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Immaculada Viñas

Immaculada Viñas

D-Index & Metrics

Biology and Biochemistry

D-Index
65
Citations
13180
World Ranking
9279
National Ranking
170

Immaculada Viñas publication distribution in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Biology and Biochemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Immaculada Viñas sits on this spectrum.

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47 publications 1,028+

This scientist: 188 publications — 45th percentile

45% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,028 publications or more.

Immaculada Viñas D-index placement in Biology and Biochemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Biology and Biochemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Immaculada Viñas sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 80 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 183 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 316 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 504 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 718 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 899 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 1,025 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 1,149 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,235 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 1,253 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 1,162 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 1,130 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 1,031 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 897 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 814 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 714 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 709 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 596 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 512 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 473 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 412 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 373 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 358 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 285 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 273 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 227 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 208 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 193 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 153 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 157 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 148 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 120 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 113 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 100 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 86 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 67 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 71 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 73 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 64 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 53 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 60 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 54 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 43 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 38 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 49 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 26 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 18 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 23 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 32 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 32 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 27 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 19 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 22 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 12 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 16 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 14 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 10 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 13 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 10 scientists 158–159 D-Index: 7 scientists 160–161 D-Index: 9 scientists 162–163 D-Index: 13 scientists 164–165 D-Index: 4 scientists 166 D-Index: 4 scientists 167+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 167+

This scientist: 65 D-Index — 55th percentile

55% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 167 D-Index or more.

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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