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Chiara Catalano is a Researcher in Arboriculture and Fruitculture (academic sector AGRI-03/A) at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania. She holds a fixed-term position (RTDA) with office hours held via Microsoft Teams (code: neuihez) on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 to 13:00.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Biotechnology (XXXV cycle, International Doctor title), University of Catania (2022)
- Master's Degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, University of Catania (2019)
- Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, University of Catania (2017)
Dr. Catalano's research focuses on citrus genetics and molecular mechanisms governing fruit traits. She investigates anthocyanin pigmentation regulation, acidity determinants in sweet oranges, and genetic tolerance to biotic stresses in lemon using integrated approaches including gene editing, metabolite profiling, and histological analysis. Her work bridges fundamental plant science with practical crop improvement.
Her publication record demonstrates a concentrated research trajectory in citrus reproductive biology and genetic improvement, highlighted by a 2022 article on lemon genetic constraints that received SOI's 2023 award for best fruit tree crop research.
Scientific recognition includes:
- SOI/Pàtron Editor Best Article Award in Fruit Tree Crop Science (2023)
Research collaborations span international institutions including Tel Aviv University (2021-2022 traineeship) and the John Innes Centre (2019 Erasmus+ placement), reflecting her integration into global citrus research networks. Current advising activities and grant funding details are not specified in available sources.
