Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders, of unknown etiology,
characterized by chronic inflammation within the gut. They are gradually becoming critical …

Simple Summary Crop wild relatives (CWRs) are wild plants with an indirect use derived
from their relatively close genetic relationship to a crop and have contributed to crop …

Seven genotypes of kale (B. oleracea L. var. acephala), selected from a collection set up in
the framework of the BRESOV H2020 Project, aimed at breeding under organic conditions …

The gene flow from Brassica oleracea L. wild relatives to B. oleracea vegetable crops have
occurred and continue to occur ordinarily in several Mediterranean countries, such as Sicily …

Considering the growing interest that wild brassicas have as sources of bioactive molecules
as well as a genetic resource, the authors review and update the taxonomy of Brassica sect …

Sewage sludge (SS) disposal poses environmental concerns, yet its organic matter, macro-
and micronutrients, make it potentially beneficial for enhancing soil quality and crop yield …

Recently, our research team has started a study on Brassica fruticulosa subsp. fruticulosa,
an edible plant traditionally used to treat various ailments, little investigated to date. Good in …

In continuation of research conducted on species of the spontaneous flora of Sicily (Italy)
belonging to the Brassicaceae family, Brassica fruticulosa subsp. fruticulosa was selected. It …

Brassica villosa subsp. drepanensis (Caruel) Raimondo & Mazzola, belonging to the
Brassica oleracea complex, is a wild edible plant endemic to western Sicily and a relative of …

Drought tolerance of Brassica crops can be genetically improved by establishing plant
ideotypes with improved yield responses associated with agronomic traits and biochemical …