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🌍 Plants are vital allies against climate change!
An international study, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution and also led by CNR-Isafom researcher Alessio Collalti, has shed light on a crucial aspect: how efficient are plants at retaining atmospheric carbon?
📊 Using a huge global database and advanced technologies, the researchers analysed carbon use efficiency (CUE), i.e. the ratio between how much carbon plants absorb and how much they are able to retain in the form of biomass.
🌱 The result? Efficiency varies greatly between ecosystems:
✔️ Deciduous forests are more efficient than evergreens
✔️ Grasslands and agricultural crops outnumber forests
✔️ Savannahs show the lowest values
💡 This study changes the way we understand the carbon cycle and helps design more effective strategies for reforestation and climate mitigation.
🧪 "It is not enough to know how much CO₂ plants absorb, but also how well they retain it," explains CNR-Isafom Principal Investigator Alessio Collalti.
🔬 A crucial step towards improving climate models and guiding the environmental policies of the future.
#CNR #ISAFOM #Cclimate change #Research #Carbon #NatureEcology #AlessioCollalti #Photosynthesis #Forests #Sustainability #ScienceThe efficiency of plants in 'capturing' carbon
An international study, to which CNR-Isafom contributed, has revealed how the efficiency with which plants convert atmospheric carbon into biomass varies on a global scale. Published in 'Nature Ecology and Evolution', the research offers a new perspective on the crucial role of vegetation in combating climate change: the more efficiently plants use or retain carbon, the more they can remove CO2 from the atmosphere and reduce its impact
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🎯 Special Issue announcement - Discover Applied Sciences (Springer Nature)
📢 CNR-ISAFoM is pleased to announce the publication of the Special Issue:
"Applied Life Sciences: Adaptation and Resilience in Agriculture - Addressing Climate Change with Science and Technology".
This Special Issue aims to explore how agriculture can address the growing challenges posed by climate change, focusing on adaptation and resilience through scientific and technological innovation. Agriculture is a key pillar of the European economy and global food supply, but it is increasingly vulnerable to environmental impacts.
🔍 Main themes:
- Quantification of environmental factors
- Agricultural resilience and climate change adaptation/mitigation strategies.
- The impact of sustainable practices on ecosystem services.
- Innovations in precision agriculture for resource optimisation and sustainability.
📌 They are welcome:
Observational, theoretical and experimental studies, covering different scales (from cells to agro-ecosystems) and taking a multidisciplinary approach (from morpho-functional traits to remote sensing). Original research articles, new methodologies, reviews and opinion papers are welcome.
This initiative supports and amplifies research on SDG 13 (Combating Climate Change) and SDG 15 (Life on Earth).
Keywords: Climate Change Adaptation; Agricultural Resilience and sustainability; Plant traits; Precision Agriculture; Ecosystem Services; Soil Health; Water Management; Crop Monitoring; Agroecology; Environmental Modeling.
✍️ Guest Editors:
Antonello Bonfante, Veronica De Micco, Alessandra Iannuzzi
📆 Submission deadline: 16 March 2026
🌐 Link to Special Issue: link.springer.com/collections/chcagfbiai
📢 The journal is Open Access: broad visibility for your work!
👉 We invite you to contribute your studies and spread the initiative in your network!
Sincerely yours,
CNR-ISAFoM
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Agriculture is pivotal to the European economy and global food supply, yet faces increasing challenges from climate change. Understanding the spatial and ...
🎖 Ars et Societas 2025 Award 🎖
It is with great pride that we announce that the Circolo Cittadino di Castrovillari, founded back in 1872, has awarded the prestigious Ars et Societas Prize to Dr Davide Mainieri, researcher and molecular biologist at the CNR ISAFOM in Rende.
🗓 The award was presented on 29 June 2025, with the following motivation:
"For his studies and great commitment in the medical-scientific field. A personality of great value, highly appreciated in the national academic world and a lustre for our territory, with which he maintains a deep and affective bond."
👏 A well-deserved tribute to a leading figure in scientific research, who with passion and dedication contributes to the progress and pride of our community.
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‼️CONCORSO - Announcement No. BR ISAFOM 01-2025 NA (deadline 12 July 2025)
Award of a research grant (OJ no. 50 of 27-06-2025)
COMPETITION - Announcement No. BR ISAFOM 01-2025 NA (deadline 12 July 2025) - CNR - ISAFOM
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PUBLIC SELECTION FOR THE AWARD OF 1 (ONE) RESEARCH GRANT FOR UNIVERSITY GRADUATES FOR RESEARCH IN THE SCIENTIFIC AREA "AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENT" IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE PROJECT "ECOLOGY".
📍 Canaseme Conference - A success for seed supply chain innovation
On 24 June, at the magnificent Monumental Complex of the Belvedere di San Leucio, the final conference of the project Canaseme - Seed Chain of Excellence.
The focus was on the implementation of industrial hemp agro-technology for the production of seed with high technological requirements, thanks to the application of innovative technologies.
During the event, ISAFoM was represented by Dr. Giacomo Mele, Dr. Laura Gargiulo and Dr. Sabrina Marsala, who presented a paper entitled: 'The role of hemp achene internal structure in germination: non-destructive imaging approaches and multivariate analysis'.
The meeting represented an important moment of confrontation between researchers, agronomists and professionals in the sector, with the patronage of the Order of Agronomists and Foresters of the Province of Caserta and the recognition of professional training credits (CFP) to participants.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the initiative!
For more information 👉 www.canaseme.it/convegno-finale/
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In the Monumental Complex of the Belvedere di San Leucio, in Caserta, the final event of the CANASEME project was held, an all-Campania initiative created to re-launch the production of coconut seed...We share this initiative of forest nursery courses. An opportunity for professionals and those who are approaching a sector that looks to the future and sustainability. For the two proposed dates places are limited, hurry up!
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.
Our locations
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