A5019016227- Turfgrass Adaptation and Management
- Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance
- Seedling growth and survival studies
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Plant responses to water stress
- Bioenergy crop production and management
- Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
- Seed Germination and Physiology
- Plant Molecular Biology Research
- Plant and animal studies
- Plant nutrient uptake and metabolism
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Hippo pathway signaling and YAP/TAZ
- Light effects on plants
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Forest Management and Policy
- Plant and fungal interactions
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Rice Cultivation and Yield Improvement
- Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life Management
- Genetic and Environmental Crop Studies
University of Pisa
2011-2025
St. Anne's University Hospital Brno
2017-2023
University Hospital Brno
2017-2023
Mendel University in Brno
2020-2023
Central European Institute of Technology
2018-2022
Brno University of Technology
2018-2022
International Clinical Research Center, St. Anne's University Hospital Brno
2017-2021
Czech Academy of Sciences, Global Change Research Institute
2016-2017
Universidade Federal de Alagoas
2013-2015
Abstract In this paper volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from durum wheat cultivars and landraces were analyzed using PTR-TOF-MS. The aim was to characterize the VOC’s profile of wholemeal flour kernel find out if any VOCs specific varieties sample matrices. VOC data is accompanied by SDS-PAGE analyses storage proteins (gliadins glutenins). Statistical carried both on signals obtained MS protein profiles. difference between two or preparations same - matrices, in case vs can be very subtle;...
The mechanoregulated proteins YAP/TAZ are involved in the adipogenic/osteogenic switch of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSC fate decision can be unbalanced by controlling substrate mechanics, turn altering transmission tension through cell cytoskeleton. MSCs have been proposed for orthopedic and reconstructive surgery applications. Thus, a tight control their adipogenic potential is required order to avoid drifting towards fat tissue. Substrate mechanics has shown drive commitment regulate...
In this paper volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from Tuber magnatum fruiting bodies were analyzed using a PTR-TOF-MS instrument. The aim was to characterize the VOC's profile of and identify if any VOCs specific season geographical areas. Multiple factorial analysis (MFA) carried out on signals obtained by MS. Experiments ITS region sequencing proved that T. life cycle includes formation at two different times year. profiles diverge when seasonal productions are considered. Using PTR-TOF-MS,...
Abstract The tight regulation of cytoskeleton dynamics is required for a number cellular processes, including migration, division and differentiation. YAP–TEAD respond to cell–cell interaction substrate mechanics and, among their downstream effects, prompt focal adhesion (FA) gene transcription, thus contributing FA-cytoskeleton stability. This activity key the definition adult cell mechanical properties function. Its role in pluripotent stem cells are poorly understood. Human PSCs display...
Environmental cues modulate the balance of carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) which are essential elements for plant metabolism growth. In Arabidopsis, photochemical efficiency PSII, phosphorylation status localization many enzymes, level total soluble sugars were affected by an unbalanced C/N ratio. Since differences in affect these parameters, here we checked whether different sources N have effects when a high ratio is imposed. NO3– NH4+ separately provided medium. We investigated on nitrate...
Tomato landraces, originated by adaptive responses to local habitats, are considered a valuable resource for many traits of agronomic interest, including fruit nutritional quality. Primary and secondary metabolites essential determinants organoleptic quality, some them, such as carotenoids phenolics, have been associated with beneficial proprieties human health. Landraces' taste flavour often preferred consumers compared the commercial varieties' ones. In an autumn-winter greenhouse...
Abstract Objective Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a heterogeneous disease with complex etiology that lacks biomarkers predicting progression. The objective of this study was to use longitudinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples identify distinguish fast progression (FP) from slow (SP) and assess their temporal response. Methods We utilized mass spectrometry (MS)‐based proteomics candidate using CSF discovery cohort SP FP ALS patients. Immunoassays were used quantify validate levels...
Beyond the inhibitory action against gibberellin biosynthesis, some plant growth retardants (PGRs) can play an important role in regulating responses to abiotic stress through induction of different tolerance mechanisms. The aim present study was exploitation potential PGRs enhancing resistance drought Stevia rebaudiana Bert. Therefore, effects three on stevia plants grown under condition were investigated. first subjected water and, second, treated with detect effect biometric, productive...
Biometric and physiological analyses of salt stress responses were performed in two time-course experiments on giant reed (Arundo donax L). Experiment I evaluated biomass production plants exposed to 128, 256, 512 mM NaCl for 84 days. For II, grown under 256 further assessed chlorophyll a fluorescence, ionic partitioning, proline content at 14 49 days after treatment (DAT). Biomass allocation was affected with all the concentrations used from 28 DAT onward. Proline biosynthesis leaves more...
Abstract The goal of this study was to define whether cuticular hydrocarbons ( CH s) could be used for taxonomic determination putative species hidden in the A nastrepha fraterculus cryptic complex, widespread from rgentina M exico. Recently, increasing evidence phenotypic and genetic variability has resulted characterization eight morphotypes within complex. profiles six . populations rgentina, B razil, P eru, C olombia exico were analysed by two‐dimensional gas chromatography coupled with...
Production of nonfood species is promoted to marginal, degraded lands abandoned by mainstream agriculture, where extremes water availability (droughts and floods) have increased frequency intensity account for severe yield reduction. Arundo donax L., common name giant cane or reed, a plant that grows spontaneously in different kinds environments with limitation low temperature thus widespread temperate hot areas all over the world. Moreover, this perennial rhizomatous grass has been...
Salinity stress impairs growth and physiological performance in tomato, which is one of the most economically important vegetables widely cultivated arid semi-arid areas world. Plant landraces, are heterogeneous, local adaptations domesticated species, offer a unique opportunity to valorize available germplasm, underpinning productivity, resilience, adaptive capacity staple crops vulnerable environments. Here, we investigated response fully mature tomato plants from commercial variety, an...
Abstract Arundo donax L . ( P oaceae), giant reed, is a rhizomatous shrubby grass that cultivated in subtropical and warm temperate regions for multitude of uses. Recently, it has been identified as leading sustainable, non‐food crop lignocellulosic biofuels due to its low ecological agronomic demands. Lack cold hardiness may limit diffusion into colder areas the transition zone. The objectives this study were (i) quantify freeze tolerance LT 50 ) cold‐acclimated non‐acclimated A rundo...
Yes-associated protein 1 (YAP1) is a transcriptional co-activator downstream of Hippo pathway. The pathway exerts crucial roles in organogenesis and its dysregulation associated with the spreading different cancer types. YAP1 gene encodes for multiple isoforms, whose specific functions are not well defined. We demonstrate splicing isoform-specific mRNAs controlled stage- tissue-specific fashion. designed expression vectors encoding most-represented isoforms either one or two WW domains...
The cuticular hydrocarbons (CHs) and morphology of two Ceratitis rosa Karsch (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations, putatively belonging to cryptic taxa, were analysed. chemical profiles characterised by two-dimensional gas chromatography with mass spectrometric detection. CHs C. that originated from the lowlands highlands Kenya comprised n-alkanes, monomethylalkanes, dimethylalkanes unsaturated in range carbon backbone C14 C37. Hydrocarbons containing C29, C31, C33 C35 atoms predominated these...
Low oxygen conditions occur in grass sites due to high and frequent precipitation, poor soil quality, over‐irrigation followed by slow drainage. Three warm‐season one cool‐season were analyzed at metabolic level during a time‐course experiment performed controlled anoxic environment. Prolonged depletion proved detrimental leading premature death all the species, with exception of seashore paspalum. Moreover, anoxia tolerance observed these grasses has been associated use carbohydrates,...