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1. Small proteins, great promises: geographic bioprospecting of Bowman-Birk protease Inhibitors and domestication side-effects in African cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.)

Author

Panzeri, D, Toini, E, Vertemara, J, Silvestri, G, Zecca, G, Guidi Nissim, W, Wagensommer, R, Zampella, G, Labra, M, Grassi, F, Wagensommer, RP, Panzeri, D, Toini, E, Vertemara, J, Silvestri, G, Zecca, G, Guidi Nissim, W, Wagensommer, R, Zampella, G, Labra, M, Grassi, F, and Wagensommer, RP

Abstract

Societal Impact Statement: The legume crop cowpea is grown worldwide, but 90% of the world's total share is produced in Africa. It is a promising species due to its resilience properties, balance of macro and micronutrients and presence of health-promoting bioactive compounds. In African countries, cowpea has a crucial role in guaranteeing food security as a subsistence crop for families and commercial income for small farmers. The discovery of compounds with high nutraceutical value and bioactive properties supports socio-economic policies to improve health and nutrition, especially in low- and middle-income countries. In turn, this encourages biodiversity protection and crop enhancement programmes. Summary: Bowman–Birk protease inhibitors (BBIs) are a restricted group of small proteins in plants mainly involved in defence mechanisms against pests. BBIs are demonstrated to be active components capable of reducing the viabilities of different cancer cell lines. BBI bioactivity is directly linked to the inhibition capacity, but the variability and the efficiency against the physiological targets of different BBI isoforms remain still unexplored. We analysed the natural genetic diversity of two main genes encoding BBI trypsin-trypsin (BBI-TT) and trypsin-chymotrypsin (BBI-TC) in wild and domesticated cowpea samples mainly spread in Sub-Saharan Africa. We analysed DNA sequences and respective amino acidic isoforms/isoproteins to explore signs of natural selection and haplotype relationships. Moreover, we calculated the binding energy between BBIs and their biological targets to identify which are the most efficient inhibitors and their geographical locations. We found a high level of haplotype diversity for both genes, almost exclusively in wild accessions and detected positive and negative selection signals in the amino acid sequences. Furthermore, in the wild diversity pool, some BBI-TT and BBI-TC mature proteins were potentially better interactors with the physiolog

Published
2024

2. The habitat monitoring under article 17 of the 92/43/eec Directive in Italy: the contribution of vegetation science

Author

GIGANTE, D, ANGELINI, P, ATTORRE, F, BIONDI, E, CASELLA, L, VENANZONI, R, ACOSTA, ATR, AGRILLO, E, ALEFFI, M, ALESSI, N, ALLEGREZZA, M, ANGIOLINI, C, ASSINI, S, AZZELLA, M, BAGELLA, S, BOLPAGNI, R, BONARI, G, BRACCO, F, BRULLO, S, BUFFA, G, CARLI, E, CASAVECCHIA, S, CERABOLINI, BEL, CIASCHETTI, G, CICCARELLI, D, COPIZ, R, CUTINI, M, DEL VECCHIO, S, DEL VICO, E, DI MARTINO, L, FACIONI, L, FANELLI, G, FOGGI, B, FRATTAROLI, AR, GALDENZI, D, GANGALE, C, GASPARRI, R, GIANGUZZI, Lorenzo Antonio, GIRONI, F, GIUSSO DEL GALDO, G, GUALMINI, M, GUARINO, Riccardo, LASEN, C, LASTRUCCI, L, MANELI, F, MARIOTTI, MG, PASTA, S, PAURA, B, PERRINO, EV, PETRAGLIA AR, PIRONE, G, POLDINI, L, POPONESSI, S, PRISCO, I, PUGLISI, M, RAVERA, S, SBURLINO, G, SELVAGGI, A, SPADA, F, SPAMPINATO, G, STRUMIA, S, TOMASELLI, M, TOMASELLI, V, UZUNOV,D, VICIANI, D, VILLANI, M, WAGENSOMMER, RP, ZITTI, S., GIGANTE, D, ANGELINI, P, ATTORRE, F, BIONDI, E, CASELLA, L, VENANZONI, R, ACOSTA, ATR, AGRILLO, E, ALEFFI, M, ALESSI, N, ALLEGREZZA, M, ANGIOLINI, C, ASSINI, S, AZZELLA, M, BAGELLA, S, BOLPAGNI, R, BONARI, G, BRACCO, F, BRULLO, S, BUFFA, G, CARLI, E, CASAVECCHIA, S, CERABOLINI, BEL, CIASCHETTI, G, CICCARELLI, D, COPIZ, R, CUTINI, M, DEL VECCHIO, S, DEL VICO, E, DI MARTINO, L, FACIONI, L, FANELLI, G, FOGGI, B, FRATTAROLI, AR, GALDENZI, D, GANGALE, C, GASPARRI, R, GIANGUZZI, L, GIRONI, F, GIUSSO DEL GALDO, G, GUALMINI, M, GUARINO, R, LASEN, C, LASTRUCCI, L, MANELI, F, MARIOTTI, MG, PASTA, S, PAURA, B, PERRINO, EV, PETRAGLIA AR, PIRONE, G, POLDINI, L, POPONESSI, S, PRISCO, I, PUGLISI, M, RAVERA, S, SBURLINO, G, SELVAGGI, A, SPADA, F, SPAMPINATO, G, STRUMIA, S, TOMASELLI, M, TOMASELLI, V, UZUNOV,D, VICIANI, D, VILLANI, M, WAGENSOMMER, RP, and ZITTI, S

Subjects
vegetation, BIODIVERSITY, CONSERVATION STATUS,HABITAT DIRECTIVE, VEGETATION, conservation status, Biodiversity, Habitat Directive, Habitat, monitoring, European Directive, Biodiversity, conservation status, Habitat Directive, vegetation
Abstract

The 4th National Report ex Art. 17 of the 92/43/EEC Directive in Italy (period 2013-2018) will try to fill a number of gaps still affecting the former versions of the Italian Reports, where territorial data were still missing for large parts of the country and the assessment was mostly based on the use of the expert opinion. Similar inconsistencies also emerged in other European countries (State of nature in the EU, EEA 2015). In order to reach this aim, a nationally shared protocol for monitoring the vegetation-based Annex I Habitats is currently under development. The most prominent issues addressed by the ongoing project are: i) fixing standardized, updated and scientifically grounded methodological tools, on the basis of the European guidelines (Evans & Arvela 2011, ETC-BD); ii) providing comparable data at national and European level; iii) harmonizing the territorially fragmented knowledge and iv) supporting nationally standardized measures for the conservation of terrestrial, brackish and freshwater Habitats. Promoted by the Italian Ministry for Environment (MATTM) and coordinated by the environmental agency ISPRA, the development of such a tool is being carried out by the Italian Society for Vegetation Science, with the support of a large team of experts. Open issues, such as the favourable reference values and the optimal thresholds for each considered parameter (range,area, structure and function), have to be dealt with, in a condition of large uncertainty. Due to its centrality in the assessment process, especially the concept of "typical species" should be developed with care, trying to combine the need for synthetic indicators with the great floristic diversity of the Italian Habitats. A clear definition of the parameters is crucial for a correct application of the monitoring protocol, to successfully contribute to the whole process of halting biodiversity loss in Europe.

Published
2016

3. The Habitat monitoring under article 17 of the 92/43/EEC Directive in Italy: the contribution of the vegetation science

Author

Gigante, D, Angelini, P, Attorre, F, Biondi, E, Casella, L, Venanzoni, R, Acosta, Atr, Agrillo, E, Aleffi, M, Alessi, N, Allegrezza, M, Angiolini, C, Assini, S, Azzella, M, Bagella, S, Bolpagni, R, Bonari, G, Bracco, F, Brullo, S, Buffa, G, Carli, E, Casavecchia, S, Cerabolini, Bel, Ciaschetti, G, Ciccarelli, D, Copiz, R, Cutini, M, Del Vecchio, S, Del Vico, E., Di Martino, L, Facioni, L, Fanelli, G, Foggi, B, Frattaroli, Ar, Galdenzi, D, Gangale, C, Gasparri, R, Gianguzzi, L, Gironi, F, Giusso Del Galdo, G, Gualmini, M, Guarino, R, Lasen, C, Lastrucci, L, Maneli, F, Mariotti, Mauro, Pasta, S, Paura, B, Perrino, Ev, Petraglia, A, Pirone, G, Poldini, L, Poponessi, S, Prisco, I, Puglisi, M, Ravera, S, Sburlino, G, Selvaggi, A, Spada, F, Spampinato, G, Strumia, S, Tomaselli, M, Tomaselli, V, Uzunov, D, Viciani, D, Villani, M, Wagensommer, Rp, and Zitti, S.

Subjects
Vegetation, Biodiversity, conservation status, Habitat Directive, Vegetation, conservation status, Biodiversity, Habitat Directive
Published
2016

4. A methodological protocol for Annex i Habitats monitoring: The contribution of vegetation science

Author

Gigante, D, Attorre, F, Venanzoni, R, Acosta, Atr, Agrillo, E, Aleffi, M, Alessi, N, Allegrezza, M, Angelini, P, Angiolini, C, Assini, S, Azzella, Mm, Bagella, S, Biondi, E, Bolpagni, R, Bonari, G, Bracco, F, Brullo, Salvatore, Buffa, G, Carli, E, Caruso, G, Casavecchia, S, Casella, L, Cerabolini, Bel, Ciaschetti, G, Copiz, R, Cutini, M, Del Vecchio, S, Del Vico, E, Di Martino, L, Facioni, L, Fanelli, G, Foggi, B, Frattaroli, Ar, Galdenzi, D, Gangale, C, Gasparri, C, Genovesi, P, Gianguzzi, L, Gironi, F, GIUSSO DEL GALDO, Gianpietro, Gualmini, M, Guarino, R, Lasen, C, Lastrucci, L, Maneli, F, Pasta, S, Paura, B, Perrino, Ev, Petraglia, A, Pirone, G, Poponessi, S, Prisco, I, Puglisi, MARTA MARIA, Ravera, S, Sburlino, G, Sciandrello, Saverio, Selvaggi, A, Spada, F, Spampinato, G, Strumia, S, Tomaselli, M, Tomaselli, V, Uzunov, D, Viciani, D, Villani, M, Wagensommer, Rp, Zitti, S., Gigante, D, Attorre, F., Venanzoni, R., Acosta, ALICIA TERESA ROSARIO, Agrillo, E., Aleffi, M., Alessi, N., Allegrezza, M., Angelini, P., Angiolini, C., Assini, S., Azzella, M. M., Bagella, S., Biondi, E., Bolpagni, R., Bonari, G., Bracco, F., Brullo, S., Buffa, G., Carli, E., Caruso, G., Casavecchia, S., Casella, L., Cerabolini, B. E. L., Ciaschetti, G., Copiz, R., Cutini, Maurizio, Del Vecchio, S., Del Vico, E., Di Martino, L., Facioni, L., Fanelli, G., Foggi, B., Frattaroli, A. R., Galdenzi, D., Gangale, C., Gasparri, R., Genovesi, P., Gianguzzi, L., Gironi, F., Del Galdo, G. Giusso, Gualmini, M., Guarino, R., Lasen, C., Lastrucci, L., Maneli, F., Pasta, S., Paura, B., Perrino, E. V., Petraglia, A., Pirone, G., Poponessi, S., Prisco, Irene, Puglisi, M., Ravera, S., Sburlino, G., Sciandrello, S., Selvaggi, A., Spada, F., Spampinato, G., Strumia, S., Tomaselli, M., Tomaselli, V., Uzunov, D., Viciani, D., Villani, M., Wagensommer, R. P., Zitti, S., Acosta, A. T. R., Cutini, M., Prisco, I., and Strumia, Sandro

Subjects
92/43/EEC directive, Article 17, Biodiversity, Conservation, FCS, Italy, Natura 2000, Phytosociology, Plant community, Forestry, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Ecology, Plant Science, Evolution, Ecology, Evolution,Ecology, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematic, Behavior and Systematics, Settore BIO/03 - Botanica Ambientale e Applicata
Abstract

The methodological foundations of the recently published Manual for Annex I Habitats monitoring in Italy, edited by the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA) with the scientific support of the Italian Society for Vegetation Science (SISV), are here presented, discussed and related to the most consolidated and acknowledged scientific advances in the field of Vegetation science. The proposed methodologies aim at offering simple, yet effective, protocols and procedures towards a harmonized data collection, by way of standardized and shared technical tools, resulting in comparable evaluations of the conservation status of Annex I Habitats. The methodological framework was developed by experts including a large team of members of the SISV. Big efforts were deployed to provide indicators and parameters for biodiversity monitoring able to catch its complexity, yet simple enough to be easily measured. Diagnosis and syntaxonomical correspondences of Habitat types, sampling procedure, plot size, distribution mapping, typical species are among the principal issues here examined through a widely shared scientific discussion. The final product is a comprehensive Manual, which offers practical but scientifically sound methodological tools for an efficient and effective monitoring of Annex I Habitats. The importance of bridging across the science-policy interface is emphasized, in a general will to improve the impact of Vegetation science on conservation policy development in Europe.

Published
2016

5. An inventory of the names of vascular plants endemic to Italy, their loci classici and types

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Peruzzi, L, Domina, G, Bartolucci, F, Galasso, G, Peccenini, S, Raimondo, Fm, Albano, A, Alessandrini, A, Banfi, E, Barberis, G, Bernardo, L, Bovio, M, Brullo, Salvatore, Brundu, G, Brunu, A, Camarda, I, Conti, F, Croce, A, Iamonico, D, Iberite, M, Iriti, G, Longo, D, Manca, A, Marsili, S, Medagli, P, Pistarino, A, Salmeri, C, Santangelo, A, Scassellati, E, Selvi, F, Soldano, A, Stinca, A, Vacca, G, Villani, Mc, Wagensommer, Rp, and Passalacqua, Ng

Published
2015

6. Global and regional IUCN Red List Assessments: 1

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Orsenigo, S, Bacchetta, G, Calevo, J, Castello, M, Cogoni, D, Gennai, M, Licht, W, Montagnani, C, Perrino, E, Pinna, S, Silletti, G, Vela, E, Viciani, D, Vidali, M, Wagensommer, R, Zappa, E, Fenu, G, Perrino, EV, Pinna, SM, Wagensommer, RP, Orsenigo, S, Bacchetta, G, Calevo, J, Castello, M, Cogoni, D, Gennai, M, Licht, W, Montagnani, C, Perrino, E, Pinna, S, Silletti, G, Vela, E, Viciani, D, Vidali, M, Wagensommer, R, Zappa, E, Fenu, G, Perrino, EV, Pinna, SM, and Wagensommer, RP

Abstract

In this contribution, the conservation status assessment of six plant species according to IUCN categories and criteria are presented. It includes the assessment at global level of Linaria tonzigii Lona, Allium garganicum Brullo, Pavone, Salmeri & Terrasi, Ferula arrigonii Bocchieri, Orchis patens Desf. subsp. patens and Armeria saviana Selvi and the assessment at regional level (Italy) of Viola jordanii Hanry.

Published
2016

7. Are Red List really useful for plant conservation? The New Red List of the Italian Flora as a study case in the perspective of national conservation policies

Author

Rossi, G, Montagnani, Chiara, Abeli, T, Gargano, D, Peruzzi, L, Fenu, G, Magrini, S, Gennai, M, Foggi, B, Wagensommer, Rp, Ravera, S, Cogoni, A, Aleffi, M, Alessandrini, A, Bacchetta, G, Bagella, S, Bartolucci, F, Bedini, G, Bernardo, L, Bovio, M, Castello, M, Conti, F, Domina, G, Farris, E, Gigante, D, Peccenini, S, Persiani, Am, Poggio, L, Prosser, F, Santangelo, A, Selvaggi, A, Villani, Mc, Wilhalm, T, Zappa, E, Zotti, M, Tartaglini, N, Ardegnhi, Cnmg, Blasi, C, Raimondo, Fm, Orsenigo, S., GENTILI, RODOLFO FILIPPO, Rossi, G, Montagnani, C, Abeli, T, Gargano, D, Peruzzi, L, Fenu, G, Magrini, S, Gennai, M, Foggi, B, Wagensommer, R, Ravera, S, Cogoni, A, Aleffi, M, Alessandrini, A, Bacchetta, G, Bagella, S, Bartolucci, F, Bedini, G, Bernardo, L, Bovio, M, Castello, M, Conti, F, Domina, G, Farris, E, Gentili, R, Gigante, D, Peccenini, S, Persiani, A, Poggio, L, Prosser, F, Santangelo, A, Selvaggi, A, Villani, M, Wilhalm, T, Zappa, E, Zotti, M, Tartaglini, N, Ardegnhi, C, Blasi, C, Raimondo, F, and Orsenigo, S

Subjects
BIO/03 - BOTANICA AMBIENTALE E APPLICATA, Endemic species, GIS database, IUCN protocol, Italy, policy species, BIO/02 - BOTANICA SISTEMATICA
Abstract

"The New Red List of the Italian Flora" includes all the Italian policy species and other species of known conservation concerns for a total of 400 taxa, 65% of which are threatened with extinction. The Red List is based on a huge georeferenced data-set useful for conservation purposes. © 2013 © 2013 Società Botanica Italiana.

Published
2014

10. Gentiana lutea L. s.l.

Author

Gentili, R, Ardenghi, N, Armiraglio, S, Bacchetta, G, Bartolucci, F, Cogoni, D, Conti, F, Fenu, G, Fisogni, A, Galloni, M, Gigante, D, Maneli, F, Parolo, G, Rossi, M, Santangelo, A, Selvaggi, A, Wagensommer, R, GENTILI, RODOLFO FILIPPO, Ardenghi, NMG, Wagensommer, RP, Gentili, R, Ardenghi, N, Armiraglio, S, Bacchetta, G, Bartolucci, F, Cogoni, D, Conti, F, Fenu, G, Fisogni, A, Galloni, M, Gigante, D, Maneli, F, Parolo, G, Rossi, M, Santangelo, A, Selvaggi, A, Wagensommer, R, GENTILI, RODOLFO FILIPPO, Ardenghi, NMG, and Wagensommer, RP

Published
2013

11. Lista Rossa della Flora spontanea italiana. 1. Policy Species e altre specie minacciate

Author

Rossi, G, Rossi, G, Montagnani, C, Gargano, D, Peruzzi, L, Abeli, T, Ravera, S, Cogoni, A, Fenu, G, Magrini, S, Gennai, M, Foggi, B, Wagensommer, R, Venturella, G, Blasi, C, Raimondo, F, Orsenigo, S, Wagensommer, RP, Raimondo, FM, Orsenigo, S., Montagnani, Chiara, Rossi, G, Rossi, G, Montagnani, C, Gargano, D, Peruzzi, L, Abeli, T, Ravera, S, Cogoni, A, Fenu, G, Magrini, S, Gennai, M, Foggi, B, Wagensommer, R, Venturella, G, Blasi, C, Raimondo, F, Orsenigo, S, Wagensommer, RP, Raimondo, FM, Orsenigo, S., and Montagnani, Chiara

Published
2013

12. Are Red Lists really useful for plant conservation? The New Red List of the Italian Flora in the perspective of national conservation policies

Author

Patrizia Campisi, Liliana Bernardo, L. Miserere, Sara Magrini, Michele Aleffi, Simonetta Peccenini, Lorenzo Peruzzi, Mauro Iberite, Filippo Prosser, Elena Zappa, Sonia Ravera, L. Poggio, Miris Castello, Giuseppe Venturella, T. Wilhalm, Carlo Blasi, Simonetta Bagella, Domenico Gargano, Bruno Foggi, C. Montagnani, Giuseppe Fenu, Annalisa Santangelo, Gianniantonio Domina, Thomas Abeli, M. Bovio, Matilde Gennai, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Giuseppe Fabrini, Francesco Maria Raimondo, Annalena Cogoni, Simone Orsenigo, Maria Cristina Villani, Marta Puglisi, N. Tartaglini, Fabio Conti, Fernando Lucchese, Daniela Gigante, S. Strumia, Alberto Selvaggi, Donatella Cogoni, Enrico V. Perrino, Mirca Zotti, A. Alessandrini, Gianni Bedini, Nicola M. G. Ardenghi, Graziano Rossi, Rodolfo Gentili, Robert P. Wagensommer, Fabrizio Bartolucci, Anna Maria Persiani, Emmanuele Farris, Lucchese, Fernando, Graziano, Rossi, Chiara, Montagnani, Thomas, Abeli, Domenico, Gargano, Lorenzo, Peruzzi, Rossi, G, Montagnani, C, Abeli, T, Gargano, D, Peruzzi, L, Fenu, G, Magrini, S, Gennai, M, Foggi, B, Wagensommer, Rp, Ravera, S, Cogoni, A, Aleffi, M, Alessandrini, A, Bacchetta, G, Bagella, S, Bartolucci, F, Bedini, G, Bernardo, L, Bovio, M, Castello, M, Conti, F, Domina, G, Farrise, Gentili, R, Gigante, D, Peccenini, S, Persiani, Am, Poggio, L, Prosser, F, Santangelo, A, Selvaggi, A, Villani, Mc, Wilhalm, T, Zappa, E, Zotti, M, Tartaglini, N, Ardenghi, Mg, Blasi, C, Raimondo, Fm, Venturella, G, Cogoni, D, Puglisi, M, Campisi, P, Miserere, L, Perrino, Ev, Strumia, S, Iberite, M, Fabrini, G, Orsenigo, S., G., Rossi, C., Montagnani, T., Abeli, D., Gargano, L., Peruzzi, G., Fenu, S., Magrini, M., Gennai, B., Foggi, R. P., Wagensommer, S., Ravera, A., Cogoni, M., Aleffi, A., Alessandrini, G., Bacchetta, S., Bagella, F., Bartolucci, G., Bedini, L., Bernardo, M., Bovio, M., Castello, F., Conti, G., Domina, E., Farri, R., Gentili, D., Gigante, S., Peccenini, A. M., Persiani, L., Poggio, F., Prosser, Santangelo, Annalisa, A., Selvaggi, M. C., Villani, T., Wilhalm, E., Zappa, M., Zotti, N., Tartaglini, N. M. G., Ardenghi, C., Blasi, F. M., Raimondo, G., Venturella, D., Cogoni, M., Puglisi, P., Campisi, L., Miserere, E. V., Perrino, S., Strumia, M., Iberite, F., Lucchese, G., Fabrini, S., Orsenigo, T., Abelia, A., Santangelo, N., Tartaglinia, F. M., Raimondoa, M., Puglisia, P., Campisia, L., Misererea, Strumia, Sandro, Wagensommer, RP, Farris, E, Persiani, AM, Villani, MC, Ardenghi, NMG, Raimondo, FM, Perrino, EV, Lucchese, F, Fabrinit G, Orsenigo, S, Castello, Miri, and G., Fabrinit

Subjects
policy species, Flora, Endemic species, GIS database, IUCN protocol, Italy, policy species, gis database, iucn protocol, endemic species, italy, GIS database, Regional Red List, Plant Science, Biology, red list, Italian flora, Red List Index, IUCN protocollo, Environmental protection, IUCN Red List, Endemic species, IUCN protocol, Italy, Endemism, specie endemiche, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Extinction, Agroforestry, Settore BIO/02 - Botanica Sistematica, endemic species, GIS database IUCN protocol, Itlay, policy specie, policy specie, Endemic specie, Italia, Taxon, GIS banca dati, Threatened species, Settore BIO/03 - Botanica Ambientale E Applicata, endemismi, GIS banca dati, IUCN protocollo, Italia, policy specie
Abstract

La nuova Lista Rossa della flora Italiana comprende tutte le "policy" specie italiane e altre specie di nota conservazione e comprende 400 taxa di cui il 65% sono minacciate di estinzione. La Lista Rossa si basa su un enorme data-set georeferenziato utile per gli scopi di conservazione. - The New Red List of the Italian Flora includes all the Italian policy species and other species of known conservation concerns for a total of 400 taxa, 65% of which are threatened with extinction. The Red List is based on a huge georeferenced data-set useful for conservation purposes.

Published
2013

13. Values and challenges in the assessment of coprophilous fungi according to the IUCN Red List criteria: the case study of Poronia punctata (Xylariales, Ascomycota)

Author

Luigi Perrone, Veronica Spinelli, Giovanni Pacioni, Giuseppe Venturella, Robert P. Wagensommer, Marco Leonardi, Carmine Siniscalco, Silvia Pioli, Anna Maria Persiani, Mirca Zotti, Andrea Ceci, Mirco Iotti, Giorgio Lalli, Paola Angelini, Ceci, A, Angelini, P, Iotti, M, Lalli, G, Leonardi, M, Pacioni, G, Perrone, L, Pioli, S, Siniscalco, C, Spinelli, V, Venturella, G, Wagensommer, RP, Zotti, M, and Persiani, AM

Subjects
0106 biological sciences, 010506 paleontology, habitat loss, macromolecular substances, Plant Science, 010603 evolutionary biology, 01 natural sciences, Fungal biodiversity, coprophilous fungi, Poronia punctata, IUCN Red List, Ecosystem, Xylariales, Coprophilous fungi, threat statu, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, 0105 earth and related environmental sciences, fungal conservation, biology, Ascomycota, Ecology, Settore BIO/02 - Botanica Sistematica, threat status, biology.organism_classification, Habitat destruction, Settore BIO/03 - Botanica Ambientale E Applicata, Key (lock), habitat lo
Abstract

Coprophilous fungi are specialized microorganisms, playing key roles in ecosystems and in several other contexts, whose protection requires more substantial efforts. This paper aims to highlight and discuss valuable and critical aspects faced during the process of the threat status assessment of Poronia punctata, providing inspirations for future conservation actions.

Published
2020

14. New insights on the occurrence and conservation status in Italy of Alessioporus ichnusanus (Boletaceae), an IUCN red listed mycorrhizal species

Author

Giuseppe Venturella, Roberto Venanzoni, Veronica Spinelli, Robert P. Wagensommer, Gianrico Vasquez, Luigi Perrone, Paola Angelini, Andrea Arcangeli, Giancarlo Bistocchi, Andrea Ceci, Pietro Massimiliano Bianco, Mirca Zotti, Massimo Antonini, Daniele Antonini, Elena Salerni, Luca Campana, Claudia Perini, Carmine Siniscalco, Maria Letizia Gargano, Anna Maria Persiani, Giovanni Segneri, Marco Leonardi, Francesca Floccia, Fabio Maneli, Matteo Gelardi, Giorgio Lalli, Angelini, P, Antonini, D, Antonini, M, Arcangeli, A, Bianco, PM, Bistocchi, G, Campana, L, Ceci, A, Floccia, F., Gargano, ML, Gelardi, M, Lalli, G, Leonardi, M, Maneli, F, Perini, C, Perrone, L., Salerni, E, Segneri, G, Siniscalco, C, Spinelli, V, Vasquez, G, Venanzoni, R, Venturella, G, Wagensommer, RP, Zotti, M, and Persiani, AM

Subjects
Fungal biodiversity, food.ingredient, habitat loss, Xerocomus ichnusanus, Plant Science, Alessioporus ichnusanus, food, Boletaceae, IUCN Red List, threat statu, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Xerocomus ichnusanu, Boleto Sardo, fungal conservation, threat status, biology, Ecology, Settore BIO/02 - Botanica Sistematica, biology.organism_classification, Geography, Habitat destruction, Settore BIO/03 - Botanica Ambientale E Applicata, Conservation status, habitat lo
Abstract

The conservation status of Alessioporus ichnusanus is discussed considering new insights emerged from the IUCN global assessment. New locations were identified and Italy is confirmed as the center of distribution of this species. According to the IUCN categories and criteria, A. ichnusanus is assigned to the category Vulnerable C2a(i).

Published
2020

15. Notulae to the Italian native vascular flora: 8

Author

Gianluigi Bacchetta, Goffredo Filibeck, Bruno Petriglia, L. Gubellini, Corrado Tietto, Giovanni Maiorca, Francesco Roma-Marzio, Sara Magrini, Federica Bonini, Vito Buono, Daniele Viciani, G. Gestri, Pier Luigi Nimis, Giovanni Spampinato, Lina Podda, Serafino Cannavò, Fabrizio Bartolucci, Claudia Turcato, Simonetta Peccenini, Livia Lunardi, Nicole Hofmann, Sara Mossini, Gianmaria Bonari, Assunta Esposito, Sergio Buono, Robert P. Wagensommer, Daniela Gigante, Leonardo Beccarisi, Andrea Mainetti, Liliana Bernardo, Richard Lorenz, Günter Gottschlich, Luigi Forte, G. Barberis, Giacomo Calvia, Valeria Tomaselli, Chiara Nepi, Gianniantonio Domina, Rita T. Messa Ballarin, Giuliano Mereu, Salvatore Brullo, Simone Ravetto Enri, Luigi Minuto, Nicodemo G. Passalacqua, Manuel Tiburtini, Graziana Fiorini, Enrico Banfi, Michele Lonati, Franco Ballarin, Giovanni Bacaro, Lorenzo Lastrucci, Nicola M. G. Ardenghi, Leonardo Rosati, Franco Caldararo, Gabriele Galasso, Alessandro Ruggero, Mario Calbi, Adriano Stinca, Simonetta Fascetti, Laura Cancellieri, Giovanna Potenza, Davide Dagnino, Carmelo Maria Musarella, Bartolucci F., Domina G., Ardenghi N.M.G., Bacaro G., Bacchetta G., Ballarin F., Banfi E., Barberis G., Beccarisi L., Bernardo L., Bonari G., Bonini F., Brullo S., Buono S., Buono V., Calbi M., Caldararo F., Calvia G., Cancellieri L., Cannavo S., Dagnino D., Esposito A., Fascetti S., Filibeck G., Fiorini G., Forte L., Galasso G., Gestri G., Gigante D., Gottschlich G., Gubellini L., Hofmann N., Lastrucci L., Lonati M., Lorenz R., Lunardi L., Magrini S., Mainetti A., Maiorca G., Mereu G., Ballarin R.T.M., Minuto L., Mossini S., Musarella C.M., Nimis P.L., Passalacqua N.G., Peccenini S., Petriglia B., Podda L., Potenza G., Enri S.R., Roma-Marzio F., Rosati L., Ruggero A., Spampinato G., Stinca A., Tiburtini M., Tietto C., Tomaselli V., Turcato C., Viciani D., Wagensommer R.P., Nepi C., Bartolucci, F., Domina, G., Ardenghi, N. M. G., Bacaro, G., Bacchetta, G., Ballarin, F., Banfi, E., Barberis, G., Beccarisi, L., Bernardo, L., Bonari, G., Bonini, F., Brullo, S., Buono, S., Buono, V., Calbi, M., Caldararo, F., Calvia, G., Cancellieri, L., Cannavo, S., Dagnino, D., Esposito, A., Fascetti, S., Filibeck, G., Fiorini, G., Forte, L., Galasso, G., Gestri, G., Gigante, D., Gottschlich, G., Gubellini, L., Hofmann, N., Lastrucci, L., Lonati, M., Lorenz, R., Lunardi, L., Magrini, S., Mainetti, A., Maiorca, G., Mereu, G., Ballarin, R. T. M., Minuto, L., Mossini, S., Musarella, C. M., Nimis, P. L., Passalacqua, N. G., Peccenini, S., Petriglia, B., Podda, L., Potenza, G., Enri, S. R., Roma-Marzio, F., Rosati, L., Ruggero, A., Spampinato, G., Stinca, A., Tiburtini, M., Tietto, C., Tomaselli, V., Turcato, C., Viciani, D., Wagensommer, R. P., Nepi, C., Bartolucci, F, Domina, G, Ardenghi, Nmg, Bacaro, G, Bacchetta, G, Ballarin, F, Banfi, E, Barberis, G, Beccarisi, L, Bernardo, L, Bonari, G, Bonini, F, Brullo, S, Buono, S, Buono, V, Calbi, M, Caldararo, F, Calvia, G, Cancellieri, L, Cannavò, S, Dagnino, D, Esposito, A, Fascetti, S, Filibeck, G, Fiorini, G, Forte, L, Galasso, G, Gestri, G, Gigante, D, Gottschlich, G, Gubellini, L, Hofmann, N, Lastrucci, L, Lonati, M, Lorenz, R, Lunardi, L, Magrini, S, Mainetti, A, Maiorca, G, Mereu, G, Messa Ballarin, Rt, Minuto, L, Mossini, S, Musarella, Cm, Nimis, Pl, Passalacqua, Ng, Peccenini, S, Petriglia, B, Podda, L, Potenza, G, Ravetto Enri, S, Roma-Marzio, F, Rosati, L, Ruggero, A, Spampinato, G, Stinca, A, Tiburtini, M, Tietto, C, Tomaselli, V, Turcato, C, Viciani, D, Wagensommer, Rp, and Nepi, C

Subjects
0106 biological sciences, Endemic, Floristic data, Italy, Nomenclature, Flora, Nomenclature, Zoology, Floristic data, Plant Science, Biology, 010603 evolutionary biology, 01 natural sciences, lcsh:QK1-989, Endemic, Italy, lcsh:Botany, Settore BIO/03 - Botanica Ambientale E Applicata, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, 010606 plant biology & botany
Abstract

In this contribution, new data concerning the distribution of native vascular flora in Italy are presented. It includes new records, confirmations, exclusions, and status changes to the Italian administrative regions for taxa in the genera Ajuga, Chamaemelum, Clematis, Convolvulus, Cytisus, Deschampsia, Eleocharis, Epipactis, Euphorbia, Groenlandia, Hedera, Hieracium, Hydrocharis, Jacobaea, Juncus, Klasea, Lagurus, Leersia, Linum, Nerium, Onopordum, Persicaria, Phlomis, Polypogon, Potamogeton, Securigera, Sedum, Soleirolia, Stachys, Umbilicus, Valerianella, and Vinca. Nomenclatural and distribution updates, published elsewhere, and corrigenda are provided as Suppl. material 1.

Published
2019

16. An updated checklist of the vascular flora alien to Italy

Author

G. Galasso, F. Conti, L. Peruzzi, N. M. G. Ardenghi, E. Banfi, L. Celesti-Grapow, A. Albano, A. Alessandrini, G. Bacchetta, S. Ballelli, M. Bandini Mazzanti, G. Barberis, L. Bernardo, C. Blasi, D. Bouvet, M. Bovio, L. Cecchi, E. Del Guacchio, G. Domina, S. Fascetti, L. Gallo, L. Gubellini, A. Guiggi, D. Iamonico, M. Iberite, P. Jiménez-Mejías, E. Lattanzi, D. Marchetti, E. Martinetto, R. R. Masin, P. Medagli, N. G. Passalacqua, S. Peccenini, R. Pennesi, B. Pierini, L. Podda, L. Poldini, F. Prosser, F. M. Raimondo, F. Roma-Marzio, L. Rosati, A. Santangelo, A. Scoppola, S. Scortegagna, A. Selvaggi, F. Selvi, A. Soldano, A. Stinca, R. P. Wagensommer, T. Wilhalm, F. Bartolucci, Galasso, G, Conti, F, Peruzzi, L, Ardenghi, Nmg, Banfi, E, Celesti-Grapow, L, Albano, A, Alessandrini, A, Bacchetta, G, Ballelli, S, Bandini Mazzanti, M, Barberis, G, Bernardo, L, Blasi, C, Bouvet, D, Bovio, M, Cecchi, L, Del Guacchio, E, Domina, G, Fascetti, S, Gallo, L, Gubellini, L, Guiggi, A, Iamonico, D, Iberite, M, Jiménez-Mejías, P, Lattanzi, E, Marchetti, D, Martinetto, E, Masin, Rr, Medagli, P, Passalacqua, Ng, Peccenini, S, Pennesi, R, Pierini, B, Podda, L, Poldini, L, Prosser, F, Raimondo, Fm, Roma-Marzio, F, Rosati, L, Santangelo, A, Scoppola, A, Scortegagna, A, Selvaggi, A, Selvi, F, Soldano, A, Stinca, A, Wagensommer, Rp, Wilhalm, T & Bartolucci F, Galasso, G., Conti, F., Peruzzi, L., Ardenghi, N. M. G., Banfi, E., Celesti-Grapow, L., Albano, A., Alessandrini, A., Bacchetta, G., Ballelli, S., Bandini Mazzanti, M., Barberis, G., Bernardo, L., Blasi, C., Bouvet, D., Bovio, M., Cecchi, L., Del Guacchio, E., Domina, G., Fascetti, S., Gallo, L., Gubellini, L., Guiggi, A., Iamonico, D., Iberite, M., Jiménez-Mejías, P., Lattanzi, E., Marchetti, D., Martinetto, E., Masin, R. R., Medagli, P., Passalacqua, N. G., Peccenini, S., Pennesi, R., Pierini, B., Podda, L., Poldini, L., Prosser, F., Raimondo, F. M., Roma-Marzio, F., Rosati, L., Santangelo, A., Scoppola, A., Scortegagna, S., Selvaggi, A., Selvi, F., Soldano, A., Stinca, A., Wagensommer, R. P., Wilhalm, T., Bartolucci, F., Jimenez-Mejias, P., Ardenghi, N.M.G., Masin, R.R., Passalacqua, N.G., Raimondo, F.M., and Wagensommer, R.P.

Subjects
0106 biological sciences, Floristic diversity, Mediterranean flora, non-native flora, plant invasion, taxonomy, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Plant Science, Ecology, Evolution, Settore BIO/02 - Botanica Sistematica, 010603 evolutionary biology, 01 natural sciences, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematic, nonnative flora, Behavior and Systematics, Settore BIO/03 - Botanica Ambientale E Applicata, floristic diversity, mediterranean flora, 010606 plant biology & botany, Floristic diversity, Mediterranean flora, nonnative flora, plant invasion, taxonomy
Abstract

An updated inventory of the vascular flora alien to Italy, providing details on the occurrence at regional level, is presented. The checklist includes 1597 species, subspecies, and hybrids, distributed in 725 genera and 152 families; 2 taxa are lycophytes, 11 ferns and fern allies, 33 gymnosperms, and 1551 angiosperms. 157 taxa are archaeophytes and 1440 neophytes. The alien taxa currently established in Italy are 791 (570 naturalized and 221 invasive), while 705 taxa are casual aliens, 4 are not assessed, 7 are of unknown regional distribution, 47 have not been confirmed in recent times, 3 are considered extinct or possibly extinct in the country, and 40 are doubtfully occurring in Italy. This checklist allows to establish an up-to-date number (9792) of taxa constituting the whole (native and alien) Italian flora.

Published
2018

17. An updated checklist of the vascular flora native to Italy

Author

Bruno Foggi, Pietro Medagli, S. Scortegagna, A. Alessandrini, B. Pierini, Alberto Selvaggi, Edoardo Martinetto, Simonetta Fascetti, Francesco Roma-Marzio, Lorenzo Cecchi, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Liliana Bernardo, Filippo Prosser, Robert P. Wagensommer, D. Marchetti, Sandro Ballelli, Duilio Iamonico, G. Barberis, T. Wilhalm, Riccardo Pennesi, Antonella Albano, Lorenzo Peruzzi, A. Soldano, Fabrizio Bartolucci, Giuseppe Fenu, Adriano Stinca, L. Gubellini, Annalisa Santangelo, R. Masin, Francesco Festi, Mauro Iberite, Anna Scoppola, Livio Poldini, R. Di Pietro, Nicola M. G. Ardenghi, Simonetta Peccenini, Enrico Banfi, Günter Gottschlich, Nicodemo G. Passalacqua, Lorenzo Gallo, Federico Selvi, Daniela Bouvet, E. Lattanzi, Pedro Jiménez-Mejías, Giovanni Astuti, Francesco Maria Raimondo, Leonardo Rosati, Gabriele Galasso, Gianniantonio Domina, M. Bovio, Fabio Conti, Bartolucci, F., Peruzzi, L., Galasso, G., Albano, A., Alessandrini, A., Ardenghi, N. M. G., Astuti, G., Bacchetta, G., Ballelli, S., Banfi, E., Barberis, G., Bernardo, L., Bouvet, D., Bovio, M., Cecchi, L., Di Pietro, R., Domina, G., Fascetti, S., Fenu, G., Festi, F., Foggi, B., Gallo, L., Gottschlich, G., Gubellini, L., Iamonico, D., Iberite, M., Jimenez-Mejias, P., Lattanzi, E., Marchetti, D., Martinetto, E., Masin, R. R., Medagli, P., Passalacqua, N. G., Peccenini, S., Pennesi, R., Pierini, B., Poldini, L., Prosser, F., Raimondo, F. M., Roma-Marzio, F., Rosati, L., Santangelo, A., Scoppola, A., Scortegagna, S., Selvaggi, A., Selvi, F., Soldano, A., Stinca, A., Wagensommer, R. P., Wilhalm, T., Conti, F., Jiménez-Mejías, P., Bartolucci, F, Peruzzi, L, Galasso, G, Albano, A, Alessandrini, A, Ardenghi, Nmg, Astuti, G, Bacchetta, G, Ballelli, S, Banfi, E, Barberis, G, Bernardo, L, Bouvet, D, Bovio, M, Cecchi, L, Di Pietro, R, Domina, G, Fascetti, S, Fenu, G, Festi, F, Foggi, B, Gallo, L, Gottschlich, G, Gubellini, L, Iamonico, D, Iberite, M, Jiménez-Mejías, P, Lattanzi, E, Marchetti, D, Martinetto, E, Masin, Rr, Medagli, P, Passalacqua, Ng, Peccenini, S, Pennesi, R, Pierini, B, Poldini, L, Prosser, F, Raimondo, Fm, Roma-Marzio, F, Rosati, L, Santangelo, A, Scoppola, A, Scortegagna, A, Selvaggi, A, Selvi, F, Soldano, A, Stinca, A, Wagensommer, Rp, Wilhalm, T & Conti F, Ardenghi, N.M.G., Masin, R.R., Passalacqua, N.G., Raimondo, F.M., and Wagensommer, R.P.

Subjects
0106 biological sciences, Endemism, floristic diversity, Italy, Mediterranean flora, taxonomy, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics, Plant Science, endemism, mediterranean flora, ecology, evolution, behavior and systematics, plant science, Introduced species, Alien, Subspecies, 010603 evolutionary biology, 01 natural sciences, Endemism, floristic diversity, Italy, Mediterranean flora, taxonomy, biology, Ecology, Settore BIO/02 - Botanica Sistematica, Endemism floristic diversity, biology.organism_classification, Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematic, Checklist, Taxon, Geography, Settore BIO/03 - Botanica Ambientale E Applicata, Taxonomy (biology), Fern, 010606 plant biology & botany
Abstract

An updated inventory of the vascular flora alien to Italy, providing details on the occurrence at regional level, is presented. The checklist includes 1597 species, subspecies, and hybrids, distributed in 725 genera and 152 families; 2 taxa are lycophytes, 11 ferns and fern allies, 33 gymnosperms, and 1551 angiosperms. 157 taxa are archaeophytes and 1440 neophytes. The alien taxa currently established in Italy are 791 (570 naturalized and 221 invasive), while 705 taxa are casual aliens, 4 are not assessed, 7 are of unknown regional distribution, 47 have not been confirmed in recent times, 3 are considered extinct or possibly extinct in the country, and 40 are doubtfully occurring in Italy. This checklist allows to establish an up-to-date number (9792) of taxa constituting the whole (native and alien) Italian flora.

Published
2018

18. Contributo alla conoscenza floristica dei monti Sicani (Sicilia): resoconto dell’escursione del Gruppo di Floristica (S.B.I.) nel 2012

Author

Gianniantonio Domina, Marino, P., Castellano, G., Amato, F., Cambria, S., Cancellieri, L., Crisafulli, A., Cristaudo, A., Faraoni, F., Galesi, R., Riccardo Guarino, Lattanzi, E., Lavezzo, P., Longo, D., Maiorca, G., Peccenini, S., Perrino, E., Salerno, G., Scolastri, A., Soldano, A., Stinca, A., Wagensommer, R., Xibilia, L., Raimondo, Francesco Maria, Domina, G., Marino, P., Castellano, G., Amato, F., Cambria, S., Cancellieri, L., Crisafulli, A., Cristaudo, A., Faraoni, F., Galesi, R., Guarino, R., Lattanzi, E., Lavezzo, P., Longo, D., Maiorca, G., Peccenini, S., Perrino, E., Salerno, G., Scolastri, A., Soldano, A., Stinca, A., Wagensommer, R., Xibilia, L., Raimondo, F., Domina, G, Marino, P, Castellano, G, Amato, F, Cambria, S, Cancellieri, L, Crisafulli, A, Cristaudo, A, Faraoni, F, Galesi, R, Guarino, R, Lattanzi, E, Lavezzo, P, Longo, D, Maiorca, G, Peccenini, S, Perrino, Ev, Salerno, G, Scolastri, A, Soldano, A, Stinca, A, Wagensommer, Rp, Xibilia, L, and Raimondo, Fm

Subjects
Flora, Sicani Mountains, Sicily, Flora, Sicani Mountains, Sicily
Abstract

The results of the excursion of the “Gruppo di Floristica” of the Italian Botanical Society held in the Sicani Mountains (CW-Sicily) on May 3-6, 2012, are here presented. During the research a total of 532 taxa was recorded. Three of them, the native Rosa squarrosa and the alien Phyllostachys aurea and Vitis ×koberi are new to Sicily, and 14 are new to the Sicani Mts. On the other side, we confirm the exclusion of Erica manipuliflora from the flora of the region.

Published
2015

19. Contribution to the floristic knowledge of Apulia: Report of the excursion of the 'Floristic Group' (Italian Botanical Society) held in 2011 in the southern sector of Daunia Mountains

Author

Wagensommer, R. P., Marrese, M., Perrino, e. V., Bartolucci, F., Cancellieri, L., Carruggio, F., Conti, F., DI PIetRo, R., Fortini, P., Galasso, G., Lattanzi, E., Lavezzo, P., Longo, D., Peccenini, S., Rosati, L., Russo, G., Salerno, G., Scoppola, A., Soldano, A., Stinca, A., Tilia, A., Turco, A., Medagli, P., Fort, L., Wagensommer, Rp, Marrese, M, Perrino, Ev, Bartolucci, F, Cancellieri, L, Carruggio, F, Conti, F, DI PIETRO, R, Fortini, P, Galasso, G, Lattanzi, E, Lavezzo, P, Longo, D, Peccenini, S, Rosati, L, Russo, G, Salerno, G, Scoppola, A, Soldano, A, Stinca, A, Tilia, A, Turco, A, Medagli, P, and Forte, L

Subjects
apulia, new records, vascular flora, vascular flora, new records, apulia, new record
Abstract

Contribution to the floristic knowledge of Apulia: report of the excursion of the “Floristic Group” (Italian Botanical Society) held in 2011 in the southern sector of Daunia Mountains -.the inventory of the taxa collected in apulia Region during the annual excursion 2011 of the “Floristic Group” of the Italian Botanical Society is presented and discussed. During the excursion 605 entities of 76 different plant families were recorded. 33taxaare particularly interesting, because they are new or confirmed for apulia. In detail, 16 taxa are new for apulia (including 1 allochthonous species), while 6 entities are confirmed for apulia and 11 species, already known for apulia, are assigned to a subspecies.

Published
2014

20. Karyotype's Rearrangement in Some Hybrids of the Orchidinae Subtribe.

Author

Turco A, Wagensommer RP, Albano A, Medagli P, and D'Emerico S

Abstract

Based on our karyological findings in the Anacamptis Rich., Ophrys L., and Serapias L. genera, we have identified chromosomal markers within some hybrids and elucidated their interrelationships. Mitotic chromosomes of fifteen taxa were analyzed using the conventional Feulgen staining method. Only for Anacamptis ×gennarii (Rchb. f.) H.Kretzschmar, Eccarius & Dietr. [ A. morio (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase × A. papilionacea (L.) R.M.Bateman, Pridgeon & M.W.Chase] and its parental species were some data obtained and reported with the banding method with Giemsa, Hoechst 33258 fluorochrome, and the FISH techniques. Our research involved new chromosomal measurements of fifteen taxa, including six hybrids, along with schematic representations. Morphometric parameters, i.e., M CA and CV CL , were used to evaluate karyotype asymmetry. Of meaning were the analyses performed on chromosomal complements of selected hybrids, which distinctly revealed marker chromosomes present in one or both putative parental species. Among the parents identified in some hybrids, Ophrys tenthredinifera Willd. has shown some interest due to the presence in its karyotype of a pair of chromosomes (n.1) showing a notable secondary constriction on the long arm. Indeed, one of the homologs is clearly distinguishable in the analyzed hybrids, where it clearly emerges as one of the putative parents. Given the challenges in detecting certain karyomorphological features within the Orchidinae subtribe using alternative methods, such as Giemsa C-banding or fluorescence banding, the Feulgen method remains valuable for cytogenetic characterization. It helps us to understand the genomes of hybrids and parental species, thus contributing to a deeper understanding of their genetic composition.

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2024
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21. New Cytogenetic Data for the Neottieae Tribe (Orchidaceae) in the Mediterranean Region.

Author

Turco A, Wagensommer RP, Albano A, Medagli P, and D'Emerico S

Abstract

This work presents a summary of cytogenetic data, including new information, on several species within the tribe Neottieae, with an update of the karyotype for 23 species belonging to the genera Cephalanthera , Limodorum , Epipactis , and Neottia (including Listera ). Each of these four genera also presents distinctive chromosomal features, such as bimodal karyotypes. Our research includes insights into the distribution of constitutive heterochromatin, measured using C-banding and, in some cases, specific fluorochromes for the detection of A-T- and G-C-rich DNA. In the Epipactis group, it is noteworthy that when using the Giemsa banding technique, certain species (e.g., E. placentina , E. meridionalis ) with a chromosome number of 2n = 38 were observed to exhibit a conspicuous wide band of constitutive heterochromatin on the long arm of the third pair in a subcentromeric position, resembling what has been observed in E. helleborine . These differences also have the potential to contribute to the diversification of these species. Based on the karyological results obtained, a hypothesis regarding the origin of certain species within the E. helleborine group is proposed. Additionally, karyological analyses conducted on a specimen of E. microphylla revealed chromosome counts ranging from 36 to 40. Somatic metaphases exhibited evident structural alterations in certain chromosomes, showing rearrangements probably caused by translocation phenomena. Based on the data obtained from the species within the studied genera, it is conceivable that variations in chromosomes, both structurally and in the distribution of constitutive heterochromatin, exert a significant influence on the evolution of the karyotype. Moreover, in many entities belonging to the Neottieae tribe, these processes may also contribute to the diversification of the phenotype in some instances.

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2024
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22. New Alien Plant Taxa for Italy and Europe: An Update.

Author

Musarella CM, Laface VLA, Angiolini C, Bacchetta G, Bajona E, Banfi E, Barone G, Biscotti N, Bonsanto D, Calvia G, Cambria S, Capuano A, Caruso G, Crisafulli A, Del Guacchio E, Di Gristina E, Domina G, Fanfarillo E, Fascetti S, Fiaschi T, Galasso G, Mascia F, Mazzacuva G, Mei G, Minissale P, Motti R, Perrino EV, Picone RM, Pinzani L, Podda L, Potenza G, Rosati L, Stinca A, Tavilla G, Villano C, Wagensommer RP, and Spampinato G

Abstract

Despite the wide amount of scientific contributions published on alien plant species, their diffusion dynamics, and their interactions with native taxa, it is increasingly difficult to slow down their spreading and their negative impact on habitats. Last recent years, in fact, a sharp rise in the number of new alien plant taxa introduced in Italy and Europe has been recorded. The aim of this work is to investigate most of the Italian territory in order to verify whether this alarming trend is still underway. Specimen collections and/or observations of alien plants have been performed in as many as 12 Italian regions. All the collected specimens are stored in public or private herbaria. Taxa have been identified according to the literature from the countries of origin of the investigated taxa, while the nomenclature followed the current international references. Updates on 106 taxa are reported. In particular, among 117 new records, 89 are first records, 27 are changes to status and there is 1 extinction. Seven new taxa for Italian alien flora are reported, two of which are new to Europe. The administrative regions with the highest number of records are Calabria (48), Sardegna (17) and Sicilia (15). Five of the surveyed taxa, for the first time, have been considered invasive aliens to Italian territory. The unfrequent amount of original results provided by this work, over the simple importance of data itself, proves how floristic investigation, still today, represents one of the most effective tools in broadening the current knowledge about alien taxa and their dynamics.

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2024
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23. Synecology of Lagoecia cuminoides L. in Italy and evaluation of functional compounds presence in its water or hydroalcoholic extracts.

Author

Perrino EV, Mahmoud ZNA, Valerio F, Tomaselli V, Wagensommer RP, and Trani A

Subjects
Humans, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry methods, Plant Extracts chemistry, Thymol analysis, Antioxidants chemistry, Water
Abstract

Lagoecia cuminoides L. is a very rare and threatened taxon in Italy, never studied before for its ecology and potential use for human consumption. Furthermore, few data are available on the biological activities of its metabolites. A phytosociological study was carried out in the only two Italian sites, and its state of conservation was also evaluated according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) protocol. The collected plant material was used to make two types of extracts: hot water infusion to evaluate the use of this plant as tea and hydroalcoholic extraction to evaluate the use of it in herbal liqueur preparation. The presence of functional compounds in the extracts were investigated by gas and liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry techniques. Ten non volatiles compounds were identified in the extracts, most of which derivatives of quercetin. Thirty-five volatiles compounds were also identified in the plant aerial part and extracts belonging to the chemical class of terpenoids, and among them β-farnesene, thymol, γ-terpinene and p-cymene were the most abundant. The species is characterized by compounds known for their health effects and for its potential applications for human consumption, being this species already used as decoction in some countries of Middle East. Thanks to its characteristic behaviour to grow in limiting pedoclimatic conditions this species can be potentially used in organic farms situated in rural marginal areas., (© 2023. The Author(s).)

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2023
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25. Comparative Cytogenetic of the 36-Chromosomes Genera of Orchidinae Subtribe (Orchidaceae) in the Mediterranean Region: A Summary and New Data.

Author

Turco A, Albano A, Medagli P, Wagensommer RP, and D'Emerico S

Abstract

This article provides a summary of the current knowledge on the cytogenetics of four genera, which are all composed of 36 chromosomes, within the Orchidinae subtribe (Orchidaceae). Previous classical studies have revealed differences in karyomorphology among these genera, indicating genomic diversity. The current study includes an analysis of the current knowledge with an update of the karyotype of 47 species with 36 chromosomes from the genera Anacamptis , Serapias , Himantoglossum , and Ophrys. The study discusses comparisons of karyotypes among these genera that used traditional techniques as well as karyotype asymmetry relationships with various asymmetry indices. Additionally, the study reports new findings on polyploidy in Anacamptis pyramidalis and Serapias lingua , which were observed through karyotype and meiotic metaphase analyses in EMC. Moreover, the study detected B chromosomes for the first time in A. papilionacea and A. palustris . The article also describes the use of fluorescent in situ hybridization in some specimens of A. papilionacea and A. collina to locate different sites of the 18S-5.8S-25S rDNA and 5S rDNA ribosomal complexes on chromosomes. The information derived from these cytogenetic analyses was used to refine the classification of these orchids and identify evolutionary relationships among different species and genera.

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2023
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26. Orchidaceae in Puglia (Italy): Consistency, Distribution, and Conservation.

Author

Turco A, Albano A, Medagli P, D'Emerico S, and Wagensommer RP

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A study of the distribution of orchid species in Puglia, based on an analysis of 2084 bibliographic reports from 2000 to 2022, was carried out with the aim of revising and updating the information on the consistency of the Orchidaceae family in Puglia, with a special focus on assessing threatened species occurring inside and outside protected areas. The work presents a checklist of the Orchidaceae taxa (genera, species, and subspecies) found in the region, including observations on genera and species that present taxonomic challenges. A total of 113 taxa (i.e., species and subspecies), distributed across 16 genera, are listed in alphabetical order. The most representative genera were Ophrys (51 taxa), Serapias (15 taxa), and Epipactis (11 taxa). Additionally, 49 taxa (43.4%) were found to be endemic to Italy, with 21 of these, mostly belonging to the Ophrys genus, being exclusive to Puglia. Our study notes two different trends of distribution: a predominantly coastal distribution for orchid records located in southern Puglia (the Salento peninsula) and a more widespread distribution for the other provinces. Our study also shows that the greatest number of records locate orchids in protected areas with a positive correlation between their presence and habitats cited in Directive 92/43/EEC.

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2023
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27. New Morphological, Distribution, and Ecological Data on Scabiosa garganica (Caprifoliaceae), a Poorly Known Species of the Italian Flora, with Evaluation of Its Conservation Status and Typification of the Name.

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Bonsanto D, Biscotti N, and Wagensommer RP

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This paper presents the results of a research performed on Gargano Promontory (SE-Italy) on the populations of Scabiosa garganica , a species with little herbarium records and whose few morphological descriptions are outdated. S. garganica belongs to the S. holosericea aggr., a group including very similar taxa that still have different taxonomic classifications. Its typical location is Monte Sant'Angelo in the Gargano area. Surveys have ascertained the existence of many populations, whose stational data help to understand the distribution and ecological conditions S. garganica is linked to. The morphological analysis of a large sample (75 plants from 9 sites) allows for the description of the qualitative and quantitative characteristics of this species. The new morphological framework highlights the species autonomy of S. garganica and can contribute to clarifying the relationship with S. holosericea and S. taygetea to which it is closer. In addition, for the correct delimitation of the species, the name Scabiosa garganica is lectotypified. Finally, the species was assessed against the IUCN criteria for the evaluation of its conservation status.

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2023
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28. Crop Wild Relatives (CWRs) Threatened and Endemic to Italy: Urgent Actions for Protection and Use.

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Perrino EV and Wagensommer RP

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An updated overview of the 29 threatened crop wild relatives (CWRs) endemic to Italy is presented, namely: Arrhenatherum elatius subsp. nebrodense , Barbarea rupicola , Brassica baldensis , Brassica glabrescens , Brassica macrocarpa , Brassica rupestris subsp. hispida , Brassica rupestris subsp. rupestris , Brassica tardarae , Brassica trichocarpa , Brassica tyrrhena , Brassica villosa subsp. bivonana , Brassica villosa subsp. brevisiliqua , Brassica villosa subsp. drepanensis , Brassica villosa subsp. tineoi , Brassica villosa subsp. villosa , Daucus broteroi , Daucus carota subsp. rupestris , Daucus nebrodensis , Diplotaxis scaposa , Festuca centroapenninica , Lathyrus apenninus , Lathyrus odoratus , Malus crescimannoi , Phalaris arundinacea subsp. rotgesii , Vicia brulloi , Vicia consentina , Vicia giacominiana , Vicia ochroleuca subsp. ochroleuca , Vicia tenuifolia subsp. elegans . Data concerning geographical distribution, ecology (including plant communities and habitats of the Directive 92/43/EEC), genetics (chromosome number, breeding system, and/or the existence of gene pools), threat status at the national and international level (Red Lists), key plant properties, and in situ and ex situ conservation were analyzed and shown. At present, most of the listed endemic CWRs, 23 out of 29, have no gene pool at all, so they are CWRs only according to the taxon group and not according to the gene pool concept. In addition, there is a serious lack of data on the ex situ conservation in gene banks, with 16 species identified as high priority (HP) while 22 taxa have high priority (A) for in situ conservation. With the aim of their protection, conservation, and valorization, specific and urgent actions are recommended.

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2022
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29. Comparative chromosome studies in species of subtribe Orchidinae (Orchidaceae).

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Turco A, Albano A, Medagli P, Wagensommer RP, and D'Emerico S

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In our study, FISH mapping using 18S-5.8S-25S rDNA and 5S rDNA sequences was performed for the first time on Ophrystenthredinifera Willdenow, 1805, Serapiasvomeracea (Burman f., 1770) Briquet, 1910 and Himantoglossumhircinum (Linnaeus, 1753) Sprengel, 1826. A detailed study was also performed on O.tenthredinifera using Giemsa-staining, silver-staining, CMA fluorescence banding and fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH) with rDNA probes. We analysed two subspecies, i.e. O.tenthrediniferasubsp.neglecta (Parlatore, 1860) E.G. Camus, 1908 and O.tenthrediniferasubsp.grandiflora (Tenore, 1819) Kreutz, 2004 by the traditional Feulgen method and constructed the karyotype. The cytotaxonomic implications for both taxa are also discussed. In Himantoglossumhircinum , FISH and silver staining highlighted differences in the number of two rDNA families (35S and 5S) with respect to Barliarobertiana (Loiseleur-Deslongchamps, 1807) Greuter, 1967. In addition, fluorescence in situ hybridisation was also applied to diploid (2 n = 2 x = 36) and triploid (2 n = 3 x = 54) Anacamptismorio (Linnaeus, 1753) R.M. Bateman, Pridgeon et M.W. Chase, 1997. As far as we are aware, this is the first case of autotriploidy observed in A.morio ., (Alessio Turco, Antonella Albano, Pietro Medagli, Robert P. Wagensommer, Saverio D'Emerico.)

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2021
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