Biography:
Senior scientist at CNR and responsible of the Biochemistry Lab. of IPSP located in Bari. Main research topic : study of plant immune system mechanisms; in particular, genetic resistance and induced resistance (SAR, ISR, MIR, TIR) by treatments of plants with hormones, or with symbiont mycorrhizal or antagonist fungi such as Glomus and Trichoderma spp. Models are Solanaceae plants infected by soil-borne nematodes and mining insects. 67 papers published on International Journals (about 900 citations, H-index 13). Reviewer of projects in industrial research, experimental development, and technology transfer within regional and national applications issued by UE, Italian Ministry (Mise, Miur), Apulia Region.
Title : Activation of Innate Plant Immunity as a Sustainable Strategy for Pest Management