CNR - ISAFOM 
🌱 ISAFoM presents research results on Primula palinuri
The researcher Luciano Bosso (CNR-ISAFoM) spoke on the programme Di Prima Mattina on Prima Tivvù to illustrate the results of the recent study on Primula palinuri, published in the international journal Biodiversity and Conservation.
The research represents a significant contribution to the knowledge and conservation of this endemic Cilento species and was carried out thanks to a scientific collaboration that involved:
🔹 CNR - Institute for Mediterranean Agricultural and Forestry Systems (ISAFoM)
🔹 Sapienza University of Rome
🔹 University of Naples Federico II
🔹 Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park Authority
Within ISAFoM, the project also benefited from the collaboration of Maurizio Buonanno, who contributed to the research and monitoring activities on the ground.
Special thanks to the photographers Beatrice Bigu and Diego Errico, who provided images and videos, used as visual support during the interview.
#primula #cilento #endemism 1TP5Plants #conservation 1TP5Park 1TP5Pasture #climate
📄New scientific publication with ISAFoM contribution
A new research paper has recently been published with Maurizio Palmisano, ISAFoM researcher, as one of the authors. The work presents an advanced Particle Image Velocimetry algorithm for flow measurement, integrating Eulerian and Lagrangian approaches, and contributes to the advancement of fluid dynamic analysis methodologies.
📄 Full reference:
Kyomba Mulenda P., Lay-Ekuakille A., Blois L., Palmisano M. (2026). A Constrained Particle Image Velocimetry Algorithm For Flow Measurement Using Euler And Lagrange Approaches.
👉https://www.sciencedirect.com/getaccess/pii/S0955598626000555/purchase
doi.org/10.1016/j.flowmeasinst.2026.103241
🌍 Heavy metals in soils of the Sinú basin: a new study with ISAFoM contribution
A recent article published in GeoHealth - authored by Di Luccio, Lay-Ekuakille, Campos and Maurizio Palmisano (ISAFoM) - investigates the presence of heavy metals in the soils and sediments of the floodplains of the Sinú river in Colombia, an area highly exposed to the impacts of mining and agricultural activities.
The analysis shows anomalous concentrations of Hg, Cd and Ni, in some cases up to five times higher than reference values, with variations related to both geographical location and sample depth. The results confirm the role of illegal gold mining and other anthropogenic pressures in the spread of potentially toxic elements, with direct implications for the health of ecosystems and local communities.
The study emphasises the need for continuous monitoring and targeted management strategies to mitigate contamination and protect the land.
📄 Full reference:
Di Luccio D., Lay-Ekuakille A., Campos N.H., Palmisano M. (2026). Heavy Metals in Soils: An Investigation of the Contaminated Floodplains Around the Sinu River, Colombia. GeoHealth, 10(3), 18. doi.org/10.1029/2025GH001507
#GeoHealth #ISAFoM #CNR 1TP5Scientific Research
#HeavyMetals #EnvironmentalMonitoring #SoilContamination
#RiverEcology #SinuRiver #ColombiaResearch
#SustainableLandManagement #EnvironmentalHealth
#GoldMiningImpact #ToxicElements #ICPMS
#EcosystemProtection #ScienceForCommunities
doi.org
Heavy metal contamination in the Sinú River pose a significant environmental threat Measured concentrations depend on the location and depth of the samples, and vary seasonally with rainfall due ...
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Mission
Study and analysis of physical, chemical and biological processes that determine the functioning and dynamics of the agro-ecosystems in Mediterranean climate environmentsThe aim is to improve the quality and quantity of production, optimise the use of natural resources and enhance the functions of agricultural and forestry systems. Development and application of research methods and advanced technological innovations for monitoring and forecasting the impacts and responses of agricultural and forest ecosystems to anthropogenic and climatic pressures.
ISAFOM is part of the CNR's Department of Bio-Agro-Food Sciences and has a 'critical mass' of 89 units distributed between the sites of Portici - NA (headquarters), Catania, Rende (CS), and Perugia.
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