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Mariangela Girlanda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology at the University of Turin, specializing in environmental and applied botany (SSD: BIO/03). Her work focuses on fungal ecology, biodeterioration of cultural heritage, and plant-microbe interactions.
Dr. Girlanda's research interests span environmental botany, applied botany, fungal ecology, and cultural heritage conservation. She investigates microbial diversity in various contexts, with particular emphasis on:
- Fungal communities in soil ecosystems and their spatial distribution patterns
- Plant-microbe interactions, particularly mycorrhizal associations with orchids
- Biodeterioration processes affecting cultural heritage materials
- Bioremediation potential of plant-fungal systems for polluted sites
Her publication record demonstrates consistent research activity over the past two decades, with recent work focusing on:
- Advanced molecular techniques for fungal community analysis (e.g., 454 pyrosequencing)
- Application of biological diagnostics to support cultural heritage conservation
- Understanding spatial patterns in fungal assemblages across diverse ecosystems
- Investigating the core mycobiome in geographically distant soil samples
Dr. Girlanda teaches across multiple academic programs at the University of Turin:
- Master's degree in Biological Sciences of the Environment
- Master's degree in Chemical Clinical, Forensic and Sports Chemistry
- Degree in Biological Sciences
- Master's degree in Health Prevention Sciences
Her courses cover topics including:
- Environmental and Vegetation Science
- Diagnostic Approaches for Biodeterioration Control
- Applied Plant and Microbial Biology to Cultural Heritage
- Vegetal and Microbial Diversity
- Ecology of Biodeterioration and Conservation Methods
Dr. Girlanda is actively involved in university governance as a member of the Department Council and the Orientation and Tutoring Commission, demonstrating her commitment to academic service and student support.
