MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Ana Maria Villa Serrano
Auxiliary ResearcherGroup: Socio-Ecological Systems
Phone: 273303344
E-mail: mariavilla@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0001-8353-5438
Scopus Author ID: 57158670600
Career
- Since 2016: Postdoc, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
- 2011 - 2016: PhD granter, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
- 2010 - 2011: Research granter, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Portugal
- 2008 - 2009: Granter at Palombar ONG, Miranda do Douro, Portugal
- 2004 - 2007: Collaboration with the Quimiosystematic laboratory at Department Vegetal Biology I, University Complutense of Madrid
Qualifications
- 2016 - in Agricultural Sciences, Lisbon University, Portugal
- 2009 - in Science on Agroecology, Rural Development and Agrotourism, Rural Development and Agrotourism, University of Miguel Hernández de Elche, Spain
- 2007 - in Biology, University Complutense of Madrid, Spain
Interests
- Sustainable agriculture
- Conservation biological control
- Functional biodiversity
- Trophic relationships among insect and plants
- Landscape ecology
Projects:
SILFORE - Towards the conservation and management of resilient agroforestry systems through silvopastoralism
Funding body: LIFE-2021-SAP-CLIMA
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Marina Maria Pedrosa Meca Ferreira de Castro
Start: 2022-09-01
End: 2027-08-31
Funding body: LIFE-2021-SAP-CLIMA
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Marina Maria Pedrosa Meca Ferreira de Castro
Start: 2022-09-01
End: 2027-08-31
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
Experienciar Montesinho - Proteção e Conservação da Natureza e da Biodiversidade: Melhoria das Condições de Visitação em Áreas Protegidas de Âmbito Nacional em Cogestão
Funding body: Fundo Ambiental (Aviso nº 14919/2022)
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Carlos Silveira
Start: 2023-01-01
End: 2024-12-31
Funding body: Fundo Ambiental (Aviso nº 14919/2022)
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Carlos Silveira
Start: 2023-01-01
End: 2024-12-31
PRE-HLB - Preventing HLB epidemics for ensuring citrus survival in Europe
Funding body: HORIZON 2020
Reference: 917526
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2019-05-01
End: 2023-04-30
Funding body: HORIZON 2020
Reference: 917526
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2019-05-01
End: 2023-04-30
OLIVESIM - Managing ecosystem services in olive groves using advanced landscape agent-based models
Funding body: FCT - PTDC
Reference: PTDC/ASP-PLA/30003/2017
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2018-10-01
End: 2022-09-30
Funding body: FCT - PTDC
Reference: PTDC/ASP-PLA/30003/2017
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2018-10-01
End: 2022-09-30
XF-ACTORS - Xylella Fastidiosa Active Containment Through a multidisciplinary-Oriented Research Strategy
Funding body: HORIZON 2020
Reference: PC0044
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2016-11-01
End: 2021-04-30
Funding body: HORIZON 2020
Reference: PC0044
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2016-11-01
End: 2021-04-30
- Vine protection against pests and diseases in organic production method for obtaining organic wine
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2014-01-01
End: 2016-12-31
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2014-01-01
End: 2016-12-31
PROTECTOLIVE - Olive crop protection in sustainable production under global climatic changes: linking ecological infrastructures to ecosystem functions
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: EXCL/AGR - PRO/0591/2012
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2013-04-01
End: 2015-03-30
Funding body: PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: EXCL/AGR - PRO/0591/2012
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 2013-04-01
End: 2015-03-30
IBER-XYFAS - Red Iberoamericana para la Vigilancia de Xilella Fastidiosa
Funding body: CYTED - Programa Iberoamericano de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo
Reference:
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
Funding body: CYTED - Programa Iberoamericano de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo
Reference:
Principal Investigator:José Alberto Cardoso Pereira
Start: 0000-00-00
End: 0000-00-00
Total results: 22
1
Madureira M.,Rodrigues I.,Villa M.,Pereira J.A.
The surrounding landscape shapes the abundance of Sphaerophoria scripta and Melanostoma mellinum (Diptera: Syrphidae) in Portuguese vineyards
Agricultural and Forest Entomology, 25, 206-216, 2023
The surrounding landscape shapes the abundance of Sphaerophoria scripta and Melanostoma mellinum (Diptera: Syrphidae) in Portuguese vineyards
Agricultural and Forest Entomology, 25, 206-216, 2023
2
Calheiros-Nogueira B.,Aguiar C.,Villa M.
Plant Functional Dispersion, Vulnerability and Originality Increase Arthropod Functions from a Protected Mountain Mediterranean Area in Spring
Plants, 12, , 2023
Plant Functional Dispersion, Vulnerability and Originality Increase Arthropod Functions from a Protected Mountain Mediterranean Area in Spring
Plants, 12, , 2023
3
Taranto L.,Rodrigues I.,Santos S.,Villa M.,Pereira J.A.
Intermediate fragmentation surrounding vineyards favours the Coleoptera community within the crop
Agricultural and Forest Entomology, 25, 9-19, 2023
Intermediate fragmentation surrounding vineyards favours the Coleoptera community within the crop
Agricultural and Forest Entomology, 25, 9-19, 2023
4
Pascual S.,Ortega M.,Villa M.
Prays oleae (Bernard), its potential predators and biocontrol depend on the structure of the surrounding landscape
Biological Control, 176, , 2022
Prays oleae (Bernard), its potential predators and biocontrol depend on the structure of the surrounding landscape
Biological Control, 176, , 2022
5
Taranto L.,Rodrigues I.,Santos S.A.P.,Villa M.,Pereira J.A.
Response of the Coccinellidae Community within Sustainable Vineyards to the Surrounding Landscape
Agronomy, 12, , 2022
Response of the Coccinellidae Community within Sustainable Vineyards to the Surrounding Landscape
Agronomy, 12, , 2022
6
Pappalardo S.,Villa M.,Santos S.A.P.,Benhadi-Marín J.,Pereira J.A.,Venturino E.
A tritrophic interaction model for an olive tree pest, the olive moth — Prays oleae (Bernard)
Ecological Modelling, 462, , 2021
A tritrophic interaction model for an olive tree pest, the olive moth — Prays oleae (Bernard)
Ecological Modelling, 462, , 2021
7
Brito S.S.d.S.,Villa M.,Benhadi-Marín J.,da Silva F.,Pereira J.A.
The temporal and spatial variation of arthropod associations inhabiting non-crop vegetation in a sisal crop, agave sisalana in the caatinga biome
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, , 2021
The temporal and spatial variation of arthropod associations inhabiting non-crop vegetation in a sisal crop, agave sisalana in the caatinga biome
Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 11, , 2021
8
Villa M.,Santos S.A.P.,López-Sáez J.A.,Pinheiro L.,Marrão R.,Aguiar C.,Pereira J.A.
Pollen feeding by syrphids varies across seasons in a Mediterranean landscape dominated by the olive orchard
Biological Control, 156, , 2021
Pollen feeding by syrphids varies across seasons in a Mediterranean landscape dominated by the olive orchard
Biological Control, 156, , 2021
9
Villa M.,Santos S.A.P.,Pascual S.,Pereira J.A.
Do non-crop areas and landscape structure influence dispersal and population densities of male olive moth?
Bulletin of Entomological Research, 111, 73-81, 2021
Do non-crop areas and landscape structure influence dispersal and population densities of male olive moth?
Bulletin of Entomological Research, 111, 73-81, 2021
10
Villa M.,Rodrigues I.,Baptista P.,Fereres A.,Pereira J.A.
Populations and host/non-host plants of spittlebugs nymphs in olive orchards from Northeastern Portugal
Insects, 11, 1-19, 2020
Populations and host/non-host plants of spittlebugs nymphs in olive orchards from Northeastern Portugal
Insects, 11, 1-19, 2020
11
Mahzoum A.M.,Villa M.,Benhadi-Marín J.,Pereira J.A.
Functional response of chrysoperla carnea (neuroptera: Chrysopidae) larvae on saissetia oleae (olivier) (hemiptera: Coccidae): implications for biological control
Agronomy, 10, , 2020
Functional response of chrysoperla carnea (neuroptera: Chrysopidae) larvae on saissetia oleae (olivier) (hemiptera: Coccidae): implications for biological control
Agronomy, 10, , 2020
12
Villa M.,Santos S.A.P.,Sousa J.P.,Ferreira A.,da Silva P.M.,Patanita I.,Ortega M.,Pascual S.,Pereira J.A.
Landscape composition and configuration affect the abundance of the olive moth (Prays oleae, Bernard) in olive groves
Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 294, , 2020
Landscape composition and configuration affect the abundance of the olive moth (Prays oleae, Bernard) in olive groves
Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 294, , 2020
13
Benhadi-Marín J.,Villa M.,Pereira L.F.,Rodrigues I.,Morente M.,Baptista P.,Pereira J.A.
A guild-based protocol to target potential natural enemies of philaenus spumarius (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), a vector of xylella fastidiosa (xanthomonadaceae): A case study with spiders in the olive grove
Insects, 11, , 2020
A guild-based protocol to target potential natural enemies of philaenus spumarius (Hemiptera: Aphrophoridae), a vector of xylella fastidiosa (xanthomonadaceae): A case study with spiders in the olive grove
Insects, 11, , 2020
14
Villa M.,Somavilla I.,Santos S.A.P.,López-Sáez J.A.,Pereira J.A.
Pollen feeding habits of Chrysoperla carnea s.l. adults in the olive grove agroecosystem
Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 283, , 2019
Pollen feeding habits of Chrysoperla carnea s.l. adults in the olive grove agroecosystem
Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 283, , 2019
15
Villa M.,Santos S.A.P.,Mexia A.,Bento A.,Pereira J.A.
Wild flower resources and insect honeydew are potential food items for Elasmus flabellatus
Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 37, , 2017
Wild flower resources and insect honeydew are potential food items for Elasmus flabellatus
Agronomy for Sustainable Development, 37, , 2017
16
Villa M.,Marrão R.,Mexia A.,Bento A.,Pereira J.A.
Are wild flowers and insect honeydews potential food resources for adults of the olive moth, Prays oleae?
Journal of Pest Science, 90, 185-194, 2017
Are wild flowers and insect honeydews potential food resources for adults of the olive moth, Prays oleae?
Journal of Pest Science, 90, 185-194, 2017
17
Villa M.,Santos S.A.P.,Marrão R.,Pinheiro L.A.,López-Saez J.A.,Mexia A.,Bento A.,Pereira J.A.
Syrphids feed on multiple patches in heterogeneous agricultural landscapes during the autumn season, a period of food scarcity
Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 233, 262-269, 2016
Syrphids feed on multiple patches in heterogeneous agricultural landscapes during the autumn season, a period of food scarcity
Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, 233, 262-269, 2016
18
Villa M.,Santos S.A.P.,Benhadi-Marín J.,Mexia A.,Bento A.,Pereira J.A.
Life-history parameters of Chrysoperla carnea s.l. fed on spontaneous plant species and insect honeydews: importance for conservation biological control
BioControl, 61, 533-543, 2016
Life-history parameters of Chrysoperla carnea s.l. fed on spontaneous plant species and insect honeydews: importance for conservation biological control
BioControl, 61, 533-543, 2016
19
Villa M.,Santos S.A.P.,Mexia A.,Bento A.,Pereira J.A.
Ground cover management affects parasitism of Prays oleae (Bernard)
Biological Control, 96, 72-77, 2016
Ground cover management affects parasitism of Prays oleae (Bernard)
Biological Control, 96, 72-77, 2016
20
Palá-Paúl J.,Pérez-Alonso M.J.,Velasco-Negueruela A.,Villa A.M.,Granda E.,Sanz J.
Essential oil composition of santolina oblongifolia boiss. From spain: An iberian peninsula endemic species
Journal of Essential Oil Research, 20, 65-68, 2008
Essential oil composition of santolina oblongifolia boiss. From spain: An iberian peninsula endemic species
Journal of Essential Oil Research, 20, 65-68, 2008
21
Palá-Paúl J.,Pérez-Alonso M.J.,Velasco-Negueruela A.,Varadé J.,Villa A.M.,Sanz J.,Brophy J.J.
Analysis of the essential oil composition from the different parts of Eryngium glaciale Boiss. from Spain
Journal of Chromatography A, 1094, 179-182, 2005
Analysis of the essential oil composition from the different parts of Eryngium glaciale Boiss. from Spain
Journal of Chromatography A, 1094, 179-182, 2005
22
Palá-Paúl J.,Pérez-Alonso M.J.,Velasco-Negueruela A.,Vadaré J.,Villa A.M.,Sanz J.,Brophy J.J.
Essential oil composition of the different parts of Eryngium bourgatii Gouan from Spain
Journal of Chromatography A, 1074, 235-239, 2005
Essential oil composition of the different parts of Eryngium bourgatii Gouan from Spain
Journal of Chromatography A, 1074, 235-239, 2005