Departments

Agrobiotechnology, Plant chemistry and Biodiversity

Description

The Department of Agrobiotechnology, Plant Chemistry, and Biodiversity is composed of five research groups: SEMBIO, BIOVALOR, RIH, BioFunLab, and ECOVER. It stands out for its highly multidisciplinary character. Its research covers studies on the biology, physiology, and chemistry of plants in response to environmental changes and scarcity of natural resources with the aim of increasing our understanding of the mechanisms involved in their response and resistance to water and saline stress. Additionally, longevity and tolerance to extreme abiotic stress in seeds are studied, as well as the optimization of early development of seedlings. Furthermore, it focuses on improving irrigation of crops typical of Mediterranean climate zones. The department also focuses on generating innovative knowledge about soil biodiversity and its functioning in the context of climate change in natural, agricultural, and urban areas. On the other hand, research is conducted on the chemical characterization and valorization of agroforestry crops and residues, as well as the development of biotechnological methods for sustainable industrial utilization of plant biomass in the context of Circular Bioeconomy.

Research groups

Seed biotechnology

SEMBIO

Plan Biomass – Use and Valuation

BIOVALOR

Plant Ion and Water Regulation

RIH

Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning Laboratory

BioFunLab

Plant Ecophysiology and Irrigation

ECOVER

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