GIUSEPPE ROFRANO

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National Reference Centre for the analysis and study of correlations between the environment, animals and humans
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GIUSEPPE ROFRANO


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Agronomy and Crop Science, Pollution, Food Science, Plant Science
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Scopus Publications

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Scopus Publications

  • Identification of Parasitic Infections by Analyzing Honeybees, Honey, and Pollen Using Droplet Digital RT-PCR
    Luigi Jacopo D’Auria, Andrea Mancusi, Yolande Thérèse Rose Proroga, Irene Dini, Tiziana Cardellicchio, et al.
    Microorganisms, 2025
    Toxoplasma gondii, Giardia intestinalis, and Cryptosporidium spp. are common pathogens that contaminate water and food. They can pose serious health risks, especially to vulnerable groups like immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, young children, and aging people. An all-encompassing approach to minimizing transmission involves identifying effective techniques for detecting, treating, and preventing protozoan parasites. This study confirmed the effectiveness of a Droplet Digital Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (dd RT-PCR) method for quickly and accurately identifying Toxoplasma gondii, Giardia intestinalis, and Cryptosporidium species in honeybees, honey, and pollen by using ISO 17468 and ISO 16140 standard guidelines. The study evaluated honeybee (n = 16), honey (n = 12), and pollen (n = 8) samples collected from various apiaries in Southern Italy between June and September 2023. The results showed that honeybees, honey, and pollen can be considered bioindicators of infections by T. gondii, G. intestinalis, and Cryptosporidium spp. Furthermore, pollen, along with honey to a lesser degree, can serve as significant indicators for evaluating food safety. Therefore, it is essential to monitor their quality and purity due to environmental influences.
  • Assessing the transfer factors of potentially toxic elements in primary agricultural products based on their bioavailable fractions in soil
    Lucia Rita Pacifico, Annalise Guarino, Antonio Iannone, Mauro Esposito, Giuseppe Rofrano, et al.
    Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2025
  • A Statistical Procedure for Exploring a Skeletal Age-Explicative Tool for Growing Patients
    Michele Tepedino, Rosa Esposito, Maurizio Delvecchio, Domenico Ciavarella, Giuseppe Rofrano, et al.
    Applied Sciences Switzerland, 2025
    Background: Skeletal age estimation plays a fundamental role in orthopedic treatments. Since the most reliable methods are based on ionizing radiation, this study aimed to use machine learning techniques to explore a skeletal age assessment method not based on additional radiographies. Methods: Patients aged between 6 and 16 years old whose clinical records included orthopantomography, radiographs of the second phalanx of the third finger, and biometric data were enrolled for the study. The radiographs were analyzed to estimate the maturation degree of the left lower first premolars, the midpalatal suture, and the second phalanx of the third finger. Both an explicative data analysis and a multivariate analysis were performed. Results: The sample comprised 111 subjects. The multivariate analysis revealed an explanatory role for sex (p < 0.01) and chronological age (p < 0.01). The ordinal tool showed how the use of height (p = 0.02) and weight (p = 0.03) was explicative of skeletal age against a loss of statistical significance corresponding to the use of body mass index (p = 0.6). The median palatine suture (p = 0.01) was explicative. Conclusions: The combined evaluation of weight, height, sex, chronological age, and grade of maturation of the midpalate suture provides an explicative tool for assessing skeletal age without additional radiographic exams, besides a routine orthopantomography.
  • Temporal Analysis of Climate Change Impact on the Spread and Prevalence of Vector-Borne Diseases in Campania (2018–2023)
    Federica Gargano, Roberta Brunetti, Marialuisa Buonanno, Claudio De Martinis, Lorena Cardillo, et al.
    Microorganisms, 2025
    Vector-borne infections (Arbovirosis) represent a significant threat to public health worldwide. Climate change, currently a global problem, seems to contribute to the incidence and prevalence of autochthonous and imported cases of arbovirosis in Europe. The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact of climate change on the occurrence and spread of arbovirosis in order to offer concrete ideas to the competent authorities and modulate surveillance plans on the basis of risk assessment. The results of official controls carried out from 2018 to 2023 on animals subjected to the Surveillance Plans for Blue Tongue, West Nile and Usutu viruses in the Campania Region were analyzed. Statistical analyses were performed using R software (version 4.5.0). The possible correlation between the prevalence of infections and climate parameters was evaluated with the “cross-correlation time series” (p-value < 0.05). The generalized linear mixed model showed that for each unit increase in humidity and temperature, the probability of disease spread increased by 4.56% and 7.84%, respectively. The univariate logistic regression model and the odds ratio were necessary to evaluate the possible risk related to the proximity to wetlands or to bodies of water: in the past few years, these have represented a risk for the persistence and spread of arbovirosis in the Campania region.
  • Bees on the run: Nosema spp. (Microsporidia) in Apis mellifera and related products, Italy
    Giovanni Sgroi, Luigi Jacopo D’Auria, Maria Gabriella Lucibelli, Andrea Mancusi, Yolande Thérèsa Rose Proroga, et al.
    Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2025
    IntroductionThe decline of the European/western honeybee (Apis mellifera) population is on account of a plethora of microorganisms, such as Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae, two microsporidian fungi responsible of nosemosis that affects welfare and production of the bee industry. Accordingly, this study aimed to investigate the presence of both pathogens in bees, pollen and honey from apiaries in Southwestern Italy.MethodsFrom March to July 2022 and 2023, apiaries (n = 10) were selected and classified as High Impact Areas (HIAs, n = 5) and Low Impact Areas (LIAs, n = 5) according to a 5-point environmental risk index based on factors affecting bee health sand related productions. Bee, pollen and honey samples, were collected and tested for Nosema spp. DNA by specific PCR protocols targeting the 16S rRNA gene. Signs/symptoms of nosemosis were monitored and collected by the cooperation of beekeepers.ResultsOut of 10 apiaries, 6 (i.e., 60%, 95% CI: 31.3–83.2) tested positive for at least one sample to Nosema spp. DNA, being 2 positives for N. apis, 2 for N. ceranae and 2 co-infected (i.e., 20%, 5.7–51.0). Based on the biological samples, honey was positive for N. apis in one apiary, pollen for N. ceranae in two apiaries, and bees for N. apis in 3 apiaries, N. ceranae in 1 apiary, and both species in 1 apiary. In all the apiaries positive to N. apis and N. ceranae, high mortality and low honey production were observed. A higher risk of infection was observed in apiaries from HIAs (OR = 6.00). The sequences of N. apis and N. ceranae had 99.5–100% homology with those in the GenBank database. Whereas all sequences of N. apis were identical to each other, four sequences types of N. ceranae characterized by single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were identified. The computation of polymorphisms revealed high haplotype diversity (i.e., Hd = 1.000) and low nucleotide diversity (i.e., Pi = 0.00913) of N. ceranae sequence types.DiscussionThis study reveals a high circulation of N. apis and N. ceranae in Southwestern Italy, indicating the need for improved monitoring of these microsporidia to protect bee welfare and bee industry.
  • Ehrlichia canis in Human and Tick, Italy, 2023
    Giovanni Sgroi, Nicola D’Alessio, Vincenzo Veneziano, Giuseppe Rofrano, Giovanna Fusco, et al.
    Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2024
    In August 2023, ehrlichiosis was confirmed in a patient in Italy with a Haemaphysalis punctata tick attached to his neck. Gene sequences of Ehrlichia canis from the tick and the patient were identical, indicating a potential risk for this uncommon infection for persons participating in outdoor activities.
  • Microplastic contamination in the agri-food chain: The case of honeybees and beehive products
    Marica Erminia Schiano, Luigi Jacopo D'Auria, Roberta D’Auria, Serenella Seccia, Giuseppe Rofrano, et al.
    Science of the Total Environment, 2024
  • Application of a Quality-Specific Environmental Risk Index for the Location of Hives in Areas with Different Pollution Impacts
    Daniel Signorelli, Luigi Jacopo D’Auria, Antonio Di Stasio, Alfonso Gallo, Augusto Siciliano, et al.
    Agriculture Switzerland, 2023
    Honeybees and hive products have long been recognized as excellent bio-indicators, as they provide valuable information on the state of the environments concerned. As yet, however, no tool is capable of contextually assessing the level of pollution of different environmental matrices in order to create maps of areas in which to place hives. In this paper, a possible method of creating a regional map to support the implementation of targeted monitoring plans on beekeeping is described. We obtained and identified related-activity pressure factors, which were subsequently combined by means of a multi-criteria approach through the analytic hierarchy process method (AHP). The different levels used were drawn up by first attributing qualitative values; these were converted into quantitative values through scoring elaborations and pair comparisons and then elaborated and standardized by means of different techniques in order to create an index with a spatial distribution of five risk classes throughout the region. To verify the correct execution of the procedure, a consistency ratio method was implemented on this index and validated the reliability of the application as the main source of information for sampling activities on beekeeping products. Creation of the specific environmental risk index enabled us to construct a map displaying the areas of greatest impact on beekeeping activities and a representation of the cumulative effects generated by the different pollutants in the air, water, soil and subsoil compartments. This index may, therefore, constitute an essential tool to support beekeepers in choosing sites for their apiaries.
  • Estimation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Groundwater from Campania Plain: Spatial Distribution, Source Attribution and Health Cancer Risk Evaluation
    Paolo Montuori, Elvira De Rosa, Pellegrino Cerino, Antonio Pizzolante, Federico Nicodemo, et al.
    Toxics, 2023
    The aim of this study was to evaluate the concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in 1168 groundwater samples of the Campania Plain (Southern Italy), taken using a municipal environmental pressure index (MIEP), and to analyze the distribution of these compounds to determine source PAHs using ratios of isomers diagnostic. Lastly, this study also aimed to estimate the potential health cancer risk in groundwaters. The data indicated that the highest concentration of PAHs was found in groundwater from Caserta Province and the contents of BghiP, Phe, and Nap were detected in the samples. The spatial distribution of these pollutants was evaluated using the Jenks method; moreover, the data indicated that incremental lifetime cancer risk ILCRingestion ranged from 7.31 × 10−20 to 4.96 × 10−19, while ILCRdermal ranged from 4.32 × 10−11 to 2.93 × 10−10. These research findings may provide information about the Campania Plain’s groundwater quality and aid in the development of preventative measures to lessen PAH contamination in groundwater.
  • Buffalo milk quality in southern Italy: trace elements & endocrine disruptors. A One Health analysis
    Revista Cientifica De La Facultad De Veterinaria, 2023
  • Factors influencing the bioavailability of some selected elements in the agricultural soil of a geologically varied territory: The Campania region (Italy) case study
    Annalise Guarino, Stefano Albanese, Domenico Cicchella, Pooria Ebrahimi, Salvatore Dominech, et al.
    Geoderma, 2022
  • Sponge Whirl-Pak Sampling Method and Droplet Digital RT-PCR Assay for Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 on Surfaces in Public and Working Environments
    Davide Cardinale, Maria Tafuro, Andrea Mancusi, Santa Girardi, Federico Capuano, et al.
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022
  • Assessment of Saliva Specimens' Reliability for COVID-19 Surveillance
    Biancamaria Pierri, Maria Tafuro, Maria Concetta Cuomo, Denise Di Concilio, Lucia Vassallo, et al.
    Frontiers in Public Health, 2022
  • Durability of Humoral Immune Responses to SARS-CoV-2 in Citizens of Ariano Irpino (Campania, Italy): A Longitudinal Observational Study With an 11.5-Month Follow-Up
    Annachiara Coppola, Carlo Buonerba, Davide Cardinale, Gabriella Lo Conte, Donato Sansone, et al.
    Frontiers in Public Health, 2021
  • No detection of SARS-CoV-2 in animals exposed to infected keepers: results of a COVID-19 surveillance program
    Pellegrino Cerino, Carlo Buonerba, Gianfranco Brambilla, Luigi Atripaldi, Maria Tafuro, et al.
    Future Science Oa, 2021
  • Improving the artichoke quality of campania region
    G. Rofrano, N. Trotta, R. Pepe, M.A. Pagnotta, F. Saccardo, et al.
    Acta Horticulturae, 2013
  • Obtaining F1 hybrids from the genetic material of landrace bell artichokes, cleaned up and selected
    Minerva Biotecnologica, 2011

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Assessing the transfer factors of potentially toxic elements in primary agricultural products based on their bioavailable fractions in soil
    LR Pacifico, A Guarino, A Iannone, M Esposito, G Rofrano, LJ D’Auria, ...
    Environmental Geochemistry and Health 47 (7), 261 , 2025
    2025
  • Identification of parasitic infections by analyzing honeybees, honey, and pollen using droplet digital RT-PCR
    LJ D’Auria, A Mancusi, YTR Proroga, I Dini, T Cardellicchio, O Di Maro, ...
    Microorganisms 13 (7), 1487 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • A Statistical Procedure for Exploring a Skeletal Age-Explicative Tool for Growing Patients
    M Tepedino, R Esposito, M Delvecchio, D Ciavarella, G Rofrano, ...
    Applied Sciences 15 (10), 5593 , 2025
    2025
  • Temporal Analysis of Climate Change Impact on the Spread and Prevalence of Vector-Borne Diseases in Campania (2018–2023)
    F Gargano, R Brunetti, M Buonanno, C De Martinis, L Cardillo, P Fenizia, ...
    Microorganisms 13 (2), 449 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Bees on the run: Nosema spp. (Microsporidia) in Apis mellifera and related products, Italy
    G Sgroi, LJ D’Auria, MG Lucibelli, A Mancusi, YTR Proroga, M Esposito, ...
    Frontiers in Veterinary Science 11, 1530169 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Ehrlichia canis in human and tick, Italy, 2023
    G Sgroi, N D’Alessio, V Veneziano, G Rofrano, G Fusco, M Carbonara, ...
    Emerging Infectious Diseases 30 (12), 2651 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 18
  • Microplastic contamination in the agri-food chain: The case of honeybees and beehive products
    ME Schiano, LJ D'Auria, R D’Auria, S Seccia, G Rofrano, D Signorelli, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 948, 174698 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 28
  • Vairimorpha ceranae and Vairimorpha apis in bees (Apis mellifera), pollen and honey in southern Italy.
    G Sgroi, A Mancusi, G Rofrano, D Signorelli, MG Lucibelli, M Esposito, ...
    EAVLD 2024, 1-1 , 2024
    2024
  • Buffalo milk quality in southern Italy: trace elements & endocrine disruptors. A One Health analysis.
    LJ D'Auria, G Rofrano, A Danese, I Di Marco Pisciottano, D Signorelli, ...
    Revista Cientifica de la Facultade de Veterinaria 33 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Estimation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in groundwater from Campania Plain: spatial distribution, source attribution and health cancer risk evaluation
    P Montuori, E De Rosa, P Cerino, A Pizzolante, F Nicodemo, A Gallo, ...
    Toxics 11 (5), 435 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 16
  • Application of a quality-specific environmental risk index for the location of hives in areas with different pollution impacts
    D Signorelli, LJ D’Auria, A Di Stasio, A Gallo, A Siciliano, M Esposito, ...
    Agriculture 13 (5), 998 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Environmental Risk Index for the Location of Hives in Areas with Different Pollution Impacts
    DFARG Signorelli D., D'Auria L.J., Di Stasio A., Gallo A., Siciliano A ...
    agriculture , 2023
    2023
  • Inorganic elements profiling in milk from buffalo farms of the Campania Region (Italy)
    G Rofrano, M Esposito, A Pizzolante, R Miniero, A Danese, D Signorelli, ...
    Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals 3, 100046 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Factors influencing the bioavailability of some selected elements in the agricultural soil of a geologically varied territory: The Campania region (Italy) case study
    A Guarino, S Albanese, D Cicchella, P Ebrahimi, S Dominech, LR Pacifico, ...
    Geoderma 428, 116207 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19
  • Sponge Whirl-Pak Sampling Method and Droplet Digital RT-PCR Assay for Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 on Surfaces in Public and Working Environments
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • Factors influencing the bioavailability of some selected elements in the agricultural soil of a geologically varied territory: The Campania region (Italy) case study
    AL Annalise Guarino, Stefano Albanese, Domenico Cicchella, Pooria Ebrahimi ...
    Geoderma, doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2022.116207 , 2022
    2022
  • Assessment of Saliva Specimens' Reliability for COVID-19 Surveillance
    B Pierri, M Tafuro, MC Cuomo, DD Concilio, L Vassallo, A Pierri, A Ferro, ...
    Frontiers in public health 10, 840996 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 7
  • Durability of Humoral Immune Responses to SARS-CoV-2 in Citizens of Ariano Irpino (Campania, Italy): A Longitudinal Observational Study With an 11.5-Month Follow-Up
    frontiers in public Health 9, 1-8 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 4
  • Molecular epidemiology of ovine papillomavirus infections among sheep in southern Italy
    F De Falco, A Cutarelli, N D'Alessio, P Cerino, C Catoi, S Roperto
    Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8, 790392 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 15
  • VALUTAZIONE DEL CHEMIOTIPO DELLE PIANTE DI CANNABIS IN FASE VEGETATIVA: NUOVO APPROCCIO DI CONTROLLO
    AG A. Siciliano, O. Arace, E. Ottoni, G. Rofrano, J. L. D’Auria, A. Di ...
    2021

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Microplastic contamination in the agri-food chain: The case of honeybees and beehive products
    ME Schiano, LJ D'Auria, R D’Auria, S Seccia, G Rofrano, D Signorelli, ...
    Science of the Total Environment 948, 174698 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 28
  • No detection of SARS-CoV-2 in animals exposed to infected keepers: results of a COVID-19 surveillance program
    P Cerino, C Buonerba, G Brambilla, L Atripaldi, M Tafuro, DD Concilio, ...
    Future science OA 7 (7), FSO711 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 21
  • Factors influencing the bioavailability of some selected elements in the agricultural soil of a geologically varied territory: The Campania region (Italy) case study
    A Guarino, S Albanese, D Cicchella, P Ebrahimi, S Dominech, LR Pacifico, ...
    Geoderma 428, 116207 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19
  • Ehrlichia canis in human and tick, Italy, 2023
    G Sgroi, N D’Alessio, V Veneziano, G Rofrano, G Fusco, M Carbonara, ...
    Emerging Infectious Diseases 30 (12), 2651 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 18
  • Estimation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in groundwater from Campania Plain: spatial distribution, source attribution and health cancer risk evaluation
    P Montuori, E De Rosa, P Cerino, A Pizzolante, F Nicodemo, A Gallo, ...
    Toxics 11 (5), 435 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 16
  • Molecular epidemiology of ovine papillomavirus infections among sheep in southern Italy
    F De Falco, A Cutarelli, N D'Alessio, P Cerino, C Catoi, S Roperto
    Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8, 790392 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 15
  • Sponge Whirl-Pak Sampling Method and Droplet Digital RT-PCR Assay for Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 on Surfaces in Public and Working Environments
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • Application of a quality-specific environmental risk index for the location of hives in areas with different pollution impacts
    D Signorelli, LJ D’Auria, A Di Stasio, A Gallo, A Siciliano, M Esposito, ...
    Agriculture 13 (5), 998 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Assessment of Saliva Specimens' Reliability for COVID-19 Surveillance
    B Pierri, M Tafuro, MC Cuomo, DD Concilio, L Vassallo, A Pierri, A Ferro, ...
    Frontiers in public health 10, 840996 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 7
  • Temporal Analysis of Climate Change Impact on the Spread and Prevalence of Vector-Borne Diseases in Campania (2018–2023)
    F Gargano, R Brunetti, M Buonanno, C De Martinis, L Cardillo, P Fenizia, ...
    Microorganisms 13 (2), 449 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Bees on the run: Nosema spp. (Microsporidia) in Apis mellifera and related products, Italy
    G Sgroi, LJ D’Auria, MG Lucibelli, A Mancusi, YTR Proroga, M Esposito, ...
    Frontiers in Veterinary Science 11, 1530169 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Durability of Humoral Immune Responses to SARS-CoV-2 in Citizens of Ariano Irpino (Campania, Italy): A Longitudinal Observational Study With an 11.5-Month Follow-Up
    frontiers in public Health 9, 1-8 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 4
  • Improving the artichoke quality of Campania region
    G Rofrano, N Trotta, R Pepe, MA Pagnotta, F Saccardo, T Cardi
    VIII International Symposium on Artichoke, Cardoon and their Wild Relatives … , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 3
  • Inorganic elements profiling in milk from buffalo farms of the Campania Region (Italy)
    G Rofrano, M Esposito, A Pizzolante, R Miniero, A Danese, D Signorelli, ...
    Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals 3, 100046 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Valutazione della resistenza agli insetticidi del Tribolium spp
    G Rofrano, E Rossi, S Cosimi
    Tecnica Molitoria 60, 877-885 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 2
  • Identification of parasitic infections by analyzing honeybees, honey, and pollen using droplet digital RT-PCR
    LJ D’Auria, A Mancusi, YTR Proroga, I Dini, T Cardellicchio, O Di Maro, ...
    Microorganisms 13 (7), 1487 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Buffalo milk quality in southern Italy: trace elements & endocrine disruptors. A One Health analysis.
    LJ D'Auria, G Rofrano, A Danese, I Di Marco Pisciottano, D Signorelli, ...
    Revista Cientifica de la Facultade de Veterinaria 33 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Popolazioni campane di carciofo e peperone: omogeneità e stabilità morfo-genetica
    G Rofrano
    Università degli studi della Tuscia-Viterbo , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 1
  • Il carciofo in Italia: importanza e prospettive della propagazione via seme
    N Trotta, G Rofrano, R Pepe, T Cardi
    Acta Italus Hortus 16, 3-9 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 1
  • Breakthroughs in the Genetics and Breeding of Capsicum and Eggplant
    S Lanteri, GL Rotino
    Comitato per l’organizzazione degli eventi (COE) DISAFA, Università degli … , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 1

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

1. ROFRANO G., TROTTA N., PAGNOTTA M.A., SACCARDO F., VIVONE A., MENNELLA G., FRANCESE G., CARDI T. e PEPE R., 2014. - Omogeneità e stabilità morfo-genetica di varietà locali Campane di carciofo. X Convegno Nazionale Sulla Biodiversità, Roma, 3-5 Settembre 2014. Atti convegno,

2. PEPE R., BACCO A, ROFRANO G., TROTTA N., 2014. Network per la salvaguardia e la gestione delle risorse genetiche agro-alimentari campane (Acronimo:Agrigenet). X Convegno Nazionale Sulla Biodiversità, Roma, 3-5 Settembre 2014. Atti convegno,

3. TROTTA N., ROFRANO G., BACCO A., CARDI T., PEPE R., 2014. Procedure per la valutazione di semi di accessioni locali di phaseolus vulgaris L. X Convegno Nazionale Sulla Biodiversità, Roma, 3-5 Settembre 2014. Atti convegno,

4. TROTTA N., BACCO A., LO TAURO A., ROFRANO G., ONOFARO SANAJÀ V., VIVONE A., CARDI T., PEPE R., 2013. Valutazione della stabilità morfologica in alcuni genotipi di pomodoro candidabili all’iscrizione al Registro Nazionale delle Varietà Vegetali. Notiziario RGV (1-2): 60-65. ISSN: 1974-2738.

5. ACCIARRI N.; SABATINI E.; CAMPION B.; PARISI M.; PENTANGELO A.; PEPE R.; TROTTA N.; ROFRANO G., 2013. Pomodoro. In: Conservazione biodiversità, gestione banche dati e miglioramento genetico- BIODATI VOL I. 392-396. ISBN: 9788868120986. DOI: 10.4458/0986

6. NERVO G., FALAVIGNA A., SCOSSA F., PARISI M., D’AGOSTINO N., PEPE R., TROTTA R., E ROFRANO G., 2013. Peperone. In: Conservazione biodiversità, gestione banche dati e miglioramento genetico- BIODATI VOL I. . ISBN: 9788868120986. DOI: 10.4458/0986

7. CAMPION B.; ZACCARDELLI M.; PERRONE D.; PEPE R.; TROTTA N.; ROFRANO G., 2013. Fagiolo e altre leguminose da granella. In: Conservazione biodiversità, gestione banche dati e miglioramento genetico- BIODATI VOL I. . ISBN: 9788868120986. DOI: 10.4458/0986

8. FERRARI V., PICCININI E., CAIONI M., PEPE R., TROTTA N., ROFRANO G., 2013. Carciofo. In: Conservazione biodiversità, gestione banche dati e miglioramento genetico- BIODATI VOL I. . ISBN: 9788868120986. DOI: 10.4458/0986

9. PEPE R., TROTTA N., ROFRANO G., 2013. Zucche ed altre cucurbitaceae. In: Conservazione biodiversità, gestione banche dati e miglioramento genetico- BIODATI VOL I. . ISBN: 9788868120986. DOI: 10.4458/0986

10. PEPE R, TROTTA N., ROFRANO G., VIVONE A., TEDESCO P., DE VIVO G., MENNELLA G., D’ALESSANDRO A., FRANCESE G., CARDI T., 2013. – Schede valutative di alcuni genotipi di carciofo realizzate nell’ambito del progetto MiPAAF “CAR-VARVI-Valorizzazione di germoplasma di carciofo attraverso la costituzione varietale e il risanamento da virus, pp:100; ISBN: 978-88-87173-13-0.

11. ROFRANO G., TROTTA N.,PEPE R.,PAGNOTTA M.A.,SACCARDO F. AND CARDI T., 2013.
Improving the artichoke quality of Campania Region. Acta Horticulturae (ISHS) 983:31-37

12.ROFRANO G., FRANCESE G., D’ALESSANDRO A., PEPE R., TROTTA N., CARDI T. e MENNELLA G., 2013. Influenza della colonizzazione con micorrize sulla produttività e sul contenuto fenolico di alcuni genotipi campani di carciofi. Acta Italus hortus. 8:86-92. ISBN: 978-88-905628-5-3.

13. TROTTA N., ROFRANO G., FESTA G., VIVONE A., TEDESCO P., DE VIVO G., PEPE R., 2012. Caratterizzazione morfo-fisiologica di accessioni di peperone e pomodoro: omogeneità e distinguibilità di varietà da conservazione. RGV Notiziario Risorse Genetiche Vegetali MIPAAF Anno XII n.2-3 pp. 15-18. ISSN: 1974-2738.

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