Ceriminial Hall University of Belgrade Studentski Trg 1 Beograd Tuesday November 13 th 2012
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Ceriminial Hall University of Belgrade Studentski Trg 1 Beograd Tuesday November 13 th 2012 Agri-food and Biosciences CNR meets SERBIA National Research Council of Italy Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department 1
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Ceriminial HallUniversity of Belgrade
Studentski Trg 1Beograd
Tuesday November 13th 2012
Agri-food and Biosciences
CNR meets SERBIA
National Research Council of ItalyBio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
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Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department….at a glance
and one strategic project :
Agri-food & Made in Italy
…..coming….one premium project:
Biology of plant production
672 staff, including 384 researchers
9 Institutes, with research units covering almost the entire Italian territory
Mission: to contribute to the progress of scientific and technological knowledge for the development and improvement of a sustainable and innovative agri-food system
Genomics
Food
Sustainable agriculture
Three Department Projects
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Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
Financial Resources (year 2011)
Total financial resources (full costing): 58 M€
22 Research Projects financed by European Commission are running
2008 2009 2010 201102468
101214161820
Resources from Third Parties (Ml €)European Commis-sion and Interna-tional
Organi-zations
13%
Government Departments35%
Other Public Organizations14%
Compa-nies and Founda-
tions13%
Regions and other Local Au-thorities
19%
Others6%
Distribution of the resources from Third Parties
Resources from Third Parties: 18,5 M€
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Research deliverables
(*) Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)
Number of ISI (*) papers published
2008 2009 2010 2011320
340
360
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460
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
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Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
Innovation and Competitiveness
Agri-Food Department Patents: 48
Transferred to enterprises: 24
patents concerning plant varieties 15 biotechnological products 8 technical devices 1
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Objective: To study the genetic and biochemical mechanisms that control the growth, the development and the interaction with the environment in plant, animal and microbial systems.
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
The Department Project “Plant, Animal and Microbial Genomics”
Staff 195Researchers 110
Four different areas of investigation1. Genetic characterization of plants and microorganisms2. Plant developmental and cellular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology3. Plant-environment interactions4. Animal genomics and biochemistry
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Population genetics and genomics of forest trees
1. Genetic characterization of plants and microorganisms
Genomic characterization of crop plants
Epigenetic control of gene expressions
Maintenance and management of the germplasm collections
Francis Martin et al.Périgord black truffle genome uncovers evolutionary origins and mechanisms of symbiosisNature 464, 1033-1038 (15 April 2010)
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Genetic and environmental control of plant development
2. Plant developmental and cellular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology
Storage protein biosynthesis and deposition
Production of secondary metabolites and pharmaceutical proteins in plants
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3. Plant-environment interactions
Characterization of plant viruses
Effects of mycorrhizal symbiosis on plant physiology and plant-pathogen interactions
Role of siRNAs in virus infections
Plant responses to stresses
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Conservation of animal genetic resources
4. Animal genomics and biochemistry
Development of new methods for pathogen identification
Genome analysis in cattle and sheep
Proteomic analysis of animal tissues and products
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Objective: To develop new diagnostic techniques and new systems and technologies for improving food quality and safety, especially keyed at health and well-being development; and for the knowledge and exploitation of the quality of typical productions.
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
The Department Project “Food”
1000 1500 2000 m/zStaff 158Researchers 94
Five different areas of investigation1. Characterization of food of the Mediterranean area.2. Development of emerging methodologies (biosensors, micro and nano-techn)3. Development of food with high nutraceutical value4. Study of pathogens (bacteria, moulds) and their metabolites (e.g.
mycotoxins)5. Improving knowledge on food related diseases
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The Department Project “Food”
1. Characterization of food of the Mediterranean areaBiochemical, nutritional and biological characterization of foods
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
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2. Development of emerging methodologiesIdentification of molecular markers for quality and safety
Spectroscopy of absorbance with diffused light
Design, production and development of Biochips for food safety and human health
Traceability of fresh and processed food(e.g. by isotopic composition of O and C)
The Department Project “Food”
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
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Development of “functional foods” and role of microorgamisms
3. Development of food with high nutraceutical valueNutraceutical development for industrial applications (new tomato hybrids)
Recovery of Bioactive Metabolites Experimental Products seeds, plants, fresh products, transformed products
Design and achievement of new hybrids in experimental fields
Industrially Processed Tomatoes
Evaluation of nutritional capacities
Lycopene beta-
carotenePolyphenolsAnthocyanin
sVitamins
Study of their biological activity
The Department Project “Food”
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Novel Integrated Strategies For Worldwide Mycotoxin Reduction in Food and Feed Chains (FP7-KBBE-2007-2A)
4. Study of pathogens (bacteria, fungi) and their metabolites (e.g. mycotoxins)
Zearalenon
Toxins T2/HT2
Deoxylnivalenol
Fumonisins
Control
The Department Project “Food”
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
Studies on food safety with emphasis on biological production and risk of derived harmful substances
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5. Improving knowledge on food related diseases
Nutrition and metabolism
Gut immunobiology
Diet and bone metabolism
Diet and chemioprevention
Regulation of energy omeostasis and obesity
Genetic and nutritional markers in the obesity
Consumer science
Antonio Ottombrino and Mauro Rossi, idea makers of SafecerealS, to produce wheat-based food also for coeliac patients
The Department Project “Food”
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
Mainardi M. et al. A sensitive period for environmental regulation of eating behavior and leptin sensitivity PNAS September 21, 2010 vol. 107 no. 38 16673-16678
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Objective: To improve knowledge of biology of cultivated plants and their interactions with the environment; to develop new research applications fostering sustainability in crop and animal production by innovative and environmental sound practices, and eco-friendly products and processes.
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
The Department Project “Sustainable Agriculture”
Staff 312Researchers 180
Five different areas of investigation
1. Development of new sustainable systems, processes, methods and practices2. Conservation and valorization of biological diversity3. Strengthening of local economies4. Development and application of new and advanced technologies5. Study of responses and adaptation to stresses (biotic and abiotic)
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Eco-friendly crop techniques (i.e. organic farming, IPM)
1. Development of new sustainable systems, processes, methods and practices
Characterization and optimization of agroforestry and grassland systems
Development of breeding methods with reduced environmental impact and considering animal welfare
Development of innovative practices in organic aquaculture and eco-friendly fisheries
Biomass production and/or recycling for energy and raw materials purposes
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Characterization and conservation of biodiversity profiles of plants, animals and microorganisms, using the most advanced molecular techniques.
2. Conservation and valorization of biological diversity
Enhancement of autochthonous plant varieties and ecotypes, and local breeds (landraces), especially in the Mediterranean area
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3. Strengthening of local economies
Development of rural areas and their traditions, typical products and local cultures.
Regulatory measures for a sustainable agriculture
Multifunctional Agriculture
Agriculture and common goods
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Sustainability indicators for agro-ecosystems
4. Development and application of new and advanced technologies
Precision agriculture and remote sensing
Decision support systems
Forecasting scenarios definition to assess impact of climate change on agricultural production and quality
Probe s.r.l.
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Morphological, functional, biochemical and molecular characterization of defense and adaptation mechanisms.
5. Study of responses and adaptation to stresses (biotic and abiotic)
Investigation of plant-soil interactions
Assessment of agro-ecosystem capacity to cope with disturbances and extreme events, and to maintain productivity (crop resilience)
Development of bio-control, integrated pest management
Bonfante P, Requena N. Dating in the dark: how roots respond to fungal signals to establish arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosisCurr Opinion in Plant Biol. 2011 Aug;14(4):451-7
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Objectives:
• Genetic and molecular characterization of plants, animals and micro-organisms that are the basis of specific Made in Italy food products, by the most advanced technologies
• Development of advanced diagnostic network for monitoring quality, safety and traceability of specific food productions in South of Italy and their comparison with those of other countries
• Identification of new products and / or processes of interest for the national food industry (including hypoallergenic food and / or nutraceutical rich compounds)
• Enhancement of agrofood production in the South of Italy in relation to the production technologies used and their relationship with the territory
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
The Strategic Project
“Agri-food & Made in Italy”
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Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
Collaboration Initiatives with SerbiaCNR Institute
Contact Person e-mail Topic Serbian Partner
Status of the initiative
IBIMET Vieri Tarchiani [email protected] Programme on Disaster Risk Reduction in South East Europe (UNDP-WMO)
Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia (RHMSS)
Closed (April 2011)
IBIMETIVV
Lorenzo Genesio
Pierfederico La Notte
[email protected]@ba.ivv.cnr.it
Twinning Project SR 08 IB AG 02 Capacity Building and Technical Support for the Renewal of Viticulture Zoning and for the System of Designation for Wine with Geographical Indications Short term technical assistance and coordination of the team of STEs on Zoning
Ministry of Agriculture; University of Belgrad
on going (end in July 2013)
IBIMET Francesca Rapparini [email protected]
Plant hormones as the indicators of heavy metal pollution in tree species
University of Novi Sad Institute of Lowland Forestry and Environment (ILFE)
researcher exchanges
Institute of Science of Food Production (ISPA)
Angelo Visconti [email protected]
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Setting up the innovation support mechanisms and increasing awareness on the potential of Food Innovation and RTD in the South-East Europe area
Institute of Food Technology (FINS),Novi Sad
South East Europe - Transnational Cooperation Programme
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Istituto di Virologia Vegetale U.O.S. Bari
La Notte Pierfederico [email protected].
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INTERREG IIIA IPA Transfrontaliero Adriatico “Valorization, sanitation and production of local vines and wines“ (2005/2007).
University of Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture, Institute of Plant protection and the Environment of Belgrade
Closed (2005/2007)
Istituto di Virologia Vegetale U.O.S. Bari
La Notte Pierfederico [email protected].
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Component of the tutorial commission for a PhD in Viticulture (PhD Student Mr Bojan Mandic)
University of Novi Sad In process
Istituto di Virologia Vegetale U.O.S. Bari
La Notte Pierfederico [email protected].
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Preparation and submission of Project proposal. “Protection from genetic erosion through rescue and Valorization of Autochthonous Grape germplasm Resources (Pro.V.A.G.Re)” - IPA Adriatic Cross-border Cooperation Programme (I call 2009).
1. University of Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture, 2. University of Belgrade Faculty of Agriculture , 3. Ministry of Agriculture, Trade, Forestry and Water Management Republic of Serbia
Project not funded
Istituto di Virologia Vegetale U.O.S. Bari
La Notte Pierfederico [email protected].
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“Research Potential in Integrated Pest Management, Quarantine and Certification of Mediterranean Crops” – REQUACEMED, Interreg Program BCE Trans-border Adriatic, 2nd call November 2011
1. Institute of Plant protection and the Environment of Belgrade, 2. University of Novi Sad Faculty of Agriculture
Project not funded
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Istituto di Chimica Biomolecolare (ICB)
Dr.ssa TOMMONARO Giuseppina e Dr. DE ROSA Salvatore
[email protected]; [email protected]
Derivatives of Avarol: chemical synthesis and biological activities
Dr. PEJIN Boris, Faculty of Chemistry-University of Belgrade; e-mail: [email protected]
Dr. PEJIN worked at ICB supported by fellowships; Contacts by e-mail; several joined papers on international journal;
Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department
Collaboration Initiatives with Serbia
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Consiglio Nazionale delle RicercheDipartimento di Scienze bio-agroalimentariPiazzale Aldo Moro, 700185 Roma
Direttore: dr. Francesco Loretoe-mail: [email protected]
[email protected].: +39 06 49937802 +39 06 49937803web: http://www.daa.cnr.it
