Publications by authors named "R Rea"
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- A collaboration between CREA and ARSIAL focused on characterizing native maize populations from the Lazio region, analyzing their morphology, chemical composition, and genetic traits.
- During 2022 and 2023, 50 maize accessions were cultivated, with data collected on traits like plant and ear height, flowering times, and grain composition evaluated using near-infrared spectroscopy.
- The genetic analysis using ddRADseq revealed significant differences in population structure between the ARSIAL and CREA collections, highlighting the importance of preserving and understanding local biodiversity in maize germplasm.
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- - A study was conducted on landrace accessions of common beans from the Lazio region in Italy to identify which genotypes are more drought-tolerant or susceptible, using a controlled pre-screening experiment on 24 diverse landraces.
- - The selected landraces were then tested in field trials under two different water conditions (normal irrigation vs. no irrigation) at two sites with distinct climatic conditions, revealing consistent results across both locations.
- - It was found that yield parameters were more affected by water shortage than morpho-physiological traits, indicating variability among genotypes; some landraces demonstrated significant yield stability under drought, highlighting their potential for drought tolerance.
Objectives: To evaluate a postpartum telephone-based lifestyle intervention to prevent diabetes in high-risk women with recent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Design: Multicentre parallel randomised clinical trial.
Setting: Specialised antenatal clinics in the Brazilian National System.
Article Synopsis
- The TOP1 study examined the effects of switching from twice-daily basal insulin to once-daily insulin glargine (Gla-300) in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D), focusing on glycemic control and quality of life over 28 weeks.
- Despite no significant change in HbA1c levels after switching insulin regimens, participants experienced meaningful reductions in fasting blood glucose and improved overall glycemic profiles.
- Patients also reported a significant increase in treatment satisfaction and a decrease in hypoglycemic events, indicating a positive impact on their diabetes management and quality of life.