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Elisabete Maciel
2016
Decoding lipid profile of saltmarsh halophytes for human consumption and livestock nutrition (HALOFOOD)
Ria de Aveiro coastal lagoon has one of the largest continuous saltmarshes in Europe, with species distribution following the marsh’s topography. Halophytes are salt tolerant plants holding great potential for different biotechnological applications. To our best knowledge, the lipid composition of autochthonous halophytes colonizing the estuaries and coastal lagoons of Portugal is still unrevealed. HALOFOOD proposal aims to integrate two of the topics proposed by OHM-Estarreja (2016): i) Evolution of the Relations Between Society and Environment; and ii) Evolution of Biodiversity. Through an interdisciplinary approach and the involvement of the Marinhoa race breeders, the HALOFOOD team aims to decode the lipid profile of Ria de Aveiro saltmarsh halophytes for human consumption and livestock nutrition. Specifically, the goal is to determine the appropriate niche where they grow efficiently to produce good quality food and feed, as well as the best season to collect halophytes richer in bioactive compounds. To reach this goal, the project team, involving Biologists, Chemical Engineers, Biochemists and Pharmaceutical Scientists, will screen Ria de Aveiro halophytes targeting Salicornia ramosissima (already used for human consumption) and Halimione portulacoides (with potential use for human consumption). In addition, the Baixo Vouga Lagunar area used for livestock production will be will screened for the main halophytes species consumed by the Marinhoa Race. We believe that this innovative approach, through the use of lipidomics, and the science based knowledge to be generated will be broadly disseminated and play a key role in the regional, national and international valorization of halophytes.
Anabela Pereira
2016
Impact of phytoremediation processes on bacterial communities from Pb and Cd contaminated soils: a greenhouse experiment
Human activities such as industry and agriculture have resulted in the high contamination of soil and water with heavy metals. This type of contamination induces harmful effects on environmental and human health. In the last years, research on phytoremediation has highlighted the scientific and economic benefits of plants and their associated microorganisms used for the reclamation of polluted soil and water. Also, the potential of microorganisms to enhance phytoremediation processes and the exact mechanism by which bacteria could enhance heavy metal accumulation in plants has been received some attention. Despite the great interest in improving the efficiency of metal hyperaccumulating plants, their influence on microbial community’s remains poorly elucidated, constituting a less explored aspect in phytoremediation processes.
Ruth Pereira
2016
INV-AVEIRO - The influence of contamination in the metabolic activity of INVertebrates from Ria de AVEIRO
During decades effluents from the Estarreja Chemical Complex were directly discharged in the Ria de Aveiro lagoon through a system of ditches. “Esteiro de Estarreja” was the main channel receiving effluents rich in aromatic based and chlorine compounds and in toxic elements such as As, Hg, Pb and Zn. Consequently, most of the discharged contaminants are settled in the “Esteiro de Estarreja” channel, as well as in the inner basin where this channel discharges, the Laranjo Basin.
Ana Catarina Sousa
2016
MicroRESPIRA
The evaluation of indoor environmental quality and the development and progression of chronic respiratory diseases has received a great deal of attention over the past years. However, most of those surveys focus on single contaminants exposure (particularly fine particles or volatile organic compounds) and to our best knowledge there are no comprehensive surveys dealing with the multiple stressors present in the indoor environment. The microRESPIRA project, by providing an integrative approach between health sciences and environmental sciences, will contribute towards the characterization of the impacts of the indoor microbial community in the respiratory health of Estarreja inhabitants. The data generated within this project will not only provide a global picture on the prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases (asthma and COPD) in this highly industrialized area but will also allow the characterization, for the first time, of the indoor microbiome, including the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Olga Ameixa
2016
PHYTOREMEDIATION OF SALINE SOILS USING SALICORNIA RAMOSSISIMA (Acronym: RESTORE)
Baixo Vouga Lagunar (BVL) is an area with a strong and balanced relationship between man, land and water, recognized by its high biological diversity. However, the impact of human activity (e.g. changes in the system hydrology) combined with climate change (e.g. sea level rise), have already affected BVL, wherein areas are currently flooded by tides, and soils affected by surface saline intrusion. The conclusion of the dike, foreseen in a short term, is fundamental to save still existing agricultural areas and to reclaim flooded areas. However, it is necessary to remediate these soils from salt contamination in order to return them back to agriculture. In this context, we propose to conduct an innovative and multidisciplinary project, linking the team scientific knowledge on agriculture and soils, environmental chemistry and salt marsh ecology, in combination with local farmer’s knowledge. This proposal will integrate two of the topics proposed by OHM-Estarreja: Evolution of the Relations Between Society and Environment and Evolution of Biodiversity. We propose, to evaluate the potential of the autochthonous halophyte Salicornia ramosissima to remediate the BVL salt contaminated soils. Apart from having a phytoremediation capacity, S. ramosissima is currently considered a gourmet plant with high market demand as a green fashionable vegetable, dished up in fine restaurants all over the world. Hence, it can be grown as a cash crop and be an alternative in salinized soils for farmers in the region. RESTORE project can also serve as showcase for other coastal areas under treat due to salt contamination.
Fabienne Wateau
2016
Risques, perceptions et histoires de vie : approche socio-anthropologique du contexte Estarreja/Aveiro
Par une approche socio-anthropologique du contexte Estarreja/Aveiro, il s'agit de mettre en évidence un certain nombre de logiques adoptées par les populations pour s’adapter à un espace dont la pollution est avérée. La méthode consistera à recueillir des histoires de vie auprès des travailleurs de l’usine, comme auprès des agriculteurs de la terre contaminée, tout en portant une attention particulière à la mémoire des faits et des contextes dans lesquels la construction du pôle industriel a pu se développer, d’hier à aujourd’hui. Il s’agira aussi de constituer un dossier de presse et de l’analyser, pour retracer l’histoire de cette situation et sa mise en relation directe avec le site protégé d’Aveiro, à quelques kilomètres de là. Perceptions du risque, adaptations, alternatives et contradictions, par cette recherche à réaliser sur le terrain, à l’aide des méthodes qualitatives de la socio-anthropologie, l’étude contribuera à apporter le volet de sciences sociales complémentaire et forcément nécessaire aux recherches de sciences dures jusqu’alors réalisées sur ce site.
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Aurélie Antonio
2016
La visualisation des données géoréférencées du ROHM
Aujourd’hui chaque OHM a la possibilité de publier et de visualiser ses données georéférencées grâce à l’utilisation de GeoServer intégré à l’outil libre de géocatalogue GéoNetwork version 3.
OHM Bassin Minier de Provence OHM Estarreja OHM Haut-Vicdessos Nunavik OHM Oyapock OHM Pays-de-Bitche OHM Pima County OHM Téssékéré OHM Vallée du Rhône OHM Littoral Méditerranéen Littoral Caraibe
Emilie Lerigoleur
2016
PHOTOFORM - FORMation à la création d’un entrepôt OAI-PMH pour les ressources iconographiques des OHM et à la prise en main d’un logiciel de PHOTOthèque
Dans le cadre du groupe de travail IDS “Infrastructures de Données Spatiales” du Labex DRIIHM, plusieurs axes de travail ont été engagés en novembre 2015, dont celui sur la création d’outils de type photothèques ou vidéothèques. Étant donné les différents états d’avancement selon les OHM, ce projet vise à proposer un atelier de formation sur 3 jours afin de former les participants à l’indexation des images et à la création d’un entrepôt OAI-PMH standardisé (Open Archives Initiative Protocol for Metadata Harvesting) qui permet de rendre les métadonnées de ces images accessibles à tout client “moissonneur”, par exemple un géocatalogue ou un moteur de recherche. Le troisième jour de formation (optionnel) est dédié spécifiquement à la formation au logiciel de photothèque Piwigo connecté à l’entrepôt OAI-PMH afin de proposer une solution logicielle complète et prête à l’emploi.
OHM Bassin Minier de Provence OHM Estarreja OHM Haut-Vicdessos Nunavik OHM Oyapock OHM Pays-de-Bitche OHM Pima County OHM Téssékéré OHM Vallée du Rhône OHM Littoral Méditerranéen Littoral Caraibe
