A5092823964- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Plant biochemistry and biosynthesis
- Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Wheat and Barley Genetics and Pathology
- Date Palm Research Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
- Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
Institute of Biosciences and Bioresources
2023-2025
University of Bari Aldo Moro
2023-2025
The genetic diversity of the ancient autochthonous olive trees on Maltese islands and relationship with wild forms growing in marginal areas island (57 samples), as well most widespread cultivars Mediterranean region (150 references), were investigated by analysis 10 SSR markers. revealed a high germplasm, totaling 84 alleles Shannon information index (I) 1.08. All samples from upper lower part crown Bidni belonged to same genotype, suggesting that there was no secondary top-grafting...
The success of the Primitivo variety underscores critical need for managing clone genetic conservation, utilization, and improvement. By combining genomic environmental data, breeders can better predict performance varieties, thereby improving breeding efficiency enabling more targeted development high-quality grapevine cultivars. In this study, 35 clones were analysed, including selected certified that have been propagated over several years in Apulia. Genetic variability among was assessed...
Pistachio ( Pistacia vera L.) is a valuable nut crop that faces significant challenges due to drought stress, which can severely impact its growth, yield, and quality. Understanding the physiological molecular mechanisms underlying tolerance crucial for developing resilient pistachio rootstock. In this study, among nine-month-old saplings of seven clonal interspecies hybrids atlantica × integerrima , two contrasting hybrids, ‘C4-2’ (sensitive) ‘C9-4’ (resistant), were assessed their...
Sexual reproduction has contributed to a significant degree of variability in cultivated grapevine populations. However, the additional influence spontaneous somatic mutations played pivotal role shaping diverse landscape agrobiodiversity. These naturally occurring selections, termed 'clones,' represent vast reservoir potentially valuable traits and alleles that hold promise for enhancing grape quality bolstering plant resilience against environmental biotic challenges. Despite their...
The olive tree (Olea europaea subsp. var. europaea) represents the cornerstone crop of Apulian agriculture, which is based on production oil and table olives. high genetic variability germplasm at risk erosion due to social, economic, climatic changes. Furthermore, since 2013, spread Gram-negative bacterium Xylella fastidiosa pauca responsible for quick decline syndrome (OQDS) has been threatening biodiversity in Apulia, damaging regional economy landscape heritage. aim this study was...