MOUNTAINS 2020
MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Paula Cristina Azevedo Rodrigues
Auxiliary ProfessorGroup: Socio-Ecological Systems
Phone: 273303332
E-mail: prodrigues@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0002-3789-2730
Scopus Author ID: 7102639646
Career
- Since 2011: Auxiliary Professor, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- 2000 - 2010: Assistant Professor, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
- 1999 - 2000: Equated to Assistant Professor, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Bragança, Portugal
Roles
- Since 2015: Program director of Master in Biotechnological Engineering
- Since 2014: Member of Scientific Commission of Master in Biotechnological Engineering
Qualifications
- 2011 - PhD. in Chemical and Biological Engineering, Universidade do Minho, Portugal
- 2004 - MSc. in Genetic Resources and Plant Breeding, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
- 1998 - First degree in Agronomic Engineering, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal
Interests
- General aspects of mycology: fungal isolation and identification by polyphasic approach (cultural, physiological, molecular) from different matrices
- Food Mycology and Mycotoxicology: ecophysiology of mycotoxigenic fungi; detection of mycotoxins in food matrices; strategies for mycotoxin mitigation
- Food quality and safety: Detection and quantification of food microbiota in a food quality and safety perspective; technologies for microbial preservation of food
Projects:
ValorCast - Valorização da castanha e otimização da sua comercialização
Funding body: PDR 2020
Reference: PDR2020-101-032034
Principal Investigator:Arlindo Castro Ferreira de Almeida
Start: 2018-07-01
End: 2021-12-31
Funding body: PDR 2020
Reference: PDR2020-101-032034
Principal Investigator:Arlindo Castro Ferreira de Almeida
Start: 2018-07-01
End: 2021-12-31
DivInA - DIVersificação e INovação na produção Apícola
Funding body: PDR 2020- 1.0.1- Grupos operacionais
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2017-10-01
End: 2021-09-30
Funding body: PDR 2020- 1.0.1- Grupos operacionais
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2017-10-01
End: 2021-09-30
ValNuts - Valorização dos frutos secos de casca rija (FSCR)
Funding body: PDR 2020- 1.0.1- Grupos operacionais
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Elsa Cristina Dantas Ramalhosa
Start: 2017-11-01
End: 2021-07-31
Funding body: PDR 2020- 1.0.1- Grupos operacionais
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Elsa Cristina Dantas Ramalhosa
Start: 2017-11-01
End: 2021-07-31
BEEHEAL - Promoting the Bee Health for Sustainable Agriculture
Funding body: ERA-NET
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Alice da Silva Pinto
Start: 2017-03-28
End: 2020-03-27
Funding body: ERA-NET
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Alice da Silva Pinto
Start: 2017-03-28
End: 2020-03-27
AROMAP - Preservation of aromatic condiment plants
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Isabel Cristina Fernandes Rodrigues Ferreira
Start: 2014-05-01
End: 2016-10-31
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Isabel Cristina Fernandes Rodrigues Ferreira
Start: 2014-05-01
End: 2016-10-31
- Portuguese Lavander Honey: a functional food and a source of nutraceuticals
Funding body: PAN - Programa Apícola Nacional
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2014-01-31
End: 2016-08-31
Funding body: PAN - Programa Apícola Nacional
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2014-01-31
End: 2016-08-31
QTradiSaus - Integral assessment of risk-based intervention strategies to improve the microbial safety of Portuguese traditional sausages
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-TEC/3107/2012
Principal Investigator:Joaquina Teresa Gaudêncio Dias
Start: 2013-07-01
End: 2015-06-30
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-TEC/3107/2012
Principal Investigator:Joaquina Teresa Gaudêncio Dias
Start: 2013-07-01
End: 2015-06-30
- Biological control of Chestnut Blight for maintenance of Castanea ecosystem
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Eugénia Madureira Gouveia
Start: 2012-05-01
End: 2015-04-05
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Eugénia Madureira Gouveia
Start: 2012-05-01
End: 2015-04-05
Total results: 29
1
Silva L.C.,Schmidt G.B.,Alves L.G.O.,Oliveira V.S.,Laureano-Melo R.,Stutz E.,Martins J.F.P.,Paula B.P.,Luchese R.H.,Guerra A.F.,Rodrigues P.
Use of probiotic strains to produce beers by axenic or semi-separated co-culture system
Food and Bioproducts Processing, 124, 408-418, 2020
Use of probiotic strains to produce beers by axenic or semi-separated co-culture system
Food and Bioproducts Processing, 124, 408-418, 2020
2
Roriz C.L.,Heleno S.A.,Carocho M.,Rodrigues P.,Pinela J.,Dias M.I.,Fernandes I.P.,Barreiro M.F.,Morales P.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Betacyanins from Gomphrena globosa L. flowers: Incorporation in cookies as natural colouring agents
Food Chemistry, 329, , 2020
Betacyanins from Gomphrena globosa L. flowers: Incorporation in cookies as natural colouring agents
Food Chemistry, 329, , 2020
3
Carocho M.,Morales P.,Ciudad-Mulero M.,Fernández-Ruiz V.,Ferreira E.,Heleno S.,Rodrigues P.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Comparison of different bread types: Chemical and physical parameters
Food Chemistry, 310, , 2020
Comparison of different bread types: Chemical and physical parameters
Food Chemistry, 310, , 2020
4
Fernandes F.A.,Carocho M.,Heleno S.A.,Rodrigues P.,Dias M.I.,Pinela J.,Prieto M.A.,Simal-Gandara J.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Effect of natural preservatives on the nutritional profile, chemical composition, bioactivity and stability of a nutraceutical preparation of aloe arborescens
Antioxidants, 9, , 2020
Effect of natural preservatives on the nutritional profile, chemical composition, bioactivity and stability of a nutraceutical preparation of aloe arborescens
Antioxidants, 9, , 2020
5
Vaz A.,Cabral Silva A.C.,Rodrigues P.,Venâncio A.
Detection methods for aflatoxin m1 in dairy products
Microorganisms, 8, , 2020
Detection methods for aflatoxin m1 in dairy products
Microorganisms, 8, , 2020
6
Meftah S.,Abid S.,Dias T.,Rodrigues P.
Mechanisms underlying the effect of commercial starter cultures and a native yeast on ochratoxin A production in meat products
LWT, 117, , 2020
Mechanisms underlying the effect of commercial starter cultures and a native yeast on ochratoxin A production in meat products
LWT, 117, , 2020
7
Rodrigues P.,Silva D.,Costa P.,Abrunhosa L.,Venâncio A.,Teixeira A.
Mycobiota and mycotoxins in Portuguese pork, goat and sheep dry-cured hams
Mycotoxin Research, 35, 405-412, 2019
Mycobiota and mycotoxins in Portuguese pork, goat and sheep dry-cured hams
Mycotoxin Research, 35, 405-412, 2019
8
Molina A.K.,Vega E.N.,Pereira C.,Dias M.I.,Heleno S.A.,Rodrigues P.,Fernandes I.P.,Barreiro M.F.,Kostić M.,Soković M.,Barreira J.C.M.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Promising antioxidant and antimicrobial food colourants from Lonicera caerulea L. var. Kamtschatica
Antioxidants, 8, , 2019
Promising antioxidant and antimicrobial food colourants from Lonicera caerulea L. var. Kamtschatica
Antioxidants, 8, , 2019
9
Cardoso R.V.C.,Fernandes Â.,Heleno S.A.,Rodrigues P.,Gonzaléz-Paramás A.M.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Physicochemical characterization and microbiology of wheat and rye flours
Food Chemistry, 280, 123-129, 2019
Physicochemical characterization and microbiology of wheat and rye flours
Food Chemistry, 280, 123-129, 2019
10
Carocho M.,Heleno S.,Rodrigues P.,Barreiro M.F.,Barros L.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
A novel natural coating for food preservation: Effectiveness on microbial growth and physicochemical parameters
LWT, 104, 76-83, 2019
A novel natural coating for food preservation: Effectiveness on microbial growth and physicochemical parameters
LWT, 104, 76-83, 2019
11
Hamdi M.,Bejaoui H.,Sá-Morais J.,Rodrigues P.
Ecophysiology of Penicillium expansum and patulin production in synthetic and olive-based media
Fungal Biology, , 2019
Ecophysiology of Penicillium expansum and patulin production in synthetic and olive-based media
Fungal Biology, , 2019
12
Santos A.O.,Vaz A.,Rodrigues P.,Veloso A.C.A.,Venâncio A.,Peres A.M.
Thin films sensor devices for mycotoxins detection in foods: Applications and challenges
Chemosensors, 7, , 2019
Thin films sensor devices for mycotoxins detection in foods: Applications and challenges
Chemosensors, 7, , 2019
13
Rodrigues P.,Venâncio A.
Biological Techniques
Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis, 2018-January, 314-336, 2018
Biological Techniques
Food Chemistry, Function and Analysis, 2018-January, 314-336, 2018
14
Rodrigues P.,Venâncio A.,Lima N.
Toxic reagents and expensive equipment: are they really necessary for the extraction of good quality fungal DNA?
Letters in Applied Microbiology, 66, 32-37, 2018
Toxic reagents and expensive equipment: are they really necessary for the extraction of good quality fungal DNA?
Letters in Applied Microbiology, 66, 32-37, 2018
15
Meftah S.,Abid S.,Dias T.,Rodrigues P.
Effect of dry-sausage starter culture and endogenous yeasts on Aspergillus westerdijkiae and Penicillium nordicum growth and OTA production
LWT, 87, 250-258, 2018
Effect of dry-sausage starter culture and endogenous yeasts on Aspergillus westerdijkiae and Penicillium nordicum growth and OTA production
LWT, 87, 250-258, 2018
16
Pereira E.,Barros L.,Antonio A.,Verde S.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.,Rodrigues P.
Is gamma radiation suitable to preserve phenolic compounds and to decontaminate mycotoxins in aromatic plants? A case-study with aloysia citrodora paláu
Molecules, 22, , 2017
Is gamma radiation suitable to preserve phenolic compounds and to decontaminate mycotoxins in aromatic plants? A case-study with aloysia citrodora paláu
Molecules, 22, , 2017
17
Vipotnik Z.,Rodríguez A.,Rodrigues P.
Aspergillus westerdijkiae as a major ochratoxin A risk in dry-cured ham based-media
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 241, 244-251, 2017
Aspergillus westerdijkiae as a major ochratoxin A risk in dry-cured ham based-media
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 241, 244-251, 2017
18
Rodrigues P.,Gil-Serna J.,González-Jaén M.
Evaluating aflatoxin gene expression in aspergillus section flavi
Methods in Molecular Biology, 1542, 237-247, 2017
Evaluating aflatoxin gene expression in aspergillus section flavi
Methods in Molecular Biology, 1542, 237-247, 2017
19
Cadavez V.,Gonzales-Barron U.,Pires P.,Fernandes E.,Pereira A.P.,Gomes A.,Araújo J.P.,Lopes-da-Silva F.,Rodrigues P.,Fernandes C.,Saavedra M.J.,Butler F.,Dias T.
An assessment of the processing and physicochemical factors contributing to the microbial contamination of salpicão, a naturally-fermented Portuguese sausage
LWT - Food Science and Technology, 72, 107-116, 2016
An assessment of the processing and physicochemical factors contributing to the microbial contamination of salpicão, a naturally-fermented Portuguese sausage
LWT - Food Science and Technology, 72, 107-116, 2016
20
C A.,T C.,A V.,N L.,P R.
Description of a strain from an atypical population of Aspergillus parasiticus that produces aflatoxins B only, and the impact of temperature on fungal growth and mycotoxin production
European Journal of Plant Pathology, 139, 655-661, 2014
Description of a strain from an atypical population of Aspergillus parasiticus that produces aflatoxins B only, and the impact of temperature on fungal growth and mycotoxin production
European Journal of Plant Pathology, 139, 655-661, 2014
21
Rodrigues P.,Venâncio A.,Lima N.
Incidence and diversity of the fungal genera Aspergillus and Penicillium in Portuguese almonds and chestnuts
European Journal of Plant Pathology, 137, 197-209, 2013
Incidence and diversity of the fungal genera Aspergillus and Penicillium in Portuguese almonds and chestnuts
European Journal of Plant Pathology, 137, 197-209, 2013
22
Rodrigues P.,Venâncio A.,Lima N.
Mycobiota and mycotoxins of almonds and chestnuts with special reference to aflatoxins
Food Research International, 48, 76-90, 2012
Mycobiota and mycotoxins of almonds and chestnuts with special reference to aflatoxins
Food Research International, 48, 76-90, 2012
23
Rodrigues P.,Venâncio A.,Lima N.
Aflatoxigenic fungi and aflatoxins in portuguese almonds
The Scientific World Journal, 2012, , 2012
Aflatoxigenic fungi and aflatoxins in portuguese almonds
The Scientific World Journal, 2012, , 2012
24
Soares C.,Rodrigues P.,Peterson S.W.,Lima N.,Venâncio A.
Three new species of Aspergillus section Flavi isolated from almonds and maize in Portugal
Mycologia, 104, 682-697, 2012
Three new species of Aspergillus section Flavi isolated from almonds and maize in Portugal
Mycologia, 104, 682-697, 2012
25
Rodrigues P.,Santos C.,Venâncio A.,Lima N.
Species identification of Aspergillus section Flavi isolates from Portuguese almonds using phenotypic, including MALDI-TOF ICMS, and molecular approaches
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 111, 877-892, 2011
Species identification of Aspergillus section Flavi isolates from Portuguese almonds using phenotypic, including MALDI-TOF ICMS, and molecular approaches
Journal of Applied Microbiology, 111, 877-892, 2011
26
Soares C.,Rodrigues P.,Freitas-Silva O.,Abrunhosa L.,Venâncio A.
HPLC method for simultaneous detection of aflatoxins and cyclopiazonic acid
World Mycotoxin Journal, 3, 225-231, 2010
HPLC method for simultaneous detection of aflatoxins and cyclopiazonic acid
World Mycotoxin Journal, 3, 225-231, 2010
27
Gomes S.,Dias L.,Moreira L.,Rodrigues P.,Estevinho L.
Physicochemical, microbiological and antimicrobial properties of commercial honeys from Portugal
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 48, 544-548, 2010
Physicochemical, microbiological and antimicrobial properties of commercial honeys from Portugal
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 48, 544-548, 2010
28
Rodrigues P.,Venâncio A.,Kozakiewicz Z.,Lima N.
A polyphasic approach to the identification of aflatoxigenic and non-aflatoxigenic strains of Aspergillus Section Flavi isolated from Portuguese almonds
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 129, 187-193, 2009
A polyphasic approach to the identification of aflatoxigenic and non-aflatoxigenic strains of Aspergillus Section Flavi isolated from Portuguese almonds
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 129, 187-193, 2009
29
Rodrigues P.,Garrood J.,Shen Q.,Smith P.,Boyd L.
The genetics of non-host disease resistance in wheat to barley yellow rust
Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 109, 425-432, 2004
The genetics of non-host disease resistance in wheat to barley yellow rust
Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 109, 425-432, 2004