R&D PROJECTS
PhD PROJECTS

PEARFIRE: Functional omics of Erwinia-PearRocha pathosystem to characterize virulent
strains and resistant pear genotype

Deciphering Drosophila suzukii-cherry interactions and development of new strategies
for pest control

I2Psa: Characterizing Psa-Actinidia pathosystems in Portuguese orchards: biovars, host-pathogen interaction and new control compounds

OliveOmics: Understanding the influence of climate change on olive fruit development and olive oil: an omics’ approach

Innovative approaches to manage Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae by manipulating the disease triangle

FBD-Green: FoodBorne-Disease associated Enterobacteriaceae control in GREENhouse grown crops

Enhancing crop growth and yield under an ever-changing environment – the key role of Strigolactones

Phage2PSA: Psa-Bacteriophage characterization and engineering to unveil molecular interactions during infection

MicroSuzukii: Drosophila suzukii-microbiome interactions: a new tool to pest control

Pinus pinea pine nut shells as eco-friendly solutions for soilless cultures