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Pubblicazioni su riviste internazionali
peer-reviewed

• Sofo A, Scopa A, Dumontet S, Pasquale V. Toxic effects of four sulphonylureas herbicides on soil microbial biomass. Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Part B. Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes. Accettato.

• Lovelli S, Scopa A, Perniola M, Di Tommaso T, Sofo A. Abscisic acid root and leaf concentration in relation to biomass partitioning in salinized tomato plants. Journal of Plant Physiology. In stampa. doi: 10.1016/j.jplph.2011.09.009

• Sorkheh K, Shiran B, Rouhi V, Khodambashi M, Sofo A (2012) Salt stress induction of some key antioxidant enzymes and metabolites in eight Iranian wild almond species. Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 34 (1): 203-213. doi: 10.1007/s11738-011-0819-4

• Sofo A, Tataranni G, Scopa A, Dichio B, Xiloyannis C (2012) Direct effects of Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 on micropropagated GiSeLa6® (Prunus spp.) rootstocks. Environmental and Experimental Botany 76: 33-38. doi: 10.1016/j.envexpbot.2011.10.006

• Manfra M, De Nisco M, Bolognese A, Nuzzo V, Sofo A, Scopa A, Santi L, Tenore GC, Novellino E (2011) Anthocyanin composition and extractability in berry skin and wine of Vitis vinifera L. cv. Aglianico. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 91: 2749-2755. doi: 10.1002/jsfa.4517

• Zheng Y, Mai B, Wu R, Feng Y, Sofo A, Ni Y, Sun J, Li J, Xu J (2011) Acclimatization of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum) to low levels of solar irradiance. Photosynthetica 49 (3): 426-434. doi: 10.1007/s11099-011-0055-6

• Sofo A (2011) Drought stress tolerance and photoprotection in two varieties of olive tree. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B - Soil & Plant Science 61 (8): 711-720. doi: 10.1080/09064710.2010.545071

• Sofo A, Scopa A, Manfra M, De Nisco M, Tenore G, Troisi J, Di Fiori R, Novellino E (2011) Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 induces changes in phytohormone levels in cherry rootstocks (Prunus cerasus x P. canescens). Plant Growth Regulation 65: 421-425. doi: 10.1007/s10725-011-9610-1

• Casacchia T, Toscano P, Sofo A, Perri E (2010) Assessment of microbial pool by an innovative microbiological technique in olive mill by-products com-composted under natural conditions. Agricultural Science 2 (2): 104-110. doi:10.4236/as.2011.22015. Liberamente accessibile su: http://www.scirp.org/journal/AS/

• Sorkheh K, Shiran B, Rohui V, Khodambashi M, Sofo A (2011) Regulation of the ascorbate-glutathione cycle in wild almond during drought stress. Russian Journal of Plant Physiology 58 (1): 76-84. doi: 10.1134/S1021443711010201

• Sofo A, Milella L, Tataranni G (2010). Effects of Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22 on the growth of two Prunus rootstocks during the rooting phase. The Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology 85 (6): 497-502

• Sofo A, Celano G, Ricciuti P, Curci M, Dichio B, Xiloyannis C, Crecchio C (2010) Changes in composition and activity of soil microbial communities in peach and kiwifruit Mediterranean orchards under an innovative management system. Australian Journal of Soil Research 48 (3): 266-273. doi: 10.1071/SR09128

• Sofo A, Palese AM, Casacchia T, Celano G, Ricciuti P, Curci M, Crecchio C, Xiloyannis C (2010) Genetic, funtional, and metabolic responses of soil microbiota in a sustainable olive orchard. Soil Science 175 (2): 81-88. doi: 10.1097/SS.0b013e3181ce8a27

• Sofo A, Dichio B. Montanaro G, Xiloyannis C (2009) Photosynthetic performance and light response of two olive cultivars under different water and light regimes. Photosynthetica 47 (4): 602-608. doi: 10.1007/s11099-009-0086-4

• Sofo A, Dichio B. Montanaro G, Xiloyannis C (2009) Shade effect on photosynthesis and photoinhibition in olive during drought and rewatering. Agricultural Water Management 96 (8): 1201-1206. doi:10.1016/j.agwat.2009.03.004

• Dichio B, Margiotta G, Xiloyannis C, Bufo SA, Sofo A, Cataldi RI (2009) Changes in osmolyte levels and water status in leaves and roots of olive plants (Olea europaea L.) subjected to water deficit. Trees - Structure and Function 23 (2): 247-256. doi: 10.1007/s00468-008-0272-1

• Casacchia T, Sofo A, Toscano P, Sebastianelli L, Perri E (2009) Persistence and effects of rotenone on oil quality in two Italian olive cultivars. Food and Chemical Toxicology 47 (1): 214-219. doi: 10.1016/j.fct.2008.11.002

• Sofo A, Manfreda S, Fiorentino M, Dichio B, Xiloyannis C (2008) The olive tree: a paradigm for drought tolerance in Mediterranean climates. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences Discussions 12 (1): 293-301. doi:10.5194/hess-12-293-2008

• Dichio B, Xiloyannis C, Sofo A, Montanaro G (2007) Effects of post-harvest regulated deficit irrigation on carbohydrate and nitrogen partitioning, yield quality and vegetative growth of peach trees. Plant and Soil 290 (1-2): 127-137. doi: 10.1007/s11104-006-9144-x

• Dichio B, Xiloyannis C, Sofo A, Montanaro G (2006) Osmotic adjustment in leaves and roots of olive tree (Olea europaea L.) during drought stress and rewatering. Tree Physiology 16 (2): 179-185. doi:10.1093/treephys/26.2.179

• Sofo A, Nuzzo V, Palese AM, Xiloyannis C, Celano G, Zukowskyj P, Dichio B (2005) Net CO2 storage in Mediterranean olive and peach orchards. Scientia Horticulturae 107 (1): 17-24. doi: 10.1016/j.scienta.2005.06.001

• Sofo A, Tuzio AC, Dichio B, Xiloyannis C (2005) Influence of water deficit and rewatering on the components of the ascorbate-glutathione cycle in four interspecific Prunus hybrids. Plant Science 169 (2): 403-412. doi: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2005.04.004

• Sofo A, Dichio B, Xiloyannis C, Masia A (2005) Antioxidant defences in olive tree during drought stress: changes in activity of some antioxidant enzymes. Functional Plant Biology 32 (1): 45-53. doi: 10.1071/FP04003

• Sofo A, Dichio B, Xiloyannis C, Masia A (2004) Lipoxygenase activity and proline accumulation in leaves and roots of olive tree in response to drought stress . Physiologia Plantarum 121 (1): 58-65. doi: 10.1111/j.0031-9317.2004.00294.x

• Sofo A, Dichio B, Xiloyannis C, Masia A (2004) Effects of different irradiance levels on some antioxidant enzymes and on malondialdehyde content during rewatering in olive tree. Plant Science 166 (2): 293-302. doi: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2003.09.018

Pubblicazioni su libri internazionali
peer-reviewed

• Sofo A, Scopa A, Remans T, Vangronsveld J, Cuypers A (2012) Biochemical and physiological responses of Arabidopsis thaliana exposed to cadmium, copper and zinc. In: “The Plant Family Brassicaceae: Contribution towards Phytoremediation”. Springer, New York, USA. ISBN: 978-94-007-3912-3. In stampa.

• Sofo A, Palese AM, Casacchia T, Dichio B, Xiloyannis C (2012) Sustainable fruit production in Mediterranean orchards subjected to drought stress. In: Ahmad P, Prasad MNV, “Abiotic Stress Responses in Plants. Metabolism, Productivity and Sustainability”. Springer, New York, USA. Pp. 105-129. ISBN 978-1-4614-0633-4. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-0634-1_6

• Sofo A (2011) Chief Editor del libro “Biodiversity". InTech Publisher, Rijeka, Croazia. Pp. VII-VIII. ISBN: 978-953-307-715-4. Liberamente accessibile su: http://www.intechopen.com/books/show/title/biodiversity

• Lucia P, Palma A, Murgante B, D’Alessandro CM, Sofo A, Scopa A (2011) Use of environmental geostatistics for the geochemical characterization of soils from the polluted site of national interest of Tito (PZ - Italy). In: Murgante B, Borruso G, Lapucci A, ‘Environmental geocomputation for sustainable development’. Studies in Computational Intelligence. Springer, New York, USA. Pp. 123-144. ISBN: 978-3-642-19732-1. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-19733-8_8

• Sofo A, Cicco N, Paraggio M, Scopa A (2010) Ascorbate-glutathione regulation in plants under drought stress. In: Anjum AN, Umar S, Chan M-T, "Ascorbate-glutathione pathway and stress tolerance in plants". Springer, New York, USA. Pp. 137-189. ISBN: 978-90-481-9403-2. doi: 10.1007/978-90-481-9404-9_5

• Sofo A, Dichio B, Xiloyannis C (2010) Antioxidant regulation during drought stress in Mediterranean fruit crops. In: Ahmad P, Umar S, Sarwat M, "Antioxidants: oxidative stress management in plants". Studium Press LLC, Houston, Texas, USA. Pp. 329-348. ISBN: 978-93-80012-38-4

Pubblicazioni su altre riviste internazionali

• Casacchia T, Sofo A, Dichio B, Motta F, Briccoli Bati C, Xiloyannis C (2010). Long-term consequences of tillage, organic amendments, residue management and localized irrigation on selected micro-flora groups in a Mediterranean apricot orchard. Acta Horticulturae, 862: 447-452.

• Cicco N, Dichio B, Sofo A, Lattanzio V, Xiloyannis C (2007) Influence of calcium on the activity of enzymes involved in kiwifruit ripening. Acta Horticulturae 753: 433-438. ISBN: 978-90-6605-610-7

• Xiloyannis C, Sofo A, Celano G, Nuzzo V (2007) Absorption of atmospheric CO2 in peach trees and partitioning in the different plant organs. Acta Horticulturae 732: 519-524. ISBN: 978-90-6605-128-7

Pubblicazioni su riviste e libri nazionali

• Sofo A, Dichio B, Tataranni G, Xiloyannis C (2010) Dossier olivo - Risposte fisiologiche e biochimiche alla coltivazione. Rivista di Frutticoltura e di Ortofrutticoltura 6: 64-69

• Sofo A, Palese AM, Xiloyannis C, Montanaro G, Massai R (2004) Il ruolo della frutticoltura nella mitigazione dell'effetto serra. L'Informatore Agrario 44: 27-31