Dr. Aina Baró Sabé developed the thesis entitled “Experimental basis for the control of plant diseases caused by Xylella fastidiosa using synthetic antimicrobial peptides” in the Plant Pathology group of the Institute of Food and Agricultural Technology, directed by Emili Montesinos, Esther Badosa and Laura Montesinos. It was the first doctoral thesis in Spain dedicated to the quarantine pathogen Xylella fastidosa. This research has earned her the 2021 Extraordinary Doctorate Award in Technology from the University of Girona.
DARRERES NOTÍCIES
- Invited presentation by CIDSAV at the Xylella Seminars 4 March, 2026
- CIDSAV presents advances in powdery mildew control using ultraviolet radiation at the Viticulture and Enology Symposium 26 February, 2026
- CIDSAV participation in the 14th Meeting of Young Researchers from the Catalan-speaking Regions 5 February, 2026
- CIDSAV-UdG attendance at the IV TECNIO Congress-2025 12 November, 2025
- Award Ceremony for Doctoral Diplomas and Extraordinary Doctorate Prizes for the 2024–2025 Academic Year 10 November, 2025