RESEARCHER
francesca.alderotti(AT)ipsp.cnr.it
publications: Orcid
Curriculum Vitae
My research activity is aimed at studying the physiological and biochemical responses of Mediterranean tree species and energy crops to abiotic stresses. In particular, I have conducted research to investigate the physiological responses and defence mechanisms displayed by plants when exposed to variations in the main environmental factors such as water availability, temperature and light under both natural and controlled conditions. The techniques used to study the physiological responses of plants to abiotic stresses, range from dendrochronological measurements, gas exchanges, chlorophyll fluorescence water relations, and the study of the vulnerability of plants to xylem vessel embolism formation.