PASTORINO , Giulia

Since the beginning of human cultivation, the role of plants in medicine has been of huge importance. The aim of this PhD Project is to investigate some forage plants belonging to the family of Fabaceae to gain knowledge concerning their possible use in nutraceutical, pharmaceutical and cosmetics field. These plants have been chosen because...

This study investigated the effects of the interaction of sea salt and atmospheric pollution on the photosynthetic system of the lichen Pseudevernia furfuracea (L.) Zopf. v. furfuracea. Thalli of P. furfuracea were transplanted from remote area to different sites subjected to contrasting levels of atmospheric pollution and distance from the...

The search for natural principles is attracting much interest in the field of skin care. Fabaceae are major agricultural crops and potential sources of bioactive compounds with possible applications in human health and skin care. This study concerns the biological activities of the legume crops Melilotus officinalis (L.) Pall. and Lespedeza...