Horticultural Species Crop Science
Coordination: Prof. Carlos Alberto Aragão
Description: The Department of Technology and Social Sciences is located in the heart of the Petrolina-PE/Juazeiro-BA irrigation hub and has significant opportunities to interact with the private sector, particularly those dedicated to vegetable cultivation, given the socioeconomic importance of this activity for the region. Additionally, the research group has been active in both research and the dissemination of research findings, supported by public and private partner institutions.
Members: The professors are listed according to their respective research areas:
Agroecology: Aims to understand the behavior of vegetables in agroecological production systems based on sustainable practices. Includes 1 researcher and 1 undergraduate student conducting research.
Crop Science and Physiology of Cultivated Plants: Research in this area covers crop management and cultural practices. The team consists of 2 researchers, including Prof. Alessandro Carlos Mesquita, a permanent faculty member of the PPGHI.
Vegetable Crop Management: Focuses on studying the management of various vegetables cultivated in the Submédio São Francisco region (e.g., water management, planting density, etc.). The team includes 4 students (1 master’s and 3 undergraduates) and 5 researchers, including 3 permanent and collaborating faculty members of the PPGHI.
Water Management: This research line aims to study the efficiency of different water management practices for vegetable crops. The team consists of 2 students (1 master’s and 1 undergraduate) and 6 researchers, including permanent PPGHI faculty members Carlos Alberto Aragão, Lígia Borges Marinho, and Gertrudes Macário de Oliveira.
Vegetable Breeding: Includes research related to the improvement of species from the Cucurbitaceae and Solanaceae families. The team includes 1 researcher, Prof. Manoel Abílio de Queiróz, along with undergraduate students (scientific initiation scholarship holders) and master’s students.
Plant Nutrition and Metabolism: Research in this area involves biophysical and biochemical evaluations. The team includes 1 researcher, Prof. Alessandro Carlos Mesquita.
Water Reuse: Focuses on studies related to liquid effluent treatment, phytoremediation, and water quality. The team includes 1 researcher.
Synthesis and Characterization of Polymeric Nanocomposites: Aims to prepare and characterize nanostructured materials based on polymers for biotechnological applications. The team includes 1 researcher.
Seed Technology: Aims to evaluate the behavior of horticultural species of interest to the Northeast region. The team includes 2 researchers, permanent faculty members Carlos Alberto Aragão and Bárbara França Dantas.
Research Lines:
- Agroecology
- Crop Science and Physiology of Cultivated Plants
- Vegetable Crop Management
- Water Management
- Vegetable Breeding
- Plant Nutrition and Metabolism
- Water Reuse
- Synthesis and Characterization of Polymeric Nanocomposites
- Seed Technology
Funding Institution: UNEB
Start Year: 2010
Status: Ongoing
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Irrigated Crop Science
Coordination:
Prof. Manoel Abilio de Queiróz
Description:
Irrigated horticulture is one of the most important agricultural activities in the Brazilian Semiarid region, similar to other semiarid regions worldwide. It encompasses a variety of vegetable crops such as melon, watermelon, pumpkin, onion, tomato, leafy greens, and many others. Among these, melon stands out as one of the most significant, accounting for approximately 95% of Brazil’s melon production, catering to both domestic and international markets. Another important aspect is fruit species, with notable examples including mango, grape, acerola, guava, papaya, and others. Within this group, mango represents the largest production volume in the country, serving both domestic and export markets. The primary goal of this research group is to study the key factors that may limit production in these species, as this represents a major priority for semiarid agriculture.
Members:
The group comprises 14 students (undergraduate research interns, master’s, and doctoral students from UNEB and partner institutions) and 20 researchers working across various areas of this research line. Among these, seven are undergraduate research scholarship holders from the Agronomy program at DTCS. The researchers include the following permanent faculty members: Manoel Abilio de Queiróz, Carlos Alberto Aragão, Lindete Míria Vieira Martins, and Valtemir Gonçalves Ribeiro.
Research Lines:
- Genetic Resources
- Plant Propagation
- Plant Breeding
- Postharvest Physiology
Funding Institution: UNEB
Start Year: 2000
Status: Ongoing
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FAMESF
Coordination:
Prof. Ana Rosa Peixoto
Description:
The research conducted by this group aims to address phytosanitary issues in the production chain of irrigated tropical fruit farming in the São Francisco Valley, particularly in the Juazeiro-BA/Petrolina-PE hub. The studies focus on phytosanitary aspects related to the symptomatology and etiology of diseases caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes, as well as the identification, damage assessment, and control techniques for insects and mites. The goal is to provide farmers with integrated management programs for pathogens and arthropods associated with their crops. Additionally, the group researches problems related to soil-water-plant-atmosphere interactions, supporting soil and water management in public and private irrigation projects established in the region. The research also includes genetic improvement of certain vegetable and fruit species.
Members:
The group consists of 14 students (undergraduate research interns, master’s, and doctoral students from UNEB and partner institutions) and 20 researchers working across various areas of this research line. Among these, seven are undergraduate research scholarship holders from the Agronomy program at DTCS. The researchers include the following permanent faculty members: Manoel Abilio de Queiróz, Carlos Alberto Aragão, Lindete Míria Vieira Martins, and Valtemir Gonçalves Ribeiro.
Research Lines:
- Genetic Resources
- Plant Propagation
- Plant Breeding
- Postharvest Physiology
Funding Institution: UNEB
Start Year: 2000
Status: Ongoing
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