Computational biology, bioinformatics and systems biology: (i) development of methods and (ii) applications in microorganisms and plants, considering several scales: from molecular (metabolic pathways, signaling and genetic regulation) to that of populations and ecosystems (microbiomes; microorganism-plant interactions).

The Geoenergy group is engaged in the creation of geological and technological knowledge related to subsurface energy sources such as geothermal energy and hydrocarbons, as well as in the geological storage of energy (H2, CH4, or compressed air) or greenhouse gases (CO2).

The group is mainly focused on agriculture in a broad sense, aiming at a multidisciplinary approach to specific problems in the agri-food industry. A plant breeding line based on the study of natural variability and the generation of mapping populations and saturated linkage maps of tomato devoted to improve fruit quality traits (organoleptic properties, nutraceuticals, external quality) and on resistance to several pests (spider mites, whiteflies) and diseases (insect-transmitted viruses). A second line is based on the study of the development of the epidermis and cuticle of tomato fruit and

The Marine Geology Resources and Extreme Environments Research Group at IGME has a broad experience in the field of the marine geology (tectonic, sedimentary and mineralization processes in continental margins and oceanic basins) and in the natural resources, especially in marine mineral deposits and mining wastes.

The research focuses on fossils, reconstruction of past environments and diversification/extinction events, and covers practically all the Phanerozoic (from the Cambrian to the Holocene). It stands out for its multidisciplinary nature and the application of up-to date techniques and methodologies in the study of the History of Life on Earth.

RESCLIM focuses on the imprint that past climate changes have had on the characteristics and properties of the sedimentary record, accumulated both in marine and continental realms. We follow a multidisciplinary approach based on the application of geochronological tools (radiocarbon dating and chemo-, bio-, magneto- and cyclo-stratigraphy) and development of a variety of proxies (stratigraphic, sedimentologic, paleontologic, geochemical, geophysical) that provide complimentary views on how climate change impacts the sedimentary environments and its associated ecosystems.

It is a multidisciplinary group whose main target is to study the status, vulnerability and resilience of water resources and associated ecosystems, and the analysis of sustainable management strategies. It includes works on monitoring, modeling and analyzing water resource systems at different scales, with special emphasis on groundwater. Historical periods and possible future scenarios are studied to evaluate adaptation strategies aimed at reducing the possible impacts of climate and/or global change.

The Group's objective is to transfer groundwater knowledge to other public administrations, prívate law entities and to society in general, helping to solve problems in relation to groundwater resources and the development of renewable energies related to groundwater. It includes conventions and agreements with public administrations, technological support contracts and research projects, in addition to the updating of the IGME Waters Database and the Mobile Hydrogeology Unit.

The Group of Geophysics and Geology of the Subsoil (GEOFSUB) carries out research and development work in the field of geophysical exploration of the subsoil and 3D modeling of geological structures and formations.

Lines of research on Circular Economy in the food industry: Process Development and Valorisation of By-products. These research lines aim to contribute to the implementation of sustainable innovations in the food industry, within the framework of European policies against climate change.