Helena Maria Fernandes Ferreira Non-PhD Collaborator

CV Ciência Vitae

BIO

Name: Helena Maria Fernandes Ferreira

Aggregation: Non-PhD Collaborator

Scopus author ID: 35767675900

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7574-8422

Ciência Vitae: 1D19-1952-307D

Email: helenaf@utad.pt

Research Groups

Resiliency & valorisation of agrarian value chains

Publications

Biomass, Physiological, and Antioxidant Activity Responses of Wheat Plants After Selenium Foliar Spray Under Water Deficit

Rocha L., Silva E., Gonçalves A., Brito C., Ferreira H., Matos C., Malheiro A.C., Araújo S., Lima-Brito J., Moutinho-Pereira J., (2025) Biomass, Physiological, and Antioxidant Activity Responses of Wheat Plants After Selenium Foliar Spray Under Water Deficit Agriculture Switzerland 15 (1086). ISSN: 20770472. doi: 10.3390/agriculture15101086.

Enhancing sweet cherry quality: magnesium and potassium applications increase bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity

Santos M., Ferreira H., Aires A., Oliveira I., Sousa J.R., Raimundo F., Egea-Cortines M., Matos M., Gonçalves B., (2025) Enhancing sweet cherry quality: magnesium and potassium applications increase bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture ISSN: 10970010. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.14294.

Valorization of Underused Biomass of Acacia dealbata and Acacia melanoxylon Through Vermicomposting as an Alternative Substrate for Cucumber Production

Morais M.C., Nascimento-Gonçalves E., Azevedo T., Lopes H., Ferreira H., Coimbra A.M., Gonçalves B., Sousa J.R., Roboredo M., Oliveira P.A., (2025) Valorization of Underused Biomass of Acacia dealbata and Acacia melanoxylon Through Vermicomposting as an Alternative Substrate for Cucumber Production Recycling 10 (120). ISSN: 23134321. doi: 10.3390/recycling10030120.

Exploring Seaweed and Glycine Betaine Biostimulants for Enhanced Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Properties, and Gene Expression of Vitis vinifera cv. “Touriga Franca” Berries

Monteiro E., De Lorenzis G., Ricciardi V., Baltazar M., Pereira S., Correia S., Ferreira H., Alves F., Cortez I., Gonçalves B., Castro I., (2024) Exploring Seaweed and Glycine Betaine Biostimulants for Enhanced Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Properties, and Gene Expression of Vitis vinifera cv. “Touriga Franca” Berries International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25 (5335). ISSN: 14220067. doi: 10.3390/ijms25105335.

Foliar Application of Nettle and Japanese Knotweed Extracts on Vitis vinifera: Consequences for Plant Physiology, Biochemical Parameters, and Yield

Monteiro E., Correia S., Baltazar M., Pereira S., Ferreira H., Bragança R., Cortez I., Castro I., Gonçalves B., (2024) Foliar Application of Nettle and Japanese Knotweed Extracts on Vitis vinifera: Consequences for Plant Physiology, Biochemical Parameters, and Yield Horticulturae 10 (1275). ISSN: 23117524. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae10121275.

Foliar application of nettle and Japanese knotweed extracts on Vitis vinifera: impact on phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and antioxidant activity during veraison and harvest of cv. Touriga Franca

Monteiro E., Baltazar M., Pereira S., Correia S., Ferreira H., Bragança R., Cortez I., Castro I., Gonçalves B., (2024) Foliar application of nettle and Japanese knotweed extracts on Vitis vinifera: impact on phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and antioxidant activity during veraison and harvest of cv. Touriga Franca Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 104 :4260-4267. ISSN: 10970010. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.13310.

Optimizing Sweet Cherry Attributes through Magnesium and Potassium Fertilization

Santos M., Pereira S., Ferreira H., Sousa J.R., Vilela A., Ribeiro C., Raimundo F., Egea-Cortines M., Matos M., Gonçalves B., (2024) Optimizing Sweet Cherry Attributes through Magnesium and Potassium Fertilization Horticulturae 10 (881). ISSN: 23117524. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae10080881.

The Synergetic Effect of Light Spectra and Selenium Supplementation on Eruca sativa Mill. Growth and Physiological and Metabolic Responses

Brito C., Andrade S., Ferreira H., Matos C., Martins S., Moutinho-Pereira J., (2024) The Synergetic Effect of Light Spectra and Selenium Supplementation on Eruca sativa Mill. Growth and Physiological and Metabolic Responses Horticulturae 10 (511). ISSN: 23117524. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae10050511.

Ascophyllum nodosum Extract and Glycine Betaine Preharvest Application in Grapevine: Enhancement of Berry Quality, Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Properties

Monteiro E., Baltazar M., Pereira S., Correia S., Ferreira H., Alves F., Cortez I., Castro I., Gonçalves B., (2023) Ascophyllum nodosum Extract and Glycine Betaine Preharvest Application in Grapevine: Enhancement of Berry Quality, Phytochemical Content and Antioxidant Properties Antioxidants 12 (1835). ISSN: 20763921. doi: 10.3390/antiox12101835.

Different LED light intensity and quality change perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) physiological and growth responses and water and energy consumption

Brito C., Ferreira H., Dinis L.T., Trindade H., Marques D., Correia C.M., Moutinho-Pereira J., (2023) Different LED light intensity and quality change perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) physiological and growth responses and water and energy consumption Frontiers in Plant Science 14 (1160100). ISSN: 1664462X. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1160100.

Differential tolerance of the woody invasive Hakea sericea to drought and terminal heat stress

Morais M.C., Ferreira H., Cabral J.A., Gonçalves B., (2023) Differential tolerance of the woody invasive Hakea sericea to drought and terminal heat stress Tree Physiology 43 :47-56. ISSN: 17584469. doi: 10.1093/treephys/tpac099.

Moderate Nitrogen Rates Applied to a Rainfed Olive Grove Seem to Provide an Interesting Balance between Variables Associated with Olive and Oil Quality

Silva E., Gonçalves A., Martins S., Pinto L., Rocha L., Ferreira H., Moutinho-Pereira J., Rodrigues M.Â., Correia C.M., (2023) Moderate Nitrogen Rates Applied to a Rainfed Olive Grove Seem to Provide an Interesting Balance between Variables Associated with Olive and Oil Quality Horticulturae 9 (110). ISSN: 23117524. doi: 10.3390/horticulturae9010110.

Olive Yield and Physicochemical Properties of Olives and Oil in Response to Nutrient Application under Rainfed Conditions

Silva E., Gonçalves A., Martins S., Brito C., Ferreira H., Ferreira L.M.M., Moutinho-Pereira J., Rodrigues M.Â., Correia C.M., (2023) Olive Yield and Physicochemical Properties of Olives and Oil in Response to Nutrient Application under Rainfed Conditions Molecules 28 (831). ISSN: 14203049. doi: 10.3390/molecules28020831.

Assessment of bud fruitfulness of three grapevine varieties grown in northwest Portugal

Monteiro A.I., Ferreira H., Ferreira-Cardoso J.V., Malheiro A.C., Bacelar E.A., (2022) Assessment of bud fruitfulness of three grapevine varieties grown in northwest Portugal Oeno One 56 :385-395. doi: 10.20870/oeno-one.2022.56.3.5363.

Seed Soaking with Sodium Selenate as a Biofortification Approach in Bread Wheat: Effects on Germination, Seedling Emergence, Biomass and Responses to Water Deficit

Rocha L., Silva E., Pavia I., Ferreira H., Matos C., Osca J.M., Moutinho-Pereira J., Lima-Brito J., (2022) Seed Soaking with Sodium Selenate as a Biofortification Approach in Bread Wheat: Effects on Germination, Seedling Emergence, Biomass and Responses to Water Deficit Agronomy 12 (1975). ISSN: 20734395. doi: 10.3390/agronomy12081975.

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.

Foliar application of calcium and growth regulators modulate sweet cherry (Prunus avium l.) tree performance

Correia S., Queirós F., Ferreira H., Morais M.C., Afonso S., Silva A.P., Gonçalves B., (2020) Foliar application of calcium and growth regulators modulate sweet cherry (Prunus avium l.) tree performance Plants 9 (410). ISSN: 22237747. doi: 10.3390/plants9040410.

Foliar pre-treatment with abscisic acid enhances olive tree drought adaptability

Brito C., Dinis L.T., Ferreira H., Moutinho-Pereira J., Correia C.M., (2020) Foliar pre-treatment with abscisic acid enhances olive tree drought adaptability Plants 9 (341). ISSN: 22237747. doi: 10.3390/plants9030341.

Comparative study of plant growth-promoting bacteria on the physiology, growth and fruit quality of strawberry

Morais M.C., Mucha Â., Ferreira H., Gonçalves B., Bacelar E., Marques G., (2019) Comparative study of plant growth-promoting bacteria on the physiology, growth and fruit quality of strawberry Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 99 :5341-5349. ISSN: 10970010. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.9773.

Improvement of some growth and yield parameters of faba bean (Vicia faba) by inoculation with Rhizobium laguerreae and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi

Pereira S., Mucha Â., Gonçalves B., Bacelar E., Látr A., Ferreira H., Oliveira I., Rosa E., Marques G., (2019) Improvement of some growth and yield parameters of faba bean (Vicia faba) by inoculation with Rhizobium laguerreae and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi Crop and Pasture Science 70 :595-605. ISSN: 18365795. doi: 10.1071/CP19016.

Salicylic acid increases drought adaptability of young olive trees by changes on redox status and ionome

Brito C., Dinis L.T., Ferreira H., Coutinho J., Moutinho-Pereira J., Correia C.M., (2019) Salicylic acid increases drought adaptability of young olive trees by changes on redox status and ionome Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 141 :315-324. doi: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2019.06.011.

Zinc priming and foliar application enhances photoprotection mechanisms in drought-stressed wheat plants during anthesis

Pavia I., Roque J., Rocha L., Ferreira H., Castro C., Carvalho A., Silva E., Brito C., Gonçalves A., Lima-Brito J., Correia C., (2019) Zinc priming and foliar application enhances photoprotection mechanisms in drought-stressed wheat plants during anthesis Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 140 :27-42. doi: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2019.04.028.

Improvement of grapevine physiology and yield under summer stress by kaolin-foliar application: water relations, photosynthesis and oxidative damage.

Dinis, L-T.; Malheiro, A. C.; Luzio, A.; Fraga, H.; Ferreira, H.; Goncalves, I.; Pinto, G.; Correia, C. M.; Moutinho-Pereira, J. (2018) Improvement of grapevine physiology and yield under summer stress by kaolin-foliar application: water relations, photosynthesis and oxidative damage. Photosynthetica 56 (2) :641-651. doi: 10.1007/s11099-017-0714-3. (Impact factor, Quartile: , Q2).

Kaolin particle film modulates morphological, physiological and biochemical olive tree responses to drought and rewatering.

Brito, Catia; Dinis, Lia-Tania; Ferreira, Helena; Rocha, Luis; Pavia, Ivo; Moutinho-Pereira, Jose; Correia, Carlos (2018) Kaolin particle film modulates morphological, physiological and biochemical olive tree responses to drought and rewatering. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY 133 :29-39. doi: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2018.10.028. (Impact factor, Quartile: 2.718, Q1).

Salicylic acid modulates olive tree physiological and growth responses to drought and rewatering events in a dose dependent manner.

Brito, C.; Dinis, L.; Meijón, M.; Ferreira, H.; Pinto, G.; Moutinho-Pereira, J. Correia, C. (2018) Salicylic acid modulates olive tree physiological and growth responses to drought and rewatering events in a dose dependent manner. Journal Of Plant Physiology 230 :21-32. doi: 10.1016/j.jplph.2018.08.004. (Impact factor, Quartile: 2.833, Q1).

The role of nighttime water balance on Olea europaea plants subjected to contrasting water regimes.

Brito, Catia; Dinis, Lia-Tania; Ferreira, Helena; Moutinho-Pereira, Jose; Correia, Carlos (2018) The role of nighttime water balance on Olea europaea plants subjected to contrasting water regimes. Journal Of Plant Physiology 226 :56-63. doi: 10.1016/j.jplph.2018.04.004. (Impact factor, Quartile: 2.833, Q1).

Influence of training system on physiological performance, biochemical composition and antioxidant parameters in apple tree (Malus domestica Borkh.).

Afonso, S.; Ribeiro, C.; Bacelar, E.; Ferreira, H.; Oliveira, I.; Silva, A.P.; Goncalves, B. (2017) Influence of training system on physiological performance, biochemical composition and antioxidant parameters in apple tree (Malus domestica Borkh.). Scientia Horticulturae 225 :394-398. ISSN: 0304-4238. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2017.07.037. (Impact factor, Quartile: 1.624, Q1).

Projects

GO EGIS: Strategies for integrated soil and water management in nut species

Concluded

Coordinator / Carlos Correia
Start date / 2018/04 Funding / PDR2020 Reference / PDR2020-101-030994

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GO New management practices in rainfed olive orchards: strategies for mitigation and adaptation to climate change

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UTAD/CITAB Coordinator / Carlos Correia
Start date / 2017/09 Funding / PDR2020 Reference / PDR2020-1.0.1-FEADER-032119

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GoldCherry - Increase the Production of Quality Cherry

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Coordinator / Berta Gonçalves
Start date / 2014/04 Funding / FCT - FEDER Reference / ProDer nº 53626

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Early detection and management of abiotic stresses in olive

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Coordinator / Eunice Bacelar
Start date / 2010/01 Funding / FCT Reference / Bilateral Coop with Tunisia

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