Publications by authors named "A Scialabba"
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- Characterization of plant genetic resources is essential for improving and managing germplasm, particularly using DNA-based molecular markers for identifying and tracing food varieties.
- A study analyzed 75 Sicilian hazelnut accessions using standardized microsatellites, confirming genetic diversity and unique identifiers among local and commercial varieties.
- Findings show significant genetic differences between Nebrodi hazelnut genotypes and those from Northern Italy, Iberia, and Turkey, emphasizing the importance of preserving local germplasm for future breeding efforts.
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- The common bean landraces in rural Italy, specifically in Sicily, are at risk due to the rise of commercial varieties, leading to a loss of local genetic heritage.
- Ex situ conservation efforts for fifty-seven Sicilian common bean landraces were conducted at germplasm banks, analyzing their genetic diversity through morphological traits and SSR markers.
- Findings indicated significant genetic diversity among the landraces and highlighted the importance of preserving these resources to support agrobiodiversity and prevent further loss in rural areas.
Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are natural nanomaterials that are biocompatible and available in large amounts at low prices. They are emerging nanomaterials with appealing properties for applications like support for metal nanoparticles (NPs). The potential environmental impacts of NPs can be understood in terms of phytotoxicity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe chemical composition of the essential oils isolated from the aerial parts of Anthemis pignattiorum Guarino, Raimondo & Domina and A. ismelia Lojac. and the aerial parts and flowers of Anthemis cupaniana Tod.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPeroxidase activity was assayed in crude extracts of integument, cotyledons and embryo axis of radish seeds, deteriorated under accelerated ageing conditions. Over five days of ageing, in which germination decreased from 100 to 52%, the enzyme activity in integument was higher than that in other seed parts, increasing in the first days of ageing and then decreasing sharply in extremely aged seeds. Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis analysis showed four peroxidase isoenzymes with MM of 98, 52.
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