A5067331915- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Nuts composition and effects
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Phytochemistry and biological activities of Ficus species
- Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis
- Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Biochemical and biochemical processes
- Geometric Analysis and Curvature Flows
- Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities
- Plant Pathogenic Bacteria Studies
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Potato Plant Research
- Genomics, phytochemicals, and oxidative stress
- Hibiscus Plant Research Studies
- Date Palm Research Studies
- Sirtuins and Resveratrol in Medicine
- Pineapple and bromelain studies
- Ecology, Conservation, and Geographical Studies
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources
2014-2025
National Research Council
2010-2025
Istituto di Biologia e Biotecnologia Agraria
2017
Istituto di Genetica Molecolare
2008-2010
Experimental Station for the Industry of the Essential Oils and Citrus Products
2005-2007
Istituto di Farmacologia Traslazionale
1999
Centro Interuniversitario di Ricerca sui Peptidi Bioattivi
1999
University of Naples Federico II
1999
Rhizosphere-competent fungi of the genus Trichoderma are widely used as biofertilizers and biopesticides in commercial formulates because multiple beneficial effects on plant growth disease resistance. In this work, we demonstrate that genetic variability among wild cultivated tomato lines affects outcome interaction with two 'elite' biocontrol strains T. atroviride harzianum. The response, which included enhanced systemic resistance against Botrytis cinerea, was clearly evident for some,...
For some years, the stone pine (Pinus pinea L.) forests of Domitian coast in Campania, Southern Italy, have been at risk conservation due to biological adversities. Among these, tortoise scale Toumeyella parvicornis (Cockerell) has assumed a primary role since its spread Campania began. Observation using remote sensing techniques was useful for acquiring information on health state vegetation. In this way, it possible monitor functioning forest ecosystem and identify existence critical...
The action of anthocyanins contained in the Vitelotte potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) both breast and haematological cancers were investigated. biomedical activities anthocyanin extract derived from cultivar determined. Molecular genotyping was performed to properly identify this outstanding genotype comparison other varieties promote utilization genetic resource by plant breeders. Furthermore, cellular molecular characterization cancer cells revealed that modulation cell cycle regulators...
Histone modifications through acetylation are fundamental for remodelling chromatin and consequently activating gene expression. The imbalance between deacetylation activity causes transcriptional dysregulation associated with several disorders. Flavones, small molecules of plant origin, known to interfere class I histone deacetylase (HDAC) enzymes enhance acetylation, restoring cell homeostasis. To investigate the possible physical interactions flavones on human HDAC1 2, we carried out in...
Plants produce a vast array of biomolecules with beneficial effects for human health. In this study, polyphenol and anthocyanin-rich extracts (PAE) from pigmented tubers Solanum tuberosum L. varieties “Blue Star”, “Magenta Love”, “Double Fun” in comparison the more extensively studied “Vitelotte” were evaluated compared antiproliferative leukemia cells, their phytochemical genetic profiles determined. U937 upon treatment PAE, it was possible to reveal expression specific apoptotic players,...
An outbreak by a new severe acute respiratory syndrome betacoronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has spread CoronaVirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) all over the world. Immediately, following studies have confirmed human Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) as cellular receptor of viral Spike-Protein (Sp) that mediates CoV-2 invasion into pulmonary host cells. Here, we compared molecular interactions Sp from previous SARS-CoV-1 2002 and SARS-CoV-2 with ACE2 protein in silico analysis available experimental...
The purple carrot cultivar 'Purple Sun' (
Plant tryptophan decarboxylase (TDC) converts into tryptamine, precursor of indolealkylamine alkaloids. The recent finding tryptamine metabolites in Citrus plants leads to hypothesize the existence TDC activity this genus. Here, we report for first time that, x limon seedlings, deuterium labeled is decarboxylated from which successively deuterated N,N,N-trimethyltryptamine formed. These results give an evidence occurrence and successive methylation pathway produced decarboxylation. In...
Over the centuries, humans have traditionally used garlic (Allium sativum L.) as a food ingredient (spice) and remedy for many diseases. To confirm this, extensive studies recognized therapeutic effects of bulbs. More recently, black (BG), made by heat-ageing white bulbs, has increased its popularity in cuisine traditional medicine around world, but there is still limited information on composition potential beneficial effects. In this study, metabolite profile methanol extract BG (BGE) was...
Abstract The genetic diversity among 15 fig accessions ( Ficus carica L), belonging to 9 renowned cultivars of the Calabrian collection, and 24 unidentified genotypes figs also located in region Southern Italy, was investigated by random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis. similarity values were calculated for 39 samples, a dendrogram elaborated cluster analysis according UPGMA algorithm. generated fragments grouped samples into two main clusters RAPD profiles. Most unknown coming...
European chestnut orchards are multifunctional agroforestry systems with a key role in environmental management. Their biodiversity is at risk of erosion and farmers do not have enough tools to protect valorize traditional ecotypes. In particular, cost effective reliable molecular markers for cultivar identification lacking. The aim this research was develop new tool varietal chestnuts. A set cultivars preliminarily characterized evaluate the range genetic diversity using random amplified...
Abstract A study on morphology, productive yield, main quality parameters and genetic variability of eight landraces hot pepper ( Capsicum annuum ssp.) from Southern Italy has been performed. Morphological characters berries productivity values were evaluated by agronomic analyses. Chemical investigations performed HPLC random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD)‐PCR, respectively. In particular, carotenoid capsaicinoid (pungency) contents considered as pepper. For the selected samples,...
SummaryThe sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) is a typical nut crop of the Mediterranean basin, whose importance related to both fruit and wood production. Chestnut cultivars clonal variants are often classified according morphological traits geographic origin. This approach makes discrimination among ambiguous difficult. Here we present Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) based procedure for molecular typing cultigens. In particular used this technique identify most commercial Castanea...
Random amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis is currently used to estimate genetic relationships in plants. We have RAPD distinguish six different cultivars of Ficus carica , and several their clones that are widespread the Campania Region Southern Italy. Among these cultivars, `Bianco del Cilento' has unique characteristics, particularly useful for drying manufacture syrups. The protection this cultivar important Region. utilized molecular markers allow accurate identification cultivar,...
Epigenetic mechanisms finely regulate gene expression and represent potential therapeutic targets. Cambinol is a synthetic heterocyclic compound that inhibits class III histone deacetylases known as sirtuins (SIRTs). The acetylating action results could be crucial in modulating cellular functions via epigenetic regulations. main aim of this research was to investigate the effects cambinol, its underlying mechanisms, on cell differentiation by combining wet experiments with bioinformatics...