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View article: Reference Genes in Plant–Pathogen Interaction: A Bibliometric Analysis
Reference Genes in Plant–Pathogen Interaction: A Bibliometric Analysis Open
Plant–pathogen interactions are complex biological processes characterized by dynamic changes in genes expression. In molecular plant pathology research, RT-qPCR has proven to be a valuable tool for investigating plant–pathogen interaction…
View article: TiO2 and CaCO3 Microparticles Produced in Aqueous Extracts from Satureja montana: Synthesis, Characterization, and Preliminary Antimicrobial Test
TiO2 and CaCO3 Microparticles Produced in Aqueous Extracts from Satureja montana: Synthesis, Characterization, and Preliminary Antimicrobial Test Open
The possibility of modifying the surface chemistry of materials and synthetizing inorganic particles in natural aqueous extracts of plants (avoiding calcination), opens the doors to undoubtedly interesting scenarios for innovative function…
View article: Advancing atmospheric pollution monitoring with airborne THz spectrometer
Advancing atmospheric pollution monitoring with airborne THz spectrometer Open
This study details the development and validation of an airborne THz spectrometer designed for real-time, remote detection of atmospheric pollutants. The platform couples a stabilized unmanned aerial system (UAS) with a high-resolution ter…
View article: <i>Pleurotus eryngii</i> Culture Filtrate and Aqueous Extracts Alleviate Aflatoxin <scp>B1</scp> Synthesis
<i>Pleurotus eryngii</i> Culture Filtrate and Aqueous Extracts Alleviate Aflatoxin <span>B1</span> Synthesis Open
Mycotoxins in food and feed are a significant health risk, even more so than pesticides and synthetic waste. These toxic secondary metabolites are produced by various fungal species, particularly after fungal colonization of crops. Aflatox…
View article: Quantitative Detection of <i>Phytophthora infestans</i> in Potato Leaves Using Nanopore Amplicon Sequencing
Quantitative Detection of <i>Phytophthora infestans</i> in Potato Leaves Using Nanopore Amplicon Sequencing Open
Potato late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans, is a devastating disease affecting potato cultivation worldwide, causing significant yield losses. Early and accurate detection of P. infestans is crucial for efficient disease manageme…
View article: Air pollutant detection and chlorinated very short-lived substance characterization with a prototype terahertz time-domain spectrometer
Air pollutant detection and chlorinated very short-lived substance characterization with a prototype terahertz time-domain spectrometer Open
In this work, within the realm of apparatus for in-field detection of gaseous pollutants a complementary portable prototype for gas sensing based on terahertz time-domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) that directly probes low-energy molecular tra…
View article: TiO<sub>2</sub> and CaCO<sub>3</sub> Microparticles Produced in Aqueous Extracts from <em>Satureja montana</em>: Synthesis, Characterization and Preliminary Antimicrobial Test
TiO<sub>2</sub> and CaCO<sub>3</sub> Microparticles Produced in Aqueous Extracts from <em>Satureja montana</em>: Synthesis, Characterization and Preliminary Antimicrobial Test Open
The possibility of modifying the surface chemistry of materials, synthetizing inorganic particles in natural aqueous extracts of plants (at low temperature, avoiding calcination), opens the doors to undoubtedly very interesting scenarios f…
View article: Microbial Profiling of Buffalo Mozzarella Whey and Ricotta Exhausted Whey: Insights into Potential Probiotic Subdominant Strains
Microbial Profiling of Buffalo Mozzarella Whey and Ricotta Exhausted Whey: Insights into Potential Probiotic Subdominant Strains Open
Buffalo mozzarella cheese whey (CW) and ricotta cheese exhausted whey (RCEW) are valuable by-products of the Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO production chain. This study characterized their microbial communities using an integrated cultur…
View article: AtLOX2 plays a role in contrasting the growth of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa Temecula1 in the model Arabidopsis thaliana
AtLOX2 plays a role in contrasting the growth of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa Temecula1 in the model Arabidopsis thaliana Open
Lipids are essential for the versatile lifestyle of the xylem-limited pathogen Xylella fastidiosa, which can transition between planktonic, twitching, and biofilm states. Recently we demonstrated that oxylipins (oxidized unsaturated fatty …
View article: Primary Auxin Response Genes <scp><i>GH3s</i></scp> and <scp><i>DAO1</i></scp> Modulate Stamen Elongation in <scp><i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i></scp> and <scp><i>Solanum lycopersicum</i></scp>
Primary Auxin Response Genes <span><i>GH3s</i></span> and <span><i>DAO1</i></span> Modulate Stamen Elongation in <span><i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i></span> and <span><i>Solanum lycopersicum</i></span> Open
Late stamen development is mainly regulated by auxin, which acts through the Auxin Response Factor 8 (ARF8) to promote stamen elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana . Auxin concentration in the stamens peaks at the beginning of late developmen…
View article: Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Wollemia nobilis W.G.Jones, K.D.Hill & J.M.Allen Leaves Collected in the Botanical Garden of Rome
Phytochemical Analysis and Biological Activities of Wollemia nobilis W.G.Jones, K.D.Hill & J.M.Allen Leaves Collected in the Botanical Garden of Rome Open
In this work, a preliminary screening of the bioactivities of an ethanolic extract obtained from the leaves of Wollemia nobilis W.G.Jones, K.D.Hill & J.M.Allen was carried out to explore its potential pharmaceutical applications. In partic…
View article: Exploring the Root-Associated Bacterial Community of Tomato Plants in Response to Salt Stress
Exploring the Root-Associated Bacterial Community of Tomato Plants in Response to Salt Stress Open
Salinity is one of the main abiotic stresses that limits plant growth. This study addressed how the composition and diversity of root-associated bacterial communities reacts over time to salt-induced stress conditions. To understand its ad…
View article: Selection of stable reference genes in Prunus persica fruit infected with Monilinia laxa for normalisation of RT-qPCR gene expression data
Selection of stable reference genes in Prunus persica fruit infected with Monilinia laxa for normalisation of RT-qPCR gene expression data Open
Reverse transcription-quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) is a powerful tool for quantifying gene expression. However, reference genes (RGs) for gene expression analysis in peach (Prunus persica) during interactions with Monilinia laxa, a major fun…
View article: XadA-like adhesin XADA2 regulates biofilm formation in X. fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa putatively by engaging oleic-acid derived oxylipins
XadA-like adhesin XADA2 regulates biofilm formation in X. fastidiosa subsp. fastidiosa putatively by engaging oleic-acid derived oxylipins Open
Background The oxylipins 10-HpOME and 7,10-DiHoME derive from oleic acid and have been extensively studied for their ability to regulate contractions, microcolony formation and biofilm formation in the model organism Pseudomonas aeruginosa…
View article: In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant and Immune Stimulation Activity of Wheat Product Extracts
In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant and Immune Stimulation Activity of Wheat Product Extracts Open
Background/Objectives: Inflammation and oxidative stress are the main pathogenetic pathways involved in the development of several chronic degenerative diseases. Our study is aimed at assessing the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activit…
View article: Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) Alters Soil Enzyme Activity and Microbial Community
Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) Alters Soil Enzyme Activity and Microbial Community Open
Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) has become a major concern in Italy, impacting both plant health and production. This study aims to investigate how KVDS affects soil health indicators and the composition of soil microbial communitie…
View article: An Evaluation of Organic Biostimulants as a Tool for the Sustainable Management of Viral Infections in Zucchini Plants
An Evaluation of Organic Biostimulants as a Tool for the Sustainable Management of Viral Infections in Zucchini Plants Open
In agriculture, new and sustainable strategies are increasingly demanded to integrate the traditional management of viral diseases based on the use of virus-free propagation materials and resistant or tolerant cultivars and on the control …
View article: Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) Alters Soil Enzyme Activity and Microbial Community
Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) Alters Soil Enzyme Activity and Microbial Community Open
Kiwifruit Vine Decline Syndrome (KVDS) has recently become a concern in Italy, impacting plant health and production. This study aims to investigate the influence of KVDS on soil health indi-cators and the composition of soil microbial com…
View article: Long-term monitoring of the hypogeal Etruscan Tomba degli Scudi, Tarquinia, Italy. Early detection of black spots, investigation of fungal community, and evaluation of their biodeterioration potential
Long-term monitoring of the hypogeal Etruscan Tomba degli Scudi, Tarquinia, Italy. Early detection of black spots, investigation of fungal community, and evaluation of their biodeterioration potential Open
Aims Hypogeal environments with cultural heritage interest pose a real challenge for their preservation and conservation. The ancient Etruscan Necropolis of Tarquinia, Italy, consists of 200 tombs decorated with extraordinary mural paintin…
View article: Pterostilbene-loaded PLGA nanoparticles alter phenylpropanoid and oxylipin metabolism in Solanum lycopersicum L. leaves
Pterostilbene-loaded PLGA nanoparticles alter phenylpropanoid and oxylipin metabolism in Solanum lycopersicum L. leaves Open
Due to the fast-changing global climate, conventional agricultural systems have to deal with more unpredictable and harsh environmental conditions leading to compromise food production. The application of phytonanotechnology can ensure saf…
View article: Diplodia seriata Isolated from Declining Olive Trees in Salento (Apulia, Italy): Pathogenicity Trials Give a Glimpse That It Is More Virulent to Drought-Stressed Olive Trees and in a Warmth-Conditioned Environment
Diplodia seriata Isolated from Declining Olive Trees in Salento (Apulia, Italy): Pathogenicity Trials Give a Glimpse That It Is More Virulent to Drought-Stressed Olive Trees and in a Warmth-Conditioned Environment Open
The fungi Botryosphaeriaceae are involved in olive declines in both the world hemispheres and in all continents where this species is cultivated. In Salento (Apulia, Italy), the Botryosphaeriaceae Neofusicoccum mediterraneum and N. stellen…
View article: Assessment of Fatty Acid and Oxylipin Profile of Resprouting Olive Trees Positive to Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca in Salento (Apulia, Italy)
Assessment of Fatty Acid and Oxylipin Profile of Resprouting Olive Trees Positive to Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca in Salento (Apulia, Italy) Open
Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca ST53 (XFP), the causal agent of olive quick decline syndrome (OQDS), was thoroughly investigated after a 2013 outbreak in the Salento region of Southern Italy. Some trees from Ogliarola Salentina and Cellina…
View article: Biocontrol of Occurrence Ochratoxin A in Wine: A Review
Biocontrol of Occurrence Ochratoxin A in Wine: A Review Open
Viticulture has been an important economic sector for centuries. In recent decades, global wine production has fluctuated between 250 and almost 300 million hectoliters, and in 2022, the value of wine exports reached EUR 37.6 billion. Clim…
View article: The CRZ1 transcription factor in plant fungi: regulation mechanism and impact on pathogenesis
The CRZ1 transcription factor in plant fungi: regulation mechanism and impact on pathogenesis Open
Calcium (Ca 2+ ) is a universal signaling molecule that is tightly regulated, and a fleeting elevation in cytosolic concentration triggers a signal cascade within the cell, which is crucial for several processes such as growth, tolerance t…
View article: Combined use of Trametes versicolor extract and sourdough fermentation to extend the microbiological shelf-life of baked goods
Combined use of Trametes versicolor extract and sourdough fermentation to extend the microbiological shelf-life of baked goods Open
Fungal spoilage is the main responsible for the short shelf-life of baked goods. Indeed, many chemical preservatives (e.g., calcium propionate and ethanol) are often included in their formulation leading to consumer dissatisfaction. Here, …
View article: Biogenic calcium carbonate as evidence for life
Biogenic calcium carbonate as evidence for life Open
The history of the Earth is a story of the co-evolution of minerals and microbes: not only have numerous rocks arisen from life but also life itself may have formed from rocks. To understand the strong association between microbes and inor…
View article: Analysis of Italian isolates of Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii and development of a real-time PCR-based diagnostic method
Analysis of Italian isolates of Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii and development of a real-time PCR-based diagnostic method Open
Pantoea stewartii subsp. stewartii (Pss) causes Stewart’s vascular wilt of maize, and it is responsible for serious crop losses. Pss is indigenous to North America and spreads with maize seeds. The presence of Pss has been notified in Ital…