A5036806318- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Plant Pathogens and Resistance
- Mycotoxins in Agriculture and Food
- Biosensors and Analytical Detection
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Listeria monocytogenes in Food Safety
- Nematode management and characterization studies
- Powdery Mildew Fungal Diseases
- Research on scale insects
- Plant Micronutrient Interactions and Effects
- Cassava research and cyanide
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies
2021-2024
Istituto Agronomico Mediterraneo di Bari
2020-2022
Institute of Applied Physics
2017
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2017
Aspergillus species create major postharvest problems due to the food losses caused by their mere presence and hazardous mycotoxins they produce, such as aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) ochratoxin A (OTA). These are mainly produced A. flavus carbonarius, respectively. In this study, we developed a rapid detection method for two aforementioned based on loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). The primers were designed target genes belonging mycotoxin clusters pks aflT carbonarius flavus, Result...
The high level of copper (Cu) accumulation in the soil, risk surface water contamination, and potential public health problems due to Cu entering food chain have raised concerns on use compounds agriculture, including olive growing. As a consequence, there is worldwide regulatory pressure agricultural systems limit compounds. Hence, field trial was carried out evaluate effectiveness low containing chemicals control leaf spot (OLS) disease caused by Venturia oleaginea. conducted 2021 an (cv....
Early detection of Xylella fastidiosa outbreaks in Apulian olive groves is crucial, especially buffer zones and pathogen-free areas where trees are asymptomatic. Three studies were conducted. Two on the spatial temporal progression X. infections tree canopies asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic tolerant (‘Leccino’) susceptible (‘Cellina di Nardò’ ‘Ogliarola salentina’) cultivars. Despite different trends pathogen infection rates concentrations between ‘Leccino’ cultivars over study period,...
Endophytes are symptomless fungal and/or bacterial microorganisms found in almost all living plant species. The symbiotic association with their host plants by colonizing the internal tissues has endowed them as a valuable tool to suppress diseases, stimulate growth, and promote stress resistance. In this context, study of culturable endophytes residing sapwood Apulian olives might be promising control strategy for xylem pathogens Xylella fastidiosa. To date, olive cultivable still under...
Aspergillus contamination of pistachios causes significant product losses and potential presence mycotoxins, particularly aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), ochratoxin A (OTA). These toxins, which threaten human health, are strictly monitored by most nations. Italian produced in Bronte, Sicily, have high nutritional value unique organoleptic properties, but the extent to they contain these contaminants is unknown. spp. isolated from Bronte (cultivar Napoletana) were assessed for their ability synthesize...
A trial was carried out in a plastic house on tomato to assess the efficacy of chitinolytic fungus Aphanocladium album isolate MX-95 (AA MX-95) against soil borne pathogen Pyrenochaeta lycopersici and root-knot nematode Meloidogyne incognita. Treatments were: a) AA applied sub irrigation at 2.5 L/plot (1.2 x 107 CFU/mL, conidial suspension) pre transplant (20 days), post (2 times every 20 days) + root dipping (5 min – conc. 1.2 CFU/mL) transplant); b) as before indicated without treatment...
Leaf mould caused by Cladosporium fulvum is one of the most widespread tomato disease in greenhouse. The use resistant cultivars economic and decisive tool to control disease. In a screening for leaf resistance numerous accessions Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium, L. peruvianum esculentum var. cerasiforme race 0 C. were used. Among tested general reaction susceptibility was observed. Only accession fulvum. This self-fertilized signed as line R-28. evident on leaves with chlorotic spots that...
Abstract Endophytes are symptomless fungal and/or bacterial microorganisms found in almost all living plant species. The symbiotic association with their host plants by colonizing the internal tissues has endowed them as a valuable tool to suppress diseases, stimulate growth, and promote stress resistance. In this context, identification of cultivable endophytes residing sapwood Apulian olives might be promising control strategy for xylem pathogens Xylella fatidiosa . To date, olive’s still...