Abstract:
In this study, a system based on omics profiling were set-up for sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L. subsp. vulgaris) evaluation after changes in sulfate availability. Root morphology, plant ionome and metabolome together with gene expression profiling were evaluated in leaves and roots of sulfate deprived and supplied plants. Particularly, we evaluated the capability of “omics” techniques to depict pictures about complex plant-sulfate interactions.
Biography:
Graduated in Agricultural Sciences in 1999 at the University of Padova (Italy), he obtained in 2008 the Ph.D. degree in Plant Ecophysiology. Visiting researcher at the Michigan State University (USA) in 2003 and 2005-2006. His current position is researcher at the DAFNAE Dept. of University of Padova. Main current activity is aimed to improve the tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses in sugar beet. Dr. Stevanato is a member of the International Institute for Beet Research (IIRB) and of the Executive Committee of the International Association of Professionals in Sugar and Integrated Technologies (IAPSIT). He has presented research papers at national and international conferences. He has co-authored over 100 publications including peer review journal papers, book chapters and international conference proceedings. He is managing editor of Sugar Tech for the sugar beet section and member of the editorial board of International Sugar Journal and Iore Journal of Genetics.
