IRTA is a research institute of the Generalitat of Catalonia attached to the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Action aims to contribute to the modernization, improvement and promotion of competitiveness; sustainable development of agriculture, food, agroforestry, aquaculture and fisheries, and also directly or indirectly related to the supply of healthy food and quality to final consumers; food security and food processing, and in general to improving the welfare and health of the population.