NEWS

TRACE-RICE project at "Ciência 2024"

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The TRACE-RICE project showcased two poster presentations at "Ciência 2024" (https://www.encontrociencia.pt/), held at Alfândega do Porto from July 3 to 5. Organized by FCT - Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, "Ciência 2024" is an annual gathering focusing on science, technology, and innovation in Portugal. This year theme, "+Science for One Health and Global Well-being," facilitated thorough...

Participation in the 2nd International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Nutrition, and Health

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The TRACE-RICE project was virtually presented in January 25-26, 2024 at the 2nd International Trainee Symposium in Agri-Food, Nutrition, and Health, organized by the University of Manitoba, Canada, where three concise oral presentations were delivered:

  1. Investigating the Impact of Washing and Household Cooking on Residual Pesticide Levels in Long Grain Rice
  2. Exploring Innovative Strategies for...

TRACE-RICE MISSION TO EGYPT

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Mission to Egypt (January 8-11, 2024) led by Carla Brites, TRACE-RICE coordinator, organized by Professor Abdel Wahab of Alexandria University.

At the University of Alexandria, Carla Brites visited the Faculty of Agriculture, engaging with Dean Professor Mohammad Bahieldeen and Vice Deans. She explored the Department of Agricultural Engineering and Biosystems, meeting the head, Professor...

Mission to Portugal by the University of Alexandria

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Mission to Portugal (April 15-19, 2024) led by Professors Abdel-Wahab Shalaby Kassem and Abdalla Mossed Zeineldin, representing the University of Alexandria in TRACE-RICE

Day 1:

Their visit to the campus of Oeiras, housing three TRACE-RICE partners (INIAV, ITQB NOVA, iBET), commenced with an extensive tour of the technology and innovation unit at INIAV. They explored various food science and...

Expanding TRACE-RICE Initiatives Among Egyptian Stakeholders

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The mission of the TRACE-RICE coordinator to Egypt was multifaceted, with a primary objective of both visiting and replicating project results for stakeholders within the rice value chain. Including a pivotal visit to the Alexandria University Agricultural Experimental Station, spanning 200 ha and situated 11 km east of the faculty campus in Abbes, facilitated by the vice Dean Dr. Heba Salama...

Extended deadline for submissions of rice papers

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Submit your RICE research and innovation papers for publication in the Special Issue titled "Sustainability, Safety, Health Claims, and Authenticity: Pathways for Improving Sensory Quality, Physiological Function, and Utilization of Rice" in the Foods journal. The deadline for submissions has been extended to March 30. For more details and to submit your work, click here