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Carla Santos completed her PhD in Biotechnology in 2017 at Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia. Is currently Doctorate Researcher at UCP, working on the characterization of different germplasms and implementing more sustainable agricultural practices. Published 36 articles in scientific peer-reviewed journals and 7 book chapters. Currently is the supervisor of 2 PhD students. Was the recipient of 10 awards, being the latest the FESPB Young Scientists Award (2023) in recognition of the achievements as an outstanding young European researcher in Plant Biology. Founded the LeguCon Consortium (www.legucon.pt), which aims to increase legume production in Portugal and support sustainable consumption patterns. Is Associate Editor for Frontiers in Plant Science - board of Plant Nutrition (Q1) and was invited as Guest Editor for 4 Special Issues in different scientific journals. Has an h index of 15 and a total number of citations of 663 (Scopus December 2023).
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PhD
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RADIANT: ReAlising DynamIc vAlue chaiNs for underuTilised crops
Vasconcelos, M. (PI), Pinto, E. (Researcher), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher), Silva, M. N. D. (Researcher) & Cortez, J. (Other career/Public sector)
1/09/21 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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LegumES: Valorising and balancing the ecosystem service benefits offered by legumes, and legume-based cropped systems
Iannetta, P. (PI), Vasconcelos, M. (CoPI), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher) & Silva, M. N. D. (Researcher)
1/12/23 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
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COUSIN: Crop Wild Relatives utilisation and conservation for sustainable agriculture
Vasconcelos, M. (PI), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher) & Silva, M. N. D. (Researcher)
1/11/23 → 31/10/28
Project: Research
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CEECIND22-Carla Santos: Integrated approach for Legume promotion and sustAinable value chaiNs Development
Santos, C. S. D. (PI)
1/04/23 → 31/03/29
Project: Research
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Lentil-based muffin in vitro digestion: unraveling nutritional insights
Geraldo, R. A. F., Machado, M., Silva, S., Costa, E. M., Santos, C. S., Pinto, E., Pintado, M. & Vasconcelos, M. W., 10 Apr 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Lentil-based muffin in vitro digestion
Geraldo, R., Machado, M., Silva, S., Costa, E., dos Santos, C. S., Pinto, E., Pintado, M. & Vasconcelos, M., 10 Apr 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Low water supply differentially affects the growth, yield and mineral profile of kabuli and desi chickpeas (cicer arietinum)
Medeiros, J. S., Silva, M. N. D., Carvalho, S. M. P., Santos, C. S. & Vasconcelos, M. W., Jan 2024, In: Annals of Applied Biology. 184, 1, p. 37-49 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nutritional value and environmental footprint of muffins made with green-lentil flour
Geraldo, R., Santos, C. S., Styles, D., Sousa, S., Pinto, E., Neves, D. & Vasconcelos, M. W., 20 Oct 2024, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 477, 10 p., 143826.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Predicting iron deficiency and oxidative stress in glycine max through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in a time-course experiment
Santos, C. S., Sousa, C., Bagheri, M., Pinho, S. & Vasconcelos, M., Mar 2024, In: Plant and Soil. 496, 1-2, p. 161-177 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Citations (Scopus)15 Downloads
Prizes
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Best Poster Award at the XIX Plant Nutrition Colloquium
Bagheri, M. (Recipient), Santos, C. S. D. (Recipient), Sousa, C. C. S. (Recipient) & Vasconcelos, M. (Recipient), 22 Aug 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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Activities
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Legume innovation and valorisation for sustainable agri-food systems
Santos, C. S. D. (Supervisor), Vasconcelos, M. (Co-supervisor) & Moreira, R. M. D. (Student)
1 Sept 2021 → 31 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision
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Exploring breeding options for nutrition and WATer Use efficiency in Pea
Santos, C. S. D. (Co-supervisor), Vasconcelos, M. (Supervisor) & Bagheri, M. (Student)
1 Sept 2021 → 31 Aug 2025Activity: Supervision
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Sustainability (Journal)
Silva, M. N. D. (Guest editor), Santos, C. S. D. (Guest editor) & Machado, J. F. F. (Guest editor)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Horticulturae (Journal)
Nunes da Silva, M. (Guest editor), Machado, J. F. F. (Guest editor) & Santos, C. S. D. (Guest editor)
2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Sustainability (Journal)
Silva, M. N. D. (Editor) & Santos, C. S. D. (Editor)
31 Jul 2023Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
Press/Media
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LeguCon: Agricultura sustentável de mãos dadas com a reabilitação social em Ílhavo
Santos, C. S. D., Vasconcelos, M. & Moreira, R. M. D.
6/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
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TVI J1 - Projeto LeguCon desafia a cultivo de leguminosas
11/07/21
1 item of Media coverage
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PROJETO LEGUCON PROMOVE A PRODUÇÃO DE LEGUMINOSAS POR AGRICULTORES NACIONAIS
16/11/22
1 Media contribution
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Impacts
Thesis
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Unravelling the molecular and physiological components that contribute to iron deficiency chlorosis
Santos, C. S. D. (Student), Vasconcelos, M. (Supervisor), Rangel, A. O. S. S. (Co-Supervisor) & Carvalho, S. M. P. D. (Co-Supervisor), 12 Jul 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis