Ada Ricci

Ada Ricci is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences and the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences. Her academic career spans decades, with a focus on plant physiology and biotechnology.

• Graduated in Biological Sciences (110/110 cum laude) at the University of Parma
• University researcher since 1990, tenured in 1993

Ricci's research centers on plant physiology and molecular biology, covering:

• In vitro rooting activity of diphenylurea derivatives
• Cytokinin-like activity in morphogenesis
• RGD peptides in cell adhesion
• Light-bacterial photoreceptor interactions
• Ex situ plant conservation and gene stability

Her recent publications highlight advancements in phytoremediation, sustainable agriculture via rhizosphere microorganisms, and root formation mechanisms. She supervises undergraduate and graduate theses while tutoring PhD students in Plant Biology and Evolutionary Biology programs. Contact: ada.ricci@unipr.it