Massimo Iorizzo
Assistant Professor
Faculty, Research
600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Area(s) of Expertise
Dr. Massimo Iorizzo’s research focuses on genetics, genomics, germplasm improvement and breeding of small fruits (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc.) and vegetable crops. He researches the health-promoting phytoactive compounds inherent in fruits and vegetables, while also investigating strategies for selecting, concentrating and preserving these phytochemicals.
CV
Publications
- Identification of an SCPL Gene Controlling Anthocyanin Acylation in Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Root, FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE (2020)
- A Cluster of MYB Transcription Factors Regulates Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Carrot (Daucus carota L.) Root and Petiole, FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE (2019)
- Carrot Anthocyanin Diversity, Genetics, and Genomics, CARROT GENOME (2019)
- Carrot Carotenoid Genetics and Genomics, CARROT GENOME (2019)
- Carrot Genetics, Omics and Breeding Toolboxes, CARROT GENOME (2019)
- Carrot Molecular Genetics and Mapping, CARROT GENOME (2019)
- Carrot Organelle Genomes: Organization, Diversity, and Inheritance, CARROT GENOME (2019)
- Dissecting the genetic control of root and leaf tissue-specific anthocyanin pigmentation in carrot (Daucus carota L.), THEORETICAL AND APPLIED GENETICS (2019)
- High-throughput genotyping in onion reveals structure of genetic diversity and informative SNPs useful for molecular breeding, MOLECULAR BREEDING (2019)
- The Carrot Nuclear Genome and Comparative Analysis, CARROT GENOME (2019)
Education
PhD, University of Naples “Federico II” (Italy)
MS, University of Naples “Federico II” (Italy)