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Immaculada Viñas

Immaculada Viñas

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Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
65
Citations
13180
World Ranking
9281
National Ranking
170

Overview

Immaculada Viñas is affiliated with the University of Lleida in Spain. Their research primarily spans the fields of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology as well as Agricultural and Biological Sciences. Within these broader areas, Viñas has contributed extensively to subfields such as Biotechnology, Food Science, Plant Science, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry.

Their work focuses on several main topics including Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety, Microbial Inactivation Methods, Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity, Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management, Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities, Food Safety and Hygiene, and Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies.

Viñas has authored numerous papers with notable publications in journals such as the International Journal of Food Microbiology, where they have published six papers. Other frequent publication venues include Beverages, Postharvest Biology and Technology, Antibiotics, and Foods.

Notable recent papers by Immaculada Viñas include:

  • Aloe vera gel: An update on its use as a functional edible coating to preserve fruits and vegetables, 2020, Progress in Organic Coatings
  • Combination of ferulic acid with Aloe vera gel or alginate coatings for shelf-life prolongation of fresh-cut apples, 2021, Food Packaging and Shelf Life
  • Formation of patulin-glutathione conjugates induced by pulsed light: A tentative strategy for patulin degradation in apple juices, 2020, Food Chemistry
  • Inactivation of Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes and murine norovirus (MNV-1) on fresh strawberries by conventional and water-assisted ultraviolet light (UV-C), 2020, Postharvest Biology and Technology
  • Inactivation of Escherichia coli, Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes on apple peel and apple juice by ultraviolet C light treatments with two irradiation devices, 2022, International Journal of Food Microbiology

The scientist collaborates frequently with several researchers, including Pilar Colás-Medà, Isabel Alegre, Maribel Abadías, Iolanda Nicolau-Lapeña, and Ingrid Aguiló-Aguayo. These collaborations have resulted in multiple publications contributing to Viñas's research profile.

Best Publications

  • Microbiological quality of fresh, minimally-processed fruit and vegetables, and sprouts from retail establishments.

    M. Abadias;J. Usall;M. Anguera;C. Solsona

  • Efficacy of neutral electrolyzed water (NEW) for reducing microbial contamination on minimally-processed vegetables

    Maribel Abadias;Josep Usall;Márcia Oliveira;Isabel Alegre

  • Application of modified atmosphere packaging as a safety approach to fresh-cut fruits and vegetables – A review

    M. Oliveira;M. Abadias;J. Usall;R. Torres

  • Control of Postharvest Blue and Green Molds of Oranges by Hot Water, Sodium Carbonate, and Sodium Bicarbonate

    Lluís Palou;Joseph L Smilanick;Josep Usall;Inmaculada Viñas

  • Effect of freeze drying and protectants on viability of the biocontrol yeast Candida sake.

    M Abadias;A Benabarre;N Teixidó;J Usall

  • Effect of high pressure processing on the quality of acidified Granny Smith apple purée product

    A. Landl;M. Abadias;C. Sárraga;I. Viñas

  • Effect of protective agents, rehydration media and initial cell concentration on viability of Pantoea agglomerans strain CPA-2 subjected to freeze-drying.

    E. Costa;J. Usall;N. Teixidó;N. Garcia

  • Microbiological quality of fresh lettuce from organic and conventional production.

    M Oliveira;J Usall;I Viñas;M Anguera

  • Hot water, sodium carbonate, and sodium bicarbonate for the control of postharvest green and blue molds of clementine mandarins

    Lluı́s Palou;Josep Usall;José A Muñoz;Joseph L Smilanick

  • Biological control of major postharvest pathogens on apple with Candida sake

    I Viñas;J Usall;N Teixidó;V Sanchis

  • Effectiveness of a bacteriophage in reducing Listeria monocytogenes on fresh-cut fruits and fruit juices.

    M. Oliveira;I. Viñas;P. Colàs;M. Anguera

  • Environmental factors, in vitro interactions, and niche overlap between Fusarium moniliforme, F. proliferatum, and F. graminearum, Aspergillus and Penicillium species from maize grain

    Sonia Marin;Vicente Sanchis;Antonio J. Ramos;Inmaculada Vinas

  • Presence and survival of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on lettuce leaves and in soil treated with contaminated compost and irrigation water

    M. Oliveira;I. Viñas;J. Usall;M. Anguera

  • Biological control of postharvest pear diseases using a bacterium, Pantoea agglomerans CPA-2.

    C Nunes;J Usall;N Teixidó;I Viñas

  • Biological control of peach brown rot ( Monilinia spp.) by Bacillus subtilis CPA-8 is based on production of fengycin-like lipopeptides

    Viviana Yánez-Mendizábal;Houda Zeriouh;Inmaculada Viñas;Rosario Torres

  • Effect of water activity and temperature on growth and fumonisin B1 and B2 production by Fusarium proliferatum and F. moniliforme on maize grain

    S. Marin;V. Sanchis;I. Vinas;R. Canela

  • Evaluation of food additives and low-toxicity compounds as alternative chemicals for the control of Penicillium digitatum and Penicillium italicum on citrus fruit.

    Lluís Palou;Josep Usall;Joseph L Smilanick;Maria-José Aguilar

  • Evaluation of the potential of commercial post-harvest application of essential oils to control citrus decay

    P. Plaza;R. Torres;J. Usall;N. Lamarca

  • Viability, efficacy, and storage stability of freeze-dried biocontrol agent Candida sake using different protective and rehydration media.

    M. Abadias;N. Teixidó;J. Usall;A. Benabarre

  • Post-harvest biological control by Pantoea agglomerans (CPA-2) on Golden Delicious apples.

    C. Nunes;J. Usall;N. Teixidó;E. Fons

Frequent Co-Authors

Josep Usall
Josep Usall Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology
Neus Teixidó
Neus Teixidó Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology
Rosario Torres
Rosario Torres Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology
Naresh Magan
Naresh Magan Cranfield University
Joseph L. Smilanick
Joseph L. Smilanick Agricultural Research Service
Lluís Palou
Lluís Palou Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias
Vicente Sanchis
Vicente Sanchis University of Lleida
Samir Droby
Samir Droby Agricultural Research Organization
John L. Norelli
John L. Norelli United States Department of Agriculture
Luis González-Candelas
Luis González-Candelas Spanish National Research Council

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