Research Area
Active Research fields
Tropical and subtropical horticulture (Mango, Avocado, Papaya, Loquat, Passion fruit, Coffee)
Physiology of adaptation of tropical plants to the Mediterranean climate
Post-harvest management of fruits (Modified Atmosphere Packaging, Edible Coating)
Analytical and sensory determinations of fruit quality
Fruit processing and transformation (Drying, Freezing)
Re-use of waste from fruit production chains
Research projects of the last 5 years
Collaborations
Prof. Manuel Agusti Fonfria, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia (Spain)
Prof.ssa Carmina Reig Valor, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia (Spain)
Prof. Carlos Mesejo Conejos, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia (Spain)
Prof. Amr Mossad Abdelbarry, Ain Shams Univesrity (Egypt)
Dott.ssa Gloria Lobo Rodrigo PhD, ICIA Tenerife (Spain)
Dott.ssa Cristina Besada PhD, IATA Valencia (Spain)
Active research
Pomology Laboratory
Postharvest laboratory