Recent Submissions

• Development of microscopic techniques for the visualization of root-knot nematode infection 

  Vernet Pérez, Helena (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-09-03)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  Plant-parasitic nematodes are a significant cause of yield losses and food security issues. Specifically, nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne can cause significant production losses in horticultural crops around the world. ...
• Estudi de validació d’un model de predicció de pH en fermentació de iogurt basat en determinacions òptiques in-line 

  Claramunt Coll, Judit (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-07-28)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - confidentiality agreement

  Currently, the acid coagulation process for yoghurt development in the industry is monitored through discontinuous pH controls, measured manually every 10 minutes, a very demanding and not very accurate technique. This ...
• Adaptació i avaluació d'un sistema PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) per tractaments fitosanitaris en cultius arboris 

  Biscamps Dalmau, Jordi (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-05-28)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  The aim of this project has been the adaptation and evaluation of a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) spraying system for the application of plant protection products in 3D crops. This system is already used at field crops with ...
• Impact of vacuum-assisted block freeze concentration on lactose-free skimmed UHT cow milk 

  Yaribeigi Darvishvand, Shadi (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-11-25)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - confidentiality agreement

  Vacuum-assisted block freeze concentration is a technique that allows producing higher quality and more concentrated solutions than concentration by evaporation or other conventional methods. In this study, the influence ...
• The use of Opuntia ficus-indica mucilage edible coating to extend the shelf-life of packaged strawberry and red raspberry 

  Yaribeigi Darvishvand, Shabnam (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-11-25)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - confidentiality agreement

  Rapid loss of quality and decay causes economic loss of strawberries and raspberries after harvest. The effects of an edible coating based on mucilage solution of Opuntia ficus-indica cladodes on the quality of packaged ...
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  Sistema per a la monitorització del bestiar en una explotació de ramaderia extensiva bovina 

  Serradell Vidal, Anna (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-11-03)
  Master thesis
  Open Access

  The purpose of this document is to research and examine possible alternatives for applying digital technologies to the livestock world. A design proposal for the problems that most affect this sector will be explained. ...
• Control del oxígeno disuelto en el proceso de elaboración de vino mediante sensores: revisión crítica y aplicación en fermentación de zumos de mango (Mangifera indica L.) y maracuya (Passiflora edulis) 

  Rodriguez Rosero, Michelle Elodia (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-09-15)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - author's decision

  Dissolved oxygen (OD) it is considered a critical point to control during wine elaboration, the exposition of oxygen, if not controlled, can impact the quality of the wines, both positive and negative, which can influence ...
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  Aplicaciones de la Espectroscopia de Infrarrojo Cercano (NIR) para predecir el contenido y la actividad de agua del embutido tipo “Fuet“ 

  Bouhzam, Ibtissam (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-09-15)
  Master thesis
  Open Access
  Covenantee:   IRTA

  The agri-food sector is one of the main economic engines in Europe. This sector includes the meat industry such as the production of cured sausages. The meat industry is committed to the development of new products and the ...
• Use of consumer-grade cameras to assess barley and wheat N status and grain yield 

  Figuigui, Karima (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-09-15)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - confidentiality agreement

  In rain-fed crops, nitrogen (N) is a key factor determining cereal productivity and grain quality. Assessment of the cereal N status permits to optimize N fertilizer input and reduce environmental impacts while improving ...
• Carbon dioxide laser fruit labelling 

  Jordà Soriano, Ariadna (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-15)
  Master thesis
  Restricted access - confidentiality agreement
  Covenantee:   ON-LASER Systems & Aplications

  Nowadays most of the fruits found in supermarkets have a label with the brand of the company that sells them. Most of these labels are made of non-biodegradable plastic, resulting in waste that damages the environment. ...
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  Monitorización de cultivos mediante nanosatélites con capacidad de comunicación bidireccional 

  Rhoton Meléndez, Stephen Andreu (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-15)
  Master thesis
  Open Access
  Covenantee:   Aistech Space

  The main objective of this project is to validate the nanosatellites as a technology for crop monitoring. In order to validate the technology, the idea is to design and build a preliminary prototype for a proof of concept, ...
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  Estudios de concentración de lactosuero mediante crioconentración progresiva agitada 

  Quinteros, Gisela Julieta (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-15)
  Master thesis
  Open Access

  Cryoconcentration is a technique for concentrating fluids that removes water through ice formation. In the present work, the agitated progressive cryoconcentration technique was applied to concentrate whey. As part of the ...

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