Creation of a pollen database for Mediterranean flowering plants

The genetic database represents a sequence standard matric with which to compare the sequence of plant species that honeybees use for honey production. The ability geo-referencing the honey samples through these DNA investigations will allow us to eventually monitor for introduction of alien species as well as possible cases of species hybridisation.peer-reviewe

Molecular barcoding applied to the Mediterranean turtles biological matrices

Barcoding allows the characterisation of tiny samples from living species and the differentiation of morphologically similar specimens. It is a practical tool that can be used in cases of damaged samples and it is also useful for taxonomical characterisation of specimens at immature developmental stages.peer-reviewe

Genetic database development for the characterization of Sicilian sheep population

There are various studies on European sheep, but few datasets have been developed based on the population of Sicilian sheep. The reference database will include allele frequencies at each locus and will determine genetic parameters for Sicilian ovine species selection.peer-reviewe