PATHOLOGIES & DEFENCES
Monitoring, phytopathological analyses and studies for the identification of bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects affecting ornamental plants.
VIROLOGY
virologia@regflor.it, mela@regflor.it
Promotion of improvements to flower production chain phytosanitary standards and diagnostic support for floriculture and nursery companies and growers. Virosis studies aimed at the development of simple, inexpensive and environmentally friendly protection systems.
RESEARCH FIELDS
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Production and sale of E.L.I.S.A. kits for the major viruses of the most widespread flower species.
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Improvements in virological diagnostic systems and optimizations for local flower nurseries.
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Monitoring of viral infections in the local flower nursery sector.
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Research into new viral pathologies.
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Epidemiological investigations.
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Research on alternative uses of aromatic plant essential oils, such as for biopesticides or repellents for the most common virus-carrying phytophages.
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Development of environmentally friendly prevention and control methods.
