MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Maria João Sousa
Group: Socio-Ecological SystemsPhone: 273303297
E-mail: joaos@ipb.pt
ORCID: 0000-0002-9946-4926
Scopus Author ID: 55230282700
Career
- Since 2010: Auxiliary Professor at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2006 - 2010: Equal to the assistant (2nd Triennium) at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 1999 - 2006: Assistant Professor at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 1996 - 1997: Trainee assistant at the University of Madeira (UMa), Portugal
Roles
- Since 2023: Coordinator of the Department of Biology and Biotechnology at the School of Agriculture of the Polytecnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- Since 2021: Director and President of the Scientific commission of the Master "Produtos Naturais e bioaplicações" at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- 2019 - 2021: Director and President of the Scientific commission of the Master "Farmácia e Quimica dos Produtos" at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
- Since 2011: Program director of the Degree in Fitofarmacia and PAM, Member of the Pedagogical council
- Since 2011: Member of the Scientific council of the Mountain Research Center of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (CIMO-IPB), Portugal
- Since 2007: Program director of the Degree in "Phytochemistry and phytopharmacology" at the School of Agriculture of the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (ESA-IPB), Portugal
Qualifications
- 2006 - PhD. in Biotechnology, University of Lisbon (UL), Portugal
- 1990 - Graduation in Biology, University of Lisbon (UL), Portugal
Interests
- Chemistry of Natural Products: Extraction, identification of volatile chemical compounds in natural plants, mushrooms and bee products
- Functional compounds: development of compounds in innovative cosmetics formulations
- Technology of Natural Products: technologies for development and physicochemical and biological studies of cosmetics formulations; genetics transformations, in vitro culture and physiological studies for production of secondary metabolites in plants and mushrooms
Projects:
BactoCast - Ecologia bacteriana para a produção de castanheiros
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference: PD24-00063
Principal Investigator:Paula Cristina dos Santos Baptista
Start: 2025-01-01
End: 2028-12-31
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference: PD24-00063
Principal Investigator:Paula Cristina dos Santos Baptista
Start: 2025-01-01
End: 2028-12-31
Nutr&ssencial - Desenvolvimento de alternativas proteicas com propriedades nutricionais melhoradas
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference: PL24-00058
Principal Investigator:Carla Susana Correia Pereira
Start: 2024-10-01
End: 2027-09-30
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference: PL24-00058
Principal Investigator:Carla Susana Correia Pereira
Start: 2024-10-01
End: 2027-09-30
TRANSCOLAB PLUS - Laboratorio Colaborativo Transfronterizo para la transicion verde del sector Agroalimentario y Agroindustrial
Funding body: POCTEP 2021-2027 - Programa de Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal – Espanha
Reference: 0112_TRANSCOLAB_PLUS_2_P
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2023-10-01
End: 2026-12-31
Funding body: POCTEP 2021-2027 - Programa de Cooperação Transfronteiriça Portugal – Espanha
Reference: 0112_TRANSCOLAB_PLUS_2_P
Principal Investigator:Lillian Bouçada de Barros
Start: 2023-10-01
End: 2026-12-31
BeeSustain - Sustentabilidade da apicultura face às alterações climáticas: inovação e produtos de excelência
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2023-10-01
End: 2026-09-01
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2023-10-01
End: 2026-09-01
SustainableTrout - Promoção, Valorização e Sustentabilidade da Truta de Boticas
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference: PL23-00082
Principal Investigator:Maria Inês Moreira Figueiredo Dias
Start: 2023-07-01
End: 2026-06-30
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference: PL23-00082
Principal Investigator:Maria Inês Moreira Figueiredo Dias
Start: 2023-07-01
End: 2026-06-30
WOODLANDFUNGI - Valorização e Sustentabilidade dos Cogumelos Silvestres do Barroso
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Carla Susana Correia Pereira
Start: 2023-06-30
End: 2025-05-31
Funding body: Promove LA CAIXA
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Carla Susana Correia Pereira
Start: 2023-06-30
End: 2025-05-31
ApisCibus - Artificial food for honeybees: quality survey, digestibility and performance on the bee hive
Funding body: PAN - Programa Apícola Nacional 2020-2022
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2017-03-01
End: 2020-08-30
Funding body: PAN - Programa Apícola Nacional 2020-2022
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2017-03-01
End: 2020-08-30
- Portuguese Lavander Honey: a functional food and a source of nutraceuticals
Funding body: PAN - Programa Apícola Nacional 2014-2016
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2014-01-31
End: 2016-08-31
Funding body: PAN - Programa Apícola Nacional 2014-2016
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2014-01-31
End: 2016-08-31
- Sustainable management of medicinal and aromatic plants production
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2012-07-01
End: 2015-04-07
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2012-07-01
End: 2015-04-07
- Adaptation of Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana) and Spearmint (Mentha spicata) to local climate and crop management
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2012-07-01
End: 2015-04-06
Funding body: PRODER - Medida 4.1
Principal Investigator:Manuel Ângelo Rosa Rodrigues
Start: 2012-07-01
End: 2015-04-06
VarPhytoTrap - Phytochemical traps for bee health control
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/CVT-EPI/2473/2012
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2013-04-01
End: 2015-03-30
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/CVT-EPI/2473/2012
Principal Investigator:Miguel José Rodrigues Vilas Boas
Start: 2013-04-01
End: 2015-03-30
- Portuguese wild mushrooms: chemical characterization and functional study of antiproliferative and proapoptotic properties in cancer cell lines
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-ALI/110062/2009
Principal Investigator:Isabel Cristina Fernandes Rodrigues Ferreira
Start: 2010-12-24
End: 2013-12-24
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-ALI/110062/2009
Principal Investigator:Isabel Cristina Fernandes Rodrigues Ferreira
Start: 2010-12-24
End: 2013-12-24
- Patterns and processes
(neutral and adaptive) variation in hybrid zone of honey bee (Apis mellifera iberiensis) of
Iberian peninsula: a population genetics approach integrating population genomics and
landscape genetics
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTCD/BIA-BEC/099640/2008
Principal Investigator:Maria Alice Pinto
Start: 2010-03-22
End: 2013-09-30
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTCD/BIA-BEC/099640/2008
Principal Investigator:Maria Alice Pinto
Start: 2010-03-22
End: 2013-09-30
VAPI - Valorização da Apicultura nas Regiões de Batatá e Gabu: Produção, Transformação e Comercialização
Funding body: EuropeAid - Programas de Cooperação Externa
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Albino António Bento
Start: 2010-03-01
End: 2013-02-28
Funding body: EuropeAid - Programas de Cooperação Externa
Reference:
Principal Investigator:Albino António Bento
Start: 2010-03-01
End: 2013-02-28
- Identification, characterization and role of molecular factors associated with the mechanisms of infection of Fagaceae species by Phytophthora cinnamomi
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-AAM/67628/2006
Start: 2007-01-01
End: 2010-01-01
Funding body: FCT - PTDC - Projectos em todos os domínios científicos
Reference: PTDC/AGR-AAM/67628/2006
Start: 2007-01-01
End: 2010-01-01
- Study of defense mechanisms of Hypericum perforatum against Colletotrichum gloeosporioides infection (anthracnose)
Funding body: POCTI - Programa operacional Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação
Reference: POCTI/AGR/40283/2001
Start: 2002-01-01
End: 2006-12-31
Funding body: POCTI - Programa operacional Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação
Reference: POCTI/AGR/40283/2001
Start: 2002-01-01
End: 2006-12-31
Total results: 31
1
Pinto M.B.,Pires P.C.,Correia M.,Moço G.,Sousa-Oliveira I.,Sousa M.J.,Calhelha R.C.,Vilas-Boas M.,Falcão S.,Gava Mazzola P.,Veiga F.,Paiva-Santos A.C.
Propolis-Loaded Niosomes for Dermopharmaceutic and Cosmetic Applications: Development, Stability, Safety, and In Vitro Bioactivity Studies
ACS Pharmacology and Translational Science, , 2025
Propolis-Loaded Niosomes for Dermopharmaceutic and Cosmetic Applications: Development, Stability, Safety, and In Vitro Bioactivity Studies
ACS Pharmacology and Translational Science, , 2025
2
Pinto M.B.,Pires P.C.,Calhelha R.C.,Silva A.R.,Sousa M.J.,Vilas-Boas M.,Falcão S.I.,Veiga F.,Makvandi P.,Paiva-Santos A.C.
Bee Venom-Loaded Niosomes as Innovative Platforms for Cancer Treatment: Development and Therapeutical Efficacy and Safety Evaluation
Pharmaceuticals, 17, , 2024
Bee Venom-Loaded Niosomes as Innovative Platforms for Cancer Treatment: Development and Therapeutical Efficacy and Safety Evaluation
Pharmaceuticals, 17, , 2024
3
Pereira O.R.,Santos G.,Sousa M.J.
Hop By-Products: Pharmacological Activities and Potential Application as Cosmetics
Cosmetics, 9, , 2022
Hop By-Products: Pharmacological Activities and Potential Application as Cosmetics
Cosmetics, 9, , 2022
4
Favero Y.,da Silva L.T.S.,de Almeida D.S.,Pereira O.,Sousa M.J.
DEVELOPMENT AND STABILITY OF AN ANTI-AGING GEL WITH HYDROALCOHOLIC EXTRACT FROM SALVIA SP
Millenium Journal of Education Technologies and Health, 2, 39-47, 2020
DEVELOPMENT AND STABILITY OF AN ANTI-AGING GEL WITH HYDROALCOHOLIC EXTRACT FROM SALVIA SP
Millenium Journal of Education Technologies and Health, 2, 39-47, 2020
5
Mota I.,Sánchez-Sánchez J.,Pedro L.G.,Sousa M.J.
Composition variation of the essential oil from Ocimum basilicum L. cv. Genovese Gigante in response to Glomus intraradices and mild water stress at different stages of growth
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 90, , 2020
Composition variation of the essential oil from Ocimum basilicum L. cv. Genovese Gigante in response to Glomus intraradices and mild water stress at different stages of growth
Biochemical Systematics and Ecology, 90, , 2020
6
Barroso M.R.,Martins N.,Barros L.,Antonio A.L.,Rodrigues M.Â.,Sousa M.J.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Assessment of the nitrogen fertilization effect on bioactive compounds of frozen fresh and dried samples of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni
Food Chemistry, 243, 208-213, 2018
Assessment of the nitrogen fertilization effect on bioactive compounds of frozen fresh and dried samples of Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni
Food Chemistry, 243, 208-213, 2018
7
Dias M.I.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Oliveira M.B.P.P.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Enhancement of nutritional and bioactive compounds by in vitro culture of wild Fragaria vesca L. vegetative parts
Food Chemistry, 235, 212-219, 2017
Enhancement of nutritional and bioactive compounds by in vitro culture of wild Fragaria vesca L. vegetative parts
Food Chemistry, 235, 212-219, 2017
8
Barroso M.,Barros L.,Rodrigues M.Â.,Sousa M.J.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni cultivated in Portugal: A prospective study of its antioxidant potential in different conservation conditions
Industrial Crops and Products, 90, 49-55, 2016
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni cultivated in Portugal: A prospective study of its antioxidant potential in different conservation conditions
Industrial Crops and Products, 90, 49-55, 2016
9
Dias M.I.,Sousa M.J.,Alves R.C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Exploring plant tissue culture to improve the production of phenolic compounds: A review
Industrial Crops and Products, 82, 9-22, 2016
Exploring plant tissue culture to improve the production of phenolic compounds: A review
Industrial Crops and Products, 82, 9-22, 2016
10
Reis F.S.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Martins A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Analytical Methods Applied to the Chemical Characterization and Antioxidant Properties of Three Wild Edible Mushroom Species from Northeastern Portugal
Food Analytical Methods, 7, 645-652, 2014
Analytical Methods Applied to the Chemical Characterization and Antioxidant Properties of Three Wild Edible Mushroom Species from Northeastern Portugal
Food Analytical Methods, 7, 645-652, 2014
11
Pinto S.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Chemical characterization and antioxidant properties of Lepista nuda fruiting bodies and mycelia obtained by in vitro culture: Effects of collection habitat and culture media
Food Research International, 51, 496-502, 2013
Chemical characterization and antioxidant properties of Lepista nuda fruiting bodies and mycelia obtained by in vitro culture: Effects of collection habitat and culture media
Food Research International, 51, 496-502, 2013
12
Barros L.,Dueñas M.,Dias M.I.,Sousa M.J.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phenolic profiles of cultivated, in vitro cultured and commercial samples of Melissa officinalis L. infusions
Food Chemistry, 136, 1-8, 2013
Phenolic profiles of cultivated, in vitro cultured and commercial samples of Melissa officinalis L. infusions
Food Chemistry, 136, 1-8, 2013
13
Leal A.R.,Barros L.,Barreira J.C.M.,Sousa M.J.,Martins A.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Portuguese wild mushrooms at the "pharma-nutrition" interface: Nutritional characterization and antioxidant properties
Food Research International, 50, 1-9, 2013
Portuguese wild mushrooms at the "pharma-nutrition" interface: Nutritional characterization and antioxidant properties
Food Research International, 50, 1-9, 2013
14
Dias M.I.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Systematic comparison of nutraceuticals and antioxidant potential of cultivated, in vitro cultured and commercial Melissa officinalis samples
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 50, 1866-1873, 2012
Systematic comparison of nutraceuticals and antioxidant potential of cultivated, in vitro cultured and commercial Melissa officinalis samples
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 50, 1866-1873, 2012
15
Barros L.,Dueñas M.,Dias M.I.,Sousa M.J.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Phenolic profiles of in vivo and in vitro grown Coriandrum sativum L.
Food Chemistry, 132, 841-848, 2012
Phenolic profiles of in vivo and in vitro grown Coriandrum sativum L.
Food Chemistry, 132, 841-848, 2012
16
Dias M.I.,Cardoso S.,Martins A.,Sousa M.J.
In vitro culture of Coriandrum sativum L.
Acta Horticulturae, 925, 271-274, 2011
In vitro culture of Coriandrum sativum L.
Acta Horticulturae, 925, 271-274, 2011
17
Cardoso S.,Dias M.I.,Sousa M.J.,Figueiredo A.C.,Barroso J.G.,Pedro L.G.
Volatiles from Coriandrum sativum: Comparison of in vitro and in vivo grown plants
Acta Horticulturae, 925, 77-82, 2011
Volatiles from Coriandrum sativum: Comparison of in vitro and in vivo grown plants
Acta Horticulturae, 925, 77-82, 2011
18
Reis F.S.,Heleno S.A.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Martins A.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Toward the Antioxidant and Chemical Characterization of Mycorrhizal Mushrooms from Northeast Portugal
Journal of Food Science, 76, C824-C830, 2011
Toward the Antioxidant and Chemical Characterization of Mycorrhizal Mushrooms from Northeast Portugal
Journal of Food Science, 76, C824-C830, 2011
19
Dias M.I.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Comparative Study of Lipophilic and Hydrophilic Antioxidants from In vivo and In vitro Grown Coriandrum sativum
Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 66, 181-186, 2011
Comparative Study of Lipophilic and Hydrophilic Antioxidants from In vivo and In vitro Grown Coriandrum sativum
Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, 66, 181-186, 2011
20
Reis F.S.,Pereira E.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Martins A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Biomolecule profiles in inedible wild mushrooms with antioxidant value
Molecules, 16, 4328-4338, 2011
Biomolecule profiles in inedible wild mushrooms with antioxidant value
Molecules, 16, 4328-4338, 2011
21
Heleno S.A.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Martins A.,Santos-Buelga C.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Targeted metabolites analysis in wild Boletus species
Lwt, 44, 1343-1348, 2011
Targeted metabolites analysis in wild Boletus species
Lwt, 44, 1343-1348, 2011
22
Dandlen S.A.,Miguel M.G.,Duarte J.,Faleiro M.L.,Sousa M.J.,Lima A.S.,Figueiredo A.C.,Barroso J.G.,Pedro L.G.
Acetylcholinesterase inhibition activity of portuguese thymus species essential oils
Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 14, 140-150, 2011
Acetylcholinesterase inhibition activity of portuguese thymus species essential oils
Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 14, 140-150, 2011
23
Dandlen S.A.,Lima A.S.,Mendes M.D.,Miguel M.G.,Faleiro M.L.,Sousa M.J.,Pedro L.G.,Barroso J.G.,Figueiredo A.C.
Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and intracellular growth inhibition of Portuguese Thymus essential oils
Revista Brasileira De Farmacognosia, 21, 1012-1024, 2011
Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity and intracellular growth inhibition of Portuguese Thymus essential oils
Revista Brasileira De Farmacognosia, 21, 1012-1024, 2011
24
Guimarães R.,Sousa M.J.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Contribution of essential oils and phenolics to the antioxidant properties of aromatic plants
Industrial Crops and Products, 32, 152-156, 2010
Contribution of essential oils and phenolics to the antioxidant properties of aromatic plants
Industrial Crops and Products, 32, 152-156, 2010
25
Dandlen S.A.,Lima A.S.,Mendes M.D.,Miguel M.G.,Faleiro M.L.,Sousa M.J.,Pedro L.G.,Barroso J.G.,Figueiredo A.C.
Antioxidant activity of six Portuguese thyme species essential oils
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 25, 150-155, 2010
Antioxidant activity of six Portuguese thyme species essential oils
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 25, 150-155, 2010
26
Heleno S.A.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Martins A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Tocopherols composition of Portuguese wild mushrooms with antioxidant capacity
Food Chemistry, 119, 1443-1450, 2010
Tocopherols composition of Portuguese wild mushrooms with antioxidant capacity
Food Chemistry, 119, 1443-1450, 2010
27
Guimarães R.,Barros L.,Barreira J.C.M.,Sousa M.J.,Carvalho A.M.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Targeting excessive free radicals with peels and juices of citrus fruits: Grapefruit, lemon, lime and orange
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 48, 99-106, 2010
Targeting excessive free radicals with peels and juices of citrus fruits: Grapefruit, lemon, lime and orange
Food and Chemical Toxicology, 48, 99-106, 2010
28
Heleno S.A.,Barros L.,Sousa M.J.,Martins A.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Study and characterization of selected nutrients in wild mushrooms from Portugal by gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography
Microchemical Journal, 93, 195-199, 2009
Study and characterization of selected nutrients in wild mushrooms from Portugal by gas chromatography and high performance liquid chromatography
Microchemical Journal, 93, 195-199, 2009
29
Guimarães R.,Barros L.,Carvalho A.M.,Sousa M.J.,Morais J.S.,Ferreira I.C.F.R.
Aromatic plants as a source of important phytochemicals: Vitamins, sugars and fatty acids in Cistus ladanifer, Cupressus lusitanica and Eucalyptus gunnii leaves
Industrial Crops and Products, 30, 427-430, 2009
Aromatic plants as a source of important phytochemicals: Vitamins, sugars and fatty acids in Cistus ladanifer, Cupressus lusitanica and Eucalyptus gunnii leaves
Industrial Crops and Products, 30, 427-430, 2009
30
Batista D.,Sousa M.J.,Pais M.S.
Plant regeneration from stem and petiole-derived callus of Humulus lupulus L. (hop) clone Bragança and var. Brewer's Gold
In Vitro Plant, 32, 37-41, 1996
Plant regeneration from stem and petiole-derived callus of Humulus lupulus L. (hop) clone Bragança and var. Brewer's Gold
In Vitro Plant, 32, 37-41, 1996
31
Pedro L.,Sousa M.J.,Novais J.M.,Pais M.S.S.
Callus and suspension cultures from Geranium robertianum L (Geraniaceae)
Biotechnology Letters, 12, 439-442, 1990
Callus and suspension cultures from Geranium robertianum L (Geraniaceae)
Biotechnology Letters, 12, 439-442, 1990