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Massimo Emilio Maffei is a Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin. His research focuses on plant physiology and chemical ecology, with specific expertise in plant-herbivore/pathogen/environment interactions, multitrophic interactions, and astrobiology. He leads the Plant Physiology unit and contributes to teaching in Biological Sciences programs.
- Current member of the Department Board and academic committees
- Coordinates graduate courses like Plant Physiology (SVB0027) and Ecology of Climate Change
His research group investigates signal transduction pathways (calcium, ROS dynamics), metabolomics, and genomic responses in model systems like Arabidopsis thaliana and Oryza sativa, while also exploring plant magnetoreception through the PRIN 2022 TREES MAG project.
Teaching responsibilities include laboratory training in chlorophyll extraction, secondary metabolite quantification, and plant light response analysis. Course materials and exams are managed via Moodle, with strict attendance requirements for mandatory practical sessions.
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