Mr. Rovetto holds a PhD in Plant Pathology and works at the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Environment at the University of Catania. His research focuses on identifying non-toxic green substances, such as GRAS, biostimulants, natural substances, and bioproducts for the protection and management of citrus fruits from pre- and post-harvest rotting caused by species of Alternaria, Colletotrichum, Penicillium, Phytophthora, etc. Moreover, this research aims to develop a practical and economic molecular method based on a new sensitive, specific, and easy-to-handle diagnostic technology in situ, to detect quarantine pathogens infecting citrus fruits, and to develop of a new method for determining the presence of mycotoxins in fresh citrus fruits and processed products.
Mr. Rovetto holds a PhD in Plant Pathology and works at the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Environment at the University of Catania. His research focuses on identifying non-toxic green substances, such as GRAS, biostimulants, natural substances, and bioproducts for the protection and management of citrus fruits from pre- and post-harvest rotting caused by species of Alternaria, Colletotrichum, Penicillium, Phytophthora, etc. Moreover, this research aims to develop a practical and economic molecular method based on a new sensitive, specific, and easy-to-handle diagnostic technology in situ, to detect quarantine pathogens infecting citrus fruits, and to develop of a new method for determining the presence of mycotoxins in fresh citrus fruits and processed products.