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Margarida Santana

Researcher

Margarida Santana received a Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Lisbon/University of Paris XI in 1996 and is currently working in the Plant-Soil Ecology research group of cE3c. Her research focuses on plant-bacteria associations, namely on the effect of soil thermophilic bacteria on C, S, and N cycling and on plant nutrient availability. For many years, Santana has been involved in the study of soil bacteria, both aerobic and anaerobic. Her current research is driven by two objectives: to understand the physiology of soil thermophilic bacteria regarding their role as mineralizers, and to comprehend the relation of these motile bacteria with the plant, either when they are present in the rhizosphere or when they are thriving in the bulk soil.

Publications

Bessai, S.A., Cruz, J., Carril, P., Melo, J., Santana, M., Mouazen, A.M., Cruz, C., Yadav, A.N., Dias, T. & Nabti, E. (2023) The plant growth-promoting potential of halotolerant bacteria Is not phylogenetically determined: evidence from two Bacillus megaterium strains isolated from saline soils used to grow wheat.

Microorganisms, 11(7), 1687. DOI:10.3390/microorganisms11071687 (IF2022 4,5; Q2 Microbiology)

Rosa, A.P., Dias, T., Mouazen, A.M., Cruz, C. & Santana, M. (2023) Finding optimal microorganisms to increase crop productivity and sustainability under drought - a structured reflection.

Journal of Plant Interactions, 18(1), 2178680. DOI:10.1080/17429145.2023.2178680 (IF2022 3,2; Q1 Plant Sciences)

Gonzalez, J.M., Santana, M., Gómez, E.J.B. & Delgado, J.A. (2023) Soil thermophiles and their extracellular enzymes: a set of capabilities able to provide significant services and risks.

Microorganisms, 11(7), 1650. DOI:10.3390/microorganisms11071650 (IF2022 4,5; Q2 Microbiology)

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