Alfredo Augusto de Carvalho Aires Integrated Member

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Name: Alfredo Augusto de Carvalho Aires

Aggregation: Integrated Member

Scopus author ID: 6508329074

Orcid ID: 0000-0001-6291-8413

Ciência Vitae: 5F19-2C17-C54F

Email: alfredoa@utad.pt

URL: https://www.citab.utad.pt/researcher/alfredo-augusto-de-carvalho-aires

Research Tasks

Innovative technologies and processes

Valorisation of bio-based products and and co-products

Publications

A Comprehensive Study on the Amino Acids and Tryptophan-Derived Molecules in Iberian Wine Vinegar

Marques C., Correia E., Aires A., Dinis L.T., Vilela A., (2024) A Comprehensive Study on the Amino Acids and Tryptophan-Derived Molecules in Iberian Wine Vinegar Foods 13 (3384). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods13213384.

Anti-biofilm properties of Portuguese honeys against multi-drug resistant microorganisms: A promising strategy for chronic wounds healing

Bezerra A., Alves M.J., Saavedra M.J., Russo-Almeida P., Aires A., Fonseca H., Rodrigues F., Delerue-Matos C., Garcia J., Gouvinhas I., (2024) Anti-biofilm properties of Portuguese honeys against multi-drug resistant microorganisms: A promising strategy for chronic wounds healing Food Bioscience 61 (104796). ISSN: 22124306. doi: 10.1016/j.fbio.2024.104796.

Anticancer Activity of Encapsulated Pearl Millet Polyphenol-Rich Extract against Proliferating and Non-Proliferating Breast Cancer Cells In Vitro

Hajri L., Lewińska A., Rzeszutek I., Oklejewicz B., Wojnarowska-Nowak R., Krogul-Sobczak A., Szpyrka E., Aires A., Ghodbane S., Ammari M., Wnuk M., (2024) Anticancer Activity of Encapsulated Pearl Millet Polyphenol-Rich Extract against Proliferating and Non-Proliferating Breast Cancer Cells In Vitro Cancers 16 (1750). ISSN: 20726694. doi: 10.3390/cancers16091750.

Characterization of Azorean Plant Leaves for Sustainable Valorization and Future Advanced Applications in the Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Industries

Barros J.G.L., Fernandes R., Abraão A., Costa R.D., Aires A., Gouvinhas I., Granato D., Barros A.N., (2024) Characterization of Azorean Plant Leaves for Sustainable Valorization and Future Advanced Applications in the Food, Cosmetic, and Pharmaceutical Industries Antioxidants 13 (325). ISSN: 20763921. doi: 10.3390/antiox13030325.

Ecklonia maxima and Glycine–Betaine-Based Biostimulants Improve Blueberry Yield and Quality

Lopes T., Silva A.P., Ribeiro C., Carvalho R., Aires A., Vicente A.A., Gonçalves B., (2024) Ecklonia maxima and Glycine–Betaine-Based Biostimulants Improve Blueberry Yield and Quality Horticulturae 10 (920). ISSN: 23117524. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae10090920.

From Orchard to Wellness: Unveiling the Health Effects of Sweet Cherry Nutrients

Gonçalves B., Aires A., Oliveira I., Baltazar M., Cosme F., Afonso S., Pinto T., Anjos M.R., Inês A., Morais M.C., Vilela A., Silva A.P., (2024) From Orchard to Wellness: Unveiling the Health Effects of Sweet Cherry Nutrients Nutrients 16 (3660). ISSN: 20726643. doi: 10.3390/nu16213660.

Red Grape By-Products from the Demarcated Douro Region: Chemical Analysis, Antioxidant Potential and Antimicrobial Activity against Food-Borne Pathogens

Silva A., Martins R., Silva V., Fernandes F., Carvalho R., Aires A., Igrejas G., Falco V., Valentão P., Poeta P., (2024) Red Grape By-Products from the Demarcated Douro Region: Chemical Analysis, Antioxidant Potential and Antimicrobial Activity against Food-Borne Pathogens Molecules 29 (4708). ISSN: 14203049. doi: 10.3390/molecules29194708.

Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Cosmeceutical Potential of Four Common Edible Mushrooms

Machado-Carvalho L., Martins T., Aires A., Saavedra M.J., Marques G., (2023) Antioxidant, Antibacterial, and Cosmeceutical Potential of Four Common Edible Mushrooms Applied Sciences (Switzerland) 13 (7357). ISSN: 20763417. doi: 10.3390/app13137357.

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cosmeceutical Potential of Wild Mushroom Extracts

Martins T., Machado-Carvalho L., Aires A., Saavedra M.J., Marques G., (2023) Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Cosmeceutical Potential of Wild Mushroom Extracts Applied Microbiology 3 :562-579. ISSN: 26738007. doi: 10.3390/applmicrobiol3020040.

Composition of Nuts and Their Potential Health Benefits—An Overview

Gonçalves B., Pinto T., Aires A., Morais M.C., Bacelar E., Anjos R., Ferreira-Cardoso J., Oliveira I., Vilela A., Cosme F., (2023) Composition of Nuts and Their Potential Health Benefits—An Overview Foods 12 (942). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods12050942.

Optimization of Phenolic Compounds Extraction and Antioxidant Activity from Inonotus hispidus Using Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Technology

Machado-Carvalho L., Martins T., Aires A., Marques G., (2023) Optimization of Phenolic Compounds Extraction and Antioxidant Activity from Inonotus hispidus Using Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction Technology Metabolites 13 (524). ISSN: 22181989. doi: 10.3390/metabo13040524.

Phenolic compounds classification and their distribution in winemaking by-products

Silva A., Silva V., Igrejas G., Aires A., Falco V., Valentão P., Poeta P., (2023) Phenolic compounds classification and their distribution in winemaking by-products European Food Research and Technology 249 :207-239. ISSN: 14382385. doi: 10.1007/s00217-022-04163-z.

Screening of Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities in Pomegranate, Quince, and Persimmon Leaf, Peel, and Seed: Valorization of Autumn Fruits By-Products for a One Health Perspective

Silva V., Silva A., Ribeiro J., Aires A., Carvalho R., Amaral J.S., Barros L., Igrejas G., Poeta P., (2023) Screening of Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activities in Pomegranate, Quince, and Persimmon Leaf, Peel, and Seed: Valorization of Autumn Fruits By-Products for a One Health Perspective Antibiotics 12 (1086). ISSN: 20796382. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics12071086.

Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm, and Antioxidant Properties of Boletus edulis and Neoboletus luridiformis Against Multidrug-Resistant ESKAPE Pathogens

Garcia J., Rodrigues F., Castro F., Aires A., Marques G., Saavedra M.J., (2022) Antimicrobial, Antibiofilm, and Antioxidant Properties of Boletus edulis and Neoboletus luridiformis Against Multidrug-Resistant ESKAPE Pathogens Frontiers in Nutrition 8 (773346). ISSN: 2296861X. doi: 10.3389/fnut.2021.773346.

Biochemical Changes in Vitis vinifera Buds between Dormancy and Forced Bursting: A Case Study of Three Portuguese White Varieties

Monteiro A.I., Aires A., Malheiro A.C., Bacelar E.A., (2022) Biochemical Changes in Vitis vinifera Buds between Dormancy and Forced Bursting: A Case Study of Three Portuguese White Varieties Agronomy 12 (382). ISSN: 20734395. doi: 10.3390/agronomy12020382.

Contribution of Home Gardens to Sustainable Development: Perspectives from A Supported Opinion Essay

Santos M., Moreira H., Cabral J.A., Gabriel R., Teixeira A., Bastos R., Aires A., (2022) Contribution of Home Gardens to Sustainable Development: Perspectives from A Supported Opinion Essay International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 (13715). ISSN: 16604601. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192013715.

Effects of Foliar and Soil Boron Fertilization on Yield, Leaf Physiological Traits and Fruit Attributes in Rainfed Almond Orchards

Silva A.P., Aires A., Barreales D., Rodrigues M.A., Ribeiro A.C., Gonçalves B., Morais M.C., (2022) Effects of Foliar and Soil Boron Fertilization on Yield, Leaf Physiological Traits and Fruit Attributes in Rainfed Almond Orchards Agronomy 12 (2005). ISSN: 20734395. doi: 10.3390/agronomy12092005.

Platanus hybrida’s Phenolic Profile, Antioxidant Power, and Antibacterial Activity against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Ribeiro J., Silva V., Aires A., Carvalho R., Barros L., Gaivão I., Igrejas G., Poeta P., (2022) Platanus hybrida’s Phenolic Profile, Antioxidant Power, and Antibacterial Activity against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Horticulturae 8 (243). ISSN: 23117524. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae8030243.

Polyphenols applications in pharmaceutic and cosmetic industries

Aires A., (2022) Polyphenols applications in pharmaceutic and cosmetic industries Technologies to Recover Polyphenols from AgroFood By-products and Wastes :337-357. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-323-85273-9.00009-0.

Red Fruits Composition and Their Health Benefits—A Review

Cosme F., Pinto T., Aires A., Morais M.C., Bacelar E., Anjos R., Ferreira-Cardoso J., Oliveira I., Vilela A., Gonçalves B., (2022) Red Fruits Composition and Their Health Benefits—A Review Foods 11 (644). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods11050644.

Bioactive (Poly)phenols, volatile compounds from vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants

Pinto T., Aires A., Cosme F., Bacelar E., Morais M.C., Oliveira I., Ferreira-Cardoso J., Anjos R., Vilela A., Gonçalves B., (2021) Bioactive (Poly)phenols, volatile compounds from vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants Foods 10 (106). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods10010106.

Corylus avellana L. Husks an Underutilized Waste but a Valuable Source of Polyphenols

Cabo S., Aires A., Carvalho R., Pascual-Seva N., Silva A.P., Gonçalves B., (2021) Corylus avellana L. Husks an Underutilized Waste but a Valuable Source of Polyphenols Waste and Biomass Valorization 12 :3629-3644. ISSN: 1877265X. doi: 10.1007/s12649-020-01246-4.

Kaolin, Ascophyllum nodosum and salicylic acid mitigate effects of summer stress improving hazelnut quality

Cabo S., Aires A., Carvalho R., Vilela A., Pascual-Seva N., Silva A.P., Gonçalves B., (2021) Kaolin, Ascophyllum nodosum and salicylic acid mitigate effects of summer stress improving hazelnut quality Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 101 :459-475. ISSN: 10970010. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.10655.

Synthesis and Biological Properties of Coumarin Derivatives. A Review

Bouhaoui A., Eddahmi M., Dib M., Khouili M., Aires A., Catto M., Bouissane L., (2021) Synthesis and Biological Properties of Coumarin Derivatives. A Review ChemistrySelect 6 :5848-5870. ISSN: 23656549. doi: 10.1002/slct.202101346.

Valorization of winemaking by-products as a novel source of antibacterial properties: New strategies to fight antibiotic resistance

Silva A., Silva V., Igrejas G., Gaivão I., Aires A., Klibi N., Dapkevicius M.d.L.E., Valentão P., Falco V., Poeta P., (2021) Valorization of winemaking by-products as a novel source of antibacterial properties: New strategies to fight antibiotic resistance Molecules 26 (2331). ISSN: 14203049. doi: 10.3390/molecules26082331.

Climate conditions and spray treatments induce shifts in health promoting compounds in cherry (Prunus avium L.) fruits

Correia S., Aires A., Queirós F., Carvalho R., Schouten R., Silva A.P., Gonçalves B., (2020) Climate conditions and spray treatments induce shifts in health promoting compounds in cherry (Prunus avium L.) fruits Scientia Horticulturae 263 (109147). doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.109147.

Combined Soil and Foliar Nitrogen Fertilization Effects on Rainfed Almond Tree Performance

Morais M.C., Aires A., Barreales D., Rodrigues M.Â., Ribeiro A.C., Gonçalves B., Silva A.P., (2020) Combined Soil and Foliar Nitrogen Fertilization Effects on Rainfed Almond Tree Performance Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 20 :2552-2565. ISSN: 07189516. doi: 10.1007/s42729-020-00321-y.

Effect of silicon fertilization on the tolerance of Castanea sativa Mill. seedlings against Cryphonectria parasitica Barr.

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Pinto T., Ferreira H., Martins L., Pereira C., Gomes-Laranjo J., Anjos R., (2020) Effect of silicon fertilization on the tolerance of Castanea sativa Mill. seedlings against Cryphonectria parasitica Barr. Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 127 :197-210. ISSN: 18613837. doi: 10.1007/s41348-019-00283-z.

Hairy root transformation of Brassica rapa with bacterial halogenase genes and regeneration to adult plants to modify production of indolic compounds

Neumann M., Prahl S., Caputi L., Hill L., Kular B., Walter A., Patallo E.P., Milbredt D., Aires A., Schöpe M., O'Connor S., van Pée K.H., Ludwig-Müller J., (2020) Hairy root transformation of Brassica rapa with bacterial halogenase genes and regeneration to adult plants to modify production of indolic compounds Phytochemistry 175 (112371). doi: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2020.112371.

Kaolin and seaweed-based extracts can be used as middle and long-term strategy to mitigate negative effects of climate change in physiological performance of hazelnut tree

Cabo S., Morais M.C., Aires A., Carvalho R., Pascual-Seva N., Silva A.P., Gonçalves B., (2020) Kaolin and seaweed-based extracts can be used as middle and long-term strategy to mitigate negative effects of climate change in physiological performance of hazelnut tree Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science 206 :28-42. ISSN: 1439037X. doi: 10.1111/jac.12369.

Kiwi fruit residues from industry processing: study for a maximum phenolic recovery yield

Aires A., Carvalho R., (2020) Kiwi fruit residues from industry processing: study for a maximum phenolic recovery yield Journal of Food Science and Technology 57 :4265-4276. ISSN: 09758402. doi: 10.1007/s13197-020-04466-7.

Phenolic profile and bioactive potential of stems and seed kernels of sweet cherry fruit

Afonso S., Oliveira I.V., Meyer A.S., Aires A., Saavedra M.J., Gonçalves B., (2020) Phenolic profile and bioactive potential of stems and seed kernels of sweet cherry fruit Antioxidants 9 (1295) :1-17. ISSN: 20763921. doi: 10.3390/antiox9121295.

Phenolics and antioxidant activity of green and red sweet peppers from organic and conventional agriculture: A comparative study

Guilherme R., Aires A., Rodrigues N., Peres A.M., Pereira J.A., (2020) Phenolics and antioxidant activity of green and red sweet peppers from organic and conventional agriculture: A comparative study Agriculture (Switzerland) 10 (652) :1-13. ISSN: 20770472. doi: 10.3390/agriculture10120652.

Physiological and biochemical performance of almond trees under deficit irrigation

Prgomet I., Pascual-Seva N., Morais M.C., Aires A., Barreales D., Castro Ribeiro A., Silva A.P., I.R.N.A. Barros A., Gonçalves B., (2020) Physiological and biochemical performance of almond trees under deficit irrigation Scientia Horticulturae 261 (108990). doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.108990.

Quality preservation of sweet cherry cv. 'staccato' by using glycine-betaine or Ascophyllum nodosum

Gonçalves B., Morais M.C., Sequeira A., Ribeiro C., Guedes F., Silva A.P., Aires A., (2020) Quality preservation of sweet cherry cv. 'staccato' by using glycine-betaine or Ascophyllum nodosum Food Chemistry 322 (126713). ISSN: 18737072. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.126713.

The role of silicon fertilization in the synthesis of phenolic compounds on chestnut plants infected with P. cinnamomi and C. parasitica

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Aires A., Anjos R., Martins L., Pinto T., Peixoto F., Gomes-Laranjo J., (2020) The role of silicon fertilization in the synthesis of phenolic compounds on chestnut plants infected with P. cinnamomi and C. parasitica Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection 127 :211-227. ISSN: 18613837. doi: 10.1007/s41348-019-00292-y.

Ecophysiological study of the impact of sik^® fertilization on castanea sativa mill. Seedling tolerance to high temperature

Carneiro-Carvalho A., Anjos R., Aires A., Marques T., Pinto T., Gomes-Laranjo J., (2019) Ecophysiological study of the impact of sik^® fertilization on castanea sativa mill. Seedling tolerance to high temperature Photosynthetica 57 :1165-1175. ISSN: 15739058. doi: 10.32615/ps.2019.099.

Effects of calcium and growth regulators on sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) quality and sensory attributes at harvest

Correia S., Queirós F., Ribeiro C., Vilela A., Aires A., Barros A.I., Schouten R., Silva A.P., Gonçalves B., (2019) Effects of calcium and growth regulators on sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) quality and sensory attributes at harvest Scientia Horticulturae 248 :231-240. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.01.024.

Enzymatic Activity and Biochemical Composition in Leaves of Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. Saxa) Grown in Almond Shell Substrates

Oliveira I., Meyer A.S., Aires A., Afonso S., Gonçalves B., (2019) Enzymatic Activity and Biochemical Composition in Leaves of Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. Saxa) Grown in Almond Shell Substrates Waste and Biomass Valorization 10 :1223-1229. ISSN: 1877265X. doi: 10.1007/s12649-017-0141-5.

Induced production of indol-3-ylmethyl glucosinolates in hairy roots of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. Pekinensis): Perspectives to enhance the content of bioactive compounds

Aires A., Neumann M., Ludwig-Müller J., Schöpe M., Van Pée K.H., (2019) Induced production of indol-3-ylmethyl glucosinolates in hairy roots of Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa subsp. Pekinensis): Perspectives to enhance the content of bioactive compounds Acta Horticulturae 1242 :49-56. ISSN: 24066168. doi: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1242.7.

Irrigation deficit turns almond by-products into a valuable source of antimicrobial (poly)phenols

Prgomet I., Gonçalves B., Domínguez-Perles R., Santos R., Saavedra M.J., Aires A., Pascual-Seva N., Barros A., (2019) Irrigation deficit turns almond by-products into a valuable source of antimicrobial (poly)phenols Industrial Crops and Products 132 :186-196. doi: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.02.024.

Phenolic and fatty acid profiles, α-tocopherol and sucrose contents, and antioxidant capacities of understudied Portuguese almond cultivars

Oliveira I., Meyer A.S., Afonso S., Aires A., Goufo P., Trindade H., Gonçalves B., (2019) Phenolic and fatty acid profiles, α-tocopherol and sucrose contents, and antioxidant capacities of understudied Portuguese almond cultivars Journal of Food Biochemistry 43 (e12887). ISSN: 17454514. doi: 10.1111/jfbc.12887.

Polyphenols for skin cancer: Chemical properties, structure-related mechanisms of action and new delivery systems

Souto E., Sampaio A., Campos J., Martins-Gomes C., Aires A., Silva A., (2019) Polyphenols for skin cancer: Chemical properties, structure-related mechanisms of action and new delivery systems Studies in Natural Products Chemistry 63 :21-42. ISBN: 9780128179017. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-817901-7.00002-2.

Chemical profile and antioxidant potential of four table grape (Vitis vinifera) cultivars grown in Douro region.

Mota A.; Pinto J.; Fartouce I.; Correia M.J.; Costa R.; Carvalho R.; Aires, A.; Oliveira A. A. (2018) Chemical profile and antioxidant potential of four table grape (Vitis vinifera) cultivars grown in Douro region. Ciência Tec. Vitiv 33 (2) :125-135. doi: 10.1051/ctv/20183302125. (Impact factor, Quartile: 0.55, Q4).

Analysis of glycosylated flavonoids extracted from sweet-cherry stems, as antibacterial agents against pathogenic Escherichia coli isolates.

Aires, A, Dias, C, Carvalho, R, Saavedra, MJ (2017) Analysis of glycosylated flavonoids extracted from sweet-cherry stems, as antibacterial agents against pathogenic Escherichia coli isolates. Acta Biochimica Polonica 64 :265-271. ISSN: 0001-527X. doi: 10.18388/abp.2016_1374. (Impact factor, Quartile: 1.105, Q4).

Rapid Separation of Indole Glucosinolates in Roots of Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa Subsp Pekinensis) by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detection.

Aires, A, Carvalho, R (2017) Rapid Separation of Indole Glucosinolates in Roots of Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa Subsp Pekinensis) by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detection. International Journal Of Analytical Chemistry 2017 :Article ID 5125329. ISSN: 1687-8760. doi: 10.1155/2017/5125329. (Impact factor, Quartile: 0.901, Q4).

Reuse potential of vegetable wastes (broccoli, green bean and tomato) for the recovery of antioxidant phenolic acids and flavonoids.

Aires, A, Carvalho, R, Saavedra, MJ (2017) Reuse potential of vegetable wastes (broccoli, green bean and tomato) for the recovery of antioxidant phenolic acids and flavonoids. International Journal Of Food Science And Technology 52 :98-107. ISSN: 0950-5423. doi: 10.1111/ijfs.13256. (Impact factor, Quartile: 1.64, Q2).

Variation of chemical constituents, antioxidant activity, and endogenous plant hormones throughout different ripening stages of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars produced in centre of Portugal.

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