Name: Manuela Abelho
ORCID Number: 0000-0001-7663-3291
Scopus Number: 8966837500
Institucional Adress: CERNAS - Pólo de Coimbra | Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra | Bencanta, 3045-601 Coimbra, Portugal | Google Maps: 40.211072,-8.452468
Email: abelho@esac.pt
Institutional Telephone: +351239802940

Manuela Abelho, Enrique Descals,
The synergistic effects of a leaf mixture on decomposition change with a period of terrestrial exposure prior to immersion in a stream (2024)
Ecology and Evolution
DOI: 10.1002/ece3.10959

Manuela Abelho, Nuno Ribeiro, Luís Fernandes, Daniel SoaresPedro Isidoro
Monitoring the biological quality of an urban stream using a learning by doing approach with higher education students (2023)
Limnetica
DOI: 10.23818/limn.43.20

Manuela Abelho, Enrique Descals,
The synergistic effects of a leaf mixture on decomposition change with a period of terrestrial exposure prior to immersion in a stream (2023)

DOI: 10.22541/au.168813571.15759312/v1

Manuela Abelho,
DECOMPOSITION OF THE INVASIVE ACACIA LONGIFOLIA IN A PERI-URBAN STREAM (2023)

DOI: 10.37572/edart_31052383510

Oliveira, Andreia Sofia da Costa,
Ecotoxicidade de um fungicida cúprico em fungos aquáticos não-alvo face às alterações climáticas (2022)


Manuela Abelho, Rui Ribeiro, Matilde Moreira-Santos,
Salinity Affects Freshwater Invertebrate Traits and Litter Decomposition (2021)
Diversity
DOI: 10.3390/d13110599

Ribeiro, Nuno, Costa, Rui Manuel Machado da, Abelho, Manuela,
Effects of relative humidity, three pesticides and polyacrylamide on the performance of Tenebrio molitor (2021)
XIX Congresso Ibérico de Entomologia

Abelho, Manuela,
ATP as a Measure of Microbial Biomass (2020)
Methods to Study Litter Decomposition , pp.291--299
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-30515-4_32

Abelho, M., Canhoto, C.,
The role of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus in leaf decomposition mediated by aquatic fungi,El papel del carbono, nitrógeno y fósforo en la descomposición de hojarasca mediada por hongos acuáticos (2020)
Limnetica ,vol.39, 1 , pp.275-282
DOI: 10.23818/limn.39.18

Manuela Abelho, Enrique Descals, Daniel C. Allen,
Litter movement pathways across terrestrial–aquatic ecosystem boundaries affect litter colonization and decomposition in streams (2019)
Functional Ecology
DOI: 10.1111/1365-2435.13356

Ribeiro, N., Abelho, M., Costa, R.,
A review of the scientific literature for optimal conditions for mass rearing tenebrio molitor (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) (2018)
Journal of Entomological Science ,vol.53, 4 , pp.434-454
DOI: 10.18474/jes17-67.1

F. Amaral, M. Abelho,
Effects of agricultural practices on soil and microbial biomass carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus content: a preliminary case study (2016)
Web Ecology ,vol.16, 1 , pp.3--5
DOI: 10.5194/we-16-3-2016

Abelho, M., Martins, T.F., Shinn, C., Moreira-Santos, M.Ribeiro, R.
Effects of the fungicide pyrimethanil on biofilm and organic matter processing in outdoor lentic mesocosms (2016)
Ecotoxicology ,vol.25, 1 , pp.121-131
DOI: 10.1007/s10646-015-1574-x

Abelho, M.,
Litter traits and decomposer complexity set the stage for a global decomposition model (2016)
Functional Ecology ,vol.30, 5 , pp.674-675
DOI: 10.1111/1365-2435.12640

Nascimento, Diogo Samuel Paixão do,
Assessing the lack of intolerant macroinvertebrate species in a low order peri-urban stream (2015)


M. Abelho,
The effect of mixtures on colonisation of leaf litter decomposing in a stream and at its riparian zone (2014)
Web Ecology ,vol.14, 1 , pp.13--22
DOI: 10.5194/we-14-13-2014

Isidoro, Pedro,
Using species traits to assess ecological integrity of urban streams (2014)


Abelho, M., Moretti, M., Franca, J., Callisto, M.
Nutrient addition does not enhance leaf decomposition in a Southeastern Brazilian stream (Espinhaco mountain range) (2010)
Brazilian Journal of Biology
DOI: 10.1590/s1519-69842010000400007

Abelho, M., Moretti, M., França, J., Callisto, M.
Nutrient addition does not enhance leaf decomposition in a Southeastern Brazilian stream (Espinhaço mountain range),A adição de nutrientes não acelera a decomposição de folhas em um riacho do Sudeste do Brasil (2010)
Brazilian Journal of Biology ,vol.70, 3 SUPPL. , pp.747-754

Abelho, M.,
ATP and ergosterol as indicators of fungal biomass during leaf decomposition in streams: A comparative study (2009)
International Review of Hydrobiology ,vol.94, 1 , pp.3-15
DOI: 10.1002/iroh.200811093

Harner, M.J., Crenshaw, C.L., Abelho, M., Stursova, M.Shah, J.J.F.Sinsabaugh, R.L.
Decomposition of leaf litter from a native tree and an actinorhizal invasive across riparian habitats (2009)
Ecological Applications ,vol.19, 5 , pp.1135-1146
DOI: 10.1890/08-0294.1

Abelho, M., Molles Jr., M.C.,
Effect of introduced exotic tree litter on consumption patterns of the introduced exotic isopod Armadillidium vulgare (2009)
European Journal of Soil Biology ,vol.45, 4 , pp.306-311
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejsobi.2009.04.004

Abelho, M.,
Leaf-litter mixtures affect breakdown and macroinvertebrate colonization rates in a stream ecosystem (2009)
International Review of Hydrobiology ,vol.94, 4 , pp.436-451
DOI: 10.1002/iroh.200811159

Abelho, M.,
Effects of leaf litter species on macroinvertebrate colonization during decomposition in a Portuguese stream (2008)
International Review of Hydrobiology ,vol.93, 3 , pp.358-371
DOI: 10.1002/iroh.200711019

Abelho, M., Graça, M.A.S.,
Effects of nutrient enrichment on decomposition and fungal colonization of sweet chestnut leaves in an Iberian stream (Central Portugal) (2006)
Hydrobiologia ,vol.560, 1 , pp.239-247
DOI: 10.1007/s10750-005-9414-2

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Extraction and quantification of ATP as a measure of microbial biomass (2005)

DOI: 10.1007/1-4020-3466-0_30

Abelho, M., Cressa, C., Graça, M.A.S.,
Microbial biomass, respiration, and decomposition of Hura crepitans L. (Euphorbiaceae) leaves in a tropical stream (2005)
Biotropica ,vol.37, 3 , pp.397-402
DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-7429.2005.00052.x

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Respirometry (2005)

DOI: 10.1007/1-4020-3466-0_31

Abelho, M.,
From litterfall to breakdown in streams: a review. (2001)
TheScientificWorldJournal [electronic resource] ,vol.1 , pp.656-680

Abelho, Maria Manuela Correia,
Once upon a time a leaf... : from litterfall to breakdown in streams (2000)


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Use of a flow-through system for assessing microbial respiration rates associated with decomposing leaves (2000)
Limnetica

Abelho, M., Graça, M.A.S.,
Litter in a first-order stream of a temperate deciduous forest (Margaraça Forest, central Portugal) (1998)
Hydrobiologia ,vol.386, 1-3 , pp.147-152

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The macroinvertebrate colonization of leaf bags: is there a pattern? (1997)
Limnetica

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Diversity of benthic macroinvertebrates in Margaraça forest streams (Portugal) (1996)
Limnetica

Abelho, M., Graça, M.A.S.,
Effects of eucalyptus afforestation on leaf litter dynamics and macroinvertebrate community structure of streams in central Portugal (1996)
Hydrobiologia ,vol.324, 3 , pp.195-204

Laboratory for Sustainable Land Use and Ecosystem Services
Investigador Coordenador/Principal: Manuela Abelho
Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Period: 12/2020 - 12/2024
Project Code: LA/P/0092/2020
CIÊNCIAVITAE

Laboratório para a Sustentabilidade do Uso da Terra e dos Serviços dos Ecossistemas
Investigador Coordenador/Principal: Manuela Abelho
Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Period: 12/2020 - 12/2024
Project Code: 10.54499/LA/P/0092/2020
CIÊNCIAVITAE

Centre for Functional Ecology
Investigador Coordenador/Principal: Manuela Abelho
Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Period: 12/2018 - 12/2018
Project Code: UID/BIA/04004/2019
CIÊNCIAVITAE

SALTFREE II - Salinização de regiões costeiras devido a alterações climáticas: validação de valores de segurança para protecção da biodiversidade e serviços de ecossistemas
Investigador Coordenador/Principal: Manuela Abelho
Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Period: 12/2017 - 12/2021
Project Code: PTDC/CTA-AMB/31022/2017
CIÊNCIAVITAE

INVADER - INnoVative Approaches to Detect invasive spEcies and biocontRol agents
Investigador Coordenador/Principal: Manuela Abelho
Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Period: 12/2015 - 12/2019
Project Code: PTDC/AAG-REC/4896/2014
CIÊNCIAVITAE

Gestão de plantas INVasoras em Portugal: da prevenção à DEtecção Remota e controlo biológico de Acacia longifolia - INVADER-B
Investigador Coordenador/Principal: Manuela Abelho
Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Period: 12/2012 - 12/2014
Project Code: PTDC/AAG-REC/4607/2012
CIÊNCIAVITAE

Strategic Project - UI 284 - 2011-2012
Investigador Coordenador/Principal: Manuela Abelho
Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Period: 12/2010 - 12/2012
Project Code: PEst-C/MAR/UI0284/2011
CIÊNCIAVITAE

AN UNIFYNG VIEW OF THE ROLE OF MICROORGANISMS IN THE DECOMPOSITION PROCESS OF ALLOCHTHONOUS ORGANIC MATTER
Investigador Coordenador/Principal: Manuela Abelho
Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Period: 12/2000 - 12/2001
Project Code: PRAXIS XXI/BPD/20219/99
CIÊNCIAVITAE

O PAPEL DOS DETRITOS ORGÂNICOS NA ENERGÉTICA DOS ECOSSISTEMAS AQUÁTICOS
Investigador Coordenador/Principal: Manuela Abelho
Institution: Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Period: 12/1994 - 12/1997
Project Code: PRAXIS XXI/BD/2952/94
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