Publications by authors named "Flavia Forte"

spp. often form mutualistic interactions with cool-season grasses, such as . However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this interaction remain poorly understood.

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The aim of the present work is the recycling treatment of tubular α-AlO-supported ceramic membranes with a Pd/Ag selective layer, employed in hydrogen production with integrated CO capture. A nitric acid leaching treatment was investigated, and recovered ceramic supports were characterized, demonstrating their suitability for the production of novel efficient membranes. The main objective was the metal dissolution that preserved the support integrity in order to allow the recovered membrane to be suitable for a new deposition of the selective layer.

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Infection of the pasture grass with the seed-transmitted fungal endophyte enhances its resilience to biotic and abiotic stress. Agricultural benefits of endophyte infection can be increased by generating novel symbiotic associations through inoculating with selected strains. Natural symbioses have coevolved over long periods.

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Species belonging to the Festuca-Lolium complex are often naturally infected with endophytic fungi of genus . Recent studies on endophytes have shown the beneficial roles of host-endophyte associations as protection against insect herbivores in agriculturally important grasses. However, large-scale screenings are crucial to identify animal friendly strains suitable for agricultural use.

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