Dr. Francesca Ugolini
Research ScientistUniversity of Florence, Italy
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Ecology and Biosystematic from University of Florence, Italy
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University of Florence, Italy
Biography
Dr. Francesca Ugolini is currently working as Young Researcher/Fellowship at NRC. She has completed her Ph.D. in Plant Ecology and Biosystematic from University of Florence, Italy. Her main area of interest focuses on Plant and Soil Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Science/Environmental Education. Her area of expertise includes Plant Physiology, Inquiry Based Learning, Carbon Balance, Plant responses under Water Stress, Environmental Education, Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide, Plant in Urban Environment, ICT in Education, Climate change, Educational Methodologies, Meteorology, and Impacts of Climate Change in Terrestrial Ecosystem and Agriculture. She has published 13 research articles in journals, 3 book chapters and 35 proceedings contributed as author/co-author.
Area of Interest:
Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Physiology
62%
Meteorology
90%
Climate Change
75%
Environmental Education
55%
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Selected Publications
- Ugolini, F., C. Calzolari, G.M. Lanini, L. Massetti and S. Pollaki et al., 2017. Testing decontaminated sediments as a substrate for ornamentals in field nursery plantations. J. Environ. Manage., 197: 681-693.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ugolini, F., C. Calzolari, G.M. Lanini, F. Martelli and L. Massetti et al., 2017. Physiological performance and growth of Viburnum tinus L. on phytoremediated sediments for plant nursing purpose. iFor. Biogeosci. For., 10: 1-9.
Direct Link | - Ugolini, F., L. Massetti, G. Sanesi and D. Pearlmutter, 2015. Knowledge transfer between stakeholders in the field of urban forestry and green infrastructure: Results of a European survey. Land Use Policy, 49: 365-381.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ugolini F., R. Tognetti, F. Bussotti, A. Raschi and A.R. Ennos, 2014. Wood hydraulic and mechanical properties induced by low water availability on two ornamental species Photinia x fraseri var. Red Robin and Viburnum opulus L. Urban For. Urban Greening, 13: 158-165.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ugolini F., L. Massetti, F. Pedrazzoli, R. Tognetti, A. Vecchione, L. Zulini and G. Maresi, 2014. Ecophysiological responses and vulnerability to other pathologies in European chestnut coppices, heavily infested by the Asian chestnut gall wasp. For. Ecol. Manage., 314: 38-49.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ugolini, F. and L. Massetti, 2013. Teaching the carbon cycle using IBL in the secondary schools. In: Causes, Impacts and Solutions to Global Warming. Dincer, I., C.O. Colpan and F. Kadioglu (Eds.). Springer, New York, pp 323-332.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ugolini F., R. Tognetti, A. Raschi and L. Bacci, 2013. Quercus ilex L. as bioaccumulator for heavy metals in urban areas. Effectiveness of leaf washing with distilled water and considerations on the trees distance from traffic. Urban For. Urban Greening, 12: 576-584.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ugolini, F., F. Bussotti, G.M. Lanini, A. Raschi, C. Tani and R. Tognetti, 2012. Leaf Gas Exchanges and Photosystem Efficiency of the Holm Oak in Urban Green Areas of Florence, Italy. Urban For. Urban Greening, 11: 313-319.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Wohlfahrt, G., M. Anderson-Dunn, M. Bahn, M. Balzarolo and F. Berninger et al., 2008. Biotic, abiotic and management controls on the net ecosystem CO2 exchange of European mountain grassland ecosystems. Ecosystems, 11: 1338-1351.
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