Francesco Di Gioia

Speciation-Dependent Iron Uptake Drives Biofortification Efficiency and Nutritional Quality in Radish and Pea Microgreens

Abstract In plants and humans, adequate levels of iron (Fe) are essential for proper growth and development. Dietary deficiencies in Fe are particularly prevalent and can cause numerous physical and cognitive impairments in humans. Intervention strategies like agronomic biofortif...

Soilless farming system design impacts the diversity and composition of microbiota

ABSTRACT Controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including soilless farming systems, is expanding to improve food security and resource efficiency. However, little is known about how different soilless farming system designs influence microbial populations that may be relevant...