SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER francescodesiderio@cnr.it publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae The activities planned under the IPSP BR 20 2026 NA Research Grant involve field and protected-environment (greenhouses, nurseries, etc.) monitoring in Campania of viral diseases affecting cucurbits, solanaceous plants, and roses, with particular focus on the tomato yellow leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) and watermelon crinkle leaf-associated virus 2 (WCLaV-2) in cucurbits, emerging polyviruses in cucurbits and solanaceous plants, and rose rosette virus (RRV) in roses. To this end, samples of suspicious (symptomatic) plant material will…
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SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae The activities planned will focus on field surveys and laboratory analyses aimed at entomological monitoring, the collection of infested or suspected plant material, and the geolocation of monitored sites. Laboratory activities will include sample assessment and processing, the rearing of emerged insects, and the study of the biological cycles of phytophagous insects and their associated natural enemies. In addition, the activities will involve the preparation and morphological, biological, and molecular characterization of insects, as well as the management…
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SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I hold a Master’s degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies with a specialization profile in “Sustainable Agricultural Production” from the University of Naples Federico II. During my graduate studies, I conducted an experimental thesis entitled “The Role of Beauveria bassiana as an Endophyte of Tomato in Multitrophic Interactions with the Pest Spodoptera littoralis.” Through this research experience, I developed integrated multidisciplinary competencies ranging from the cultivation and management of entomopathogenic microorganisms, including inoculation techniques and assessment of endophytic…
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SCHOLARSHIP HOLDER publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae Luca Trapanese, biologist, graduated from University of Naples Federico II. During my thesis period, I carried out research activities focused on pollinators, deepening the morpho-molecular analysis of these organisms and studying the endemism and presumed speciation process of Ceratina cucurbitina in the PNV. Another important experience was conducted at the Parco Nazionale del Gargano, where, together with the University of Hohenheim, we developed pollination networks between wild bees and plant families present in the park. My experience also…
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ASSOCIATE publications: Orcid personal details and research activity: People Curriculum Vitae I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomolecular and Industrial Biotechnology (2017–2021), with a thesis focused on the recovery and valorization of coffee waste. Subsequently, I obtained my Master’s degree in Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology (2021–2023) at the University of Naples Federico II, with a thesis entitled: “An alternative exploitation of Synechocystis sp. PCC6803: a cascade approach for the recovery of high-value-added products.” After graduation, I worked as a Research Assistant at Malmö University, Sweden, where I was involved…
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