| 2025 | 
Detecting the footprint of selection on the genome of Girgentana goat, a popular ancient breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2025 | 
Application of whole genome sequenced selected Pediococcus acidilactici to tailor the making of the spreadable fresh ewe’s milk “Quadrello di Ovino” cheese to the production area | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2025 | 
Selection Signatures in Italian Goat Populations Sharing the “facciuto” Phenotype | 
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| 2024 | 
Description of “Ovino Belmontese”, a new semisoft sheep's milk cheese processed using “Italico” cheese technology | 
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| 2024 | 
The wooden shelf surface and cheese rind mutually exchange microbiota during the traditional ripening process | 
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| 2024 | 
Analysis of ddRAD-seq data provides new insights into the genomic structure and patterns of diversity in Italian donkey populations | 
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| 2024 | 
Description of Ewiss cheese, a new ewe milk cheese processed by Swiss cheese manufacturing techniques: Microbiological, physicochemical, and sensory aspects | 
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| 2024 | 
Description of Ewiss cheese, a new ewe’s milk cheese processed by Swiss cheese manufacturing techniques: microbiological, physicochemical and sensory aspects | 
Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | 
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| 2024 | 
A high-density genome-wide approach reveals novel genetic markers linked to small ruminant lentivirus susceptibility in sheep | 
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| 2024 | 
Genome-wide analysis of the Siboney de Cuba cattle breed: genetic characterization and framing with cattle breeds worldwide | 
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| 2024 | 
Addition of fruit purees to enhance quality characteristics of sheep yogurt with selected strains | 
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| 2024 | 
Insight into the current genomic diversity, conservation status and population structure of Tunisian Barbarine sheep breed | 
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| 2023 | 
A comprehensive analysis of the genetic diversity and environmental adaptability in worldwide Merino and Merino-derived sheep breeds | 
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| 2023 | 
High-density SNP markers elucidate the genetic divergence and population structure of Noticiana sheep breed in the Mediterranean context | 
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| 2023 | 
A genome-wide comparison between selected and unselected Valle del Belice sheep reveals differences in population structure and footprints of recent selection | 
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| 2023 | 
A Thorough Investigation of the Microbiological, Physicochemical, and Sensory Properties of Ewe’s Yoghurt Fermented by a Selected Multi-Strain Starter Culture | 
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| 2023 | 
A First Investigation into the Use of Differential Somatic Cell Count as a Predictor of Udder Health in Sheep | 
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| 2023 | 
Genome wide analyses reveal the population distinctiveness of the ‘Nera del Mela’ sheep | 
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| 2023 | 
High-density single nucleotide polymorphism markers reveal the population structure of 2 local chicken genetic resources | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2023 | 
Maedi Visna virus infection and TMEM154 genotypes in Valle del Belìce sheep breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2022 | 
Development of new dairy products using raw ewe’s milk to produce a “Swiss” type cheese | 
Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | 
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| 2022 | 
Identification of Copy Number Variations and Genetic Diversity in Italian Insular Sheep Breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2022 | 
Genomic Tools for the Characterization of Local Animal Genetic Resources: Application in Mascaruna Goat | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2022 | 
Potencialidades del consorcio microbiano Curvularia kusanoi -Trichoderma pleuroticola como pretratamiento biológico para la degradación de fuentes fibrosas | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2022 | 
Weighted Single-Step Genome-Wide Association Study Uncovers Known and Novel Candidate Genomic Regions for Milk Production Traits and Somatic Cell Score in Valle del Belice Dairy Sheep | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2021 | 
Genome-wide assessment of diversity and differentiation between original and modern Brown cattle populations | 
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| 2021 | 
Detection of genomic regions underlying milk production traits in Valle del Belice dairy sheep using regional heritability mapping | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2021 | 
Genome-Wide Patterns of Homozygosity Reveal the Conservation Status in Five Italian Goat Populations | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2021 | 
Development of “quadrello di ovino”, a novel fresh ewe’s cheese | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2021 | 
Genome-wide association study for milk production traits in an economically important local dairy sheep breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2021 | 
The Root Mycobiota of Betula aetnensis Raf., an Endemic Tree Species Colonizing the Lavas of Mt. Etna (Italy) | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2021 | 
Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies New Candidate Markers for Somatic Cells Score in a Local Dairy Sheep | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2020 | 
Comparative selection signature analyses identify genomic footprints in Reggiana cattle, the traditional breed of the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese production system | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2020 | 
Genomic structural diversity in local goats: Analysis of copy-number variations | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2020 | 
Genome-wide analyses reveal the regions involved in the phenotypic diversity in Sicilian pigs | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2019 | 
Genome-wide association study between CNVs and milk production traits in Valle del Belice sheep | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2019 | 
Genome-wide association studies for milk production traits in Valle del Belice sheep using repeated measures | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2019 | 
High diversity of root endophytes in the pioneer endemic Betula aetnensis Raf. colonizing volcanic lavas | 
Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | 
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| 2019 | 
Evaluation of microbiological and physico-chemical parameters of retail ready-to-eat mono-varietal salads | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2019 | 
A combined genome-wide approach identifies a new potential candidate marker associated with the coat color sidedness in cattle | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2019 | 
A genome-wide detection of copy number variations using SNP genotyping arrays in braque français type pyrénées dogs | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2018 | 
Penalized classification for optimal statistical selection of markers from high-throughput genotyping: application in sheep breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2018 | 
Genome-wide identification of runs of homozygosity islands and associated genes in local dairy cattle breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2018 | 
Variation of proteomic profile during lactation in Girgentana goat milk: a preliminary study | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2018 | 
Genome-wide association study reveals the locus responsible for microtia in Valle del Belice sheep breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2018 | 
Runs of homozygosity reveal genome-wide autozygosity in Italian sheep breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2018 | 
Genome-wide detection of copy-number variations in local cattle breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2018 | 
Determination of milk production losses and variations of fat and protein percentages according to different levels of somatic cell count in Valle del Belice dairy sheep | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2017 | 
Genome-wide association study for milk production traits in Valle del Belice sheep | 
Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in rivista | 
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| 2017 | 
Genome-wide analysis in endangered populations: A case study in Barbaresca sheep | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2017 | 
Biological diversity of the microbial film associated to the central-Mediterranean Dendropoma cristatum (Biondi, 1859) reefs. | 
Poster pubblicato in volume | 
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| 2017 | 
A pipeline for variants discovery using next-generation DNA sequencing data | 
Proceedings | 
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| 2017 | 
Full-length sequencing and identification of novel polymorphisms in the ACACA gene of Valle del Belice sheep breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2017 | 
Genome-wide scan for runs of homozygosity identifies potential candidate genes associated with local adaptation in Valle del Belice sheep | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2017 | 
Genome-wide scan for Runs of Homozygosity in Valle del Belice sheep | 
Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in rivista | 
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| 2017 | 
Distribution of functional variants within Runs of Homozygosity in four Italian cattle breeds | 
Proceedings | 
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| 2017 | 
Genome wide Copy Number Variation (CNV) detection in Cinisara cattle breed | 
Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | 
Vai | 
| 2017 | 
Population genetic structure and milk production traits in Girgentana goat breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2016 | 
Quantitative determination of casein genetic variants in goat milk: Application in Girgentana dairy goat breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2016 | 
Association study between beta-defensin gene polymorphisms and mastitis resistance in Valle del Belice dairy sheep breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2016 | 
Genomic inbreeding estimation in small populations: Evaluation of runs of homozygosity in three local dairy cattle breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2016 | 
Microbial activation of wooden vats used for traditional cheese production and evolution of the neoformed biofilms | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2016 | 
Metodo per la tracciabilità/autenticazione di prodotti lattiero-caseari mono-razza | 
Brevetto | 
Vai | 
| 2016 | 
Whole genome semiconductor based sequencing of farmed European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) Mediterranean genetic stocks using a DNA pooling approach | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2016 | 
12S rRNA mitochondrial gene as marker to trace Sicilian mono-species dairy products | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2016 | 
Valorization of indigenous dairy cattle breed through salami production | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2016 | 
Assessment of genetic variation for pathogen-specific mastitis resistance in Valle del Belice dairy sheep | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2015 | 
Use of microsatellite markers for genetic traceability of Girgentana dairy products | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2015 | 
Loss in milk yield and related composition changes resulting from different levels of somatic cell count in Valle del Belice dairy sheep | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2015 | 
Genomic inbreeding estimation in small populations: evaluation of runs of homozygosity in local cattle breeds | 
Abstract in atti di convegno pubblicato in rivista | 
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| 2015 | 
Identification of breed informative single nucleotide polymorphisms for assigning individual in Sicilian dairy sheep | 
Contributo in atti di convegno pubblicato in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2015 | 
The Sicilian cattle breeds in a global context: genome-wide relationship with other worldwide cattle | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2015 | 
Development of multiplex-PCR protocol to amplify 12S and 16S rRNA genes of mtDNA for traceability of Sicilian mono-species dairy products. | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2015 | 
Molecular characterisation of k-casein gene in Girgentana dairy goat breed and identification of two new alleles | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2015 | 
Whole mitochondrial genomes unveil the impact of domestication on goat matrilineal variability | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2015 | 
Application of microsatellite markers as potential tools for traceability of Girgentana goat breed dairy products | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2015 | 
Two-dimensional difference in gel electrophoresis (2D-DIGE) for milk proteins characherization in Girgentana goat breed | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2015 | 
Polymorphisms at β-defensin genes and mastitis in Valle del Belice dairy sheep: a case control study | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2015 | 
Analysis of acetyl-CoA carboxylase gene polymorphisms in Valle del Belice dairy breeds | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
Genetic characterisation of CSN2 gene in Girgentana goat breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2014 | 
Genetic variability of Girgentana goat breed using molecular markers | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
The genome-wide structure of two economically important indigenous Sicilian cattle breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
Genome structure in Sicilian cattle breeds | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
Genome wide linkage disequilibrium and genetic structure in Sicilian dairy sheep breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
Linkage disequilibrium and genetic diversity estimation in three Sicilian autochthonous dairy sheep breeds | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
Development and validation of RP-HPLC method for the quantitative estimation of as1-genetic variants in goat milk. | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
Molecular characterization of the Sicilian goat populations | 
Monografia | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
Antibacterial activity of Borago officinalis and Brassica juncea aqueous extracts evaluated in vitro and in situ using different food model systems | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
Genetic variability at as2-
casein gene in Girgentana
dairy goat breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2014 | 
Using of SNP markers to estimate inbreeding, coancestry and effective population size in Sicilian cattle breeds | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2013 | 
Effect of hairless gene polymorphism on the breeding values of milk production traits in Valle del Belice sheep | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2013 | 
Identificazione di una nuova variante alla κ-caseina nella razza caprina Girgentana | 
Proceedings | 
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| 2013 | 
Genetic characterization of the Mascaruna goat, a Sicilian autochthonous population, using molecular markers | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2013 | 
Analysis of Illumina BovineSNP50 BeadChip data in different Italian cattle breeds to identify useful markers for breed authentication of dairy and beef products | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2013 | 
ANALYSIS OF MICROSATELLITE MARKERS IN SICILIAN GOATS BREED FOR TRACEABILITY OF GIRGENTANA
TYPICAL DAIRY PRODUCTS | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2013 | 
Identification of two new alleles at k-casein (CSN3) gene in Girgetana goat breed | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2013 | 
LINKAGE DISEQUILIBRIUM AND GENETIC DIVERSITY IN TWO SICILIAN CATTLE BREEDS ASSESSED BY
BOVINE SNP CHIP | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2013 | 
Proteomics for milk proteins characterization in Girgentana goat breed | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2013 | 
Genetic polymorphism at the CSN1S1 gene in Girgentana dairy goat breed | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2013 | 
Parentage verification of Valle del Belice dairy sheep using multiplex microsatellite panel | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2013 | 
Caratterizzazione genetica mediante microsatelliti di una popolazione caprina siciliana | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2012 | 
Polymorphisms of beta-lactoglobulin promoter region in three Sicilian goat breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
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| 2012 | 
Study of polymorphisms in the promoter region of ovine β-lactoglobulin gene and phylogenetic analysis among the Valle del Belice breed and other sheep breeds considered as ancestors | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2011 | 
Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationships among four breeds reared in Sicily using β-lactoglobulin promoter region polymorphisms | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2009 | 
Feed intake, milk composition and cheese-making properties in Girgentana grazing goats with different genotype at as1-casein and k-casein | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2009 | 
Proceedings of the ASPA 18th Congress, Palermo, June 9-12, 2009 | 
Curatela | 
Vai | 
| 2009 | 
Studio del gene della β-lattoglobulina in razze ovine e caprine autoctone siciliane | 
Tesi di dottorato pre 2013 | 
Vai | 
| 2009 | 
Identification of SNPs in the promoter of β-lactoglobulin gene in three Sicilian goat breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2008 | 
Parentage verification of Valle del Belice dairy sheep using microsatellite markers | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2008 | 
β-lactoglobulin gene promoter: new SNPs in sheep and goat | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2008 | 
Casein haplotype variability in Sicilian dairy goat breeds | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2007 | 
Energy intake effects at pasture on milk production and coagulation properties in girgentana goats with different as1-cn genotypes | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2007 | 
Beta-lactoglobulin polymorphism in Girgentana goat breed | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2007 | 
Trend in dairy sheep BLG genotype found with repeatability test-day model. | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2006 | 
Polymorphism and chromosomal localization of the porcine signal transducer and activator of transcription 5B gene (STAT5B) | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2006 | 
Genetic and protein polymorphism at CSN1S1 locus in two goat breeds. | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2006 | 
Haplotypes of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in casein loci of Girgentana goats explain isoelectrofocusing results. | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2006 | 
Assignment of signal transducer and activator of transcription 5A (STAT5A) to porcine chromosome 12p13→p11 by radiation hybrid panel mapping | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2006 | 
Relazione tra SNPs ai loci caseinici e tipizzazione lattoproteica nella capra Girgentana | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2006 | 
Phylogenetic analysis of Sicilian goats reveals a new mtDNA lineage | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2005 | 
Survey of milk protein polymorphism in the "Bovina Rossa Siciliana" | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2005 | 
La Messinese risorsa autoctona tutta siciliana | 
Articolo in rivista | 
Vai | 
| 2005 | 
Survey of milk protein polymorphism in the "Rossa Siciliana" dairy cattle | 
Proceedings | 
Vai | 
| 2005 | 
Analyses of udder health in Valle del Belice dairy sheep using SCC | 
Contributo in atti di convegno pubblicato in volume | 
Vai | 
| 2004 | 
Indagine preliminare sul polimorfismo lattoproteico in diverse popolazioni caprine allevate in Sicilia. | 
Proceedings | 
Vai |