Magaldi Ettore
Portici Unit, Technologistemail: ettore.magaldi(AT)ipsp.cnr.it; tel. 081.775.3658 int. 15
Marian Daniele
Research Technician, Turin Headquarteremail: daniele.marian(AT)ipsp.cnr.it; tel. 011.397.7917
Marino Giovanni
Researcher, Sesto Fiorentino Unitemail: giovanni.marino(AT)ipsp.cnr.it; tel. 055.522.55XX
Marra Monica
Research Fellow, Turin HeadquarterRESEARCH FELLOW monica.marra(AT)ipsp.cnr.it 011.397.7917 publications: Orcid Curriculum Vitae In my previous activities I investigated biological and molecular aspects of Xylella fastidiosa, grapevine pinot gris virus (GPGV) and their vectors. My current activities in IPSP-Torino are in the framework of two projects: “SURF” project: I am involved in the identification of cultivars of durum wheat resistant or tolerant to soil-borne cereal mosaic virus (SBCMV), which induces an emerging disease in Northern Italy; “PROTECTION” project: my activity is about the design, development and application of new rapid diagnostic systems to detect viral…
Martino Marina Elena
Research Fellow, Turin HeadquarterRESEARCH FELLOW marina.martino(AT)ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I have a BSc in Land and Agro-forestry Science and a MSc in Plant Sciences with a specialization in Natural Resource Management. My master thesis focused on analyzing the role of beneficial insects (Coleoptera) as biocontrol agents in open field. As part of my Master’s programme, I joined the Farmvent team, a vertical farming startup that produces herbs in small-scale indoor farms, where I led experimental trials designed to enhance the production of basil and microgreens. My…
Marzachì Cristina
Senior Researcher, Turin Headquarteremail: cristina.marzachi(AT)ipsp.cnr.it; tel. 011.397.7926
Marziale Roberta
Bari Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW roberta.marziale(AT)ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae The research activity I carried out is related to my experimental thesis in Entomology. The experimental study is based on the INSECT-NEMATODE-BACTERIA interaction and involves the identification of the symbiotic bacterium of native entomopathogenic nematodes, reproduced in the larval stages of Galleria mellonella (L.) (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae), used as a test insect. I participated in the implementation of a study on the “Effect of hydrostatic pressure on the viability of EPN native italian strains Steinernema feltiae and Heterorhabditis…
Matic Slavica
Researcher, Turin HeadquarterRESEARCHER slavica.matic(AT)ipsp.cnr.it 011.397.7916 publications: Orcid personal details and activity: People Curriculum Vitae She graduated in Agricultural Sciences in 2001 from the Faculty of Agriculture of East Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina). Subsequently, she earned a DSPU in Integrated Pest Management of Mediterranean Fruit Tree Crops at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (IAMB), International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) in 2003, an MSc degree in IPM at IAMB-CIHEAM in 2004 and a PhD degree in Crop Protection at the DISSPA, University of Bari in 2008. She completed three post-doctorates…
Mazzoni Sabrina
Sesto Fiorentino Unit, TechnologistTECHNOLOGIST sabrina.mazzoni(AT)ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae
Mele Francesca
Portici Unit, Scholarship HolderSCHOLARSHIP HOLDER francesca.mele(AT)ipsp.cnr.it 06.4993.27830 publications: – personal details and activity: – Curriculum Vitae Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences, thesis title: “Effect of vitality on the accumulation of PAHs in lichen and moss transplants “at the plant biology laboratory of the University of Naples Federico II, (grade 110 and honours). Post graduate trainee at Department of Biology within the European “Garanzia Giovani” program. Skills in the field of botany (e.g., moss bags technique), molecular biology (e.g., extraction of plant DNA, amplification of DNA by PCR, enzymatic assays (SOD and FRAP), extraction…
Mello Antonietta
Senior Researcher, Turin Unitemail: antonietta.mello(AT)ipsp.cnr.it; tel. 011.650.2927
Melone Gianluca
Portici Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW gianluca.melone(AT)ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Graduated in Agricultural Science and Technology from the University of Naples Federico II. During 2023 and until February 2024, I had a research grant within the URCoFI Project “Regional Unit for the Coordination and Enhancement of Surveillance, Research, Experimentation, Monitoring and Training Activities in the Phytosanitary Field” funded by the Campania Region, focusing the activity on monitoring of phytophagous pests of feared introduction (Anthonomus eugenii, Anthonomus signatus, Spodoptera frugiperda, Trioza erytreae, Diaphorina citri, Toxoptera citricidus, Aleurocanthus woglumi,…
Menicucci Felicia
Researcher, Sesto Fiorentino UnitRESEARCHER felicia.menicucci(AT)ipsp.cnr.it publications: ORCID personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae
Mennella Gaetano
Portici Unit, TechnicianTECHNICIAN gaetano.mennella(AT)ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae
Meoni Maurizio
Research Technician, Sesto Fiorentino Unitemail: maurizio.meoni(AT)ipsp.cnr.it, tel. 055.522.5526
Miele Fortuna
Portici Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW fortuna.miele(AT)ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Graduated in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, with a thesis in Agronomy and Plant Pathology entitled: “The productions and the defence of thistle from biomass.” Currently, I’m a research assistant, under the scientific responsibility of Dr. Francesco Nugnes. Since 2019, I’m involved in the URCoFi project (“Regional Unit of Coordination and Strengthening of Surveillance, Research, testing, monitoring and Training in the Phytosanitary Field” funded by the Campania Region) to study the spreading of allochthonous and allochthonous species (quarantine…
Migliaccio Francesco
Portici Unit, Scholarship HolderSCHOLARSHIP HOLDER 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 zootechnics entitled “use of polyphytic hay and grass hay in the ration of lactating cows and effects on milk production and on the quality of the cheese”. During my thesis work I acquired skills in the use of serological and molecular diagnostic methods to analyze the main agronomic cultures for correct animal nutrition.…
Migliorini Duccio
Associate, Sesto Fiorentino Unitemail: duccio.migliorini(AT)ipsp.cnr.it; tel. 055.522.5671
Mignano Anna
Portici Unit, Scholarship HolderSCHOLARSHIP HOLDER publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Graduated in Biological Sciences specializing in Molecular Diagnostics at the University of Naples Federico II. Through the Erasmus Traineeship project, I did an internship at the University of Seville in the Department of Physiology, where I learned the techniques of cytology dealing with hematoxylin and eosin staining. I am currently the winner of the scholarship within the URCoFi project at the IPSP CNR, under the supervision of Dr. Giuseppe Parrella, which will provide for the monitoring and diagnosis…
Milani Andrea
Legnaro Unit, Research FellowRESEARCH FELLOW andrea.milani@ipsp.cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I deal with the diagnosis of herbicide resistance in different species of weeds. The diagnostic assays I use can be whole plant (single dose or dose-response), in greenhouse or field, or in vitro (enzymatic activity), or molecular (PCR, q-PCR, CAPS, dCAPS, LAMP). For about a year I have been investigating the use of RNAi as a bioherbicide.