Publications by authors named "G Castorina"
Lupin species provide essential nutrients and bioactive compounds. Within pulses, they have one of the highest contents of proteins and fibers and are among the poorest in carbohydrates. The Mediterranean region is an important cradle area of the origin and domestication of cultivated white lupin ( L.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe research investigates the potential use of maize cobs (or corncobs) from five genotypes, including the B73 inbred line and four locally cultivated landraces from Northern Italy, as substrate for implementing Solid State fermentation processes with four Medicinal Mushrooms (MMs). The corncobs were characterized based on their proximate composition, lignin, phenolics content (both free and bound), and total antioxidant capacity. Among the MMs tested, Pleurotus ostreatus and Ganoderma annularis demonstrated the most robust performance.
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- Durum wheat, a vital cereal for human consumption since ancient times, showcases significant genetic diversity, making landraces like 'TB2018' valuable for breeding programs.
- * The 'TB2018' landrace, collected in Apulia, Italy, exhibits traits similar to the traditional 'Senatore Cappelli' variety but has a shorter stature; genomic analysis further links it closely to this cultivar.
- * This study lays the groundwork for utilizing 'TB2018' in cultivation and breeding, highlighting a method for genome sequencing that aids in genetic comparisons across different durum wheat varieties.
Maize silks, the stigmatic portions of the female flowers, have an important role in reproductive development. Silks also provide entry points for pathogens into host tissues since fungal hyphae move along the surface of the silks to reach the site of infection, i.e.
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- The Italian scientific community has played a significant role in studying the genetic control of maize seed development, focusing on understanding various seed-related pathways.
- Italian researchers have utilized maize as a reference species, engaging in both domestic studies and international collaborations, particularly in the U.S., to advance their genetic research.
- Since the 1980s, their work has emphasized forward genetics to explore seed development, contributing to a deeper understanding of maize genomics and kernel differentiation, while influencing global maize research advancements.