Dr. Stefania Loreti

Research Scientist
University of West England, Bristol

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Pisa University, Pisa, Italy

My URL
https://livedna.org/39.23685

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Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
Plant Pathology
Bacterial Diagnostic
Molecualar Biology
Microorganisms

Selected Publications

  1. Scortichini, M., J. Chen, M. de Caroli, G. Dalessandro and N. Pucci et al., 2018. A zinc, copper and citric acid biocomplex shows promise for control of Xylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca in olive trees in Apulia region (southern Italy). Phytopathol. Mediterr., 10.14601/Phytopathol_Mediterr-21985 .
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  2. Scala, V., N. Pucci and S. Loreti, 2018. The diagnosis of plant pathogenic bacteria: A state of art. Front. Biosci. (Elite Edn.), 10: 449-460.
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  3. Modesti, V., N. Pucci, S. Lucchesi, L. Campus and S. Loreti, 2017. Experience of the Latium region (Central Italy) as a pest-free area for monitoring of Xylella fastidiosa: Distinctive features of molecular diagnostic methods. Eur. J. Plant Pathol., 148: 557-566.
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  4. Loreti, S., N. Pucci, G. Perez, V. Catara and M. Scortichini et al., 2015. Detection and identification of Xanthomonas arboricola pv. pruni from symptomless plant material: Results of an Italian test performance study. EPPO Bull., 45: 41-51.
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  5. Stefani, E. and S. Loreti, 2014. PM 7/120 (1) Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae. Bull. OEPP., 44: 360-375.

  6. Ilardi, V. and S. Loreti, 2014. Plant biosecurity: Diagnosis in plant pathology. Biosafety, Vol. 3. 10.4172/2167-0331.1000e143.
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  7. Gallelli, A., S. Talocci, M. Pilotti and S. Loreti, 2014. Real‐time and qualitative PCR for detecting Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae isolates causing recent outbreaks of kiwifruit bacterial canker. Plant Pathol., 63: 264-276.
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  8. Pucci, N., A. L’Aurora and S. Loreti, 2013. Fire blight: First report in Latium, Italy. J. Plant Pathol., 95: 663-663.

  9. Loreti, S., A. Gallelli, G. Perez and A. Schiappa, 2011. Occurrence of a leaf spot disease of radish caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. raphani in Italy. New Dis. Rep., Vol. 23. 10.5197/j.2044-0588.2011.023.017.
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  10. Gallelli, A., S. Talocci, A. L’Aurora and S. Loreti, 2011. Detection of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae, causal agent of bacterial canker of kiwifruit, from symptomless fruits and twigs and from pollen. Phytopathol. Mediterr., 50: 462-472.
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  11. Gallelli, A., A. L’Aurora and S. Loreti, 2011. Gene sequence analysis for the molecular detection of Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidiae: Developing diagnostic protocols. J. Plant Pathol., 93: 425-435.
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  12. Loreti, S., A. Gallelli, D. de Simone and A. Bosco, 2009. Detection of Pseudomonas avellanae and the bacterial microflora of hazelnut affected by ‘Moria’ in central Italy. J. Plant Pathol., 91: 365-373.
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  13. Gallelli, A., M. Galli, D. de Simone, M. Zaccardelli and S. Loreti, 2009. Phenotypic and genetic variability of Pectobacterium carotovorum isolated from artichoke in the Sele valley. J. Plant Pathol., 91: 757-761.
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  14. Fiori, M., A. Gallelli, V. Fiori, V. Ligios and S. Loreti, 2009. A new outbreak of Ralstonia solanacearum on tomato in Sardinia. J. Plant Pathol., 91: 103-103.

  15. Pilotti, M., A. Brunetti, A. Gallelli and S. Loreti, 2008. NPR1-like genes from cDNA of rosaceous trees: Cloning strategy and genetic variation. Tree Genet. Genomes, 4: 49-63.
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  16. Loreti, S., M. Fiori, D. de Simone, G. Falchi, A. Gallelli, A. Schiaffino and S. Ena, 2008. Bacterial wilt, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, on tomato in Italy. Plant Pathol., 57: 368-368.
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  17. Loreti, S., F. Gervasi, A. Gallelli and M. Scortichini, 2008. Further molecular characterization of Pseudomonas syringae pv. coryli. J. Plant Pathol., 90: 57-64.
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  18. Loreti, S., D. de Simone and A. Gallelli, 2008. Detection and identification of Brenneria nigrifluens, the causal agent of the shallow bark canker of walnut by, PCR amplification. J. Phytopathol., 156: 464-469.
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  19. Loret, S., A. Bosco, A. Gallelli, C. Damiano, M. Tonelli and E. Caboni, 2008. Factors affecting in vitro evaluation of resistance to Erwinia amylovora in pear genotypes. Acta Hortic., 800: 885-890.
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  20. Scortichini, M. and S. Loreti, 2007. Occurrence of endophytic, putatively pathogenic Pseudomonas syringae strain in asymptomatic wild trees of Corylus avellana L. J. Plant Pathol., 89: 431-434.

  21. Loreti, S., A. Gallelli, P. Piccirillo and A. Belisario, 2006. Bacterial bark canker on English walnut. Acta Hortic., 705: 433-435.
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  22. Loreti, S., A. Bosco, A. Gallelli, M. Pilotti and E. Caboni, 2006. Approach to the study of induction of resistance in Pyrus communis to E. Amylovora: development of bioassays and cloning of fragments of NPR1-like genes. Acta Hortic., 704: 495-508.
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  23. Scortichini, M., M.P. Rossi, S. Loreti, A. Bosco and M. Fiori et al., 2005. Pseudomonas syringae pv. coryli (pv. nov.), the causal agent of bacterial twig dieback of Corylus avellana L. Phytopathology, 95: 1316-1324.

  24. Scortichini, M., D. Avanzato, G. Me, N. Valentini and L. Tavella et al., 2005. A national project on organic hazelnut production in Italy. Acta Hortic., 686: 327-330.
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  25. Loreti, S. and A. Gallelli, 2002. Rapid and specific detection of virulent Pseudomonas avellanae strains by PCR amplification. Eur. J. Plant Pathol., 108: 237-244.
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  26. Loreti, S., S. Sarrocco and A. Gallelli, 2001. Identification of hrp genes, encoding harpin protein, in Pseudomonas avellanae (Psallidas) Janse et al. J. Phytopathol., 149: 219-226.
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  27. Loreti, S., A. Gallelli, A. Belisario, E. Wajnberg and L. Corazza, 2001. Investigation of genomic variability of Xanthomonas arboricola pv. juglandis by AFLP analysis. Eur. J. Plant Pathol., 107: 583-591.
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  28. Loreti, S., F. Faggioli, M. Cardoni, G. Mordenti, A.R. Babini, C.P. Pollini and M. Barba, 1999. Comparison of different diagnostic methods for detection of peach latent mosaic viroid. EPPO Bull., 29: 433-438.
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  29. Loreti, S., F. Faggioli, R. Barrale and M. Barba, 1998. Occurrence of viroids in temperate fruit trees in Italy. Acta Hortic., 472: 555-559.
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  30. Loreti, S., F. Faggioli and M. Barba, 1997. Identification and characterization of an Italian isolate of pear blister canker viroid. J. Phytopathol., 145: 541-544.
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  31. Faggioli, F., S. Loreti and M. Barba, 1997. Occurrence of peach latent mosaic viroid (PLMVd) on plum in Italy. Plant Dis., 81: 243-243.
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  32. Loreti, S., F. Faggioli and M. Barba, 1995. A rapid extraction method to detect Peach latent mosaic viroid by molecular hybridization. Acta Hortic., 386: 560-564.
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  33. Ilardi, V., M. Mazzei, S. Loreti, L. Tomassoli and M. Barba 1995. Biomolecular and serological methods to identify strains of cucumber mosaic cucumovirus on tomato. EPPO Bull., 25: 32-327.
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  34. Barba, M., A. Cupidi, S. Loreti, F. Faggioli and L. Martino, 1995. In vitro micrografting: A tecnique to eliminate peach latent mosaic viroid from peach. Acta Hortic., 386: 531-535.
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