Cereal Research Centre

Field Performance of the Yeast Biocontrol Agent Papiliotrema Terrestris Strain PT22AV Against Rice Blast in Northern Italy: Evidence from Two-year Multi-site Trials

Abstract Rice blast, caused by Pyricularia oryzae , is one of the most destructive fungal diseases of rice worldwide and remains a major constraint in temperate production systems such as Northern Italy. Current management relies largely on synthetic fungicides, particularly stro...

Network Positions and Knowledge Coordination in Multi-Actor Innovation Systems: Evidence from EIP-AGRI Operational Groups

Collaborative innovation initiatives increasingly rely on multi-actor networks to mobilise and coordinate distributed knowledge. Yet, empirical evidence on how inter-organisational network structures shape innovation outcomes remains limited, particularly in policy-driven context...

Comparison of Cold and Warm Extremes in the Mediterranean Based on E‐OBS and ERA5‐Land Data Sets

Abstract Accurate characterization of temperature extremes is essential for climate risk assessment, particularly in regions highly sensitive to climate change like the Mediterranean Basin. This study compares near‐surface temperatures from E‐OBS and ERA5‐Land, focusing on warm (...

Surveillance and seasonal dynamics of two invasive Ricaniidae species in an Italian nursery system: Implications for early detection and monitoring

Abstract The invasive alien planthoppers Pochazia shantungensis and Ricania speculum (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae) threaten ornamental plant production across Europe. The rapid spread of these species represents an emerging concern for the European nursery trade and for phytosanitary s...

A methodological framework for the standardised evaluation of olive genetic resources: GEN4OLIVE harmonized protocols

Background Olive ( Olea europaea L.) breeding initiatives rely heavily on the extensive and correct characterisation of genetic resources to successfully achieve their goals, such as addressing climate change and emerging diseases challenges. However, the historical lack of stand...

SABER: a multiparental tomato population leveraging wild relative diversity for high-resolution QTL mapping

Abstract The narrow genetic base of cultivated tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) represents a major constraint on crop improvement, necessitating the exploitation of wild relatives to broaden allelic diversity. Here we present SABER ( Solanum lycopersicum Allele Biodiversity Enri...

Italian FADN-Based Research: A Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Directions

This paper provides a comprehensive literature review of studies based on the Italian Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) over the period 2015–2026. Following a PRISMA-informed review process, 112 peer-reviewed articles retrieved from Scopus were qualitatively analysed. The revi...

Transforming viticulture through genomic innovation and integrated pest management for sustainable grape production

Abstract Climate change and intensifying disease pressure push viticulture beyond incremental adaptation, especially where grape production depends on repeated pesticide applications. Reducing chemical inputs requires an integrated strategy combining broader genetic diversity, co...