Agro-food and environmental genomics
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The research group's activities focus on three main areas: food quality and safety analysis, species conservation, and in vitro plant and tissue culture. In this sense, the group has extensive experience in the use of molecular technologies, such as the development of molecular markers, real-time PCR analysis, and the use of genomic tools, which are essential in these research areas.
Research Group
We use genomic and molecular biology tools for scientific and technological advancement in various fields within the agri-food and environmental areas. We aim to contribute to answering general questions, such as how living beings respond to climate change or which species are at risk of extinction. We are also interested in developing tools that improve people's lives, through the design, among others, of molecular identification systems for the detection of food fraud, the detection of traces of allergens in food, or the development of species conservation programs.
The basis of our studies is molecular and population genetics, but we are aware that the integration of multiple research areas is essential to answer complex questions.
Likewise, we have a firm commitment to university teaching at all levels, which in turn must be supported by our work as researchers.
Teaching
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Undergraduate:
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Biology
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Biochemistry
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Master´s Degrees:
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Biomedical Biology
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Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology
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Genetics and Cell Biology
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Our group routinely develops techniques and methodologies, such as DNA Molecular Markers or In Vitro Culture of plant tissues, with practical applications that may be of interest to companies and other public institutions:
DNA Molecular Markers:
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Species identification.
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Detection of allergens in processed foods.
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Certification of breeds or species in quality foods.
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Design of Species Conservation Programs.
In Vitro Culture of plant tissues:
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Micropropagation of plants for commercial production.
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Production of disease-free plants.
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Conservation of endangered plant species.
We are open to collaborating with companies and other public institutions to develop and apply these techniques and methodologies to solve specific problems or to develop new products and services. If you are interested in learning more about our work, please contact us.