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Martina Tomasella is a Researcher in Plant Physiology (BIO/04) at the Department of Life Sciences (DSV) of the Università degli Studi di Trieste. She obtained her PhD in Natural Sciences at the Technische Universität München (Germany) and specializes in drought stress responses in plants, with particular focus on xylem vulnerability to embolism, post-stress hydraulic recovery, and the role of non-structural carbohydrates in drought resilience. Currently involved in research projects such as 'Sopravvivenza e accrescimento della vegetazione su verde pensile sottile' and 'Assegnazione di Ateneo microgrants 2023/2024', Dr. Tomasella applies plant ecophysiological principles to optimize green roof irrigation management and improve Mediterranean urban vegetation sustainability.
Her research contributes to understanding plant water relations through advanced techniques like synchrotron-based X-ray microtomography, combining fundamental plant physiology with applied ecological solutions. Key collaborations include working with Prof. Andrea Nardini's team on tree hydraulic failure mechanisms and participating in boards of studies for the 'Biological Sciences and Technologies' and 'Global Change Ecology and Sustainability' degree programs.
Recent publications analyze fibers' role in embolism reversal, karstic bedrock water reservoirs, and grapevine drought adaptation, reflecting her expertise in plant hydraulics and climate change mitigation strategies. Her work bridges laboratory experiments with field applications, focusing on nature-based solutions for urban environments and agricultural systems.
