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PSR - Regione Liguria

Una manciata di grano

The cultivation of local varieties in marginal areas of the territory must be supported by research activities that provide information on the phenotypic and agronomic characteristics of local genetic resources.

Preliminary information

SCIENTIFIC MANAGER: Paola Migliorini

OTHER UNISG RESEARCHERS INVOLVED: Sandra Spagnolo, Alieksei Taran, Magkaila Calvin Morakeng

PARTNERSHIP: Natural Vegetables Farm (Italy), Coldiretti (Italy), B. Marsano Higher Education Institute (Italy), Michele Ravera Farm (Italy), La Tabacca Farm (Italy), Costantini Fabio Farm (Italy), Az. Agricola Rue de Zerli (Italy)

DURATION OF THE PROJECT: 24 months (from October 2022 to October 2024)

FUNDING INSTRUMENT: PSR 2014-2022 Regione Liguria – Sottomisura 10.2 “Sostegno per la conservazione, l’uso e lo sviluppo sostenibili delle risorse genetiche in agricoltura” – Intervento 10.2.A “Interventi per la conservazione e l’uso sostenibile delle risorse genetiche vegetali in agricoltura” (ID. 2015.07.62361.6234)

MAIN INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREA IN UNISG: Environment

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Descriptions

The objective of the project “Una manciata di grano” specifically concerns Phenotypic and agronomic characterization of Triticum aestivum varieties and blends from the Ligurian territory:

  1. Lettuce – LEITÛGA
  2. Montoggio Zucchini – SUCCHIN DE CASAEN
  3. Swiss chard – GIÆA
  4. Parsley – PORSEMMO
  5. Basil
  6. Celery – SÉLOU
  7. Perino tomato – BIG PENDINA
  8. Oval plum tomato – PENDIN RIUNDO
  9. Genoese courgetti
  10. Genoese ribbed tomato – PORSEMINNA
  11. Cabbage gaggetta
  12. Cyprian Pea
  13. Baccillo – FAVETTA GENOVESE
  14. Small Genoese pepper
  15. Ancient small Genoese aubergine

 

During the 24 months of the project, the partnership will carry out activities such as: phenotypic and agronomic characterization of 4 local varieties of soft wheat through periodic surveys on parcels built ex situ in Piedmont; scientific support in carrying out field observations and for the conservation improvement of the plots built in situ in Liguria; realization of moments of participatory selection of the varieties.

The expected results are:

  • Recovery, conservation improvement and reproduction of varieties;
  • Morphological and agronomic characterization;
  • Creation of a descriptive card of the varieties.

 

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