MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Altino Branco Choupina
Adjunct ProfessorGroup: Socio-Ecological Systems
Phone: 2733033371
E-mail: albracho@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0002-3956-9398
Scopus Author ID: 14051602500
Career
- Since 2001: Auxiliary Professor at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 1995 - 2001: Teacher of Biology at Jean Piaget Institute, Portugal
- 1989 - 2001: Assistant Professor at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 1982 - 1989: Professor of Biology and Director in Secondary School
Roles
- 2007 - 2009: Vice-head of the Biology Department at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2004 - 2008: Director of the international project of regional development "COMBATINTA" INTERREG III-A, financed with FEDER funds, in collaboration with the University of Salamanca (USAL), Spain
- 2003 - 2005: Vice-President of the Representatives Assembly of the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- Since 2003: Researcher at the Mountain Research Center of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (CIMO-IPB), Portugal
Qualifications
- 2001 - PhD. in Biotechnology, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
- 1994 - MSc. in Biotechnology, Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal
- 1986 - Graduation in Biology and Geology, University of Açores (UAc), Portugal
Awards and Honors
- 2007 - Vote of Honor from the Scientific Council of the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
Interests
- Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering of bacteria, yeasts, fungi and plants of agricultural and food interest
- Food production by extrusion process
Projects:
- New products derived from sausage
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference: 020570056343
Principal Investigator:Estevinho, M. Letícia; Estevinho, Letícia; Estevinho, Leticia M.
Start: 2014-05-27
End: 2017-12-31
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference: 020570056343
Principal Investigator:Estevinho, M. Letícia; Estevinho, Letícia; Estevinho, Leticia M.
Start: 2014-05-27
End: 2017-12-31
- Valuation sub beekeeping products - Production of mead and honey vinegar
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference: 020557054811
Principal Investigator:Estevinho, M. Letícia; Estevinho, Letícia; Estevinho, Leticia M.
Start: 2014-04-23
End: 2017-12-31
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference: 020557054811
Principal Investigator:Estevinho, M. Letícia; Estevinho, Letícia; Estevinho, Leticia M.
Start: 2014-04-23
End: 2017-12-31
MBP - Development of new apiculture products in biological production mode
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Estevinho, M. Letícia; Estevinho, Letícia; Estevinho, Leticia M.
Start: 2011-02-01
End: 2015-03-31
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Estevinho, M. Letícia; Estevinho, Letícia; Estevinho, Leticia M.
Start: 2011-02-01
End: 2015-03-31
- Identification, characterization and role of molecular factors associated with the mechanisms of infection of Fagaceae species by Phytophthora cinnamomi
Funding body: FCT
Reference: PTDC/AGR-AAM/67628/2006
Start: 2007-01-01
End: 2010-01-01
Funding body: FCT
Reference: PTDC/AGR-AAM/67628/2006
Start: 2007-01-01
End: 2010-01-01
COMBATINTA - Combate à Doença da “Tinta” do Castanheiro e outras culturas regionais por métodos moleculares
Funding body: INTERREG III A – Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal-Espanha
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Choupina, Altino; Choupina, Altino Branco; Choupina, Altino B.
Start: 2004-01-01
End: 2008-01-01
Funding body: INTERREG III A – Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal-Espanha
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Choupina, Altino; Choupina, Altino Branco; Choupina, Altino B.
Start: 2004-01-01
End: 2008-01-01
Total results: 27
1
Yussif T.S.,Evora da Cruz N.,Coelho V.,Gouveia E.,Choupina A.B.
A Reliable Molecular Diagnostic Tool for CA90 (Castanea sativa × Castanea crenata) Hybrid Identification Through SSR
Agronomy, 15, , 2025
A Reliable Molecular Diagnostic Tool for CA90 (Castanea sativa × Castanea crenata) Hybrid Identification Through SSR
Agronomy, 15, , 2025
2
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
3
Fernandes N.,Faria A.S.,Carvalho L.,Choupina A.,Rodrigues C.,Gonzales-Barron U.,Cadavez V.
Genetic Identification and Technological Potential of Indigenous Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Alheira, a Traditional Portuguese Sausage
Foods, 13, , 2024
Genetic Identification and Technological Potential of Indigenous Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Alheira, a Traditional Portuguese Sausage
Foods, 13, , 2024
4
Ferreira P.,Casquero P.A.,Choupina A.
Regulatory Non-Coding RNAs in Crops Health and Disease
Molecular Genetics, Microbiology and Virology, 38, 256-263, 2023
Regulatory Non-Coding RNAs in Crops Health and Disease
Molecular Genetics, Microbiology and Virology, 38, 256-263, 2023
5
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
6
Ferreira P.,Chahed A.,Estevinho L.M.,Seixas N.,Costa R.,Choupina A.
Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing of Glucanase Inhibitor Protein in Phytophthora cinnamomi
Plants, 12, , 2023
Post-Transcriptional Gene Silencing of Glucanase Inhibitor Protein in Phytophthora cinnamomi
Plants, 12, , 2023
7
Pascoal-Ferreira P.,Chahed A.,Costa R.,Branco I.,Choupina A.
Use of iRNA in the post-transcriptional gene silencing of necrosis-inducing Phytophthora protein 1(NPP1) in Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 50, 6493-6504, 2023
Use of iRNA in the post-transcriptional gene silencing of necrosis-inducing Phytophthora protein 1(NPP1) in Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 50, 6493-6504, 2023
8
Foti P.,Russo N.,Randazzo C.L.,Choupina A.B.,Pino A.,Caggia C.,Romeo F.V.
Profiling of phenol content and microbial community dynamics during pâté olive cake fermentation
Food Bioscience, 52, , 2023
Profiling of phenol content and microbial community dynamics during pâté olive cake fermentation
Food Bioscience, 52, , 2023
9
de Andrade Lourenço D.,Branco I.,Choupina A.
A systematic review about biological control of phytopathogenic Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 9947-9962, 2022
A systematic review about biological control of phytopathogenic Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 9947-9962, 2022
10
Ferreira P.,Choupina A.B.
CRISPR/Cas9 a simple, inexpensive and effective technique for gene editing
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 7079-7086, 2022
CRISPR/Cas9 a simple, inexpensive and effective technique for gene editing
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 7079-7086, 2022
11
Boughanmi M.B.,Branco I.,Choupina A.
In silico characterization of molecular factors involved in metabolism and pathogenicity of Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 1463-1473, 2022
In silico characterization of molecular factors involved in metabolism and pathogenicity of Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 49, 1463-1473, 2022
12
Rama J.L.R.,Mallo N.,Biddau M.,Fernandes F.,de Miguel T.,Sheiner L.,Choupina A.,Lores M.
Exploring the powerful phytoarsenal of white grape marc against bacteria and parasites causing significant diseases
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, 24270-24278, 2021
Exploring the powerful phytoarsenal of white grape marc against bacteria and parasites causing significant diseases
Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 28, 24270-24278, 2021
13
Branco I.,Choupina A.
Bioinformatics: new tools and applications in life science and personalized medicine
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 105, 937-951, 2021
Bioinformatics: new tools and applications in life science and personalized medicine
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 105, 937-951, 2021
14
Gonzales-Barron U.,Coelho-Fernandes S.,Santos-Rodrigues G.,Choupina A.,Piedra R.B.,Osoro K.,Celaya R.,García R.R.,Peric T.,Bianco S.D.,Piasentier E.,Chiesa F.,Brugiapaglia A.,Battaglini L.,Baratta M.,Bodas R.,Lorenzo J.M.,Cadavez V.A.P.
Microbial deterioration of lamb meat from European local breeds as affected by its intrinsic properties
Small Ruminant Research, 195, , 2021
Microbial deterioration of lamb meat from European local breeds as affected by its intrinsic properties
Small Ruminant Research, 195, , 2021
15
de Andrade Lourenço D.,Branco I.,Choupina A.
Phytopathogenic oomycetes: a review focusing on Phytophthora cinnamomi and biotechnological approaches
Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 9179-9188, 2020
Phytopathogenic oomycetes: a review focusing on Phytophthora cinnamomi and biotechnological approaches
Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 9179-9188, 2020
16
Costa R.,Domínguez A.,Choupina A.
Cloning and expression analysis of an endo-1,3-β-d-glucosidase from Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 935-942, 2020
Cloning and expression analysis of an endo-1,3-β-d-glucosidase from Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 47, 935-942, 2020
17
Martins I.M.,Meirinho S.,Costa R.,Cravador A.,Choupina A.
Cloning, characterization, in vitro and in planta expression of a necrosis-inducing Phytophthora protein 1 gene npp1 from Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 46, 6453-6462, 2019
Cloning, characterization, in vitro and in planta expression of a necrosis-inducing Phytophthora protein 1 gene npp1 from Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 46, 6453-6462, 2019
18
Pascoal A.,Estevinho M.M.,Choupina A.B.,Sousa-Pimenta M.,Estevinho L.M.
An overview of the bioactive compounds, therapeutic properties and toxic effects of apitoxin
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 134, , 2019
An overview of the bioactive compounds, therapeutic properties and toxic effects of apitoxin
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 134, , 2019
19
Pascoal A.,Estevinho L.M.,Martins I.M.,Choupina A.B.
REVIEW: Novel sources and functions of microbial lipases and their role in the infection mechanisms
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 104, 119-126, 2018
REVIEW: Novel sources and functions of microbial lipases and their role in the infection mechanisms
Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 104, 119-126, 2018
20
Martins I.M.,Matos M.,Costa R.,Lopes-da-Silva F.,Pascoal A.,Estevinho L.M.,Choupina A.B.
Transglutaminases: Recent achievements and new sources
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98, 6957-6964, 2014
Transglutaminases: Recent achievements and new sources
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98, 6957-6964, 2014
21
Choupina A.B.,Martins I.M.
Molecular markers for genetic diversity, gene flow and genetic population structure of freshwater mussel species
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 74, 167-170, 2014
Molecular markers for genetic diversity, gene flow and genetic population structure of freshwater mussel species
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 74, 167-170, 2014
22
Iglesias A.,Pascoal A.,Choupina A.B.,Carvalho C.A.,Feás X.,Estevinho L.M.
Developments in the fermentation process and quality improvement strategies for mead production
Molecules, 19, 12577-12590, 2014
Developments in the fermentation process and quality improvement strategies for mead production
Molecules, 19, 12577-12590, 2014
23
Choupina A.B.,Estevinho L.,Martins I.M.
Scientifically advanced solutions for chestnut ink disease
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98, 3905-3909, 2014
Scientifically advanced solutions for chestnut ink disease
Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, 98, 3905-3909, 2014
24
Martins I.M.,Martins F.,Belo H.,Vaz M.,Carvalho M.,Cravador A.,Choupina A.
Cloning, characterization and in vitro and in planta expression of a glucanase inhibitor protein (GIP) of Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 41, 2453-2462, 2014
Cloning, characterization and in vitro and in planta expression of a glucanase inhibitor protein (GIP) of Phytophthora cinnamomi
Molecular Biology Reports, 41, 2453-2462, 2014
25
Meirinho S.,Carvalho M.,Dominguez A.,Choupina A.
Isolation and characterization by asymmetric PCR of the ENDO1 gene for glucan endo-1,3-β-D-glucosidase in phytophthora cinnamomi associated with the ink disease of Castanea sativa Mill
Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 53, 513-518, 2010
Isolation and characterization by asymmetric PCR of the ENDO1 gene for glucan endo-1,3-β-D-glucosidase in phytophthora cinnamomi associated with the ink disease of Castanea sativa Mill
Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 53, 513-518, 2010
26
Gouveia M.E.,Coelho V.,Choupina A.,Abreu C.G.,Hermosa R.,Monte E.
Diagnosis of ink disease of chestnut by molecular identification of associated phytophthora species
Acta Horticulturae, 693, 585-590, 2005
Diagnosis of ink disease of chestnut by molecular identification of associated phytophthora species
Acta Horticulturae, 693, 585-590, 2005
27
Domînguez A.,Ferminân E.,Sânchez M.,Gonzalez F.J.,Pérez-Campo F.M.,Garcia S.,Herrero A.B.,Vicente A.S.,Cabello J.,Prado M.,Iglesias F.J.,Choupina A.,Burguillo F.J.,Fernândcz-Lago L.,Carmen Löpez M.
Non-conventional yeasts as hosts for heterologous protein production
International Microbiology, 1, 131-142, 1998
Non-conventional yeasts as hosts for heterologous protein production
International Microbiology, 1, 131-142, 1998