A5087324837- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Plant Reproductive Biology
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Berry genetics and cultivation research
- Fungal Plant Pathogen Control
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Plant and Fungal Interactions Research
- Banana Cultivation and Research
- Antioxidant Activity and Oxidative Stress
- Plant Disease Management Techniques
- Flowering Plant Growth and Cultivation
- Potato Plant Research
- Diverse academic and cultural studies
- Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology
- Photosynthetic Processes and Mechanisms
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Transgenic Plants and Applications
- Dye analysis and toxicity
- Synthesis of Organic Compounds
- Garlic and Onion Studies
- Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques
University of Urbino
2024
Research Centre for Olive Growing and Olive Oil Industry
2017-2020
Consiglio per la ricerca in agricoltura e l’analisi dell’economia agraria
2012-2018
Istituto Sperimentale per la Frutticoltura
1989-2013
Istituto per lo Sviluppo della Formazione Professionale dei Lavoratori
2010
University of Palermo
1996
Abstract Background Carotenoids are plant metabolites which not only essential in photosynthesis but also important quality factors determining the pigmentation and aroma of flowers fruits. To investigate regulation carotenoid metabolism, as related to norisoprenoids other volatile compounds peach ( Prunus persica L. Batsch.), role dioxygenases differences flesh color phenotype composition, expression patterns relevant genes were studied during fruit development along with compound content....
Between August and 28 October 2024, 199 autochthonous cases of dengue virus serotype 2 were notified in the city Fano, central Italy. We describe ongoing epidemiological microbiological investigation public health measures implemented to contain outbreak. The high transmissibility extension outbreak suggest that should be expected temperate regions during favourable seasons, highlighting need for heightened awareness among healthcare providers ensure timely detection response.
Sharka, caused by Plum Pox Virus (PPV), is far the most important infectious disease of peach [P. persica (L.) Batsch] and other Prunus species. The progressive spread virus in many growing areas throughout Europe poses serious issues to economic sustainability stone fruit crops, particular. adoption internationally agreed-upon rules for diagnostic tests, strain-specific monitoring schemes spatial-temporal modeling spread, are all essential a more effective sharka containment. EU regulations...
The timing of fruit maturity is an important trait in sweet cherry production and breeding. Phenotypic variation for phenology appears to be under strong genetic control, but that control might complicated by phenotypic instability across environments. Although such genotype-by-environment interaction (G × E) a common phenomenon crop plants, knowledge about it lacking other traits. In this study, 1673 genome-wide SNP markers were used estimate genomic relationships among 597 weakly...
Plum pox virus (PPV), agent of Sharka disease, is the most important quarantine pathogen peach (P. persica L. Batsch). Extensive evaluation germplasm has highlighted lack resistant sources, while suggesting presence a quantitative disease resistance, expressed as reduction in intensity symptoms. Unravelling genetic architecture response to PPV infection essential for pyramiding genes and developing more tolerant varieties. For this purpose, genome-wide association (GWA) approach was applied...
Texture is one of the most important fruit quality attributes. In peach, stony hard (SH) a recessive monogenic trait (hd/hd) that confers exceptionally prolonged firm flesh to fully ripe fruit. Previous studies have shown SH mutation affects ability synthesize appropriate amounts indol-3-acetic acid (IAA), which orchestrates ripening processes through activation system 2 ethylene pathway. Allelic variation in TC microsatellite located within first intron PpYUC11-like (a YUCCA-like...
A study was conducted to determine genetic control of the columnar or pillar (PI) growth habit, and evaluate effects interactions various genes that influence peach [ Prunus persica (L.) Batsch (Peach Group)] habit. The PI habit ( brbr ) examined in this inherited as a monogenic trait expressing incomplete dominance. heterozygous Brbr derived from crosses between standard (ST) genotypes recognized an upright (UP) tree with narrower branch angles than ST trees but wider trees. combination...
SummaryThe influence of rootstocks differing in genetic origin and agronomic performance on the commercial characteristics chemical composition fruit was investigated low-chill, very early ripening (fruit development period = 100 d) cv. Maravilha (Prunus persica (L.) Batsch) trained to a Y high density planting (2,500 trees per ha). Of tested, five belonged P. (Harrow Blood, Ps B2, C14, Rubira Rutgers Red Leaf), three were hybrids x dulcis (GF677, Hansen 2168 536) two complex cerasifera (Mr...
Successful plum production requires cultivars well adapted to the specific growing conditions in area of production. Due interaction between environment and genotype, it is very important evaluate preliminarily agronomical pomological performance all newly released areas which they will be cultivated. During period 1997-2007, suitability 15 European 27 Japanese cultivation Po Valley was observed, as influence year on main traits plum. Bloom date, yield efficiency, size soluble sugars content...
Plants have evolved a range of adaptive mechanisms that adjust their development and physiology to variable external conditions, particularly in perennial species subjected long-term interplay with the environment. Exploiting allelic diversity within available germplasm leveraging knowledge regulating genotype interaction environment are crucial address climatic challenges assist breeding novel cultivars improved resilience. The multisite collections is utmost importance for conservation...
Abstract Branch growth of compact (CT) and “Pillar” (PI) peach [ Prunus persica (L.) Batsch.], a columnar type, progeny CT × PI was analyzed. trees were distinguished from by narrower branch angles relatively fewer longer branches. hybridization produced two distinct classes in 1:1 ratio—globe shape (GL) upright (UP). GL had large number branches, resembling trees, but angles. UP resembled with wider Analysis seedling at 1, 2, 3 months indicated that height lateral branches could be used to...
In 1980, the Forli branch of Istituto Sperimentale per la Frutticoltura started a breeding program with precise aim improving fruit quality in peach. The main objectives pursued and results obtained were: a) to join excellent flavor traditional white-fleshed Italian varieties good commercial characteristics cultivars from USA. 'Alba', 'Bea', 'Neve' 'Crizia' have been already released, several promising selections are under advanced evaluation. Though high standard, selected material does not...
Mature peaches and nectarines have a short life on tree after harvest. Due to the rapid loss of firmness, melting are often picked at premature physiological stage, especially when they intended for distant markets, detriment quality consumption. In most important peach-growing countries in Europe, excessive early harvest has caused considerable market share. Releasing new cultivars which, together with good broad environmental adaptability, featured fruit having superior taste long keeping...
Plum pox, also known as Sharka, is the most devastating viral disease in stone fruits. In peach, no source of resistance to this virus has been described date. Breeding programmes aiming transfer peach through hybridization have used closely related and inter-fertile almond Prunus davidiana donors. frame a recently ended project funded by Italian Ministry Agriculture, 38 genotypes were scored resistant or highly tolerant artificial infections Markus strain: 33 pre-breeding selections...
SummaryHeritage peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) varieties in Emilia-Romagna, Italy's leading peach-producing region, are largely marked by melting, juicy, aromatic white-fleshed fruit with a short shelf-life and susceptibility to bruising.While these have rapidly been replaced since the 1950's yellow-fleshed peaches from US breeding programmes improved handling resistance, Fruit Research Unit of Agricultural Council, at Forlì, has begun an effort safeguard characterise heritage...
Peach cultivars can undergo large performance variations when cultivated in different environmental conditions.As growers cannot afford the financial risk of choosing a cultivar unsuited to their specific conditions, information as comprehensive possible on marketed is useful and highly needed.Several organizations European Union (EU) are engaged assessment novel based experimental trials.However, exchange overall poor, limiting completeness new releases that would derive from integrating...