CIAGRO-UMH · Research
Our research groups
Eleven UMH research groups make up CIAGRO and cover the entire agri-food and agri-environmental chain: from water, soil and crops to food, consumers and rural areas.
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Water and Energy for Sustainable Agriculture
Head: Herminia María Puerto Molina
Sustainable use of water and energy in agriculture: energy efficiency in pressurised irrigation networks, energy audits in irrigation communities and assessment of irrigation systems.
Agricultural Biodiversity and Plant Breeding
Head: Juan José Ruiz Martínez
Study and conservation of the genetic diversity of cultivated species and their wild relatives, and genetic improvement of traditional varieties.
Algae Biodiversity, Taxonomy, Phylogeny, Ecophysiology and Biotechnology
Head: Antonia Dolores Asencio Martínez
Study of algae with a polyphasic approach, from taxonomy and phylogeny to ecophysiology and biotechnological use.
Food Quality and Safety
Head: Ángel A. Carbonell Barrachina
Quality, safety and functional properties of food: sensory analysis, volatile and bioactive compounds and new processes.
Animal Production Science and Technology
Head: José Ramón Díaz Sánchez
Machine milking, milk quality and safety in small ruminants and more efficient and sustainable livestock production systems.
Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Head: José Antonio Sánchez Zapata
Functioning of populations and communities in Mediterranean ecosystems and key processes for biodiversity conservation.
Agri-Environmental and Rural Economics, Policy and Development
Head: Margarita María Brugarolas Mollá-Bauzá
Multidisciplinary team in marketing and consumer behaviour, agricultural policy and agri-environmental and rural development.
Applied Research in Agrochemistry and the Environment
Head: Raúl Moral Herrero
Since 1997: valorisation of organic waste, composting, soil fertility and sustainable farming practices.
Innovations in Food Products
Head: José Ángel Pérez Álvarez
Processing of animal-origin products: healthier foods, new functional ingredients and use of co-products.
Building Materials from Plant Waste
Head: María Teresa Ferrández García
Development of sustainable building materials, such as boards and particleboards, from agricultural plant waste.
Postharvest of Fruit and Vegetables
Head: Daniel Valero Garrido
Postharvest technologies to maintain quality and extend the shelf life of fruit and vegetables with natural and sustainable treatments.
Official list according to the UMH Research Portal. Check each group's projects, publications, theses and patents.
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