Massimo Iorizzo
Assistant Professor
600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Bio
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Education
PhD University of Naples “Federico II” (Italy)
MS University of Naples “Federico II” (Italy)
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.
Publications
- Admixture Analysis Using Genotyping-by-Sequencing Reveals Genetic Relatedness and Parental Lineage Distribution in Highbush Blueberry Genotypes and Cross Derivatives , INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES (2021)
- An anchored chromosome-scale genome assembly of spinach improves annotation and reveals extensive gene rearrangements in euasterids , PLANT GENOME (2021)
- Chromosome-Level Genome Assembly of the American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon Ait.) and Its Wild Relative Vaccinium microcarpum , FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE (2021)
- High-Density Linkage Map Construction and QTL Identification in a Diploid Blueberry Mapping Population , FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE (2021)
- High-density linkage map construction and identification of loci regulating fruit quality traits in blueberry , HORTICULTURE RESEARCH (2021)
- Carrot Anthocyanins Genetics and Genomics: Status and Perspectives to Improve Its Application for the Food Colorant Industry , GENES (2020)
- Development of a genetic framework to improve the efficiency of bioactive delivery from blueberry , SCIENTIFIC REPORTS (2020)
- Editorial: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Improve Quality of Soft Fruit Berries , FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE (2020)
- 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)