Elena Bitocchi

This study examines genotype by environment interactions affecting protein and amino acid content in lentil varieties across multiple trials, identifying stable and high-performing genotypes.

The paper investigates how genetic variation in common bean affects plant-plant interactions with maize, showing that effects depend on neighbor identity and environmental context.

The paper uses multi-omic analysis to identify genetic factors affecting drought resistance in common beans, finding lipid-related genes involved in photosynthesis and yield.

This study characterizes global Lupinus albus genetic resources to develop CORE collections for crop improvement and domestication studies.

The paper identifies lentil genotypes adapted to Mediterranean agro-ecosystems by evaluating 46 genotypes across multiple field trials and environmental conditions.

The paper identifies genotype-environment associations and adaptive variation in chickpea along historical Silk Road routes, highlighting genes related to heat and drought tolerance.

This study identifies adaptive gene loss in common bean populations during range expansion and domestication, showing gene loss as a key adaptive trait.

The paper analyzes gene expression in tetraploid wheat under different nitrogen conditions to identify selection signatures during domestication.

This study uses chloroplast and nuclear genomes to trace the evolutionary history of common beans, supporting a Mesoamerican origin and rejecting a new species classification.

This paper uses CRISPR/Cas9 to deplete repetitive DNA in lentil genomes, improving genotyping accuracy and efficiency by focusing sequencing on single-copy regions.

The paper traces the evolutionary history of European common beans, showing Andean origins and adaptive introgression shaping their genomic diversity.

The paper analyzes ancient and modern common bean genomes to show that genetic diversity was preserved during early domestication, with significant erosion occurring only recently.

The paper identifies PvMYB26 as a candidate gene for pod indehiscence in common bean, linking its fine regulation to the absence of a functional abscission layer.