Pesciolini Francesca
Administrative Assistant, Sesto Fiorentino Unitemail: francesca.pesciolini(AT)cnr.it; tel. 055.522.5580
Petito Enza
Portici Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW enzapetito(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Graduated in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies at the Department of Agriculture of the University of Naples Federico II with an experimental thesis carried out in Phytovirology entitled: “Viruses and viroids associated with symptoms of incompatibility of grafting in apple trees”. During my thesis work I acquired skills in the use of serological and molecular diagnostic methods in plant virology, of the main genomic banks for the extrapolation of information on the genome of a virus, of laboratory…
Pica Feliciana
Portici Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW felicianapica(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I studied and got my degree in Agricultural Science and Technology with a specialised curriculum in Plant Medicine at the University of Florence, I carried out an experimental thesis entitled ‘Development of Tenebrio molitor on cereal waste and lipid profile of larvae’. These studies enabled me to acquire fundamental knowledge on the recognition and integrated and biological management of organisms that are harmful to crops of agricultural interest. I also learned and developed breeding methods from a…
Picciotti Ugo
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW ugo.picciotti(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae The Master’s Degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, earned cum laude from the University of Bari Aldo Moro, allowed me to deepen my expertise in agricultural entomology, focusing on the study of pomegranate entomofauna, highlighting ecosystem dynamics and practical applications for controlling associated pests. Subsequently, I pursued an International Master in Analysis and Management of Mediterranean Ecosystems at the Spanish universities of Alicante and Miguel Hernández in Elche. This expanded my understanding and management skills of trophic…
Pierro Sara
Portici Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW sarapierro(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I received a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Forestry and Environmental Sciences and a Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies at the University of Naples Federico II. During my experimental thesis work, I worked on the development of microbial biostimulants for plant growth promotion gaining significant laboratory experience. The research activity I am going to do will be part of the research project “URCoFi 2023-2025: Unit for the coordination and enhancement of activities of surveillance, research, experimentation,…
Pirra Sara
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW sara.pirra(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae During my study path I learned the main abiotic, biological and ecological processes on which the ecosystems balance is based and how the latter are highly influenced by human activities. My internship, carried out at the Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences of the University of Bari, fits into this context; so, I had the opportunity to evaluate the effects of soil samples containing Rare Earths Elements (REE ) and solutions of some single elements (Nd,…
Pollastri Susanna
Researcher, Sesto Fiorentino Unitemail: susanna.pollastri(AT)cnr.it; tel. 055.522.5589
Prigigallo Maria Isabella
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW mariaisabella.prigigallo(AT)cnr.it 080.544.2545 publications: ORCID personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Thanks to the various laboratory activities carried out during the years of study at the Faculty of Biotechnological Sciences of Bari and the internship / doctoral activities in the plant pathology laboratories of the University of Bari, I have become familiar with the techniques for analyzing protein and nucleotide sequences for the molecular diagnosis of plant diseases induced by viruses and fungi. During the doctorate at the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria and the “The James…
Puca Alessandro
Research Fellow, Sesto Fiorentino UnitRESEARCH FELLOW alessandropuca(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Currently, I hold the position of research fellow in the 1LIVEXylella project, where I focus on developing new protocols for the in situ identification of the pathogen Xylella fastidiosa. Previously, after earning my degree in Plant Medicine (Agricultural Sciences and Technologies) in 2021 with a thesis on the biocontrol of the pathogen Ophiostoma novo-ulmi using nutrient-competing microorganisms, I pursued a joint PhD between the University of Florence and the Université de Haute-Alsace in France. During my PhD,…
Raimondi Stefano
Research Fellow, Turin HeadquarterRESEARCH FELLOW stefano.raimondi(AT)cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Graduated in Viticultural and oenological sciences at the University of Turin, I have been working with CNR-IPSP for some time dealing with ampelography (study of grape varieties) both by observing morphology and studying the identification and relationships of grapevine varieties on genetic basis. During the current research grant I will deal with the characterization, conservation, genetic and virological selection of grapevine germplasm, in particular following the ordinary management of the ampelographic collection of Grinzane Cavour, a vineyard…
Raio Aida
Researcher, Sesto Fiorentino Unitemail: aida.raio(AT)cnr.it; tel. 39 055.522.5670
Rodrigues de Souza Neto Reinaldo
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW reinaldorodriguesdesouzaneto(AT)cnr.it 080.544.3068 publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Reinaldo Rodrigues de Souza Neto achieved Bachelor’s in Biotechnology in Federal University of São Carlos (2010 – 2013) and Master in Genetics and Molecular Biology in State University of Campinas (2014 – 2016). Then he achieved PhD in Genetics and Molecular Biology – State University of Campinas (2016 –nov/2022) and during the PhD course he was a PhD Visiting Student in the University of Florida, FL, USA (2019 – 2020). He has twelve years of experience…
Rossi Marika
Researcher, Turin Headquarteremail: marika.rossi(AT)cnr.it; tel. 011.397.7929
Rosso Laura Cristina
Bari Unit, Researcheremail: laura.rosso(AT)cnr.it; tel. 0805929247
Rotunno Silvia
Research Fellow, Turin HeadquarterRESEARCH FELLOW silvia.rotunno@ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae TM. Sc. in Molecular and Cellular Biology at University of Bari, I, then, obtained a Master in Bioinformatics techniques and molecular epidemiology applied to infectious diseases, and, finally, a PhD in Biosciences and Territory at University of Molise. I mix dry lab activities, RNA-, smallRNA- and degradome-seq data analysis, with wet lab activities such as PCR, RealTime-PCR and 5’/3’RACE. During my experiences at CREA-VE and IPSP-CNR, I worked on human samples, grape and Arundo donax, analyzing the…
Rubino Luisa
Bari Unit, Senior Researcheremail: luisa.rubino(AT)cnr.it; tel. 0805442936
Ruocco Michelina
Portici Unit, Research Directoremail: michelina.ruocco(AT)cnr.it; tel. 081.775.3658 int. 16
Russo Assunta
PhD student, Portici UnitPHD STUDENT assunta.russo(AT)cnr.it publications: – personal details and activity: – Curriculum Vitae In 2019, I achieved my master’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Rome ”Campus Bio-medico”. This academic career allowed me to carry out, from 2018 to 2019, an Internship for Master thesis degree (Title: ”New approaches for the selective transcriptome sequencing and analysis in the Botrytis cinerea-grapevine pathosystem” at the Research Institute, Edmund Mach Foundation, San Michele all’Adige (TN). I worked in the Genomics and Biology of Fruits Crop Department where I developed…
Sacco Adriana
Portici Unit, ResearcherRESEARCHER adriana.sacco(AT)cnr.it 06.4932.7828 publications: ORCID personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae For many years the focus of my research have been the improvement of Solanaceae fruit quality thought the use of multiple ‘omics’ approaches such as microarray, QTL, introgression line, DNA seq, RNA seq, GBS and so on. More recently the field of interest has expanded to the study of Beneficial microorganisms (BCA) and their interaction with plants in order to identify genes and metabolites underlying the mechanisms of growth promotion and induced resistance.
Sacco Botto Camilla
Research Fellow, Turin HeadquarterRESEARCH FELLOW camilla.saccobotto(AT)cnr.it 011.397.7921 publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I have been a researcher at the IPSP-CNR since March 2024. I obtained my Master in Plant Biotechnology from the University of Turin in April 2022. During my thesis I studied the yellow leaf curl virus in tomato Sardinia virus in tomato in relation to water stress. From June 2022 to March 2023, as a research fellow at the Pathology Unit of the of DISAFA, I was responsible for studying and monitoring the distribution of the…