MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Ermelinda Pereira
Group: Socio-Ecological SystemsPhone: 273303384
E-mail: epereira@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0002-9431-5059
Scopus Author ID: 35222107200
Career
- Since 1998: Auxiliary Professor at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 1994 - 1998: Assistant Professor at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 1983 - 1994: Nurse at Vila Real District Hospital, Portugal
Roles
- Since 2023: Member of the Ethics Committee of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), Portugal
- 2021 - 2023: Vice-head of the Department of Biology and Biotechnology of the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2019 - 2023: Member of Image and Student Support Office of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB), Portugal
- 2018 - 2019: Member of the Scientific Council of the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2013 - 2015: Member of Scientific Council of the Mountain Research Center of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (CIMO-IPB), Portugal
- 2006 - 2023: Member of the Food Safety Services team
- 2002 - 2004: Vice-head of the Department of Geosciences of the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2001 - 2009: Member of the Scientific Council of the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2000 - 2002: Head of Department of Geosciences of the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
Qualifications
- 2005 - PhD. in Agronomic Engineering, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
- 1998 - MSc. in Agricultural Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal
- 1993 - Graduation in Zootechnical Engineering, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Portugal
Interests
- Food microbiology, microbial ecology, food quality and safety
- Environmental microbiology (air, water and soil): monitoring and evaluation
Projects:
INOVOlive - Inovação na cadeia de processamento da azeitona de mesa por fotobiomodulação e valorização dos resíduos através de uma abordagem sustentável
Funding body: Norte 2030
Reference: COMPETE2030-FEDER-01201300
Principal Investigator:Pedro Jorge Louro Crugeira
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2027-10-31
Funding body: Norte 2030
Reference: COMPETE2030-FEDER-01201300
Principal Investigator:Pedro Jorge Louro Crugeira
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2027-10-31
3Rs - Regenerar, Reformular e Reinventar: culturas esquecidas para alimentos saudáveis e sustentáveis
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference: PD24-00012
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2024-09-01
End: 2027-08-30
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference: PD24-00012
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2024-09-01
End: 2027-08-30
Arbo-Innova - Regenerative Intensive Almonds & Olive Pilots
Funding body: Avina Stiftung
Provision of Services
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2023-07-01
End: 2027-06-30
Funding body: Avina Stiftung
Provision of Services
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2023-07-01
End: 2027-06-30
BioComp_3.0 - Produção de compostos orgânicos biológicos para controlo do jacinto-de-água e para a valorização de subprodutos agropecuários, florestais e agroindustriais
Funding body: PRR 2020 - Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência
Reference: PRR-C05-i03-I-000224
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2023-04-01
End: 2025-09-30
Funding body: PRR 2020 - Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência
Reference: PRR-C05-i03-I-000224
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2023-04-01
End: 2025-09-30
- Ethical Food Enterpreneurship
Funding body: Erasmus +
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Elsa Cristina Dantas Ramalhosa
Start: 2022-01-01
End: 2024-12-31
Funding body: Erasmus +
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Elsa Cristina Dantas Ramalhosa
Start: 2022-01-01
End: 2024-12-31
BIOCOMP_2.0 - Produção de compostos orgânicos biológicos para o controlo do jacinto de água e para a valorização de subprodutos agropecuários, florestais e agroindustriais
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020 - COMPETE 2020 - Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização
Reference: POCI-01-0247-FEDER-070123
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2021-04-01
End: 2023-06-30
Funding body: PORTUGAL 2020 - COMPETE 2020 - Programa Operacional Competitividade e Internacionalização
Reference: POCI-01-0247-FEDER-070123
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2021-04-01
End: 2023-06-30
Go_ClimCast - Os novos desafios para o souto no contexto de alterações climáticas
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-032060
Principal Investigator:Maria do Sameiro Ferreira Patrício
Start: 2017-09-01
End: 2022-12-31
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-032060
Principal Investigator:Maria do Sameiro Ferreira Patrício
Start: 2017-09-01
End: 2022-12-31
- Novas práticas em olivais de sequeiro: estratégias de mitigação e adaptação às alterações climáticas
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-032117
Principal Investigator:Margarida Maria Pereira Arrobas Rodrigues
Start: 2016-11-30
End: 2022-12-31
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-032117
Principal Investigator:Margarida Maria Pereira Arrobas Rodrigues
Start: 2016-11-30
End: 2022-12-31
ValNuts - Valorização dos frutos secos de casca rija (FSCR)
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-030756
Principal Investigator:Elsa Cristina Dantas Ramalhosa
Start: 2017-04-01
End: 2022-12-31
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-030756
Principal Investigator:Elsa Cristina Dantas Ramalhosa
Start: 2017-04-01
End: 2022-12-31
EGIS - Estratégias para uma gestão integrada do solo e da água em espécies produtoras de frutos secos
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-030981
Principal Investigator:Margarida Maria Pereira Arrobas Rodrigues
Start: 2016-11-30
End: 2020-12-31
Funding body: PDR 2020 - Programa de desenvolvimento Rural 2014-2020 - 1.0.1 - Grupos operacionais
Reference: PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-030981
Principal Investigator:Margarida Maria Pereira Arrobas Rodrigues
Start: 2016-11-30
End: 2020-12-31
- Integrated strategies for increasing the productivity of almond trees in Trás-os-Montes
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:António Castro Ribeiro
Start: 2014-11-16
End: 2017-12-31
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:António Castro Ribeiro
Start: 2014-11-16
End: 2017-12-31
OliveOld - Identificação e caracterização de oliveiras centenárias para a obtenção de produtos diferenciados
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Paula Cristina dos Santos Baptista
Start: 2014-04-01
End: 2017-12-15
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Paula Cristina dos Santos Baptista
Start: 2014-04-01
End: 2017-12-15
TRADEIT - Traditional Food: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology Transfer
Funding body: FP7- KBBE Knowledge Based Bio-Economy
Principal Investigator:Elsa Cristina Dantas Ramalhosa
Start: 2013-11-01
End: 2016-10-31
Funding body: FP7- KBBE Knowledge Based Bio-Economy
Principal Investigator:Elsa Cristina Dantas Ramalhosa
Start: 2013-11-01
End: 2016-10-31
- Florestas Mistas. Modelação, dinâmica e distribuição geográfica da produtividade e da fixação do carbono nos ecossistemas florestais mistos em Portugal
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria do Sameiro Ferreira Patrício
Start: 2007-09-01
End: 2011-04-30
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria do Sameiro Ferreira Patrício
Start: 2007-09-01
End: 2011-04-30
BioPast - Uma Abordagem Integrada às Pastagens Permanentes Biodiversas Ricas em Leguminosas
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Carlos Francisco Gonçalves Aguiar
Start: 2007-08-01
End: 2011-01-31
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Carlos Francisco Gonçalves Aguiar
Start: 2007-08-01
End: 2011-01-31
- Optimização das Condições de Produção de Hidromel
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Letícia Miranda Fernandes Estevinho
Start: 2007-01-31
End: 2010-01-01
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Maria Letícia Miranda Fernandes Estevinho
Start: 2007-01-31
End: 2010-01-01
VITISREGA - Distribución e identificación de variedades autóctonas de vid y evaluación de su respuesta al riego en las zonas portuguesa y castellano-leonesa del Duero
Funding body: INTERREG III A – Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal -Espanha
Principal Investigator:Paula Cristina dos Santos Baptista
Start: 2006-01-01
End: 2008-01-01
Funding body: INTERREG III A – Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal -Espanha
Principal Investigator:Paula Cristina dos Santos Baptista
Start: 2006-01-01
End: 2008-01-01
Total results: 29
1
Pereira E.L.,Choupina A.,Patrıćio M.S.
Metagenomic characterization of soil bacterial communities in young chestnut orchards in northern Portugal
Acta Horticulturae, 1, 349-355, 2024
Metagenomic characterization of soil bacterial communities in young chestnut orchards in northern Portugal
Acta Horticulturae, 1, 349-355, 2024
2
Martins S.,Brito C.,Gonçalves A.,Moutinho-Pereira J.,Pereira E.,Arrobas M.,Rodrigues M.,Nunes F.,Correia C.M.
Differential responses of photosynthesis, yield and soil properties 4 years after a single application of zeolites and biochar in a rainfed olive orchard
Soil Use and Management, 40, , 2024
Differential responses of photosynthesis, yield and soil properties 4 years after a single application of zeolites and biochar in a rainfed olive orchard
Soil Use and Management, 40, , 2024
3
Afonso S.,Pereira E.L.,Arrobas M.,Rodrigues M.Â.,Choupina A.
Composts Obtained by Mixing Hop Leaves with Wheat Straw or Farmyard Manure Improved Soil Properties and Increased Microbial Communities
Horticulturae, 9, , 2023
Composts Obtained by Mixing Hop Leaves with Wheat Straw or Farmyard Manure Improved Soil Properties and Increased Microbial Communities
Horticulturae, 9, , 2023
4
Martins S.,Brito C.,Silva E.,Gonçalves A.,Arrobas M.,Pereira E.,Rodrigues M.Â.,Nunes F.M.,Correia C.M.
Synergy between Zeolites and Leguminous Cover Crops Improved Olive Tree Performance and Soil Properties in a Rainfed Olive Orchard
Agronomy, 13, , 2023
Synergy between Zeolites and Leguminous Cover Crops Improved Olive Tree Performance and Soil Properties in a Rainfed Olive Orchard
Agronomy, 13, , 2023
5
Arrobas M.,Conceição N.,Pereira E.,Martins S.,Raimundo S.,Brito C.,Correia C.M.,Rodrigues M.Â.
Dolomitic limestone was more effective than calcitic limestone in increasing soil pH in an untilled olive orchard
Soil Use and Management, 39, 1437-1452, 2023
Dolomitic limestone was more effective than calcitic limestone in increasing soil pH in an untilled olive orchard
Soil Use and Management, 39, 1437-1452, 2023
6
Rodrigues P.,Jelassi A.,Kanoun E.,Sulyok M.,Correia P.,Ramalhosa E.,Pereira E.L.
Effect of different storage conditions on the stability and safety of almonds
Journal of Food Science, 88, 848-859, 2023
Effect of different storage conditions on the stability and safety of almonds
Journal of Food Science, 88, 848-859, 2023
7
Fernandes L.,Graeff F.,Jelassi A.,Sulyok M.,Garcia C.,Rodrigues N.,Pereira J.A.,Bento A.,Kanoun A.,Rodrigues P.,Pereira E.L.,Ramalhosa E.
Effect of relative humidity on the quality and safety of peeled almond kernels (Prunus dulcis Mill.) during simulated maritime transport/storage
Journal of Food Science, 87, 5363-5374, 2022
Effect of relative humidity on the quality and safety of peeled almond kernels (Prunus dulcis Mill.) during simulated maritime transport/storage
Journal of Food Science, 87, 5363-5374, 2022
8
D’ávila L.,Feliciano M.,Agustini M.,Baptista P.,Ribeiro T.,de Fátima Domingues M.,Pereira E.L.
Assessment of thermal comfort and indoor air quality in an operating theatre environment
Progress in Industrial Ecology, 15, 183-205, 2022
Assessment of thermal comfort and indoor air quality in an operating theatre environment
Progress in Industrial Ecology, 15, 183-205, 2022
9
Afonso S.,Arrobas M.,Pereira E.L.,Rodrigues M.Â.
Recycling nutrient-rich hop leaves by composting with wheat straw and farmyard manure in suitable mixtures
Journal of Environmental Management, 284, , 2021
Recycling nutrient-rich hop leaves by composting with wheat straw and farmyard manure in suitable mixtures
Journal of Environmental Management, 284, , 2021
10
Pereira E.L.,Madacussengua O.,Baptista P.,Feliciano M.
Assessment of indoor air quality in geriatric environments of southwestern Europe
Aerobiologia, 37, 139-153, 2021
Assessment of indoor air quality in geriatric environments of southwestern Europe
Aerobiologia, 37, 139-153, 2021
11
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Pereira E.L.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Freezing of edible flowers: Effect on microbial and antioxidant quality during storage
Journal of Food Science, 85, 1151-1159, 2020
Freezing of edible flowers: Effect on microbial and antioxidant quality during storage
Journal of Food Science, 85, 1151-1159, 2020
12
Fernandes L.,Pereira E.L.,do Céu Fidalgo M.,Gomes A.,Ramalhosa E.
Physicochemical properties and microbial control of chestnuts (Castanea sativa) coated with whey protein isolate, chitosan and alginate during storage
Scientia Horticulturae, 263, , 2020
Physicochemical properties and microbial control of chestnuts (Castanea sativa) coated with whey protein isolate, chitosan and alginate during storage
Scientia Horticulturae, 263, , 2020
13
Fernandes L.,Pereira E.L.,Fidalgo M.D.C.,Gomes A.,Ramalhosa E.
Effect of Modified Atmosphere, Vacuum and Polyethylene Packaging on Physicochemical and Microbial Quality of Chestnuts (Castanea sativa) during Storage
International Journal of Fruit Science, 20, S785-S801, 2020
Effect of Modified Atmosphere, Vacuum and Polyethylene Packaging on Physicochemical and Microbial Quality of Chestnuts (Castanea sativa) during Storage
International Journal of Fruit Science, 20, S785-S801, 2020
14
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Pereira E.L.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial properties of crystallized pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) during storage
Food Science and Technology International, 25, 472-479, 2019
Physicochemical, antioxidant and microbial properties of crystallized pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) during storage
Food Science and Technology International, 25, 472-479, 2019
15
Arrobas M.,Ribeiro A.,Barreales D.,Pereira E.L.,Rodrigues M.Â.
Soil and foliar nitrogen and boron fertilization of almond trees grown under rainfed conditions
European Journal of Agronomy, 106, 39-48, 2019
Soil and foliar nitrogen and boron fertilization of almond trees grown under rainfed conditions
European Journal of Agronomy, 106, 39-48, 2019
16
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Pereira E.L.,Saraiva J.A.,Ramalhosa E.
Effect of alginate coating on the physico-chemical and microbial quality of pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) during storage
Food Science and Biotechnology, 27, 987-996, 2018
Effect of alginate coating on the physico-chemical and microbial quality of pansies (Viola × wittrockiana) during storage
Food Science and Biotechnology, 27, 987-996, 2018
17
Oliveira T.,Ramalhosa E.,Nunes L.,Pereira J.A.,Colla E.,Pereira E.L.
Probiotic potential of indigenous yeasts isolated during the fermentation of table olives from Northeast of Portugal
Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 44, 167-172, 2017
Probiotic potential of indigenous yeasts isolated during the fermentation of table olives from Northeast of Portugal
Innovative Food Science and Emerging Technologies, 44, 167-172, 2017
18
Fernandes L.,Casal S.,Pereira J.A.,Pereira E.L.,Ramalhosa E.,Saraiva J.A.
Effect of high hydrostatic pressure on the quality of four edible flowers: Viola × wittrockiana, Centaurea cyanus, Borago officinalis and Camellia japonica
International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 52, 2455-2462, 2017
Effect of high hydrostatic pressure on the quality of four edible flowers: Viola × wittrockiana, Centaurea cyanus, Borago officinalis and Camellia japonica
International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 52, 2455-2462, 2017
19
Rodrigues M.Â.,Dimande P.,Pereira E.L.,Ferreira I.Q.,Freitas S.,Correia C.M.,Moutinho-Pereira J.,Arrobas M.
Early-maturing annual legumes: an option for cover cropping in rainfed olive orchards
Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 103, 153-166, 2015
Early-maturing annual legumes: an option for cover cropping in rainfed olive orchards
Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, 103, 153-166, 2015
20
Pereira E.L.,Ramalhosa E.,Borges A.,Pereira J.A.,Baptista P.
YEAST dynamics during the natural fermentation process of table olives (Negrinha de Freixo cv.)
Food Microbiology, 46, 582-586, 2015
YEAST dynamics during the natural fermentation process of table olives (Negrinha de Freixo cv.)
Food Microbiology, 46, 582-586, 2015
21
Patrício M.S.,Nunes L.F.,Pereira E.L.
Evaluation of soil organic carbon storage in a sustainable forest chestnut management context
Acta Horticulturae, 1043, 161-165, 2014
Evaluation of soil organic carbon storage in a sustainable forest chestnut management context
Acta Horticulturae, 1043, 161-165, 2014
22
Pereira E.L.,Rodrigues A.,Ramalhosa E.
Influence of working conditions and practices on fresh-cut lettuce salads quality
Food Control, 33, 406-412, 2013
Influence of working conditions and practices on fresh-cut lettuce salads quality
Food Control, 33, 406-412, 2013
23
Patricio M.S.,Nunes L.F.,Pereira E.L.
Litterfall and litter decomposition in chestnut high forest stands in northern Portugal
Forest Systems, 21, 259-271, 2012
Litterfall and litter decomposition in chestnut high forest stands in northern Portugal
Forest Systems, 21, 259-271, 2012
24
Ramalhosa E.,Magalhães A.L.,Pereira E.L.
Characterization of regional Portuguese kitchens for alheiras de Vinhais (PGI) production with respect to the processing conditions, final product quality and legal framing
Food Control, 26, 133-138, 2012
Characterization of regional Portuguese kitchens for alheiras de Vinhais (PGI) production with respect to the processing conditions, final product quality and legal framing
Food Control, 26, 133-138, 2012
25
Pereira E.L.,Santos S.A.P.,Arrobas M.,Patricio M.S.
Microbial biomass and N mineralization in mixed plantations of broadleaves and nitrogen-fixing species
Investigacion Agraria Sistemas y Recursos Forestales, 20, 516-524, 2011
Microbial biomass and N mineralization in mixed plantations of broadleaves and nitrogen-fixing species
Investigacion Agraria Sistemas y Recursos Forestales, 20, 516-524, 2011
26
Patrício M.S.,Fernandes M.J.,Pereira E.,Lopes D.
Aboveground production and C flux in three chestnut high forest stands in Northern Portugal
Acta Horticulturae, 866, 711-717, 2010
Aboveground production and C flux in three chestnut high forest stands in Northern Portugal
Acta Horticulturae, 866, 711-717, 2010
27
Pires S.,Pereira E.,Lopes-Da-Silva M.
Ceramic packaging for mineral waters: A preliminary study
6th International Conference on Simulation and Modelling in the Food and Bio-Industry 2010, FOODSIM 2010, 191-194, 2010
Ceramic packaging for mineral waters: A preliminary study
6th International Conference on Simulation and Modelling in the Food and Bio-Industry 2010, FOODSIM 2010, 191-194, 2010
28
Patrício M.S.,Pereira E.,Nunes L.F.,Monteiro M.L.
Carbon and nutrient inputs by litterfall into three chestnut high forest stands in Northern Portugal
Acta Horticulturae, 815, 69-74, 2009
Carbon and nutrient inputs by litterfall into three chestnut high forest stands in Northern Portugal
Acta Horticulturae, 815, 69-74, 2009
29
Estevinho L.,Pereira A.P.,Moreira L.,Dias L.G.,Pereira E.
Antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of phenolic compounds extracts of Northeast Portugal honey
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 46, 3774-3779, 2008
Antioxidant and antimicrobial effects of phenolic compounds extracts of Northeast Portugal honey
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 46, 3774-3779, 2008