New Insight into the Identity of Italian Grapevine Varieties: The Case Study of Calabrian Germplasm

Calabria is a region located in Southern Italy and it is characterized by a long tradition of viticulture practices and favorable pedoclimatic conditions for grapevine cultivation. Nevertheless, less than 2% of cultivated land is dedicated to grapevine growing in Calabria. The characterization of local grapevine accessions is crucial to valorize the local and peculiar Italian products and boost the Calabrian winemaking sector. With this purpose, we performed a deep characterization of two widespread Calabrian grapevine varieties—Magliocco Dolce and Brettio Nero, of which very little is known. In particular, a genetic and morphological analysis, a berry physico-chemical and polyphenolic compositions assessment, and oenological evaluation of monovarietal wines were carried out. Our results allowed us to demonstrate that Magliocco Dolce and Brettio Nero are unique and distinct varieties with peculiar morphological and chemical characteristics and show the suitability of these two varieties in high-quality wine production. Moreover, the obtained molecular profiles will be useful for authentication and traceability purposes.

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Histolocalization and physico-chemical characterization of dihydrochalcones: Insight into the role of apple major flavonoids

Phytochemistry ◽

10.1016/j.phytochem.2013.02.009 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 90 ◽

pp. 78-89 ◽

Cited By ~ 26

Author(s):

Matthieu Gaucher ◽

Thomas Dugé de Bernonville ◽

David Lohou ◽

Sylvain Guyot ◽

Thomas Guillemette ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chemical Characterization ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Insight Into

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Counterflow Virtual Impactor Based Collection of Small Ice Particles in Mixed-Phase Clouds for the Physico-Chemical Characterization of Tropospheric Ice Nuclei: Sampler Description and First Case Study

Aerosol Science and Technology ◽

10.1080/02786820701501881 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 41 (9) ◽

pp. 848-864 ◽

Cited By ~ 58

Author(s):

S. Mertes ◽

B. Verheggen ◽

S. Walter ◽

P. Connolly ◽

M. Ebert ◽

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Keyword(s):

Chemical Characterization ◽

Mixed Phase ◽

Ice Nuclei ◽

Ice Particles ◽

Virtual Impactor ◽

First Case ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Mixed Phase Clouds

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THE INVESTIGATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL AND PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ACTIVE SUBSTANCES AND THEIR GRANULATES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT COMBINED DRUG “ANALPHENON”

EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD) ◽

10.36713/epra4210 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 34-37

Author(s):

Yunusova Kholida Mannanovna ◽

Ravshanova Sevara Ergashevna

Keyword(s):

Key Words ◽

Therapeutic Effect ◽

Fractional Composition ◽

Chemical Characteristics ◽

Technological Properties ◽

High Quality ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Active Substances

In order to theoretically substantiate the composition and technology of “Analfenon” capsules, we have studied the basic physicochemical and technological properties of samples of substance and granulates. These properties are interrelated and in a certain way can affect the process of obtaining high-quality capsules with the necessary therapeutic effect. Substance — powder and masses for encapsulation — was subjected to physico-chemical and pharmacotechnological research. The results will serve as the basis for our further research on the development of capsule technology "Analfenon" a. KEY WORDS: capsule, technological properties, fractional composition.

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The «New School» of Basilicata in Mid-twentieth Century. Arturo Arcomano’s Contribution for a Different Education in Southern Italy

Espacio Tiempo y Educación ◽

10.14516/ete.286 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 47-67

Author(s):

Michelina D’Allessio

Keyword(s):

Twentieth Century ◽

Southern Italy ◽

Teaching Profession ◽

Teaching Methodologies ◽

New School ◽

Professional Profile ◽

The One ◽

Italian Education ◽

Insight Into

This article falls within a branch of studies aimed at highlighting the experiences of some neglected protagonists of Italian education through their professional writings. Indeed, school journals and records give an insight into the transformations that the teaching profession and school culture have undergone throughout the years. From such a historiographical perspective, this contribution highlights the «new school» experiment carried out by the teacher Arturo Arcomano (1927-2007) in a small town in Basilicata, a region of Southern Italy, in the mid-twentieth century. By looking at the material held in the private archive of this educator, scholar, professor and politician, particularly his school journals, as well as at the notebooks and school papers produced by his pupils, we can get a sense of the «new life» breathed through the school of Roccanova, where Arcomano applied the teaching methodologies that were becoming popular in those years, like the use of free writing and Freinet’s printing press at school. The Arcomano case study enables us to understand both the resistance and the push towards this experimentation, which was based on a «different» pedagogical culture, and action intended to fit the environmental context. The use of the sources that can be found in Arcomano’s personal archive on the one hand enables us to define the human and professional profile of the teacher, and on the other, contributes to the reconstruction of the renovation process that affected education in Southern Italy in the mid-twentieth century.

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Water consumption, wastewater generation and characterization of a slaughterhouse for resource conservation and recovery

Water Practice & Technology ◽

10.2166/wpt.2021.122 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Akshay D. Shende ◽

Swati Dhenkula ◽

Ashish Waghambare ◽

Neti Nageswara Rao ◽

Girish R. Pophali

Keyword(s):

Water Consumption ◽

Resource Conservation ◽

Personal Hygiene ◽

Chemical Characteristics ◽

Physico Chemical ◽

Wastewater Generation

Abstract This study is an overview of a beef-based slaughterhouse's processes and operations, from animal reception to product dispatch, including water consumption over 105 days. On average, 1,114 L/buffalo is required for slaughter and processing. Corresponding wastewater generation is between 916 and 1,089 L. Water consumption per buffalo decreases with increasing numbers of buffalos slaughtered per day, and in some operations – e.g., plant washing, personal hygiene, canteen, and knife and instrument washing – is independent of the number of buffalo slaughtered. In contrast, refrigeration depends partly on the numbers slaughtered. Wastewater characterization from each slaughterhouse process and operation was carried out over three months, and wastewater physico-chemical characteristics from individual operations are presented.

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EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT SOIL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PRODUCTION, QUALITY AND SOIL PHYSICO-CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF AN OLIVE GROVE IN SOUTHERN ITALY

Acta Horticulturae ◽

10.17660/actahortic.2008.767.33 ◽

2008 ◽

pp. 319-328 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

A. Corleto ◽

E. Cazzato

Keyword(s):

Management Practices ◽

Southern Italy ◽

Soil Management ◽

Production Quality ◽

Chemical Characteristics ◽

Olive Grove ◽

Physico Chemical

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Subtyping Options for Microsporum canis Using Microsatellites and MLST: A Case Study from Southern Italy

Pathogens ◽

10.3390/pathogens11010004 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 4

Author(s):

Chioma Inyang Aneke ◽

Adéla Čmoková ◽

Vít Hubka ◽

Wafa Rhimi ◽

Domenico Otranto ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Population Structure ◽

Southern Italy ◽

Epidemiological Studies ◽

Microsporum Canis ◽

Microsatellite Typing ◽

Intraspecies Variability ◽

Dermatophyte Species ◽

Insight Into ◽

Gaining Insight

Microsporum canis is considered one of the most common zoophilic dermatophyte species causing infections in animals and humans worldwide. However, molecular epidemiological studies on this dermatophyte are still rare. In this study, we aimed to analyse the population structure and relationships between M. canis strains (n = 66) collected in southern Italy and those isolated from symptomatic and asymptomatic animals (cats, dogs and rabbits) and humans. For subtyping purposes, using multilocus sequence typing (MLST) and multilocus microsatellite typing (MLMT), we first used a limited set of strains to screen for variability. No intraspecies variability was detected in six out of the eight reference genes tested and only the ITS and IGS regions showed two and three sequence genotypes, respectively, resulting in five MLST genotypes. All of eight genes were, however, useful for discrimination among M. canis, M. audouinii and M. ferrugineum. In total, eighteen microsatellite genotypes (A–R) were recognized using MLMT based on six loci, allowing a subdivision of strains into two clusters based on the Bayesian iterative algorithm. Six MLMT genotypes were from multiple host species, while 12 genotypes were found only in one host. There were no statistically significant differences between clusters in terms of host spectrum and the presence or absence of lesions. Our results confirmed that the MLST approach is not useful for detailed subtyping and examining the population structure of M. canis, while microsatellite analysis is a powerful tool for conducting surveillance studies and gaining insight into the epidemiology of infections due to this pathogen.

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