Nutrition and Postharvest of Fruit Crops

The NPCF group, composed of researchers from the Departments of Pomology and Plant Biology of the EEAD, focuses on understanding the genetic control and physiology of fruit quality, introducing new technologies for the fruit and vegetable industry, and increasing the quality of fruits. products through sustainable, environmentally friendly and competitive production techniques. Our studies aim to optimize the physiological processes that regulate the productivity and quality characteristics of deciduous fruit species, following a holistic approach. Thus, the basic aspects of water and nutrient absorption, distribution and physiological function of nutrients in the plant, and the genetic control of quality traits are being investigated, in parallel to the development of rational cultivation strategies that ensure yield, quality and economic profitability, minimizing the environmental impact, always in collaboration with different actors in the agri-food industry and scientific scene.