Giuseppe Mannino

Giuseppe Mannino is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology, University of Turin. He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical and Biomolecular Sciences (2018) and joined the department in 2022 as a Type A researcher. His work bridges plant physiology, metabolomics, and nutraceutical research.

• Education: PhD in Pharmaceutical and Biomolecular Sciences (2018), University of Turin; MSc in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology (2015).

Research focuses on chemical and molecular characterization of plant bioactive compounds, including metabolomic and genomic analysis using GC-MS, LC-MS, DNA fingerprinting, and RNA sequencing. Key areas include biostimulants for crop stress tolerance, antioxidant properties of plant extracts, and pharmaceutical/nutraceutical applications of natural products.

Recent articles highlight work on plant stress responses, agricultural waste valorization, biostimulant effects on crops like tomatoes and peppers, and phytochemical profiling of fruits (cherimoya, mango). Techniques span transcriptomics, metabolomics, and ROS modulation. Notable collaborations include studies on geomagnetic field effects and microbial biostimulants in aquaculture.

Teaching roles include courses on Plant Physiology, Secondary Plant Metabolites, and Applied Plant Biology at the University of Turin's Biological Sciences and Environmental Biology programs.