Luís Miguel Mendes Ferreira Integrated Member

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Name: Luís Miguel Mendes Ferreira

Aggregation: Integrated Member

Scopus author ID: 35550685500

Orcid ID: 0000-0002-3341-861X

Ciência Vitae: C110-D031-B9BA

Email: lmf@utad.pt

Phone: +259350421

Research Tasks

Valorisation of bio-based products and and co-products

Publications

Detoxification Methods of Jatropha curcas Seed Cake and Its Potential Utilization as Animal Feed

de Barros C.R., Ferreira L.M.M., Fraga I., Mourão J.L., Rodrigues M.A.M., (2024) Detoxification Methods of Jatropha curcas Seed Cake and Its Potential Utilization as Animal Feed Fermentation 10 (256). ISSN: 23115637. doi: 10.3390/fermentation10050256.

Chemotaxonomic Differentiation of Pinus Species Based on n-Alkane and Long-Chain Alcohol Profiles of Needle Cuticular Waxes

João Gaspar M., Nunes J., Rodrigues M., Ferreira L., (2023) Chemotaxonomic Differentiation of Pinus Species Based on n-Alkane and Long-Chain Alcohol Profiles of Needle Cuticular Waxes Chemistry and Biodiversity 20 (e202300043). ISSN: 16121880. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.202300043.

Hydropriming and Nutripriming of Bread Wheat Seeds Improved the Flour’s Nutritional Value of the First Unprimed Offspring

Baltazar M., Oppolzer D., Carvalho A., Gouvinhas I., Ferreira L., Barros A., Lima-Brito J., (2023) Hydropriming and Nutripriming of Bread Wheat Seeds Improved the Flour’s Nutritional Value of the First Unprimed Offspring Plants 12 (240). ISSN: 22237747. doi: 10.3390/plants12020240.

Insights from the yield, protein production, and detailed alkaloid composition of white (Lupinus albus), narrow-leafed (Lupinus angustifolius), and yellow (Lupinus luteus) lupin cultivars in the Mediterranean region

Valente I.M., Sousa C., Almeida M., Miranda C., Pinheiro V., Garcia-Santos S., Ferreira L.M.M., Guedes C.M., Maia M.R.G., Cabrita A.R.J., Fonseca A.J.M., Trindade H., (2023) Insights from the yield, protein production, and detailed alkaloid composition of white (Lupinus albus), narrow-leafed (Lupinus angustifolius), and yellow (Lupinus luteus) lupin cultivars in the Mediterranean region Frontiers in Plant Science 14 (1231777). ISSN: 1664462X. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2023.1231777.

Nutraceutical Potential of Lentinula edodes’ Spent Mushroom Substrate: A Comprehensive Study on Phenolic Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Antibacterial Effects

Baptista F., Campos J., Costa-Silva V., Pinto A.R., Saavedra M.J., Ferreira L.M., Rodrigues M., Barros A.N., (2023) Nutraceutical Potential of Lentinula edodes’ Spent Mushroom Substrate: A Comprehensive Study on Phenolic Composition, Antioxidant Activity, and Antibacterial Effects Journal of Fungi 9 (1200). ISSN: 2309608X. doi: 10.3390/jof9121200.

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.

Prunus lusitanica L. Fruits: A Promising Underexploited Source of Nutrients with Potential Economic Value

Abraão A., Yu M., Gouvinhas I., Ferreira L., Silva A.M., Domínguez-Perles R., Barros A., (2023) Prunus lusitanica L. Fruits: A Promising Underexploited Source of Nutrients with Potential Economic Value Foods 12 (973). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods12050973.

Acorn flour from holm oak (Quercus rotundifolia): Assessment of nutritional, phenolic, and technological profile

Martins R.B., Gouvinhas I., Nunes M.C., Ferreira L.M., Peres J.A., Raymundo A., Barros A.I.R.N.A., (2022) Acorn flour from holm oak (Quercus rotundifolia): Assessment of nutritional, phenolic, and technological profile Current Research in Food Science 5 :2211-2218. ISSN: 26659271. doi: 10.1016/j.crfs.2022.11.003.

Apple Flour in a Sweet Gluten-Free Bread Formulation: Impact on Nutritional Value, Glycemic Index, Structure and Sensory Profile

Beltrão Martins R., Nunes M.C., Gouvinhas I., Ferreira L.M.M., Peres J.A., Barros A.I.R.N.A., Raymundo A., (2022) Apple Flour in a Sweet Gluten-Free Bread Formulation: Impact on Nutritional Value, Glycemic Index, Structure and Sensory Profile Foods 11 (3172). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods11203172.

Application of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques in the mid-IR (MIR) and near-IR (NIR) spectroscopy to determine n-alkane and long-chain alcohol contents in plant species and faecal samples

Ferreira L., Machado N., Gouvinhas I., Santos S., Celaya R., Rodrigues M., Barros A., (2022) Application of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) techniques in the mid-IR (MIR) and near-IR (NIR) spectroscopy to determine n-alkane and long-chain alcohol contents in plant species and faecal samples Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 280 (121544). doi: 10.1016/j.saa.2022.121544.

Biovalorization of Grape Stalks as Animal Feed by Solid State Fermentation Using White-Rot Fungi

Costa-Silva V., Anunciação M., Andrade E., Fernandes L., Costa A., Fraga I., Barros A., Marques G., Ferreira L., Rodrigues M., (2022) Biovalorization of Grape Stalks as Animal Feed by Solid State Fermentation Using White-Rot Fungi Applied Sciences (Switzerland) 12 (6800). ISSN: 20763417. doi: 10.3390/app12136800.

Effect of Total Replacement of Soya Bean Meal by Whole Lupine Seeds and of Gender on the Meat Quality and Fatty Acids Profile of Growing Rabbits

Guedes C.M., Almeida M., Closson M., Garcia-Santos S., Lorenzo J.M., Domínguez R., Ferreira L., Trindade H., Silva S., Pinheiro V., (2022) Effect of Total Replacement of Soya Bean Meal by Whole Lupine Seeds and of Gender on the Meat Quality and Fatty Acids Profile of Growing Rabbits Foods 11 (2411). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods11162411.

Effects of Dietary Incorporation of Grape Stalks Untreated and Fungi-Treated in Growing Rabbits: A Preliminary Study

Costa-Silva V., Pinheiro V., Alves A., Silva J.A., Marques G., Lorenzo J., Rodrigues M., Ferreira L., (2022) Effects of Dietary Incorporation of Grape Stalks Untreated and Fungi-Treated in Growing Rabbits: A Preliminary Study Animals 12 (112). ISSN: 20762615. doi: 10.3390/ani12010112.

Evaluation of N-alkanes as Faecal Markers to Estimate Diet Composition, Feed Intake, and Digestibility in European Bison (Bison bonasus)

Mendes Ferreira L.M., Pereira D., Lourenço A., Rodrigues M., (2022) Evaluation of N-alkanes as Faecal Markers to Estimate Diet Composition, Feed Intake, and Digestibility in European Bison (Bison bonasus) International Journal of Zoology 2022 (9800265). ISSN: 16878485. doi: 10.1155/2022/9800265.

Growth Performance, Carcass and Meat Traits of Autochthonous Arouquesa Weaners Raised on Traditional and Improved Feeding Systems

Sacarrão-Birrento L., Gomes M.J., Silva S.R., Silva J.A., Moreira D., Vieira R., Ferreira L.M., Pereira P., de Almeida A.M., Almeida J.C., Venâncio C., (2022) Growth Performance, Carcass and Meat Traits of Autochthonous Arouquesa Weaners Raised on Traditional and Improved Feeding Systems Animals 12 (2501). ISSN: 20762615. doi: 10.3390/ani12192501.

Introducing Mediterranean Lupins in Lamb Diets: Effects on Carcass Composition, Meat Quality, and Intramuscular Fatty Acid Profile

Almeida M., Garcia-Santos S., Carloto D., Arantes A., Lorenzo J.M., Silva J.A., Santos V., Azevedo J., Guedes C., Ferreira L., Silva S., (2022) Introducing Mediterranean Lupins in Lamb Diets: Effects on Carcass Composition, Meat Quality, and Intramuscular Fatty Acid Profile Animals 12 (1758). ISSN: 20762615. doi: 10.3390/ani12141758.

Livestock Management for the Delivery of Ecosystem Services in Fire-Prone Shrublands of Atlantic Iberia

Celaya R., Ferreira L.M.M., Lorenzo J.M., Echegaray N., Crecente S., Serrano E., Busqué J., (2022) Livestock Management for the Delivery of Ecosystem Services in Fire-Prone Shrublands of Atlantic Iberia Sustainability (Switzerland) 14 (2775). ISSN: 20711050. doi: 10.3390/su14052775.

Use of Plant-Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria and Mycorrhizal Fungi Consortium as a Strategy to Improve Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Productivity under Different Irrigation Regimes

Laranjeira S., Reis S., Torcato C., Raimundo F., Ferreira L., Carnide V., Fernandes-Silva A., Marques G., (2022) Use of Plant-Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria and Mycorrhizal Fungi Consortium as a Strategy to Improve Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Productivity under Different Irrigation Regimes Agronomy 12 (1383). ISSN: 20734395. doi: 10.3390/agronomy12061383.

Effect of total replacement of the soya bean meal by lupine seeds (L. albus and L. luteus) on performance and digestion characteristics of growing rabbits

Garcia-Santos S., Almeida M., Closson M., Guedes C.M., Barros A., Ferreiraa L.M., Trindade H., Pinheiro V., (2021) Effect of total replacement of the soya bean meal by lupine seeds (L. albus and L. luteus) on performance and digestion characteristics of growing rabbits Animal Feed Science and Technology 278 (114996). doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.114996.

Incorporation of untreated or white-rot fungi treated cowpea stover on performance, digestibility, health and meat quality of growing rabbits

Andrade E., Pinheiro V., Costa-Silva V., Marques G., Alves A., Serra C., Cone J.W., Saavedra M.J., Barros A., Ferreira L., Rodrigues M., (2021) Incorporation of untreated or white-rot fungi treated cowpea stover on performance, digestibility, health and meat quality of growing rabbits Animal Feed Science and Technology 281 (115100). doi: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2021.115100.

Inoculation of plant growth promoting bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improve chickpea performance under water deficit conditions

Laranjeira S., Fernandes-Silva A., Reis S., Torcato C., Raimundo F., Ferreira L., Carnide V., Marques G., (2021) Inoculation of plant growth promoting bacteria and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi improve chickpea performance under water deficit conditions Applied Soil Ecology 164 (103927). doi: 10.1016/j.apsoil.2021.103927.

Introducing mediterranean lupins in lambs’ diets: Effects on growth and digestibility

Almeida M., Garcia-Santos S., Nunes A., Rito S., Azevedo J., Guedes C., Silva S., Ferreira L., (2021) Introducing mediterranean lupins in lambs’ diets: Effects on growth and digestibility Animals 11 (942). ISSN: 20762615. doi: 10.3390/ani11040942.

Preservation of Fungal-Treated Cowpea Straw in Association with Discarded Apple by Ensilage Process

Andrade E., Mendes-Ferreira A., Botelho S., Marques G., Cone J.W., Rodrigues M., Ferreira L., (2021) Preservation of Fungal-Treated Cowpea Straw in Association with Discarded Apple by Ensilage Process Waste and Biomass Valorization 12 :5533-5543. ISSN: 1877265X. doi: 10.1007/s12649-021-01396-z.

Co-inoculation with rhizobia and mycorrhizal fungi increases yield and crude protein content of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) under drought stress

Pereira S., Singh S., Oliveira R.S., Ferreira L., Rosa E., Marques G., (2020) Co-inoculation with rhizobia and mycorrhizal fungi increases yield and crude protein content of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) under drought stress Landbauforschung 70 :56-65. doi: 10.3220/LBF1607613362000.

Comparison of near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy for the determination of nutritional and antinutritional parameters in common beans

Carbas B., Machado N., Oppolzer D., Ferreira L., Brites C., Rosa E.A.S., Barros A.I.R.N.A., (2020) Comparison of near-infrared (NIR) and mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy for the determination of nutritional and antinutritional parameters in common beans Food Chemistry 306 (125509). ISSN: 18737072. doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2019.125509.

Impact of acorn flour on gluten-free dough rheology properties

Martins R.B., Nunes M.C., Ferreira L.M.M., Peres J.A., Barros A.I.R.N.A., Raymundo A., (2020) Impact of acorn flour on gluten-free dough rheology properties Foods 9 (foods9050560). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods9050560.

Nitrogen mineralization of legume residues: Interactions between species, temperature and placement in soil

Oliveira M., Rebac D., Coutinho J., Ferreira L., Trindade H., (2020) Nitrogen mineralization of legume residues: Interactions between species, temperature and placement in soil Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 18 (e1101). ISSN: 21719292. doi: 10.5424/sjar/2020181-15174.

Nutrients, antinutrients, phenolic composition, and antioxidant activity of common bean cultivars and their potential for food applications

Carbas B., Machado N., Oppolzer D., Ferreira L., Queiroz M., Brites C., Rosa E.A.S., Barros A.I.R.N.A., (2020) Nutrients, antinutrients, phenolic composition, and antioxidant activity of common bean cultivars and their potential for food applications Antioxidants 9 (186). ISSN: 20763921. doi: 10.3390/antiox9020186.

Comparative foraging behaviour and performance between cattle and horses grazing in heathlands with different proportions of improved pasture area.

López-López, Carlos; Celaya, Rafael; Ferreira, Luís M.; García, Urcesino; Rodrigues, Miguel; Osoro, Koldo (2019) Comparative foraging behaviour and performance between cattle and horses grazing in heathlands with different proportions of improved pasture area. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ANIMAL RESEARCH 47 :377-385. doi: 10.1080/09712119.2019.1649679. (Impact factor, Quartile: 1.092, Q3).

Effect of controlled microbial fermentation on nutritional and functional characteristics of cowpea bean flours

Ferreira L.M.M., Mendes-Ferreira A., Benevides C.M.J., Melo D., Costa A.S.G., Mendes-Faia A., Oliveira M.B.P.P., (2019) Effect of controlled microbial fermentation on nutritional and functional characteristics of cowpea bean flours Foods 8 (530). ISSN: 23048158. doi: 10.3390/foods8110530.

Effect of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) stover dietary inclusion level on total tract apparent digestibility of nutrients in growing rabbits

Andrade E., Rodrigues M.A.M., Ribeiro L., Mendes C.Q., Ferreira L.M.M., Pinheiro V., (2019) Effect of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) stover dietary inclusion level on total tract apparent digestibility of nutrients in growing rabbits World Rabbit Science 27 :15-20. ISSN: 19898886. doi: 10.4995/wrs.2019.10450.

Foraging behaviour and performance of steers from two local breeds (Asturian valley and Asturian mountain) grazing in Cantabrian (N Spain) summer pastures

Román-Trufero A., Martínez A., Ferreira L.M.M., García-Prieto V., Rosa-García R., Osoro K., Celaya R., (2019) Foraging behaviour and performance of steers from two local breeds (Asturian valley and Asturian mountain) grazing in Cantabrian (N Spain) summer pastures Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 17 (e0601). ISSN: 21719292. doi: 10.5424/sjar/2019171-13541.

Assessment of diet composition of free-ranging antelopes (Addax nasomaculatus) by the combination of microhistological procedures and n-alkanes and long-chain alcohols as faecal markers.

Seri, H.; Chammen, M.; Silva, S.; Rodrigues, M.; Khorchani, T.; Ferreira, L. (2018) Assessment of diet composition of free-ranging antelopes (Addax nasomaculatus) by the combination of microhistological procedures and n-alkanes and long-chain alcohols as faecal markers. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY 96 (11) :1284-1289. doi: 10.1139/cjz-2017-0320. (Impact factor, Quartile: 1.184, Q2).

Effects of animal species and diet composition on long-chain alcohol faecal recoveries and accuracy of subsequent diet composition estimates.

Ferreira, L. M. M.; Lopez Lopez, C.; Celaya, R.; Osoro, K.; Rodrigues, M. A. M. (2018) Effects of animal species and diet composition on long-chain alcohol faecal recoveries and accuracy of subsequent diet composition estimates. Grass And Forage Science 73 (2) :355-367. doi: 10.1111/gfs.12317. (Impact factor, Quartile: 1.574, Q2).

Effects of seasonal variation, group size and sex on the activity budget and diet composition of the addax antelope.

Seri, Hicham; Chammem, Mohsen; Ferreira, Luis MM; Kechnebou, Marwa; Khorchani, Touhami; Silva, Severiano R. (2018) Effects of seasonal variation, group size and sex on the activity budget and diet composition of the addax antelope. AFRICAN JOURNAL OF RANGE & FORAGE SCIENCE 35 (2) :89-100. doi: 10.2989/10220119.2018.1477831. (Impact factor, Quartile: 0.879, Q4).

A novel feedstuff: ensiling of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) stover and apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) mixtures. Evaluation of the nutritive value, fermentation quality and aerobic stability.

Andrade, E, Goncalves, A, Mendes-Ferreira, A, Silva, V, Pinheiro, V, Rodrigues, M, Ferreira, L (2017) A novel feedstuff: ensiling of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) stover and apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) mixtures. Evaluation of the nutritive value, fermentation quality and aerobic stability. Journal Of The Science Of Food And Agriculture 97 :4306-4313. ISSN: 0022-5142. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8307. (Impact factor, Quartile: 2.463, Q1).

Gaseous emissions and modification of slurry composition during storage and after field application: Effect of slurry additives and mechanical separation.

Owusu-Twum, MY, Polastre, A, Subedi, R, Santos, AS, Ferreira, LMM, Coutinho, J, Trindade, H (2017) Gaseous emissions and modification of slurry composition during storage and after field application: Effect of slurry additives and mechanical separation. Journal Of Environmental Management 200 :416-422. ISSN: 0301-4797. doi: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.06.004. (Impact factor, Quartile: 4.01, Q1).

Potential use of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) stover treated with white-rot fungi as rabbit feed.

Andrade, E., Pinheiro, V., Gonçalves, A., Cone, J.W., Marques, G., Silva, V., Ferreira, L., Rodrigues, M (2017) Potential use of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) stover treated with white-rot fungi as rabbit feed. Journal Of The Science Of Food And Agriculture 97 :4386–4390. ISSN: 0899-8418. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.8395. (Impact factor, Quartile: 3.76, Q1).

Combination of long-chain alcohols and fatty acids with alkanes as faecal markers to estimate feed intake and digestibility in horses and cattle fed on grass-heathland vegetation communities.

Lopez, C.L., Celaya, R., Santos, A.S., Rodrigues, M.A.M., Osoro, K. and Ferreira, L.M.M (2016) Combination of long-chain alcohols and fatty acids with alkanes as faecal markers to estimate feed intake and digestibility in horses and cattle fed on grass-heathland vegetation communities. Canadian Journal Of Animal Science 96 :221-231. ISSN: 0008-3984. doi: 10.1139/cjas-2015-0071. (Impact factor, Quartile: 0,724, Q3).

Projects

VIIAFOOD - Platform for the Agri-Food valorisation, industrialization and Commercial Innovation

Running

UTAD/CITAB Coordinator / Ana Barros
Start date / 2021/10 Funding / IAPMEI - PRR - Recovery and Resilience Plan / Mobilising Agendas Reference / C64492945600000040

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BreedMartaínha - Improvement and multiplication of plant material of the Martaínha chestnut variety

Concluded

Coordinator / José Angelo Pinto UTAD/CITAB Coordinator / Maria Gaspar
Start date / 2021/10 Funding / PT2020 - Co-Promotion with the Industry: Territórios do Interior +CO3SO Conhecimento Reference / 13/SI/202

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SoilRec4+Health - Soil recover for a healthy food and quality of life (NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000083)

Concluded

Coordinator / Ana Barros
Start date / 2021/04 Funding / NORTE2020 - PROJETOS ESTRUTURADOS DE I&D&I Reference / NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000083

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OPEN2PRESERVE - Sustainable Management Model for Mountain Open Spaces with High Environmental Value

Concluded

Coordinator / Rosa Canals UTAD/CITAB Coordinator / Paulo Fernandes
Start date / 2018/03 Funding / INTERREG SUDOE Reference / INTERREG SOE2/P5/E0804

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INTERACT - Integrative Research in Environment, Agro-Chains and Technology

Concluded

Coordinator / Rui Cortes
Start date / 2016/05 Funding / NORTE2020 Reference / NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000017

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EUROLEGUME - Enhancing of legumes growing in Europe through sustainable cropping for protein supply for food and feed [GA 613781]

Concluded

Coordinator / Eduardo Rosa
Start date / 2014/01 Funding / European Commission - FP7 - KBBE.2013.1.2-02 Reference / EUROLEGUME - FP7-KBBE-2013-GA613781

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