The study, published in the Journal of Stored Products Research, evaluated how adult Sitophilus zeamais respond to three purified essential oil-derived compounds—1,8-cineole, (S)-(–)-Limonene, and eugenol—using a four-arm olfactometer. The results show that these compounds, particularly (S)-(–)-Limonene, exhibit strong repellent effects against Sitophilus zeamais, underscoring their potential as...
A recent publication from the TRACE-RICE project highlights the role of blockchain technology in improving traceability and transparency in agri-food supply chains — with a special focus on the Mediterranean rice sector.
Developed under the TRACE-RICE project, the Portuguese pilot introduced a Rice Field Data Recording App, integrated with blockchain-verified QR codes, enabling traceability from...
As part of the TRACE-RICE project, INIAV has developed an innovative application using ArcGIS, aiming to create and implement a digital traceability system that connects field data directly to end consumers through QR code technology.
In collaboration with Ernesto Morgado, S.A., this solution was applied to a rice plot located in the Mondego Valley. Field data were recorded in the app, allowing...
A new scientific paper from the TRACE-RICE project, published in Scientific Reports, provides the whole-genome comparison of rice varieties circulating in the Mediterranean market. The study uncovers genetic relationships between two basmati varieties and Mediterranean cultivars and identifies key genomic variants linked to quality, authenticity, and stress tolerance — findings that can support...
The results and outputs of the TRACE-RICE project have been presented at several national science outreach events, including the Oeiras Valley Science Festival, held at Taguspark (Oeiras) from 21 to 25 May, and the European Researchers’ Night on 26 September at the Pavilhão do Conhecimento – Centro Ciência Viva in Lisbon.
During these events, the team demonstrated how the TRACE-RICE App...
The TRACE-RICE project was showcased at the second edition of the INIAV Symposium for Food Safety (event details), held on November 27, 2024, in Vila do Conde, under the theme Sustainable and Safe Food Systems.
The project coordinator delivered an oral presentation titled "Post-Harvest Biological Control Strategies for Preventing Rice Quality" highlighting innovative approaches to preserving...