Ma. Luisa Lopez Fructuoso

Ma. Luisa Lopez Fructuoso is a leading Professor at the University of Lleida (UdL) affiliated with IRTA Fruitcentre. Her research focuses on postharvest biology, volatile organic compound analysis, and sensory evaluation of fruits during storage.

• Specializes in Malus domestica and Prunus persica storage technologies
• Develops methods to optimize controlled atmosphere storage for aroma and quality retention
• Expert in volatile compound profiling using gas chromatography and electronic nose systems

Her work investigates how harvest timing, storage conditions, and pre-treatments affect fruit aroma, consumer acceptance, and chemical residues. Current studies examine Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG applications in fresh-cut pear preservation.

Key collaborators include Gemma Echeverría Cortada and Jordi Graell. She contributes to improving cold chain protocols for apples and peaches through rigorous multivariate analysis of quality parameters.