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Ceriminial Hall University of Belgrade Studentski Trg 1 Beograd Tuesday November 13 th 2012

National Research Council of Italy Bio and Agri- Food Sciences Department. CNR meets SERBIA. Agri- food and Biosciences. Ceriminial Hall University of Belgrade Studentski Trg 1 Beograd Tuesday November 13 th 2012. Bio and Agri-Food Sciences Department. ….at a glance.

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Ceriminial Hall University of Belgrade Studentski Trg 1 Beograd Tuesday November 13 th 2012

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  1. National ResearchCouncil of Italy Bioand Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment CNR meetsSERBIA Agri-food and Biosciences Ceriminial Hall University of Belgrade StudentskiTrg 1 Beograd TuesdayNovember 13th2012

  2. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment ….at a glance Mission: to contributeto the progress of scientific and technological knowledge for the development and improvement of a sustainable and innovative agri-food system Three DepartmentProjects andonestrategicproject : Genomics Agri-food & Made in Italy Food Sustainable agriculture …..coming….one premium project: Biologyofplant production 672staff, including384researchers 9 Institutes, with researchunitscoveringalmost the entire Italian territory

  3. Bioand Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment Financial Resources(year 2011) Total financialresources (full costing): 58 M€ Resourcesfrom Third Parties: 18,5 M€ 22 ResearchProjectsfinanced by EuropeanCommissionare running

  4. Bioand Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment Researchdeliverables Number of ISI (*) paperspublished (*) Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)

  5. Bioand Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment Innovation and Competitiveness Agri-FoodDepartmentPatents: 48 Transferred to enterprises: 24 patentsconcerningplantvarieties15 biotechnologicalproducts 8 technicaldevices1

  6. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment The DepartmentProject “Plant, Animal and Microbial Genomics” Objective: To study the genetic and biochemical mechanisms that control the growth, the development and the interaction with the environment in plant, animal and microbial systems. • Four different areas of investigation • Genetic characterization of plants and microorganisms • Plant developmental and cellular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology • Plant-environment interactions • Animal genomics and biochemistry Staff195 Researchers110

  7. 1. Genetic characterization of plants and microorganisms • Population genetics andgenomics of forest trees • Genomic characterization of crop plants • Epigenetic control of gene expressions • Maintenance and management of the germplasmcollections Francis Martin et al. Périgord black truffle genome uncovers evolutionary origins and mechanisms of symbiosis Nature 464, 1033-1038 (15 April 2010)

  8. 2. Plant developmental and cellular biology, biochemistry and biotechnology • Genetic and environmental control of plant development • Storage protein biosynthesis and deposition • Production of secondary metabolites and pharmaceutical proteins in plants

  9. 3. Plant-environment interactions • Characterization of plant viruses • Role of siRNAsinvirus infections • Plantresponsestostresses • Effects of mycorrhizalsymbiosis on plant physiology and plant-pathogen interactions

  10. 4. Animal genomics and biochemistry • Conservation of animal genetic resources • Genome analysis in cattle and sheep • Development of new methods for pathogen identification • Proteomic analysis of animal tissues and products

  11. 1000 1500 2000 m/z Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment The Department Project “Food” Objective: To develop new diagnostic techniques and new systems and technologies for improving food quality and safety, especially keyed at health and well-being development; and for the knowledge and exploitation of the quality of typical productions. • Five different areas of investigation • Characterization of food of the Mediterranean area. • Development of emerging methodologies (biosensors, micro and nano-techn) • Development of food with high nutraceutical value • Study of pathogens (bacteria, moulds) and theirmetabolites(e.g. mycotoxins) • Improving knowledge on food related diseases Staff158 Researchers 94

  12. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment The Department Project “Food” 1. Characterization of food of the Mediterranean area Biochemical, nutritional and biologicalcharacterization of foods

  13. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment The Department Project “Food” 2. Development of emerging methodologies Identification of molecularmarkersfor quality and safety Traceabilityoffresh and processedfood (e.g. byisotopiccompositionof O and C) Spectroscopy of absorbancewith diffusedlight Design, production and developmentof Biochipsfor foodsafety and human health

  14. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment The DepartmentProject “Food” 3.Development of food with high nutraceuticalvalue Nutraceuticaldevelopment for industrial applications (new tomato hybrids) Design and achievement of new hybrids in experimentalfields • IndustriallyProcessedTomatoes • Evaluation of nutritionalcapacities Recovery of Bioactive Metabolites • Experimental Products • seeds, plants, fresh products, transformed products Lycopene Polyphenols Anthocyanins Vitamins beta-carotene Study of theirbiologicalactivity Development of “functional foods” and role of microorgamisms

  15. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment The DepartmentProject “Food” • 4.Study of pathogens (bacteria, fungi) and their metabolites (e.g. mycotoxins) Studies on food safety with emphasis on biological production and risk of derived harmful substances Control Novel Integrated Strategies For Worldwide Mycotoxin Reduction in Food and Feed Chains (FP7-KBBE-2007-2A) Fumonisins Deoxylnivalenol Toxins T2/HT2 Zearalenon

  16. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment The DepartmentProject “Food” 5.Improving knowledge on food related diseases Regulation of energy omeostasis and obesity Nutrition and metabolism Diet and bone metabolism Genetic and nutritional markers in the obesity Gutimmunobiology Diet and chemioprevention Consumer science Antonio Ottombrino and Mauro Rossi, idea makers of SafecerealS, to produce wheat-based food also for coeliac patients Mainardi M. et al. A sensitive period for environmental regulation of eating behavior and leptin sensitivity PNAS September 21, 2010 vol. 107 no. 38 16673-16678

  17. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment The DepartmentProject “Sustainable Agriculture” Objective: To improve knowledge of biology of cultivated plants and their interactions with the environment; to develop new research applications fostering sustainability in crop and animal production by innovative and environmental sound practices, and eco-friendly products and processes. • Five different areas of investigation • Development of new sustainable systems, processes, methods and practices • Conservation and valorization of biological diversity • Strengthening of local economies • Development and application of new and advanced technologies • Study of responses and adaptation to stresses (biotic and abiotic) Staff312 Researchers 180

  18. Development of new sustainable systems, processes, methods and practices • Eco-friendly crop techniques (i.e. organic farming, IPM) • Development of breeding methods with reduced environmental impact and considering animal welfare • Characterization and optimization of agroforestry and grassland systems • Development of innovative practices in organic aquaculture and eco-friendlyfisheries • Biomass production and/or recycling for energy and rawmaterials purposes

  19. Conservation and valorization of biological diversity • Characterization and conservation of biodiversityprofiles of plants, animals and microorganisms, using the mostadvancedmoleculartechniques. • Enhancement of autochthonous plant varieties and ecotypes, and local breeds (landraces), especially in the Mediterraneanarea

  20. Strengthening of local economies • Development of rural areas and their traditions, typical products and local cultures. • MultifunctionalAgriculture • Agriculture and common goods • Regulatory measures for a sustainable agriculture

  21. Development and application of new and advanced technologies • Sustainabilityindicatorsforagro-ecosystems • Forecasting scenarios definition to assess impact of climate change on agricultural production and quality • Precision agricultureand remote sensing Probe s.r.l. • Decisionsupportsystems

  22. Study of responses and adaptation to stresses (biotic and abiotic) • Morphological, functional, biochemical and molecular characterization of defense and adaptation mechanisms. • Developmentofbio-control, integrated pest management • Investigation of plant-soil interactions • Assessment of agro-ecosystem capacity to cope with disturbances and extreme events, and to maintain productivity (crop resilience) Bonfante P, Requena N. Dating in the dark: how roots respond to fungal signals to establish arbuscularmycorrhizal symbiosis Curr Opinion in Plant Biol. 2011 Aug;14(4):451-7

  23. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment The Strategic Project “Agri-food & Made in Italy” • Objectives: • Genetic and molecular characterization of plants, animals and micro-organisms that are the basis of specific Made in Italy food products, by the most advanced technologies • • Development of advanced diagnostic network for monitoring quality, safety and traceability of specific food productions in South of Italy and their comparison with those of other countries • • Identification of new products and / or processes of interest for the national food industry (including hypoallergenic food and / or nutraceutical rich compounds) • Enhancement of agrofood production in the South of Italy in relation to the production technologies used and their relationship with the territory

  24. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment Collaboration Initiatives with Serbia

  25. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment Collaboration Initiatives with Serbia

  26. Bio and Agri-FoodSciencesDepartment Collaboration Initiatives with Serbia

  27. Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche Dipartimento di Scienze bio-agroalimentari Piazzale Aldo Moro,7 00185 Roma Direttore: dr. Francesco Loreto e-mail: direttore.daa@cnr.it segreteria.daa@cnr.it tel.: +39 06 49937802 +39 06 49937803 web: http://www.daa.cnr.it

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