Isabel Alegre Vilas

My research focuses on the quality and microbiological safety of fresh, minimally processed, and processed fruits and vegetables. It includes both spoilage microorganisms and foodborne pathogens, whose incidence I study as well as the factors that influence their survival and growth. I also investigate alternative strategies to improve the microbiological quality and safety of these products, using alternative disinfection techniques and emerging technologies such as UV-C radiation and biopreservation.