Laboratorio di Genomica e Bioinformatica (Acireale, Caserta, Forlì, Rende, Roma) - Olive, Fruit and Citrus Crops

Laboratory of Genomics and Bioinformatics

Research involves the study of the sequence of plant genome, transcriptome and metabolome, epigenetic mechanisms and host-parasite interactions in order to identify genes involved in the determination of the main characters of agricultural interest (resistance and resilience to biotic and abiotic stress, quality) and to develop new and highly effective molecular markers to support breeding, as well.
The laboratory uses very advanced biotechnology (NBT-New Breeding Techniques, such as cis-genesis and genome editing) to promote varietal innovation by selecting new genotypes with improved production, quality and resistance characteristics. The laboratory uses the germplasm available in the Centre collections as a resource for advanced studies of genotype/phenotype association, for obtaining core-collections and for their optimisation, and for identifying the loci responsible for the most significant traits of interest for genetic improvement.

For more information, please contact:

Giuseppe Russo (Acireale office)

• giuseppe.russo@crea.gov.it 
• +39 0957653120

Milena Petriccione (Caserta office)

• milena.petriccione@crea.gov.it 
• +39 0823256244

Gianluca Baruzzi (Forlì office)

• gianluca.baruzzi@crea.gov.it 
• +39 0543 89566

Enzo Perri (Rende office)

• enzo.perri@crea.gov.it 
• + 39 09844052212

Ignazio Verde (Rome office)

• ignazio.verde@crea.gov.it  
• +39 0679348183