Biography:
Dr Leonetti obtained in 2000 the Specialization Degree in Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry, University of Bari, and became researcher in 2001 at the National Council of Research, Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, in Bari (Italy). Recent Scientific Activities regard host organism-environment interactions: biology and functional genomics; in particular, pathogen-host interactions with an emphasis on molecular biology, biochemistry and epigenetic aspects. In nematode sustainable control strategy, the work mainly concerns the investigation on plant-derived biocidal compounds and chemical control: evaluation of potential of newly formulated nematicides and suitable strategies of application. Referee of research projects for the Italian Ministry of Education. Teacher activities in Master and referee for International Journals.
Title : Defense mechanisms in multi-actor relationships: pathogenesis related gene response in agricultural important crops