Sandro Oglialoro

Performed molecular analyses, PCR, qRT-PCR, Western Blot, protein purification, and Arabidopsis seed aging tests. Gained skills in in vitro culture and statistical methods.

Conducted thesis research on the interaction of phaseolotoxin produced by Pseudomonas syringae pv. phaseolicola, evaluating virulence of deletion mutants on bean plants compared to wild type.

Studied fertilizers, herbicides, agricultural inputs, and seeds. Gained familiarity with modern agricultural practices and sustainable farming techniques.

Activities and societies: Molecular analyses, PCR, qRT-PCR, Western Blot, protein purification, Arabidopsis seed aging test, site-directed mutagenesis, virulence assays, in vitro culture, statistical methods, literature review.

Traineeship at the Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular de Plantas, involving molecular analyses, protein purification, and plant assays.

Grade: 110/110

Master's degree in Agricultural Biotechnology (Class LM-7) from the University of Catania, with a final grade of 110/110. Thesis on the activity of phytotoxins produced by Pseudomonas in plant host-interaction.

Activities and societies: Molecular cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, gel electrophoresis, virulence assays, PCR, qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction, microbial culture, protein expression, microscopy.

Erasmus thesis work at the Universidad Pública de Navarra, focusing on the interaction of phaseolotoxin produced by Pseudomonas syringae pv. phaseolicola and constructed deletion mutants, evaluating virulence on bean plants.

Activities and societies: Height measurements, ear length with and without awns, ear weight and number, weight and count of caryopses, purging of ears, recognition of caryopsis diseases, Excel data processing, seed preparation for sowing.

Fellowship on agronomic and qualitative characterization of local durum wheat populations in low-input cropping systems.

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Sciences and Technologies (Class L-25) from the University of Catania, completed in 2021.