A multiapproach study of soil attributes under land use and cover change at the Cap de Creus Península, NE Spain 

    Emran Khaled Abd El Aziz, Mohamed (Date of defense: 2012-12-03)

    The work presented in this Doctoral Thesis has studied the temporal and spatial patterns of the most relevant soil parameters with special attention posed to soil biological and biochemical dynamics occurring at the studied ...

    Anàlisi polifàsica de soques de "Pseudomonas fluorescens" potencials agents de biocontrol de malalties de fruiters 

    Badosa Romañó, Esther (Date of defense: 2001-12-21)

    Molts bacteris del grup fluorescent del gènere Pseudomonas són capaços de controlar malalties de les plantes causades per fongs i bacteris fitopatògens (ACBs) o mostren activitat com a bacteris promotors del creixement de ...

    Aplicación de la transglutaminasa microbiana en quesos frescos de coagulación ácida y de coagulación enzimática 

    Cadavid Tobón, Ana Maria (Date of defense: 2019-02-15)

    The aim of this doctoral thesis was to evaluate the application of microbial transglutaminase (MTGase), produced by BDF Natural Ingredients, in the manufacture of acid and enzymatic coagulation fresh cheeses. In the case ...

    Bioelectrochemical systems for ammonium removal in contaminated water 

    Osset Álvarez, Miguel (Date of defense: 2023-03-08)

    Summary Nowadays, ammonium (NH4+) is a pollutant present in all kinds of water bodies, leading to multiple environmental and health issues. The current NH4+-removing technologies are very expensive, as they require a lot ...

    Bioelectrochemical transformation of carbon dioxide to target compounds through microbial electrosynthesis 

    Batlle Vilanova, Pau (Date of defense: 2016-11-25)

    In 2015 the average concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere exceeded 400 ppm. Some technologies, including CO2 capture and storage, are palliative. However, the development of alternatives to burning of fossil fuels focuses ...

    Bioremediation of nitrate-polluted groundwater using bioelectrochemical systems 

    Pous Rodríguez, Narcís (Date of defense: 2015-05-28)

    The presence of nitrates (NO3-) in groundwater is a worldwide concern. The high energy demand and environmental impact of available technologies requires investigating new technologies. This thesis was focused on investigating ...

    Brown macroalgae (Phaeophyceae) as an alternative and sustainable source of novel antimicrobial compounds to improve food safety 

    Rubiño Campoy, Susana (Date of defense: 2023-07-28)

    Macroalgae have been recognized as an interesting source of compounds with multiple applications in different fields due to their various bioactivities since current trends are moving towards the use of alternative compounds ...

    Caracterització de metabòlits produïts per soques de "Pseudomonas fluorescens" efectives en el control biològic de fongs fitopatògens 

    Alemany Agulló, Jaume (Date of defense: 2001-10-20)

    El principal objectiu d'aquest treball ha estat estudiar la producció de metabòlits amb activitat antibiòtica per soques de l'espècie Pseudomonas fluorescens de la col·lecció EPS, i també avaluar la seva potencialitat com ...

    Characterization and mechanism of action of the biological control agent Pantoea agglomerans EPS125 

    Moreno González, M. del Carmen (Date of defense: 2006-11-27)

    La soca EPS125 ha mostrat ser un efectiu agent de control biològic de diferents patògens fúngics de postcollita en diferents fruits. Degut a la seva elevada eficàcia, es va plantejar desenvolupar aquesta soca comercialment ...

    Design of hybrid nano-engineered bioprocesses for wastewater treatment 

    Ponzelli, Michele (Date of defense: 2023-12-11)

    Freshwater scarcity is a growing concern, prompting the exploration of water reuse strategies. Anaerobic wastewater treatment is gaining popularity due to its low energy requirements and the potential for resource recovery. ...

    Rice seeds as biofactories of the production of antimicrobial peptides 

    Montesinos Barreda, Laura (Date of defense: 2014-05-16)

    A series of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) derived from the BP134 peptide (a member of the CECMEL11 library) exhibited potent bactericidal effect and low cytotoxicity, and were selected for expression in transgenic rice. ...