LABRA MASSIMO
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Biography
Massimo Labra has a strong background in the botanical sciences and in plant molecular biology.
The research programmes, in which he is involved, concern
- BIODIVERSITY: the study of genetic diversity in cultivated and spontaneous plants to estimate biodiversity and to define suitable conservation strategies. Evaluation of agri-food systems to define suitable strategies for developing sustainability practices.
- SUSTAINABILITY: The evaluation of food quality and traceability by using DNA molecular markers. Study food products and their microbiome to improve food quality and to study food origin.
- BIOECONOMY: The valorisation of waste agriculture by-products by using phytoextraction approaches and biotechnological processes to obtain bioactive compounds and to enhance the economy of farmers.
Research
Massimo Labra has a strong background in the botanical sciences and in plant molecular biology.
The research programmes, in which he is involved, concern
- BIODIVERSITY: the study of genetic diversity in cultivated and spontaneous plants to estimate biodiversity and to define suitable conservation strategies. Evaluation of agri-food systems to define suitable strategies for developing sustainability practices.
- SUSTAINABILITY: The evaluation of food quality and traceability by using DNA molecular markers. Study food products and their microbiome to improve food quality and to study food origin.
- BIOECONOMY: The valorisation of waste agriculture by-products by using phytoextraction approaches and biotechnological processes to obtain bioactive compounds and to enhance the economy of farmers.
Publications
Lambiase, A., Spandri, G., Moukham, H., Toini, E., D’Urzo, A., Zecca, G., et al. (In corso di stampa). Acteoside exerts neuroprotective effects by preventing α-synuclein aggregation and oxidative stress in models of Parkinson's disease. CURRENT RESEARCH IN FOOD SCIENCE. Detail
Ranalli, R., Galimberti, A., Labra, M., Biella, P. (2025). Enhancing urban biodiversity: the potential of flower strips for pollinator conservation. Intervento presentato a: PhD Biodiversity Day - NBFC, Università di Padova. Detail
Moura, B., Nissim, W., Manzini, J., Scartazza, A., Labra, M., Hoshika, Y., et al. (2025). The role of urban forests in tackling air and soil pollution in Italian cities. URBAN FORESTRY & URBAN GREENING, 113(November 2025) [10.1016/j.ufug.2025.129066]. Detail
Resemini, R., Geroldi, C., Capotorti, G., De Toni, A., Parisi, F., De Sanctis, M., et al. (2025). Building Greener Cities Together: Urban Afforestation Requires Multiple Skills to Address Social, Ecological, and Climate Challenges. PLANTS, 14(3) [10.3390/plants14030404]. Detail
Ranalli, R., Borghesan, S., Labra, M., Biella, P. (2025). From cities to refuges for pollinators: Urban practices for enhancing pollinator habitats in changing landscapes. JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY [10.1111/1365-2664.70005]. Detail
Research projects
Awards
Awards
- Abilitazione scientifica nazionale I-fascia 05/A1 botanica, MIUR, 2013
- Abilitazione scientfica nazionale 2012 II fascia, miur, 2012
- Premio acqua, Forum Nazionale sul Risparmio e Conservazione della Risorsa Idrica, 2011
Editorial boards
- Guest Editor di rivista o collana editoriale - GENE, 2019