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View article: Sex Matters: Understanding Wood-Leaf Hydraulic Coordination in Dioecious Species in a Drying World
Sex Matters: Understanding Wood-Leaf Hydraulic Coordination in Dioecious Species in a Drying World Open
Sexual dimorphism in dioecious species can shape divergent hydraulic strategies in response to environmental stress, yet integrative studies linking anatomical and physiological traits across different plant organs remain scarce. We invest…
View article: Fava bean plant performance and fertility dynamics in Mars regolith simulant-based substrates for space farming
Fava bean plant performance and fertility dynamics in Mars regolith simulant-based substrates for space farming Open
Introduction Plants are promising bioregenerators for long-term space missions. However, space cultivation will require fertile substrates based on in-situ available materials. Methods We assessed the response of fava bean ( Vicia faba L. …
View article: Editorial: Agricultural innovation in the age of climate change: a 4.0 approach
Editorial: Agricultural innovation in the age of climate change: a 4.0 approach Open
View article: Radiation quality matters: morphological and biochemical responses of Brassica rapa microgreens to X-rays, C-ions, and Fe-ions
Radiation quality matters: morphological and biochemical responses of Brassica rapa microgreens to X-rays, C-ions, and Fe-ions Open
View article: Correction: Leaf anatomical traits shape lettuce physiological response to vapour pressure deficit and light intensity
Correction: Leaf anatomical traits shape lettuce physiological response to vapour pressure deficit and light intensity Open
View article: Aquatic bryophytes as biofilters and resource regenerators in Bioregenerative Life Support Systems: the moss on Mars project
Aquatic bryophytes as biofilters and resource regenerators in Bioregenerative Life Support Systems: the moss on Mars project Open
Introduction Bioregenerative Life Support Systems (BLSSs) are closed-loop systems that rely on biological processes, primarily involving plants, algae, and microbes, for sustaining long-term space missions by regenerating essential resourc…
View article: Leaf anatomical traits shape lettuce physiological response to vapor pressure deficit and light intensity
Leaf anatomical traits shape lettuce physiological response to vapor pressure deficit and light intensity Open
View article: Climate change adaptation strategy of Greco grapevine
Climate change adaptation strategy of Greco grapevine Open
View article: Does Pre-Acclimation Enhance the Tolerance of Quercus ilex and Arbutus unedo Seedlings to Drought?
Does Pre-Acclimation Enhance the Tolerance of Quercus ilex and Arbutus unedo Seedlings to Drought? Open
Mediterranean forests are severely threatened by increasing seedling mortality due to harsh environmental conditions, especially drought. In this study, we investigate whether seedlings of Quercus ilex and Arbutus unedo, previously exposed…
View article: Combined Effects of Microgravity and Chronic Low-Dose Gamma Radiation on Brassica rapa Microgreens
Combined Effects of Microgravity and Chronic Low-Dose Gamma Radiation on Brassica rapa Microgreens Open
Plants in space face unique challenges, including chronic ionizing radiation and reduced gravity, which affect their growth and functionality. Understanding these impacts is essential to determine the cultivation conditions and protective …
View article: Morphological and Photosynthetic Pigment Screening of Four Microgreens Species Exposed to Heavy Ions
Morphological and Photosynthetic Pigment Screening of Four Microgreens Species Exposed to Heavy Ions Open
Numerous challenges are posed by the extra-terrestrial environment for space farming and various technological growth systems are being developed to allow for microgreens’ cultivation in space. Microgreens, with their unique nutrient profi…
View article: Exploring sex-specific anatomical adaptations in Rhamnus alaternus L. a Mediterranean dioecious shrub: implications for resilience to climate change
Exploring sex-specific anatomical adaptations in Rhamnus alaternus L. a Mediterranean dioecious shrub: implications for resilience to climate change Open
Secondary sexual dimorphism plays an important role in shaping the response of plants to different environmental constraints, particularly in relation to energy requirements. Dioecious plants exhibit intricate sex-specific differences that…
View article: Plant and microbial science and technology as cornerstones to Bioregenerative Life Support Systems in space
Plant and microbial science and technology as cornerstones to Bioregenerative Life Support Systems in space Open
View article: Defining growth requirements of microgreens in space cultivation via biomass production, morpho-anatomical and nutritional traits analysis
Defining growth requirements of microgreens in space cultivation via biomass production, morpho-anatomical and nutritional traits analysis Open
During long-term manned missions to the Moon or Mars, the integration of astronauts’ diet with fresh food rich in functional compounds, like microgreens, could strengthen their physiological defenses against the oxidative stress induced by…
View article: Anatomical and isotopic traits in grapevine wood rings record environmental variability
Anatomical and isotopic traits in grapevine wood rings record environmental variability Open
Summary In the Mediterranean region, prolonged droughts affect the growth and reproductive cycles of grapevine. Changes in the physiological processes of grapevine, consequent to variations in environmental factors or cultivation managemen…
View article: Growth, Anatomical, and Biochemical Responses of the Space Farming Candidate Brassica rapa L. Microgreens to Low-LET Ionizing Radiation
Growth, Anatomical, and Biochemical Responses of the Space Farming Candidate Brassica rapa L. Microgreens to Low-LET Ionizing Radiation Open
An adequate and balanced diet is fundamental in preserving the health of astronauts from several space-induced diseases. Therefore, the integration of a diet with fresh food, rich in bioactive compounds such as microgreens produced directl…
View article: Morpho-anatomical and biochemical modifications in Lactuca sativa L. plants in response to increasing doses of High-LET ionizing radiation
Morpho-anatomical and biochemical modifications in Lactuca sativa L. plants in response to increasing doses of High-LET ionizing radiation Open
The presence of unique environmental factors such as ionizing radiation (IR) in Space may be a major hindrance to the survival of terrestrial organisms. Therefore, understanding the impact of Space radiation on organisms is an essential pa…
View article: The study of morpho-anatomical and biochemical traits on irradiated microgreens to unlock crop potential in Space
The study of morpho-anatomical and biochemical traits on irradiated microgreens to unlock crop potential in Space Open
In the upcoming years, agriculture will have a central role not only in feeding a growing population worldwide, but also in Space-related research, through the implementation of protected cultivation systems. To make it possible, it is fun…
View article: Combined effect of basalt dust foliar distribution and water availability on leaf morpho-physiological traits and grape quality in Falanghina
Combined effect of basalt dust foliar distribution and water availability on leaf morpho-physiological traits and grape quality in Falanghina Open
Climate change in the internal areas of the Mediterranean region is causing a decrease in the frequency of rains and an increase in temperatures, leading to dryer and warmer seasons. These conditions, which will become more and more intens…
View article: Multi-scale and multi-disciplinary approach to evaluate the mechanisms for leaf morpho-anatomical and eco-physiological acclimation of Greco grapevine under different canopy and soil management within the Italian GREASE project
Multi-scale and multi-disciplinary approach to evaluate the mechanisms for leaf morpho-anatomical and eco-physiological acclimation of Greco grapevine under different canopy and soil management within the Italian GREASE project Open
In the Mediterranean region, climate models forecast an increase in temperature and irregularities in the precipitation patterns which are a challenge for viticulture. The number, type, intensity and duration of stressors induce specific m…
View article: Anthropogenic Dusts Influence Leaf Anatomical and Eco-Physiological Traits of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) Growing on Vesuvius Volcano
Anthropogenic Dusts Influence Leaf Anatomical and Eco-Physiological Traits of Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) Growing on Vesuvius Volcano Open
In the Mediterranean region, some areas of the Vesuvius National Park (southern Italy) are subjected to a severe anthropogenic impact, especially during spring and summer seasons. The continuous trampling of tourists and buses leads to the…
View article: Green compost amendment improves potato plant performance on Mars regolith simulant as substrate for cultivation in space
Green compost amendment improves potato plant performance on Mars regolith simulant as substrate for cultivation in space Open
Background and aims Higher plants represent an optimal tool to regenerate resources while producing food in Space. However, the configuration of fertile cultivation substrates based on extraterrestrial resources is still a challenge. We ev…
View article: Vapour Pressure Deficit (VPD) Drives the Balance of Hydraulic-Related Anatomical Traits in Lettuce Leaves
Vapour Pressure Deficit (VPD) Drives the Balance of Hydraulic-Related Anatomical Traits in Lettuce Leaves Open
The coordination of leaf hydraulic-related traits with leaf size is influenced by environmental conditions and especially by VPD. Water and gas flows are guided by leaf anatomical and physiological traits, whose plasticity is crucial for p…
View article: Integration of high-throughput phenotyping with anatomical traits of leaves to help understanding lettuce acclimation to a changing environment
Integration of high-throughput phenotyping with anatomical traits of leaves to help understanding lettuce acclimation to a changing environment Open
View article: Light Quality Modulates Photosynthesis and Antioxidant Properties of B. vulgaris L. Plants from Seeds Irradiated with High-Energy Heavy Ions: Implications for Cultivation in Space
Light Quality Modulates Photosynthesis and Antioxidant Properties of B. vulgaris L. Plants from Seeds Irradiated with High-Energy Heavy Ions: Implications for Cultivation in Space Open
Beta vulgaris L. is a crop selected for cultivation in Space for its nutritional properties. However, exposure to ionizing radiation (IR) can alter plant photosynthetic performance and phytochemical production in the extraterrestrial envir…
View article: The analysis of morpho-functional and nutritional traits of microgreens to define growth requirements in Space cultivation systems. 
The analysis of morpho-functional and nutritional traits of microgreens to define growth requirements in Space cultivation systems.  Open
<p>For Space exploration, the realization of long-term manned missions requires the possibility to grow plants in extra-terrestrial environments. Indeed, life support in Space will be based on the <em>in situ</em> regener…
View article: Different types of ionizing radiation induce morpho-anatomical and antioxidant responses in Brassica rapa L. microgreens
Different types of ionizing radiation induce morpho-anatomical and antioxidant responses in Brassica rapa L. microgreens Open
<p>The success of future long-term manned missions in Space is strictly related to the development and setup of sustainable closed artificial ecosystems, defined as Bioregenerative Life Support Systems (BLSSs). In these BLSSs, the cu…
View article: A coin with two faces: understanding effects of ionizing radiation in space farming - the case of Solanum lycopersicum L. &#8216;Microtom&#8217;
A coin with two faces: understanding effects of ionizing radiation in space farming - the case of Solanum lycopersicum L. ‘Microtom’ Open
<p><span>Space exploration always has fascinated scientists, and in the last decades, the interest in this goal has increased exponentially. However, the realization of crewed space exploration missions or the permanence of hum…
View article: The GREASE project: application of dendrosciences to analyse the mechanisms for Greco grapevine acclimation to environmental variability and cultivation factors
The GREASE project: application of dendrosciences to analyse the mechanisms for Greco grapevine acclimation to environmental variability and cultivation factors Open
<p>Vineyard productivity and grape quality are strictly linked with the pedoclimatic characteristics (e.g. soil and climate) as well as with cultivation techniques (e.g. canopy and soil management, plant nutrition). Each grapevine cu…
View article: Combination of high-throughput phenotyping with plant anatomical trait measurements to understand lettuce morpho-physiological acclimation under changing VPDs and watering regimes.
Combination of high-throughput phenotyping with plant anatomical trait measurements to understand lettuce morpho-physiological acclimation under changing VPDs and watering regimes. Open
<p>Nowadays, about 50% of the global yield loss is due to climate change. Increasing Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) and drought are among the principal environmental stressors, affecting stomatal regulation and reducing plant photosynt…