Plant productions
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Administrative headquarters: Parco Area delle Scienze, 27/A Operational headquarters: Parco Area delle Scienze, 11/A c/o plesso BioScienze 43124 – Parma, Italy
Staff: Prof. Tommaso Ganino1 - tommaso.ganino@unipr.it Prof. Benedetta Chiancone1 - benedetta.chiancone@unipr.it Dott.ssa Deborah Beghè2 - deborah.beghe@unipr.it
Post doctoral fellowship Dott.ssa Margherita Rodolfi1 (margherita.rodolfi@unipr.it) Dott.ssa Ilaria Marchioni1 (ilaria.marchioni@unipr.it)
PhD students Dott.ssa Rohini Denge1 (rohini.denge@unipr.it) Dott.ssa Leandra Leto1 (leandra.leto@unipr.it) Dott.ssa Martina Galaverni1 (martina.galaverni@unipr.it) Dott.ssa Anna Agosti1 (anna.agosti@unipr.it) Dott.ssa Samreen Nazeer (samreen.nazeer@unipr.it)
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The research group belongs to the scientific disciplinary sector AGR / 03 - GENERAL ARBORICULTURE AND TREE CULTIVATIONS. The research of the group is focused on the biology, physiology, propagation, genetic improvement and characterization of tree and shrub species of agricultural interest, the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity, the design and sustainable management of crop systems for fruit production and biomass. The training skills of the sector concern the general principles of arboriculture, the propagation, the biology and physiology of tree plants and their products, even in post-harvest, the evaluation of the quality of fruits and the resulting products, agrobiotechnologies of the different fruit species.
In particular, the research group deals with the following topics: characterization and enhancement of plant biodiversity; Genetic improvement and propagation, through traditional and biotechnological methods; Evaluation of the anatomical structure of plants (also subjected to technological treatments).
Characterization and enhancement of plant biodiversity: study of plant biodiversity through molecular (DNA), morphological (phenotype) and biochemical (target molecules) approaches. Species of historical interest for the research group: cherry, fig, hop, olive, pomegranate, grapevine. Physiological aspects related to stress, especially abiotic stress. Evaluation of the composition of the raw material depending on biodiversity and the agroecosystem. Study of the effect of the terroir. Enhancement of agricultural biodiversity and use of agronomic systems for better agricultural sustainability.
Genetic improvement and propagation, through traditional and biotechnological methods: genetic improvement and propagation of plant species using traditional methods (gamic and agamic), and biotechnological methods (micropropagation, exploitation of somaclonal and gametoclonal variability). Selection of genotypes based on agronomic and commercial characteristics.
Evaluation of the anatomical structure of plants (also subjected to technological treatments): microscopic study of plant cells, tissues and organs through the use of optical and electronic microscopy. Evaluation of the effects of technological processes on the anatomical structure of plants. Evaluation of structural variations of plants subjected to stress. Histochemical techniques of analysis. Microscopic analysis of food preparations.
Main publications (max 10) last years (food-themed):
1. Rodolfi, M., Marieschi, M., Chiancone, B., Ganino, T. (2022). Assessment of the Genetic and Phytochemical Variability of Italian Wild Hop: A Route to Biodiversity Preservation. Applied Sciences, 12(11), 5751. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12115751
2.Calani, L., Bresciani, L., Rodolfi, M., Del Rio, D., Petruccelli, R., Faraloni, C., Ganino, T. (2022). Characterization of the (Poly) Phenolic Fraction of Fig Peel: Comparison among Twelve Cultivars Harvested in Tuscany. Plants, 11(22), 3073 https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11223073
3. Rodolfi, M., Rinaldi, M., Caligiani, A., Paciulli, M., Lolli, V., Chiancone, B., Ganino, T. (2022). Hop green sprouts preservation and valorisation as semi-finished and finished products: impact of different treatments on microstructural, physical and chemical traits. European Food Research and Technology, 248(5), 1203-1215. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-021-03956-y
4. Dhenge, R., Rinaldi, M., Ganino, T., Santi, S., Ferrarese, I., Dall'Acqua, S. (2022). Variations of polyphenols, sugars, carotenoids, and volatile constituents in pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) during high pressure processing: A kinetic study. Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies, 78, 103005. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2022.103005
5. Rodolfi, M., Barbanti, L., Giordano, C., Rinaldi, M., Fabbri, A., Pretti, L., Beghè, D., Petruccelli, R., Ganino, T. (2021). The effect of different organic foliar fertilization on physiological and chemical characters in hop (Humulus lupulus L., cv Cascade) leaves and cones. Applied Sciences, 11(15), 6778. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11156778
6. Liberatore, C. M., Cirlini, M., Ganino, T., Rinaldi, M., Tomaselli, S., Chiancone, B. (2021). Effects of Thermal and High-Pressure Processing on Quality Features and the Volatile Profiles of Cloudy Juices Obtained from Golden Delicious, Pinova, and Red Delicious Apple Cultivars. Foods, 10(12), 3046. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods10123046
7. Petruccelli, R., Giordano, C., Salvatici, M. C., Beghè, D., Rodolfi, M., Fabbri, A., Benelli, C. (2021). Characterization and conservation of “Olivo della Strega”: an ancient olive tree, precious resource for natural and cultural heritage. Rendiconti Lincei. Scienze Fisiche e Naturali, 32(2), 311-324. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12210-021-00989-z
8. Beghè, D., Cirlini, M., Beneventi, E., Miroslav, Č., Tatjana, P., Ganino, T., Petruccelli, R., Dall’Asta, C. (2021). Volatile profile of Italian and Montenegrine pomegranate juices for geographical origin classification. European Food Research and Technology, 247(1), 211-220. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-020-03619-4
9.Liberatore, C. M., Rodolfi, M., Beghè, D., Fabbri, A., Ganino, T., Chiancone, B. (2020). Adventitious shoot organogenesis and encapsulation technology in hop (Humulus lupulus L.). Scientia Horticulturae, 270, 109416. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2020.109416
10. Rinaldi, M., Littardi, P., Ganino, T., Aldini, A., Rodolfi, M., Barbanti, D., Chiavaro, E. (2020). Comparison of physical, microstructural, antioxidant and enzymatic properties of pineapple cubes treated with conventional heating, ohmic heating and high-pressure processing. LWT, 110207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2020.110207
Ministerial appointments
-Certification Center for hops in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1850/2006 recognized by MiPAAF DG PIUE - Prot. N. 4293 of 07/21/15
-Active participation in the Hops Supply Chain Table (Prof. Tommaso Ganino e Prof.ssa Benedetta Chiancone) and in the Working Groups (Co-Head of GL “Research and experimentation: Prof. Tommaso Ganino) at the MiPAAF.
Main collaborations:
International:
-Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Escuela Politécnica Superior de Ingeniería, Lugo - Spain
-Universitat Politècnica de València, Institute for the Preservation and Improvement of Valencian Agro-diversity - Spain
-Fundación Universitaria Juan de Castellanos (Tunja, Colombia)
-Instituto de Agricultura Sostenible, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas", Córdoba, Spain
-Mejora y Biotecnologia, Instituto de Investigación y Formación Agraria y Pesquera, CONSEJERIA DE AGRICULTURA Y PESCA - Córdoba, Spain
-Biotechnical Faculty in Podgorica, Center for Subtropical Cultures, University of Montenegro - Bar, Montenegro
-Križevci College of Agriculture of Plant production Križevci, Croatia
-Université de Corse Pascal-Paoli - Corsica
National:
- Regional Agency for Services to Agriculture and Forestry (ERSAF), Milan – Lombardy Region
- Porto Conte Ricerche, Science and Technology Park of Sardinia, Alghero (SS, IT)
-Institute of BioEconomy – CNR (CNR-IBE), Sesto Fiorentino (FI, IT)
-Institute of BioEconomy – CNR (CNR-IBE), Bologna (BO, IT)
-CREA - Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops – Rende (CS, IT)
-CREA - Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Centre, Fiorenzuola (PC, IT)
-CREA - Vegetable and Ornamental Crops, Pescia (PT, IT)
- Edmund Mach Foundation of San Michele all' Adige (TN, IT)
-Department of Sustainable Crop Production (DI.PRO.VE.S) - Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore-Piacenza (PC, IT)
-Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences – University of Bologna –( BO, IT)
-Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences – University of Perugia – (PG, IT)
-Institute of Biophysics CNR (CNR-IBF) – (PA, IT)
ACTIVE PROJECTS:
PNRR
National Research Centre for Agricultural Technologies - Agritech (PNRR)
Partecipation to the Spoke 3 “Enabling technologies and sustainable strategies for the smart management of agricultural systems and their environmental impact”.
Partecipation to the Spoke 8 “Circular economy in agriculture through waste valorisation and recycling”.
PRIMA EUROPEAN COMMISSION - PRIMA 2020
“Innovative agroecological APProaches to achieving resilience to climate CHANGE in Mediterranean countries (Acronym: CHANGE-UP”),
Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Gianni Galaverna
Partecipants: Beghè Deborah
Project Rural Development Program (PSR) 2014-2020, Misura 16.1 .01 focus area 3A.
"Professional Italian supply chain for hop cultivation"- (Acronym: PROHOP SMARTCHAIN) - Funded by Emilia-Romagna Region.
Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Partecipants: University of Parma (UNIPR) Cooperativa Luppoli Italiani Società Cooperativa Agricola - Lucchi Ludovico - Società Agricola Bellavista delle Sorelle Nati S.S. - Italian Hops Company S.R.L. -DINAMICA S.C.A.R.L. - ARTEMI SRL.
Project Rural Development Program (PSR) 2014-2020, Misura 16.1 focus area 5E – Increase in carbon sequestration in the forests of the Emilian Apennines (ACRONIMO: IN.S.C.AP.E.) - Funded by Emilia-Romagna Region.
Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Alessandro Petraglia
Partecipants: University of Parma (UNIPR), Consorzio fra le Cooperative Agro-Silvo-Pastorali dell'Appennino Parmense, Comunità Montana Parma Est, Società Cooperativa A R.L. ("C.O.F.A.P. S.C.R.L."), Cooperativa Monte Navert per lo Sviluppo Agro-Silvo-Pastorale, Società Cooperativa a Responsabilità Limitata, Cooperativa Val Parma per lo Sviluppo Agro-Silvo-Pastorale, Società Cooperativa a Responsabilità Limitata, Cooperativa di Lavoro e Servizi per lo Sviluppo Agro-Silvo-Pastorale, Consorzio Volontario Forestale Val Cedra, Consorzio Miglioramento Alta Val Parma, Parco Nazionale Dell'Appennino Tosco-Emiliano, Consorzio Montano e Dinamica SCARL.
Project Rural Development Program (PSR) 2014-2020, Misura 16.1 focus area 4A – “Olive biodiversity and conservation” (Acronimo: BIOS) - Funded by Emilia-Romagna Region.
Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Partecipants: University of Parma (Dipartimento di Scienze degli Alimenti e del Farmaco), Istituto per la Bioeconomia IBE-CNR di Bologna, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Piacenza, Azienda Agricola Bonazza (BO), Azienda Agricola Ferri Claudio (PC), Società Agricola Buzzetti Fabio (PC), Azienda Agricola Bolondi Luca (RE) e Azienda Agricola Gavinell (PR). The subjects interested in the Project are coordinated by the CRPV Soc. Coop. (FC)
Project Rural Development Program (PSR) 2014-2020, Misura 16.1 focus area 3A – Terre dell'Olivo: Development of operational supports for the valorization and promotion of highly sustainable olive growing in Emilia-Romagna" - Funded by Emilia-Romagna Region.
Scientific Coordinators: Prof. Tommaso Ganino, Dott.ssa Annalisa Rotondi, Prof. Ettore Capri
Partecipants: CRPV, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Istituto di Bioeconomia del Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (Ibe-Cnr), UNIPR, Irecoop Emilia-Romagna Società Cooperativa, C.A.B. Soc. Coop. Agricola, Az. Agr. Buratti Antonella, Consorzio Agrario Adriatico, Alimos Soc. Coop., Cappella Guido e C. S.S., I Sapori Cooperativi Soc. Coop. Agricola, Coop. Sociale Il Ventaglio Di Olav, Az. Agr. Fabbri Paolo
SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATION project with ERSAF –Lombardia Region - Influence of terroir on hop varieties and brewing.
Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Partecipants: ERSAF, University of Parma (UNIPR) and 8 farms located in the territory of the Lombardy Region.
PROGETTI IN COLLABORAZIONE CON AZIENDE E CONSORZI:
Italian Hops Company. Evaluation and selection of Italian hop genotypes through the project "Biodiversity and quality of hops in Marano sul Panaro: a research project". Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Azienda Agricola Ludovico Lucchi. Evaluation of the effect of foliar nutrition on the quality of hop cones destined for the brewing chain. Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Cooperativa Luppoli Italiani. Evaluation of shelf life of hop pellets packaged under different gaseous composition and temperature conditions. Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Brasserie Ribella e Università di Corsica. Evaluation of Corsican hop genotypes and evaluation of terroir in Corsica. Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Fondazione Edmund Mach. Evaluation of the adaptability of hops in Trentino - Technology transfer of the T.Hop project. Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Moringa Sicily; project: to characterize various plant matrices and obtain extracts to improve the quality of different food products. Principal Investigator: Benedetta Chiancone
Packtin; project: evaluate the antioxidant, antimicrobial action of the extracts, as well as the quality of the fibers, in order to verify their potential use in various areas of the agri-food sector. Principal Investigator: Benedetta Chiancone
Porto Conte Ricerche. Optimization of the cultivation technique to improve the composition of the hop cone with a view to improving the Italian brewing supply chain. Furthermore, the collaboration involves the production of experimental beers and analysis through panel tests. Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Fattoria Agricola Ricchi. Conservation, valorisation and selection of pomegranate genotypecollected throughout Italy and Emilia. The farm hosts a biodiversity field managed by the research group of the University of Parma. Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Giardino Botanico Gavinell. Conservation, valorization and selection of pomegranate genotypes collected throughout Italy and Emilia. The farm hosts a biodiversity field managed by the research group of the University of Parma. Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Giardino Botanico Gavinell. Conservation, valorization and selection of pomegranate genotypes fcollected throughout Italy and Emilia. The farm hosts a biodiversity field managed by the research group of the University of Parma. Principal Investigator Dott.ssa Deborah Beghè
Consorzio Castanicoltori Appennino Parma Ovest (C.A.P.O.). Activities to promote and support chestnut growing in the Parma Apennines. Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
Birra Nostra. It makes communication professionals available to the research team, able to provide the right support necessary for the promotion of the research activity. In this sense, the group faces the third mission of the University. Principal Investigator Prof. Tommaso Ganino
By its nature, the research group of Plant Productions has contacts with several farms belonging to different agricultural chains which collaborate on various research projects.