategies for adapting to climate change (2025/09/26)
Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Museu do Côa – Centro Ciência Viva, Portugal
2025/07/07 - 2025/07/11 How do plants feed? Photosynthesis without mysteries! (2025/07/07 - 2025/07/11)
Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Ciência Viva, Portugal
2025/06/23 - 2025/06/27 Plants in action: how to survive in the environment (2025/06/23 - 2025/06/27)
Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Ciência Viva, Portugal
2025/04/04 - 2025/04/05 Participation in the “Fórum Nacional de Clubes Ciência Viva na Escola” (2025/04/04 - 2025/04/05)
Exhibition (Co-organisor)
 Ciência Viva, Portugal
2025/03/26 - 2025/03/26 School science activity at Escola Básica do Douro, Vila Real (2025/03/26 - 2025/03/26)
Exhibition (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
2025/03/07 - 2025/03/07 School activity "Could we live without plants?" (2025/03/07 - 2025/03/07)
Exhibition (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Escola Básica e Secundária de Celorico de Basto, Portugal
2024/10/07 - 2024/10/07 Inov4Agro - Scholarship Researchers' Day, 2nd edition (2024/10/07)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Universidade do Porto GreenUPorto Centro de Investigação em Produção Agroalimentar Sustentável, Portugal
2023/11/17 - 2023/11/17 Inov4Agro - Scholarship Researchers' Day (2023/11/17)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Universidade do Porto GreenUPorto Centro de Investigação em Produção Agroalimentar Sustentável, Portugal
2018/03/08 - 2018/10/10 IX Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia (2018/03/08 - 2018/03/10)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2016/03/10 - 2016/03/12 VIII Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia (2016/03/10 - 2016/03/12)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2025/09/08 - 2025/10/14 Pratical course "Histological Practices"
Workshop
 Histological Practices
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2023/03 - 2023/06 Participant in the AGreen'Smart - KA2 Erasmus+ project
Other
 AGreen'Smart - KA2 Erasmus+ project
Junia ISA, France
2021/04/21 - 2021/04/22 Participant in the Scientific Writing Workshop - General Principles for Getting a Scientific Publication
Workshop
 Scientific Writing Workshop - General Principles for Getting a Scientific Publication
ReadyToPub, Portugal

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2025 - 2025 Scientia Horticulturae (1879-1018) Elsevier
2025 - 2025 Food Bioscience (2212-4306) Elsevier
2025 - 2025 Food Bioscience (2212-4306) Elsevier
2025 - 2025 PeerJ (2167-8359) Taylor & Francis
2025 - 2025 Agriculture (2077-0472) MDPI
2025 - 2025 Horticulturae (2311-7524) MDPI
2025 - 2025 Scientia Horticulturae (1879-1018) Elsevier
2024 - 2024 Discover Agriculture (2731-9598) Springer Nature
2024 - 2024 Discover Agriculture (2731-9598) Springer Nature
2024 - 2024 Food Bioscience (2212-4306) Elsevier
2024 - 2024 Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (0022-5142) Wiley
2023 - 2023 Open Agriculture (2391-9531) De Gruyter
2022 - 2022 Waste and Biomass Valorization (1877-2641) Springer Nature

Other jury / evaluation

Activity description Institution / Organization
2025/12/11 - 2025/12/11 Member of the evaluation committee for a scholarship application (BI/UTAD/98/2025) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2025 Honourable Mention Award - Prémio Inovação Agricultura Timac Agro Expresso
Timac Agro España SA, Spain

Expresso, Portugal
2018 Honourable Mention Award - X Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2017 Best Conference Poster - IX Jornadas de Genética e Biotecnologia
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal