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Phase-change materials (PCM) can store thermal energy as latent heat, by means of a phase change, thus absorbing or releasing energy at a constant temperature. Distinct stages of the agroindustry value chain require thermal energy, e.g., for food processing (heat) or for its distribution (cold). In all these stages the quality of food needs to be preserved, for which temperature must be kept within tight limits, defined by standards. Additionally, these specific stages may represent an average of nearly 30% (processing) and 10% (logistics) of the agroindustry value chain energy consumption in the European Union. The use of PCMs allows foreseeing the improvement of energy efficiency in the sector while maintaining food quality. In this work, two case studies of the agroindustry value chain, where the integration of PCMs is expected to meet the previous desiderata, are analyzed. First, PCMs are used in the processing of chocolate, integrated into production equipment. Then, its performance is assessed in the distribution of fresh food, embedded in a transportation box. In both cases, experimental and/or simulation results show that improvements in the energy efficiency of the processes are obtained, while preserving food quality, and, in the processing stage, they may even support the integration of renewables.
Carla Silva; Carlos Simão; João Murta-Pina; Fernando Reboredo; Henrique Paula; Alfredo Martins. Case Studies of Latent Heat Storage with Phase-Change Materials in the Agroindustry Value Chain. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2021) 2021, 456 -465.
AMA StyleCarla Silva, Carlos Simão, João Murta-Pina, Fernando Reboredo, Henrique Paula, Alfredo Martins. Case Studies of Latent Heat Storage with Phase-Change Materials in the Agroindustry Value Chain. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2021). 2021; ():456-465.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarla Silva; Carlos Simão; João Murta-Pina; Fernando Reboredo; Henrique Paula; Alfredo Martins. 2021. "Case Studies of Latent Heat Storage with Phase-Change Materials in the Agroindustry Value Chain." Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2021) , no. : 456-465.
The lower Tejo river basin is an important crop production area in Portugal. The mild climate, diverse water sources and availability along with flat and fertile land areas provide the condition to a highly productive region. Although the historically rainfed cultures installation since the eighteen century, irrigated cultures, such as rice, started to gradually occupy the region in the beginning of the twentieth century. Nowadays, rice cultivation prevails in the area, which requires reliable sources to fulfil water demand for this culture. Paddy-rice fields installation in Tejo tributaries alluvium, such as Sorraia and Almansor rivers, directly supply those parcels in the vicinity. Nevertheless, the largest production area is installed in Lezírias de Vila Franca de Xira, located in Tejo alluvium plains. Such area requires large amounts of water during crop season, from April to October, mainly withdrawn from Tejo river. The Tejo estuary proximity and its salinity influence along with demand peak during summer compromise water quality which, in a long term, can cause salinization and alkalinization of soils. Rice is a light salinity tolerant culture, which is adapted with the current water quality, but the region faces serious sustainability challenges if a shift for some other crop type occurs, as happened in the past. Multiple Correspondence Analysis was used as a statistical method to assess water quality in the region. Water management, driven with water quality allocation by crop and soils requirements can be an answer to minimize permanent soil damages achieving natural resources sustainability in the long term.
D. Ferreira; M. Simões; F. Reboredo; F. Pessoa; A. Almeida; M. R. Carvalho; A. Coelho; C. Pessoa; A. Marques; I. Luís; D. Daccak; M. P. Mendes; F. Lidon. The Application of Multiple Correspondence Analysis Method to Irrigation Water Quality in Tejo Alluvial River Plain. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2021) 2021, 832 -840.
AMA StyleD. Ferreira, M. Simões, F. Reboredo, F. Pessoa, A. Almeida, M. R. Carvalho, A. Coelho, C. Pessoa, A. Marques, I. Luís, D. Daccak, M. P. Mendes, F. Lidon. The Application of Multiple Correspondence Analysis Method to Irrigation Water Quality in Tejo Alluvial River Plain. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2021). 2021; ():832-840.
Chicago/Turabian StyleD. Ferreira; M. Simões; F. Reboredo; F. Pessoa; A. Almeida; M. R. Carvalho; A. Coelho; C. Pessoa; A. Marques; I. Luís; D. Daccak; M. P. Mendes; F. Lidon. 2021. "The Application of Multiple Correspondence Analysis Method to Irrigation Water Quality in Tejo Alluvial River Plain." Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability (ICoWEFS 2021) , no. : 832-840.
The contamination of abandoned mining areas is a problem worldwide that needs urgent attention. Phytoremediation emerges as a successful method to extract different contaminants from the soil. In this context, Eucalyptus globulus plants growing in soils artificial contaminated with arsenic (As) were used to access its phytoremediation capabilities. The effects of As on photosynthetic performance were monitored through different physiological parameters, whereas the uptake and translocation of As and the putative effects on calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc levels on plants were evaluated by X-ray fluorescence analysis. Root system is the major accumulator organ, while the translocation to the above-ground organs is poor. In the end of the experiment, the root biomass of plants treated with 200 μg As mL−1 is 27% and 49.7% lower than equivalent biomass from plants treated with 100 μg As mL−1 and control plants, respectively. Each plant can accumulate 8.19 and 8.91 mg As after a 6-month period, when submitted to 100 As and 200 As, respectively. It seems to exist an antagonistic effect of As on Zn root uptake by E. globulus. In general, the tested concentrations do not influence negatively plant metabolism, indicating that this species is suitable for plantation in contaminated areas.
Fernando Reboredo; João Pelica; Fernando Lidon; Maria Pessoa; Maria Silva; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; José Ramalho. The Tolerance of Eucalyptus globulus to Soil Contamination with Arsenic. Plants 2021, 10, 627 .
AMA StyleFernando Reboredo, João Pelica, Fernando Lidon, Maria Pessoa, Maria Silva, Mauro Guerra, Roberta Leitão, José Ramalho. The Tolerance of Eucalyptus globulus to Soil Contamination with Arsenic. Plants. 2021; 10 (4):627.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando Reboredo; João Pelica; Fernando Lidon; Maria Pessoa; Maria Silva; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; José Ramalho. 2021. "The Tolerance of Eucalyptus globulus to Soil Contamination with Arsenic." Plants 10, no. 4: 627.
An agronomic itinerary for Se biofortification of two rice cultivars (Ariete and Ceres) through foliar fertilization with sodium selenate and sodium selenite with different concentrations (25, 50, 75 and 100 g Se.ha−1), was implemented in experimental fields. The selenium toxicity threshold was not exceeded, as shown by the eco-physiological data obtained through leaf gas exchanges. The highest Se enrichment in paddy grains was obtained with selenite for both cultivars, especially at the highest doses, i.e., 75 and 100 g Se.ha−1, with approximately a 5.0-fold increase compared with control values. In paddy grains, Zn was the most affected element by the treatments with Se with decreases up to 54%. When comparing the losses between rough and polished grains regardless of the cultivars, Se species and concentrations, it was observed that only Cu, Mg and Zn exhibited losses 70%. The loss of Se is more pronounced in Ceres cultivar than in Ariete but rarely exceeds 50%. The analysis by µ-EDXRF showed that, in Ariete cultivar, Se is mostly homogeneously distributed in the grain regardless of any treatments, while in Ceres cultivar, the Se distribution seems to favor accumulation in the periphery, perhaps in the bran.
Ana Marques; Fernando Lidon; Ana Coelho; Cláudia Pessoa; Inês Luís; Paula Campos; Manuela Simões; Ana Almeida; Maria Pessoa; Carlos Galhano; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; Paulo Legoinha; José Ramalho; José Semedo; Ana Rodrigues; Paula Marques; Cátia Silva; Ana Ribeiro-Barros; Maria Silva; Maria Silva; Karliana Oliveira; David Ferreira; Isabel Pais; Fernando Reboredo. Effect of Rice Grain (Oryza sativa L.) Enrichment with Selenium on Foliar Leaf Gas Exchanges and Accumulation of Nutrients. Plants 2021, 10, 288 .
AMA StyleAna Marques, Fernando Lidon, Ana Coelho, Cláudia Pessoa, Inês Luís, Paula Campos, Manuela Simões, Ana Almeida, Maria Pessoa, Carlos Galhano, Mauro Guerra, Roberta Leitão, Paulo Legoinha, José Ramalho, José Semedo, Ana Rodrigues, Paula Marques, Cátia Silva, Ana Ribeiro-Barros, Maria Silva, Maria Silva, Karliana Oliveira, David Ferreira, Isabel Pais, Fernando Reboredo. Effect of Rice Grain (Oryza sativa L.) Enrichment with Selenium on Foliar Leaf Gas Exchanges and Accumulation of Nutrients. Plants. 2021; 10 (2):288.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Marques; Fernando Lidon; Ana Coelho; Cláudia Pessoa; Inês Luís; Paula Campos; Manuela Simões; Ana Almeida; Maria Pessoa; Carlos Galhano; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; Paulo Legoinha; José Ramalho; José Semedo; Ana Rodrigues; Paula Marques; Cátia Silva; Ana Ribeiro-Barros; Maria Silva; Maria Silva; Karliana Oliveira; David Ferreira; Isabel Pais; Fernando Reboredo. 2021. "Effect of Rice Grain (Oryza sativa L.) Enrichment with Selenium on Foliar Leaf Gas Exchanges and Accumulation of Nutrients." Plants 10, no. 2: 288.
This study aimed to assess the efficiency of Ca enrichment in tubers of three genotypes of Solanum tuberosum L., through foliar spraying with CaCl2 and Ca(NO3)2 solutions. In this context, soil heterogeneity of three potato-growing fields, as well as the implications of Ca accumulation among tissues and some quality parameters were assessed. Three potato varieties (Agria, Picasso and Rossi) were grown in three production fields and during the life cycle, four pulverizations with calcium chloride (3 and 6 kg ha−1) or calcium nitrate (0.5, 2 and 4 kg ha−1) were applied. For screening the potential phytotoxicity, using Agria as a test system, the potential synthesis of photoassimilates was determined, and it was found that after the 3rd Ca application, leaf gas exchanges were moderately (net photosynthesis), to strongly (stomatal conductance) affected, although without impact on Ca accumulation in tubers. At harvest, the average Ca biofortification index varied between 5–40%, 40–35% and 4.3–13% in Agria, Picasso and Rossi, respectively. Moreover, the equatorial region of the tubers in general showed that Ca accumulation prevailed in the epidermis and, in some cases, in inner areas of the potato tubers. Biofortified tubers with Ca also showed some significant changes in total soluble solids and colorimetric parameters. It is concluded that Ca enrichment of potato tubers through foliar spraying complemented the xylem mass flow of Ca from roots, through phloem redistribution. Both fertilizers showed similar efficiency, but Rossi revealed a lower index of Ca accumulation, eventually due to different metabolic characteristics. Although affected by Ca enrichment, potato tubers maintained a high quality for industrial processing.
Ana Coelho; Fernando Lidon; Cláudia Pessoa; Ana Marques; Inês Luís; João Caleiro; Manuela Simões; José Kullberg; Paulo Legoinha; Maria Brito; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; Carlos Galhano; Paula Scotti-Campos; José Semedo; Maria Silva; Isabel Pais; Maria Silva; Ana Rodrigues; Maria Pessoa; José Ramalho; Fernando Reboredo. Can Foliar Pulverization with CaCl2 and Ca(NO3)2 Trigger Ca Enrichment in Solanum tuberosum L. Tubers? Plants 2021, 10, 245 .
AMA StyleAna Coelho, Fernando Lidon, Cláudia Pessoa, Ana Marques, Inês Luís, João Caleiro, Manuela Simões, José Kullberg, Paulo Legoinha, Maria Brito, Mauro Guerra, Roberta Leitão, Carlos Galhano, Paula Scotti-Campos, José Semedo, Maria Silva, Isabel Pais, Maria Silva, Ana Rodrigues, Maria Pessoa, José Ramalho, Fernando Reboredo. Can Foliar Pulverization with CaCl2 and Ca(NO3)2 Trigger Ca Enrichment in Solanum tuberosum L. Tubers? Plants. 2021; 10 (2):245.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Coelho; Fernando Lidon; Cláudia Pessoa; Ana Marques; Inês Luís; João Caleiro; Manuela Simões; José Kullberg; Paulo Legoinha; Maria Brito; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; Carlos Galhano; Paula Scotti-Campos; José Semedo; Maria Silva; Isabel Pais; Maria Silva; Ana Rodrigues; Maria Pessoa; José Ramalho; Fernando Reboredo. 2021. "Can Foliar Pulverization with CaCl2 and Ca(NO3)2 Trigger Ca Enrichment in Solanum tuberosum L. Tubers?" Plants 10, no. 2: 245.
This study aimed to assess the implications of Zn enrichment in wheat grains as a function of contrasting genotypes, edaphic conditions and foliar fertilizers. Triticum aestivum L. varieties Roxo and Paiva were grown in four production fields, and sprayed with ZnSO4 (0, 16.20 and 36.40 kg/ha) Zn-EDTA (0, 6.30 and 12.60 kg/ha) and Tecnifol Zinc (0, 3.90 and 7.80 kg/ha). The heterogeneous edaphic conditions of the wheat fields were chemically characterized, it being found that soil properties determine different Zn accumulation in the grains of both genotypes. Foliar spraying enhanced to different extents Zn content in the grains of both genotypes, but the average of enrichment indexes varied among the wheat fields. Zinc mostly accumulated in the embryo and vascular bundle and to a lesser extent in the endosperm. Grain yield and test weight sprayed by ZnSO4 gave the highest values in both genotypes, but the opposite was found for Zn-EDTA. Considering the color parameters, lightness and red–green transitions were found to be a conjunction of genotype characteristics, fertilization types and edaphic conditions prevailing in each field. It is concluded that the index of Zn enrichment in wheat grains is a docket of edaphic conditions, genotype and type of fertilization.
Inês Luís; Fernando Lidon; Cláudia Pessoa; Ana Marques; Ana Coelho; Manuela Simões; Manuel Patanita; José Dôres; José Ramalho; Maria Silva; Ana Almeida; Isabel Pais; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Reboredo; Paulo Legoinha; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; Paula Campos. Zinc Enrichment in two Contrasting Genotypes of Triticum aestivum L. Grains: Interactions between Edaphic Conditions and Foliar Fertilizers. Plants 2021, 10, 204 .
AMA StyleInês Luís, Fernando Lidon, Cláudia Pessoa, Ana Marques, Ana Coelho, Manuela Simões, Manuel Patanita, José Dôres, José Ramalho, Maria Silva, Ana Almeida, Isabel Pais, Maria Pessoa, Fernando Reboredo, Paulo Legoinha, Mauro Guerra, Roberta Leitão, Paula Campos. Zinc Enrichment in two Contrasting Genotypes of Triticum aestivum L. Grains: Interactions between Edaphic Conditions and Foliar Fertilizers. Plants. 2021; 10 (2):204.
Chicago/Turabian StyleInês Luís; Fernando Lidon; Cláudia Pessoa; Ana Marques; Ana Coelho; Manuela Simões; Manuel Patanita; José Dôres; José Ramalho; Maria Silva; Ana Almeida; Isabel Pais; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Reboredo; Paulo Legoinha; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; Paula Campos. 2021. "Zinc Enrichment in two Contrasting Genotypes of Triticum aestivum L. Grains: Interactions between Edaphic Conditions and Foliar Fertilizers." Plants 10, no. 2: 204.
Edible wild plants are part of the ethnobotanical and gastronomic heritage of different geographical areas. Corema album (L.) D. Don is an endemic species of the dune systems of the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The aerial parts of Corema album are a source of nutrients and antioxidants. The Corema album white berry (Portuguese crowberry) is rich in calcium, iron, and zinc. The plant also shows high phenolic content and antioxidant capacity associated with the leaves, fruit, and flowers. The presence of organic acids, namely phenolic acids, such as hydroxycinnamic acids, and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) omega-3 and omega-6 has also been confirmed. Toxicity studies evaluated by cell viability tests with human intestinal epithelium model cells (Caco-2) have shown that, at low concentrations, plant extracts may present beneficial effects.
Catarina Brito; Taciana Bertotti; Maria João Primitivo; Marta Neves; Cristiana L. Pires; Pedro F. Cruz; Patrícia A.T. Martins; Ana Cristina Rodrigues; Maria João Moreno; Rui M.M. Brito; Maria Jorge Campos; Daniela C. Vaz; Maria Fernanda Pessoa; Fernando Lidon; Fernando Reboredo; Vânia S. Ribeiro. Corema album spp: Edible wild crowberries with a high content in minerals and organic acids. Food Chemistry 2020, 345, 128732 .
AMA StyleCatarina Brito, Taciana Bertotti, Maria João Primitivo, Marta Neves, Cristiana L. Pires, Pedro F. Cruz, Patrícia A.T. Martins, Ana Cristina Rodrigues, Maria João Moreno, Rui M.M. Brito, Maria Jorge Campos, Daniela C. Vaz, Maria Fernanda Pessoa, Fernando Lidon, Fernando Reboredo, Vânia S. Ribeiro. Corema album spp: Edible wild crowberries with a high content in minerals and organic acids. Food Chemistry. 2020; 345 ():128732.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCatarina Brito; Taciana Bertotti; Maria João Primitivo; Marta Neves; Cristiana L. Pires; Pedro F. Cruz; Patrícia A.T. Martins; Ana Cristina Rodrigues; Maria João Moreno; Rui M.M. Brito; Maria Jorge Campos; Daniela C. Vaz; Maria Fernanda Pessoa; Fernando Lidon; Fernando Reboredo; Vânia S. Ribeiro. 2020. "Corema album spp: Edible wild crowberries with a high content in minerals and organic acids." Food Chemistry 345, no. : 128732.
The food industry will face determinant challenges in the future, namely, feeding a growing population, set to reach up to 9 billion people by 2050, while maintaining food quality, in circumstances of resource limitations and sustainable use. In this outlook, minimizing mineral deficits in the human diet can prevent health diseases. Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in human organisms, performing both structural and signaling functions, its deficits being associated with the development of osteoporosis and other pathologies. To minimize this issue, foliar spraying of edible plants can increase the amount of minerals, triggering additional value in unprocessed food products. Following this assumption at an orchard of Rocha pears located in the West region of Portugal, seven foliar sprays were carried out with calcium chloride (4% corresponds to the exclusive use of CaCl2 4 kg ha−1; 8% corresponds to the use of CaCl2 4 kg ha−1 (for the first three sprays) and CaCl2 8 kg ha−1 (for the four remaining sprays)). At harvest, calcium levels increased about 12.2–38.3%, whereas significant differences in physicochemical parameters occurred only in malic acid and total soluble solids. In conclusion, calcium levels increased in fruits after foliar spraying, but quality parameters only revealed minor changes, enabling the production of biofortified Rocha pears.
Cláudia Pessoa; Ana Coelho; Ana Marques; Inês Luís; Diana Daccak; Maria Silva; José Ramalho; Manuela Simões; Fernando Reboredo; Maria Pessoa; Paulo Legoinha; Paula Scotti Campos; Isabel Pais; Fernando Lidon. Increase of Calcium in ‘Rocha’ Pear (Pyrus communis L.) for Development of Functional Foods. Biology and Life Sciences Forum 2020, 4, 6 .
AMA StyleCláudia Pessoa, Ana Coelho, Ana Marques, Inês Luís, Diana Daccak, Maria Silva, José Ramalho, Manuela Simões, Fernando Reboredo, Maria Pessoa, Paulo Legoinha, Paula Scotti Campos, Isabel Pais, Fernando Lidon. Increase of Calcium in ‘Rocha’ Pear (Pyrus communis L.) for Development of Functional Foods. Biology and Life Sciences Forum. 2020; 4 (1):6.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCláudia Pessoa; Ana Coelho; Ana Marques; Inês Luís; Diana Daccak; Maria Silva; José Ramalho; Manuela Simões; Fernando Reboredo; Maria Pessoa; Paulo Legoinha; Paula Scotti Campos; Isabel Pais; Fernando Lidon. 2020. "Increase of Calcium in ‘Rocha’ Pear (Pyrus communis L.) for Development of Functional Foods." Biology and Life Sciences Forum 4, no. 1: 6.
In worldwide production, rice is the second-most-grown crop. It is considered a staple food for many populations and, if naturally enriched in Se, has a huge potential to reduce nutrient deficiencies in foodstuff for human consumption. This study aimed to develop an agronomic itinerary for Se biofortification of Oryza sativa L. (Poaceae) and assess potential physicochemical deviations. Trials were implemented in rice paddy field with known soil and water characteristics and two genotypes resulting from genetic breeding (OP1505 and OP1509) were selected for evaluation. Plants were sprayed at booting, anthesis and milky grain phases with two different foliar fertilizers (sodium selenate and sodium selenite) at different concentrations (25, 50, 75 and 100 g Se·ha−1). After grain harvesting, the application of selenate showed 4.9–7.1 fold increases, whereas selenite increased 5.9–8.4-fold in OP1509 and OP1505, respectively. In brown grain, it was found that in the highest treatment selenate or selenite triggered much higher Se accumulation in OP1505 relatively to OP1509, and that no relevant variation was found with selenate or selenite spraying in each genotype. Total protein increased exponentially in OP1505 genotype when selenite was applied, and higher dosage of Se also increased grain weight and total protein content. It was concluded that, through agronomic biofortification, rice grain can be enriched with Se without impairing its quality, thus highlighting its value in general for the industry and consumers with special needs.
Ana Marques; Fernando Lidon; Ana Coelho; Cláudia Pessoa; Inês Luís; Paula Scotti-Campos; Manuela Simões; Ana Almeida; Paulo Legoinha; Maria Pessoa; Carlos Galhano; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; José Ramalho; José Semedo; Ana Bagulho; José Moreira; Ana Rodrigues; Paula Marques; Cátia Silva; Ana Ribeiro-Barros; Maria Silva; Maria Silva; Karliana Oliveira; David Ferreira; Isabel Pais; Fernando Reboredo. Quantification and Tissue Localization of Selenium in Rice (Oryza sativa L., Poaceae) Grains: A Perspective of Agronomic Biofortification. Plants 2020, 9, 1670 .
AMA StyleAna Marques, Fernando Lidon, Ana Coelho, Cláudia Pessoa, Inês Luís, Paula Scotti-Campos, Manuela Simões, Ana Almeida, Paulo Legoinha, Maria Pessoa, Carlos Galhano, Mauro Guerra, Roberta Leitão, José Ramalho, José Semedo, Ana Bagulho, José Moreira, Ana Rodrigues, Paula Marques, Cátia Silva, Ana Ribeiro-Barros, Maria Silva, Maria Silva, Karliana Oliveira, David Ferreira, Isabel Pais, Fernando Reboredo. Quantification and Tissue Localization of Selenium in Rice (Oryza sativa L., Poaceae) Grains: A Perspective of Agronomic Biofortification. Plants. 2020; 9 (12):1670.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Marques; Fernando Lidon; Ana Coelho; Cláudia Pessoa; Inês Luís; Paula Scotti-Campos; Manuela Simões; Ana Almeida; Paulo Legoinha; Maria Pessoa; Carlos Galhano; Mauro Guerra; Roberta Leitão; José Ramalho; José Semedo; Ana Bagulho; José Moreira; Ana Rodrigues; Paula Marques; Cátia Silva; Ana Ribeiro-Barros; Maria Silva; Maria Silva; Karliana Oliveira; David Ferreira; Isabel Pais; Fernando Reboredo. 2020. "Quantification and Tissue Localization of Selenium in Rice (Oryza sativa L., Poaceae) Grains: A Perspective of Agronomic Biofortification." Plants 9, no. 12: 1670.
The increasing demand of organic agriculture (OA) is based on the consumer’s belief that organic agricultural products are healthier, tastier and more nutritious. The effect of OA and conventional agriculture (CA) methods on the elemental compositions of green and red sweet peppers were studied. The highest concentrations of Ca, Cu, K and P occur in peppers from OA in both states of ripeness, with emphasis on Ca and K contents. Furthermore, the principal component analysis (PCA), points out to a clear separation, regarding concentrations, between peppers from OA and CA. The average fruit weight is higher in OA, 141 g versus 112 g in CA. Regarding productivity, CA reaches a value of 30.1 t/ha, 7% higher than the value observed for OA, i.e., 28 t/ha. Peppers from CA, exhibited greater protein content than those which originated from OA, regardless of the ripening stage, but not more ashes. Regarding nutritional ratios, the ripening stage and the production mode, can be important for an adequate choice regarding a more balanced Ca/P ratio, and the studied variety contained high Ca values ranging between 1009 and 1930 mg.kg−1. The PCA analysis also revealed that Mn and Fe are inversely correlated, confirming the importance of the Mn/Fe ratio evaluation in nutritional studies.
Rosa Guilherme; Fernando Reboredo; Mauro Guerra; Sandrine Ressurreição; Nuno Alvarenga. Elemental Composition and Some Nutritional Parameters of Sweet Pepper from Organic and Conventional Agriculture. Plants 2020, 9, 863 .
AMA StyleRosa Guilherme, Fernando Reboredo, Mauro Guerra, Sandrine Ressurreição, Nuno Alvarenga. Elemental Composition and Some Nutritional Parameters of Sweet Pepper from Organic and Conventional Agriculture. Plants. 2020; 9 (7):863.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRosa Guilherme; Fernando Reboredo; Mauro Guerra; Sandrine Ressurreição; Nuno Alvarenga. 2020. "Elemental Composition and Some Nutritional Parameters of Sweet Pepper from Organic and Conventional Agriculture." Plants 9, no. 7: 863.
The role of values in climate-related decision-making is a prominent theme of climate communication research. The present study examines whether forest professionals are more driven by values than scientists are, and if this results in value polarization. A questionnaire was designed to elicit and assess the values assigned to expected effects of climate change by forest professionals and scientists working on forests and climate change in Europe. The countries involved covered a north-to-south and west-to-east gradient across Europe, representing a wide range of bio-climatic conditions and a mix of economic–social–political structures. We show that European forest professionals and scientists do not exhibit polarized expectations about the values of specific impacts of climate change on forests in their countries. In fact, few differences between forest professionals and scientists were found. However, there are interesting differences in the expected values of forest professionals with regard to climate change impacts across European countries. In Northern European countries, the aggregated values of the expected effects are more neutral than they are in Southern Europe, where they are more negative. Expectations about impacts on timber production, economic returns, and regulatory ecosystem services are mostly negative, while expectations about biodiversity and energy production are mostly positive.
Johannes Persson; Kristina Blennow; Luísa Gonçalves; Alexander Borys; Ioan Dutcă; Jari Hynynen; Emilia Janeczko; Mariyana Lyubenova; Simon Martel; Jan Merganic; Katarína Merganičová; Mikko Peltoniemi; Michal Petr; Fernando H. Reboredo; Giorgio Vacchiano; Christopher P.O. Reyer. No polarization–Expected Values of Climate Change Impacts among European Forest Professionals and Scientists. Sustainability 2020, 12, 2659 .
AMA StyleJohannes Persson, Kristina Blennow, Luísa Gonçalves, Alexander Borys, Ioan Dutcă, Jari Hynynen, Emilia Janeczko, Mariyana Lyubenova, Simon Martel, Jan Merganic, Katarína Merganičová, Mikko Peltoniemi, Michal Petr, Fernando H. Reboredo, Giorgio Vacchiano, Christopher P.O. Reyer. No polarization–Expected Values of Climate Change Impacts among European Forest Professionals and Scientists. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (7):2659.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJohannes Persson; Kristina Blennow; Luísa Gonçalves; Alexander Borys; Ioan Dutcă; Jari Hynynen; Emilia Janeczko; Mariyana Lyubenova; Simon Martel; Jan Merganic; Katarína Merganičová; Mikko Peltoniemi; Michal Petr; Fernando H. Reboredo; Giorgio Vacchiano; Christopher P.O. Reyer. 2020. "No polarization–Expected Values of Climate Change Impacts among European Forest Professionals and Scientists." Sustainability 12, no. 7: 2659.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the elemental composition of six food supplements of plant origin, commonly sold in the Portuguese market, by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence. The presence of arsenic in all the Maca, Ashwagandha, Camu-Camu and Hemp protein samples (except the generic form) is a reason of concern due to the long-term effects of As mainly in its inorganic form. Thus, great caution must be taken on some food supplements, particularly the cases of Moringa from Egypt and Yellow/Xpresso Maca, whose inorganic As concentrations are in line with the upper bound concentration for the 95th dietary exposure according to the European Food Safety Authority which is 0.64 μg/kg bw/day. In what regards Hemp protein, if the supplier’s daily intake recommendation (30 g) is followed, values as high as 1.75 μg/kg bw/day of inorganic As will be consumed, which are dangerously above the upper bound. In this case this specific supplement lot should be removed from the market. Also the consumption of Hemp protein leads to a daily intake of Mn above the Daily Reference Intake (DRI) and Adequate Intakes (AIs) for adults. The contamination of Goji berries by Pb is a reason for concern—organic berries contained 11.3 μg/g while berries derived from conventional agriculture 11.6 μg/g, leading to daily intake doses of 315.3 μg and 324.8 μg, respectively, if the recommended daily intake of 28 g is followed. Our findings point out to an inadequacy of the recommended intakes by the supplier vis a vis the concentrations observed, greatly increasing the risk for public health.
F. H. Reboredo; A. Barbosa; Maria Manuela Silva; M. L. Carvalho; J. P. Santos; M. F. Pessoa; F. Lidon; José Ramalho; M. Guerra. Mineral Content of Food Supplements of Plant Origin, by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence: A Risk Assessment. Exposure and Health 2020, 12, 917 -927.
AMA StyleF. H. Reboredo, A. Barbosa, Maria Manuela Silva, M. L. Carvalho, J. P. Santos, M. F. Pessoa, F. Lidon, José Ramalho, M. Guerra. Mineral Content of Food Supplements of Plant Origin, by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence: A Risk Assessment. Exposure and Health. 2020; 12 (4):917-927.
Chicago/Turabian StyleF. H. Reboredo; A. Barbosa; Maria Manuela Silva; M. L. Carvalho; J. P. Santos; M. F. Pessoa; F. Lidon; José Ramalho; M. Guerra. 2020. "Mineral Content of Food Supplements of Plant Origin, by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence: A Risk Assessment." Exposure and Health 12, no. 4: 917-927.
The current trend of large-scale bread production is to facilitate processing at an industrial level, considering the use of flour mixtures with different chemical and technological parameters and incorporating food additives. Accordingly, costs can be minimized, whereas the quality and the shelf-life of the final product might increase, but a full characterization of the flours that must be used and the selection of the food additives to be incorporated into the dough is required. In this context, three Portuguese wheat flour varieties were evaluated (FariRamos, Nacional and AJMiranda), as well as two types of food additives with the aim to increase bread shelf-life. In these flours, the levels of K, S, P, Ca and Cl prevailed, but the moisture and ash contents of FariRamos were the highest and lowest, respectively. The colour of all flours was generally within the desired standard values. Nacional flour contained a higher fat content, but all the flours showed a higher relative abundance of linoleic acid (C18:2), followed by palmitic acid (C16:0) and oleic acid (C18:1). AJMiranda flour revealed a higher content of wet gluten and protein, but the SDS sedimentation index showed a higher value in the FariRamos flour. The fall index, which directly monitors the activity of the α-amylase enzyme, showed a lower value in AJMiranda and Nacional. Through farinograph and alveographyc analysis it was found that FariRamos has a tenacious gluten, but AJMiranda and Nacional had a balanced gluten, yet all of them can be classified as medium flours. Bread making with a mix of FariRamos, AJMiranda and Nacional flours and incorporating preservative food additives revealed the highest shelf-life (11-days) with methyl p-hydroxybenzoate [0.05 %] and benzoic acid [0.1 %], but the colour of the breads showed a relationship of intensity of white colour that depended on the additive used. At the end of the shelf-life, molds of the Eurotium, Trichoderma and Cladosporium genera developed in the bread. It was concluded that the chemical and technological approach applied in the characterization of the flour varieties, can be directly used to define the quality and shelf-life in the bakery industry, allowing the establishment of minimum commercialization prices.
Fernando Cebola Lidon; Diana Daccak; Paula Scotti-Campos; Maria Manuela Silva; Ana Sofia Bagulho; Isabel Pais; Carlos Galhano; José Cochicho Ramalho; José Moreira; Maria Fernanda Pessoa; Fernando Henrique Reboredo. An integrated chemical and technological approach for assessing Portuguese wheat flours quality and lengthening bread shelf-life. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture 2019, 884 -894.
AMA StyleFernando Cebola Lidon, Diana Daccak, Paula Scotti-Campos, Maria Manuela Silva, Ana Sofia Bagulho, Isabel Pais, Carlos Galhano, José Cochicho Ramalho, José Moreira, Maria Fernanda Pessoa, Fernando Henrique Reboredo. An integrated chemical and technological approach for assessing Portuguese wheat flours quality and lengthening bread shelf-life. Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture. 2019; ():884-894.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando Cebola Lidon; Diana Daccak; Paula Scotti-Campos; Maria Manuela Silva; Ana Sofia Bagulho; Isabel Pais; Carlos Galhano; José Cochicho Ramalho; José Moreira; Maria Fernanda Pessoa; Fernando Henrique Reboredo. 2019. "An integrated chemical and technological approach for assessing Portuguese wheat flours quality and lengthening bread shelf-life." Emirates Journal of Food and Agriculture , no. : 884-894.
Soils and different vegetable species in Costa de Caparica (Portugal) are subject to the intensive use of inorganic fertilizers and pesticides. Thus, the concentrations of As, Cu, Fe, Mn, Pb, and Zn were evaluated. Lettuce, spinach, and potatoes collected in station 9 cause reason for concern due to their high Pb concentrations close to 20 μg g−1 which is probably related to an intensive use of copper and iron sulphate fertilizers. Additionally, the consumption of Portulaca oleracea collected in stations 3 and 4 must be avoided due to the high concentrations of Zn, and even Cu. The derived estimated daily intake (EDI) dose of Zn will be a risk to human consumption if P. oleracea was the single basis of a soup, although the addition of other ingredients might lower the tolerable upper intake (TUI) value of 39 mg/day of P. oleracea, to admissible levels, i.e., not exceeding 25 mg/day. Pumpkin collected in station 1 contained 44.1 μg g−1 Cu and a TUI value of 9.8 mg/day, when the recommendation must not exceed 5.0 mg/day. In this context, it is strongly advised to not include this vegetable in household menus.
Fernando Reboredo; Manuela Simões; Celeste Jorge; Malva Mancuso; Jorge Martinez; Mauro Guerra; José C. Ramalho; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Lidon. Metal content in edible crops and agricultural soils due to intensive use of fertilizers and pesticides in Terras da Costa de Caparica (Portugal). Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2018, 26, 2512 -2522.
AMA StyleFernando Reboredo, Manuela Simões, Celeste Jorge, Malva Mancuso, Jorge Martinez, Mauro Guerra, José C. Ramalho, Maria Pessoa, Fernando Lidon. Metal content in edible crops and agricultural soils due to intensive use of fertilizers and pesticides in Terras da Costa de Caparica (Portugal). Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 2018; 26 (3):2512-2522.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando Reboredo; Manuela Simões; Celeste Jorge; Malva Mancuso; Jorge Martinez; Mauro Guerra; José C. Ramalho; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Lidon. 2018. "Metal content in edible crops and agricultural soils due to intensive use of fertilizers and pesticides in Terras da Costa de Caparica (Portugal)." Environmental Science and Pollution Research 26, no. 3: 2512-2522.
Nos dois últimos séculos, na orla costeira de Portugal, generalizou-se a prática agrícola em areias de duna com a aplicação de agroquímicos, sem controlo técnico, de onde resultaram alterações da composição físico-química e acumulação de metais pesados nas areias. Com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos do manejo agrícola foram coletadas e caracterizadas, do ponto de vista físico e químico, amostras das dunas, entre os 0,0 cm e os 20 cm de profundidade, com e sem prática agrícola. Foi determinada, por ensaio de peneiramento, a fração fina (partículas com diâmetro inferior a 0,074 mm) e pelo método MAB – Peróxido a composição em matéria orgânica. Foi estimada a umidade das amostras e determinado, pelo método eletroquímico, o pH, a condutividade elétrica e o potencial de oxirredução. A composição química foi analisada por fluorescência de raios-x. Verificou-se que o manejo agrícola das dunas resultou no aumento da fração fina, da matéria orgânica, da umidade, da condutividade elétrica e do potencial de oxirredução das areias. O pH diminuiu, de básico para valores próximos de neutro, aumentando o risco de acumulação e mobilização de Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, Pb, As, Zr, Th, Rb, Cr, V, Ni, Hg, Co e U.
Maria Manuela Malhado Simões Ribeiro; Malva Andrea Mancuso; Celeste Rosa Ramalho Jorge; Jorge Luís Martinez; João Ferro Pelica; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Reboredo. ACUMULAÇÃO DE METAIS PESADOS E ALTERAÇÃO DAS PROPRIEDADES FÍSICAS E QUÍMICAS DE AREIAS DE DUNAS LITORÂNEAS. Geosciences = Geociências 2018, 37, 543 -553.
AMA StyleMaria Manuela Malhado Simões Ribeiro, Malva Andrea Mancuso, Celeste Rosa Ramalho Jorge, Jorge Luís Martinez, João Ferro Pelica, Maria Pessoa, Fernando Reboredo. ACUMULAÇÃO DE METAIS PESADOS E ALTERAÇÃO DAS PROPRIEDADES FÍSICAS E QUÍMICAS DE AREIAS DE DUNAS LITORÂNEAS. Geosciences = Geociências. 2018; 37 (3):543-553.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMaria Manuela Malhado Simões Ribeiro; Malva Andrea Mancuso; Celeste Rosa Ramalho Jorge; Jorge Luís Martinez; João Ferro Pelica; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Reboredo. 2018. "ACUMULAÇÃO DE METAIS PESADOS E ALTERAÇÃO DAS PROPRIEDADES FÍSICAS E QUÍMICAS DE AREIAS DE DUNAS LITORÂNEAS." Geosciences = Geociências 37, no. 3: 543-553.
The Neves-Corvo mining complex (MC) situated in southern Portugal exploits one of the most world’s important copper deposits. Agricultural soils surrounding the MC, used by the inhabitants for crop production, contain excessive amounts of As, Cu, Pb, and Zn. Thus, a potential risk to human consumption exists if edible plants grow on these substrata. Arsenic and Pb were not detected in edible samples collected near the MC and 5 km away, but in the leaves—structural or adsorbed onto the surface. In general, Zn was the most mobile element in both contaminated and reference areas as seen by the bioaccumulation factors (BAF). The tolerable upper intake (TUI) values for Cu are a reason of concern, since in 57.1% of the cases, the TUI values are above the recommended upper limit of 5 mg/day, in the case of Ficus carica, Cucurbita pepo, and Phaseolus vulgaris, whereas in 28.6% of the cases, the TUI values are near this limit (C. pepo and Citrus x sinensis). The consumption of such vegetables from these areas must be banned or strongly reduced, since long-term accumulation of Cu can cause a chronic toxicity in humans.
Fernando H. Reboredo; João Pelica; Fernando C. Lidon; José C. Ramalho; Maria Pessoa; Teresa Calvão; Manuela Simões; Mauro Guerra. Heavy metal content of edible plants collected close to an area of intense mining activity (southern Portugal). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 2018, 190, 484 .
AMA StyleFernando H. Reboredo, João Pelica, Fernando C. Lidon, José C. Ramalho, Maria Pessoa, Teresa Calvão, Manuela Simões, Mauro Guerra. Heavy metal content of edible plants collected close to an area of intense mining activity (southern Portugal). Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 2018; 190 (8):484.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando H. Reboredo; João Pelica; Fernando C. Lidon; José C. Ramalho; Maria Pessoa; Teresa Calvão; Manuela Simões; Mauro Guerra. 2018. "Heavy metal content of edible plants collected close to an area of intense mining activity (southern Portugal)." Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 190, no. 8: 484.
Adilson V. De J. Mangueze; Maria Pessoa; Maria J. Silva; Alexis Ndayiragije; Hilário E. Magaia; Viriato S.I. Cossa; Fernando Reboredo; Maria Luisa Carvalho; Jose Paulo Santos; Mauro Guerra; Ana I Ribeiro-Barros; Fernando C. Lidon; José C. Ramalho. Simultaneous Zinc and selenium biofortification in rice. Accumulation, localization and implications on the overall mineral content of the flour. Journal of Cereal Science 2018, 82, 34 -41.
AMA StyleAdilson V. De J. Mangueze, Maria Pessoa, Maria J. Silva, Alexis Ndayiragije, Hilário E. Magaia, Viriato S.I. Cossa, Fernando Reboredo, Maria Luisa Carvalho, Jose Paulo Santos, Mauro Guerra, Ana I Ribeiro-Barros, Fernando C. Lidon, José C. Ramalho. Simultaneous Zinc and selenium biofortification in rice. Accumulation, localization and implications on the overall mineral content of the flour. Journal of Cereal Science. 2018; 82 ():34-41.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAdilson V. De J. Mangueze; Maria Pessoa; Maria J. Silva; Alexis Ndayiragije; Hilário E. Magaia; Viriato S.I. Cossa; Fernando Reboredo; Maria Luisa Carvalho; Jose Paulo Santos; Mauro Guerra; Ana I Ribeiro-Barros; Fernando C. Lidon; José C. Ramalho. 2018. "Simultaneous Zinc and selenium biofortification in rice. Accumulation, localization and implications on the overall mineral content of the flour." Journal of Cereal Science 82, no. : 34-41.
The understanding of acclimation strategies to low temperature and water availability is decisive to ensure coffee crop sustainability, since these environmental conditions determine the suitability of cultivation areas. In this context, the impacts of single and combined exposure to drought and cold were evaluated in three genotypes of the two major cropped species, Coffea arabica cv. Icatu, Coffea canephora cv. Apoatã, and the hybrid Obatã. Crucial traits of plant resilience to environmental stresses have been examined: photosynthesis, lipoperoxidation and the antioxidant response. Drought and/or cold promoted leaf dehydration, which was accompanied by stomatal and mesophyll limitations that impaired leaf C-assimilation in all genotypes. However, Icatu showed a lower impact upon stress exposure and a faster and complete photosynthetic recovery. Although lipoperoxidation was increased by drought (Icatu) and cold (all genotypes), it was greatly reduced by stress interaction, especially in Icatu. In fact, although the antioxidative system was reinforced under single drought and cold exposure (e.g., activity of enzymes as Cu,Zn-superoxide dismutase, ascorbate peroxidase, APX, glutathione reductase and catalase, CAT), the stronger increases were observed upon the simultaneous exposure to both stresses, which was accompanied with a transcriptional response of some genes, namely related to APX. Complementary, non-enzyme antioxidant molecules were promoted mostly by cold and the stress interaction, including α-tocopherol (in C. arabica plants), ascorbate (ASC), zeaxanthin, and phenolic compounds (all genotypes). In general, drought promoted antioxidant enzymes activity, whereas cold enhanced the synthesis of both enzyme and non-enzyme antioxidants, the latter likely related to a higher need of antioxidative capability when enzyme reactions were probably quite repressed by low temperature. Icatu showed the wider antioxidative capability, with the triggering of all studied antioxidative molecules by drought (except CAT), cold, and, particularly, stress interaction (except ASC), revealing a clear stress cross-tolerance. This justified the lower impacts on membrane lipoperoxidation and photosynthetic capacity under stress interaction conditions, related to a better ROS control. These findings are also relevant to coffee water management, showing that watering in the cold season should be largely avoided.
José C. Ramalho; Ana P. Rodrigues; Fernando C. Lidon; Luís Marques; A. Eduardo Leitão; Ana Fortunato; Isabel P. Pais; Maria J. Silva; Paula Scotti-Campos; Antonio Lopes; F. H. Reboredo; Ana I. Ribeiro-Barros. Stress cross-response of the antioxidative system promoted by superimposed drought and cold conditions in Coffea spp. PLOS ONE 2018, 13, e0198694 .
AMA StyleJosé C. Ramalho, Ana P. Rodrigues, Fernando C. Lidon, Luís Marques, A. Eduardo Leitão, Ana Fortunato, Isabel P. Pais, Maria J. Silva, Paula Scotti-Campos, Antonio Lopes, F. H. Reboredo, Ana I. Ribeiro-Barros. Stress cross-response of the antioxidative system promoted by superimposed drought and cold conditions in Coffea spp. PLOS ONE. 2018; 13 (6):e0198694.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé C. Ramalho; Ana P. Rodrigues; Fernando C. Lidon; Luís Marques; A. Eduardo Leitão; Ana Fortunato; Isabel P. Pais; Maria J. Silva; Paula Scotti-Campos; Antonio Lopes; F. H. Reboredo; Ana I. Ribeiro-Barros. 2018. "Stress cross-response of the antioxidative system promoted by superimposed drought and cold conditions in Coffea spp." PLOS ONE 13, no. 6: e0198694.
Fernando Cebola Lidon; Karliana Oliveira; Maria Manuela Simões Ribeiro; João Pelica; Inês Pataco; José Ramalho; António Eduardo Leitão; Ana Sofia Almeida; Paula Scotti Campos; Ana I Ribeiro-Barros; Isabel P. Pais; Maria Manuela Silva; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Reboredo. Selenium biofortification of rice grains and implications on macronutrients quality. Journal of Cereal Science 2018, 81, 22 -29.
AMA StyleFernando Cebola Lidon, Karliana Oliveira, Maria Manuela Simões Ribeiro, João Pelica, Inês Pataco, José Ramalho, António Eduardo Leitão, Ana Sofia Almeida, Paula Scotti Campos, Ana I Ribeiro-Barros, Isabel P. Pais, Maria Manuela Silva, Maria Pessoa, Fernando Reboredo. Selenium biofortification of rice grains and implications on macronutrients quality. Journal of Cereal Science. 2018; 81 ():22-29.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando Cebola Lidon; Karliana Oliveira; Maria Manuela Simões Ribeiro; João Pelica; Inês Pataco; José Ramalho; António Eduardo Leitão; Ana Sofia Almeida; Paula Scotti Campos; Ana I Ribeiro-Barros; Isabel P. Pais; Maria Manuela Silva; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Reboredo. 2018. "Selenium biofortification of rice grains and implications on macronutrients quality." Journal of Cereal Science 81, no. : 22-29.
SUMMARYSelenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for humans, yet its dietary intake is low, mostly due to the low bioavailability in soils and therefore in edible plant tissues. To overcome Se deficiency, the breeding approach (i.e., genetic biofortification), namely in rice, is largely dependent on available Se pools. To ensure the success of genetic biofortification with Se, agronomic biofortification can be accomplished through foliar Se application. Considering this background, the main hypothesis of this work was centered in the foliar application of Se to attain agronomic biofortification of rice crops. This study also aimed to assess the full potential for increasing grain Se concentrations during rice filling, as well as the types of nutrients deposition. An experimental design applying two foliar fertilizers (sodium selenite and sodium selenate) was developed. As test systems, four rice genotypes (Ariete, Albatros, OP1105 and OP1109) were used and the kinetics of micro- and macro-nutrients accumulation and deposition were assessed. Biofortification was performed in field trials for two years with foliar fertilization ranging between 0 and 300 g Se ha−1. At the end of the plant cycle, selenite applications triggered 427- to 884-fold increases in grain Se concentrations among rice genotypes (Albatros > OP1105 > OP1109 > Ariete). The application of selenate also prompted 128- to 347-fold increases in grain Se concentrations in rice crops (Albatros > OP1105 > Ariete > OP1109). Regardless of the foliar fertilizer applied, Se deposition among genotypes occurred throughout the grain without relevant inhibitory effects on yields. In each genotype, micro and macronutrients varied among crop tissues.
Fernando Cebola Lidon; Karliana Oliveira; Carlos Galhano; Mauro Guerra; Maria Manuela Simões Ribeiro; João Pelica; Inês Pataco; José Ramalho; António Eduardo Leitão; Ana Sofia Almeida; Paula Scotti-Campos; Ana I Ribeiro-Barros; Isabel P. Pais; Maria Manuela Silva; Maria Luisa Carvalho; José Paulo Santos; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Reboredo. SELENIUM BIOFORTIFICATION OF RICE THROUGH FOLIAR APPLICATION WITH SELENITE AND SELENATE. Experimental Agriculture 2018, 55, 528 -542.
AMA StyleFernando Cebola Lidon, Karliana Oliveira, Carlos Galhano, Mauro Guerra, Maria Manuela Simões Ribeiro, João Pelica, Inês Pataco, José Ramalho, António Eduardo Leitão, Ana Sofia Almeida, Paula Scotti-Campos, Ana I Ribeiro-Barros, Isabel P. Pais, Maria Manuela Silva, Maria Luisa Carvalho, José Paulo Santos, Maria Pessoa, Fernando Reboredo. SELENIUM BIOFORTIFICATION OF RICE THROUGH FOLIAR APPLICATION WITH SELENITE AND SELENATE. Experimental Agriculture. 2018; 55 (4):528-542.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando Cebola Lidon; Karliana Oliveira; Carlos Galhano; Mauro Guerra; Maria Manuela Simões Ribeiro; João Pelica; Inês Pataco; José Ramalho; António Eduardo Leitão; Ana Sofia Almeida; Paula Scotti-Campos; Ana I Ribeiro-Barros; Isabel P. Pais; Maria Manuela Silva; Maria Luisa Carvalho; José Paulo Santos; Maria Pessoa; Fernando Reboredo. 2018. "SELENIUM BIOFORTIFICATION OF RICE THROUGH FOLIAR APPLICATION WITH SELENITE AND SELENATE." Experimental Agriculture 55, no. 4: 528-542.