The Orchidaceae family is known for its extraordinary floral diversity and unique ecological adaptations. Beyond their scientific relevance, orchids represent a major component of the ornamental plant industry due to their high commercial value. Therefore, understanding the complex molecular networks that govern orchid flower development is a fascinating and relevant challenge. Despite extensive molecular knowledge, crucial ga...

Main conclusion This review aims to describe the main genetic adaptations of plants to abiotic and biotic stressors in urban landscapes through modulation of gene expression and genotypic changes. Abstract Urbanization deeply impacts biodiversity through ecosystem alteration and habitat fragmentation, creating novel environmental challenges for plant species. Plants have evolved cellular, molecular, and biochemical strategies...

The seroprevalence of Neospora caninum was surveyed by an ELISA kit on two water buffalo herds of Southern Italy. Seropositive samples were detected in 47% and 59% of individuals, respectively, thus indicating high level of exposure to the parasite even if the possibility of vertical transmission cannot be excluded. Tissue samples collected from three aborted fetuses from the same herds were investigated for N. caninum presenc...