Ana M. Cavaco
Investigador de Pós-Doutoramento
University of Algarve
Bio
I have a graduation in Biology (1992), a PhD in Biology, specialty of Physiology and Biochemistry (2000), and over eleven years of post-doctoral experience in Intelligent Sensing in Biology applied to agronomics, being the co-founder of this CEOT research line in 2007. Presently, I am a Post-doc researcher, funded by FCT, in the Intelligent sensing team with the project "Smart tools for optimizing management in precision agriculture of citrus orchards" (SFRH/BPD/101634/2014)
In CEOT I have been involved in several projects, enrolling my background in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry and acquiring expertise in Postharvest and Spectroscopy. During this time, I have (co-)/supervised many students and fellow researchers.
I have authored/co-authored over 30 scientific publications in books, peer-reviewed international journals, and my work was presented in several conferences. I have also organized and participated in several outreach activities.
My research area, interests and goals comprise the following:
1) Intelligent-sensing applied to biological systems and agronomics based on non-invasive methods [Vis/NIR reflectance spectroscopy; spatially resolved reflectance; light scattering goniometry; bio-luminescence; non-modulated and modulated chlorophyll a fluorescence; imaging fluorescence (blue, green, red); electronic-sensing technology; and sensor fusion technology] to determine the quality and maturity of fruit (pre-harvest and postharvest) and other commodities (propolis, honey, etc.) as well as the early diagnosis of fruit disorders and plant infections. I aim to contribute to establish real-time orchard management procedures complying with the precision agriculture goals, such as a decision system/protocol to predict the optimal harvest date of protected designation of origin (PDO) and protected geographical indication (PGI) commodities, such as “Algarve Citrus”.
2) I am still very engaged in the field of plant and fruit physiology and biochemistry under stress conditions: photosynthesis and carbon partitioning and allocation processes; physiological, biochemical and molecular mechanisms.
Publicações
Total (42)
Postharvest Biology and Technology | 2023
Comput. Electron. Agric. | 2022
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY | 2021
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY | 2021
Postharvest Biology and Technology | 2021
SENSORS | 2019
Acta Horticulturae | 2018
Acta Horticulturae | 2018
Acta Horticulturae | 2018
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY | 2018
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE | 2017
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY | 2017
FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL | 2015
Food Science and Technology (Campinas) | 2014
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH | 2013
MG Miguel
S Nunes
C Cruz
J Duarte
MD Antunes
MD Mendes
AS Lima
LG Pedro
JG Barroso
AC Figueiredo
COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS IN AGRICULTURE | 2013
FOOD SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY | 2013
XXVIII INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL CONGRESS ON SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE FOR PEOPLE (IHC2010): INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY IN THE GLOBAL MARKET | 2012
Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition and Agriculture | 2012
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE | 2012
XXVIII INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL CONGRESS ON SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE FOR PEOPLE (IHC2010): INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON POSTHARVEST TECHNOLOGY IN THE GLOBAL MARKET | 2012
Honey: Production, Consumption and Health Benefits | 2012
Advances in Environmental Biology | 2011
VII INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON KIWIFRUIT | 2011
III INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE POSTHARVEST UNLIMITED 2008 | 2010
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM | 2010
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY | 2010
Progress in Agricultural Engineering Sciences | 2010
III INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE POSTHARVEST UNLIMITED 2008 | 2010
FOOD AND CHEMICAL TOXICOLOGY | 2010
FLAVOUR AND FRAGRANCE JOURNAL | 2010
MDC Antunes
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY | 2009
Planta Med - Planta Medica | 2009
JOURNAL OF PLANT PHYSIOLOGY | 2008
PROCEEDINGS OF THE XTH INTERNATIONAL PEAR SYMPOSIUM, VOLS 1 AND 2 | 2008
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RIPENING REGULATION AND POSTHARVEST FRUIT QUALITY | 2008
PLANT CELL AND ENVIRONMENT | 2006
PHYSIOLOGIA PLANTARUM | 2003
PHOTOSYNTHESIS: MECHANISMS AND EFFECTS, VOLS I-V | 1998
PHOTOSYNTHESIS: FROM LIGHT TO BIOSPHERE, VOL IV | 1995
MC Arrabaca
Research in Photosynthesis | 1992