The aim of this study is to develop a methodological reference framework, for use at the
basin scale, from which environmental sensitivity can be evaluated. In this paper the results …

Abstract The NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) differencing method using
Landsat Thematic Mapping images was implemented to assess natural expansion of forests …

This paper aims to evaluate kaolin application as an effective tool for controlling stomatal
conductance (gs) and transpiration rate (E), in order to enhance tolerance to water stress …

In Italy, the cultivation of wild rocket is still rising due to the increase of the market of
minimally processed vegetables that requires innovative and high quality products. The …

Origanum vulgare L.(oregano) was chosen as suitable model to investigate the ability of the
endophyte-microbiome, especially that of lactic acid bacteria, to develop specific interactions …

The genus Thymus L. consists of many species of herbaceous perennials and sub-shrubs. A
chemical characterisation of a collection of Thymus spp. originated from regions of Southern …

Abstract Many areas in Southern Italy covered by tomato crops suffer from problems of high
salinity in the irrigation water, that adversely affects yield. The reduction in transpiration rate …

In literature, the parameters of salinity tolerance of the main cultivated species are known,
but are missing for many minor species such as wild rocket, whose cultivation in many areas …

Processing tomato is a widespread crop in the Mediterranean area where often there are
problems of high salinity of irrigation water with considerable harmful effects on yield …

An energy consumption analysis comparing 12 management scenarios of durum wheat
grown in southern Italy was carried out in order to identify the most energy efficient system …