PhD in Molecular, Cellular and Environmental Biology (with honours)
“The role of old seed collections on plant de-extinction and quasi in-situ reintroduction approaches”, tutor: Prof. Abeli T. (Roma Tre University); Co-tutor: Prof. Caneva G. (Roma Tre University), Davis C. (Harvard University).
Department of Science, Roma Tre University, Roma (RM) - Italy
Master’s degree in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management (with honours)
“Vegetational and floristic aspects of forest cenosis in the area of antica Lavinium (Pratica di mare, Pomezia) for the historical-naturalistic promotion of the area”, tutor: Prof. Caneva G.; Department of Science, Roma Tre University, Roma (RM) - Italy
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences
“Pheromones in sexuality: role in human and non-human animals”, tutor: Prof. Carosi M.; Department of Science, Roma Tre University, Roma (RM) – Italy
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Plant Science, Nature and Landscape Conservation, Ecology, Environmental Science
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Scopus Publications
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Scopus Publications
FIAT LUX: The Mullein’s (Verbascum sp.) Image and Its Symbology Through History Within the Euro-Mediterranean Culture Nicolò Soldovieri, Alessandro Lazzara, Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Flavia Bartoli, Giulia Caneva Plants, 2025 The plant’s representation had, in the past, a great symbolic relevance, which is now often neglected. The presence and significance of mullein (Verbascum sp.) in Euro-Mediterranean art have been investigated, but despite its iconographic importance, a wide analysis of its value and recurrence is lacking. Through a survey of over 5000 artworks, from ancient to modern age, combining digital museum collections and fieldwork, we identified about hundred depictions of Verbascum, 64 of which are here reported for the first time. Based on key morphological traits, V. thapsus and V. sinuatum emerged as the most frequently depicted species, particularly through their basal leaves and inflorescences (especially in modern ages). In archaeological contexts, Verbascum overall appears as a symbol of Athena/Minerva, bringers of light, and in funerary settings, such as Apulian vases and tombs, symbolizing new life in the afterlife. After its absence during the Middle Ages, the plant reappeared in the Renaissance, carefully portrayed by notable artists, such as Leonardo, Correggio, Bellini, Dürer, Caravaggio, and Bernini. During this period, mullein is often associated with Christ and St. John the Baptist, reinforcing its symbolism of light and spiritual elevation. Other representations also occurred in the subsequent centuries, but in a renovated vision of the natural world.
Vascular Plant Extinction in Macaronesia: Biogeographical and Biological Drivers of Loss Giulia Albani Rocchetti Global Change Biology, 2025 Global extinction rates have accelerated due to increasing anthropogenic pressures (Pimm et al. 2014), with plant species facing particularly high risks. Current estimates suggest that approximately 39% of plant species are at risk of extinction (Nic Lughadha et al. 2020), with habitat destruction, climate change, biological invasions, and pollution contributing significantly to the decline of plant diversity. One critical but often overlooked aspect of extinction dynamics is dark extinction, which refers to the loss of species before they are scientifically recognized, leading to an underestimation of biodiversity loss (Boehm and Cronk 2021). Understanding dark extinction is crucial, as it can provide insights into silent biodiversity erosion occurring at local and global scales. In this scenario, research studies on plant biodiversity loss that focus on pre-Linnean (dating to times before the modern classification of species) and post-Linnean literature, alternative sources of data (e.g., herbarium and carpological collections) and ecological and genetic plant dynamics are needed to fully understand how biodiversity has changed over the centuries, what role the human species has played, and what policies should be adopted to improve the conservation of biodiversity as a whole (specific, ecological and genetic). Concerning extinction, another significant form is local extinction, which involves the disappearance of plant populations within specific areas while the species persists elsewhere. This type of extinction is particularly alarming as it results in the loss of ecological functions, alters species interactions, and reduces genetic diversity (Sax and Gaines 2003). Consequently, like a stone thrown into the water, the concentric wave of local extinction widens, threatening ecosystem resilience and the ability of natural communities to recover from environmental disturbances (Donaldson et al. 2019). In this metaphorical wave motion, islands are among the most vulnerable ecosystems to extinction events due to their isolated nature, high endemism, and susceptibility to invasive species (Fernández-Palacios et al. 2021). In addition to extrinsic environmental conditions, these trends are strongly interlinked with certain plant biological traits which were found to correlate with higher extinction probabilities (Gray 2019). Species with specialized ecological requirements, such as those reliant on particular pollinators or seed dispersers, face increased extinction risk when their mutualistic partners decline. Plants with low reproductive rates and slow growth struggle to recover from population losses, making them particularly vulnerable in rapidly changing environments. Additionally, limited dispersal ability restricts a species' capacity to colonize new habitats, further increasing susceptibility to habitat fragmentation and environmental disturbances (Chichorro et al. 2019). High genetic variability is generally associated with greater adaptability, whereas populations with high inbreeding depression and low genetic diversity face higher extinction risk (Frankham 2005), for example, due to reduced resilience to stressors like climate change and disease. These factors once more highlight the importance of considering multiple factors—including plant functional traits—in conservation efforts to avoid underestimation of the risk extent and unsuccessful recovery strategies. In the research article presented in Global Change Biology by Orihuela-Rivero et al. (2025), the authors investigate how biogeographical features and some selected biological plant traits influence plant extinction dynamics, particularly in the context of oceanic islands (Macaronesia archipelagos), where species loss is expected to be pronounced. The study aims to identify the level of dark extinction, the magnitude of global and local extinction relative to the background extinction rate and its drivers, and assess how these factors interact with anthropogenic impacts to shape extinction patterns. By assembling three datasets (the first comprehensive database of global and local vascular plant events in Macaronesia, a dataset of island attributes related to extinction risk on islands, and a dataset of nine biological traits related to plant extinction risk on islands), the authors analyzed plant extinction patterns across the archipelagos, focusing on the historical factors and key biological traits that contribute to species extinction. Remarkably, a total of 126 species were found to be extinct, of which 13 were extinct at the global level. The results showed a concerning, heterogeneous pattern of extinctions across the Macaronesia archipelagos, with extinction rates exceeding background levels by orders of magnitude—well above the global average for vascular plants, especially in the Canary Islands and the Azores. Results reveal that extinction risk is not uniform but varies significantly based on geography, elevation, and anthropogenic pressures. Human population growth and tourism have emerged as major drivers of extinction, particularly in recent decades. The introduction of herbivorous mammals has also had a significant impact, with animals like rabbits, goats, and rats threatening native plants through grazing, seed predation, and flower consumption. Moreover, rather than island size or isolation, it is the age and elevation of islands that play a crucial role. Plant populations in lowland coastal areas are particularly threatened due to urban expansion and habitat conversion. Anthropogenic factors significantly impacted the archipelagos plant diversity, and the local extinction events found are worryingly high (70, or 99 if pre-Linnaean extinctions are included) and significantly impact ecological resilience and ecosystem functioning. Endemism emerges as a key predictor of extinction, though with an interesting twist—Macaronesian endemics actually show lower extinction rates than non-endemic or archipelago-endemic species. This counter-intuitive finding may be explained by how local extinctions can actually create new endemics by reducing species ranges, as illustrated by Dracunculus canariensis Kunth, which was once found in both the Canary Islands and Madeira but is now restricted to the Canaries. Pollination mechanisms also seem to play a key role as a predictor of extinction rate, with pollination by vertebrates and water-dependent (hydrophilous) species showing particular vulnerability. This finding about vertebrate pollination seems to contradict previous research that identifies insect-pollinated (entomophilous) species as more vulnerable (Gray 2019), as bird pollination typically provides more effective gene flow than insect pollination. The researchers suggest this might be explained by other factors, such as these plants' nitrogen-fixing abilities making them more appealing to invasive herbivores. Woody plants show higher extinction vulnerability compared to herbaceous species, which is particularly significant given Macaronesia's history of deforestation. This vulnerability arises from their smaller populations, slower reproduction, and less robust seed banks. This finding is especially noteworthy because insular woodiness—a characteristic feature of island plants—should theoretically help with competition and drought resistance, yet these advantages appear overwhelmed by the pressures of introduced herbivores and exploitation. Other traits also influence extinction risk, including zoochory (animal-based seed dispersal) and nitrogen-fixing abilities. The vulnerability of nitrogen-fixing plants, particularly members of the Fabaceae family, poses special concerns for ecosystem stability and biodiversity, especially in the summit scrublands of the Canary Islands where these plants play a crucial structural role. Overall, these findings have particular relevance for conservationists and policymakers, especially regarding coastal urbanization's impact on biodiversity. This research reveals several concerning patterns, particularly in coastal areas following the tourism boom of the 1960s. To address these challenges, the researchers recommend targeted monitoring of vulnerable species, island-level Red Lists, and sustainable tourism practices. The study emphasizes protecting coastal and summit ecosystems, suggesting species propagation and reintroduction programs. The use of multidisciplinary research approaches, from taxonomy to genetic analysis, is crucial for effective conservation. Finally, emphasizing the negative impacts of coastal urbanization and the key biological traits that increase extinction risk would be especially supportive to promote more effective conservation policies and plan effective actions, especially when engaging policymakers, land managers, and the general public in conservation efforts. Giulia Albani Rocchetti: conceptualization, writing – original draft. The author declares no conflicts of interest. This article is a Invited Commentary on Orihuela-Rivero et al., https://doi.org.10.1111/gcb.70072. The author has nothing to report.
Testing seed germination from herbaria: Application of seed quality enhancement techniques and implication for plant resurrection and conservation Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Lisa Brancaleoni, Giulia Caneva, Alessandra Cona, Giuseppe Fabrini, Ilaria Fraudentali, Gabriele Galasso, Sandrine Godefroid, Mauro Iberite, Lorenzo Lastrucci, Laurence Loze, Alfred Mayer, Andrea Mondoni, Simone Orsenigo, Francesco Porro, Fred Stauffer, Alice Rimessi, Agnese Tilia, Annarita Volpi, Thomas Abeli Taxon, 2024 Herbaria are an important source of data and material useful in many fields, including plant conservation. Seeds preserved in herbarium specimens may have the potential to germinate, although few studies focused on this topic. Here, the first systematic assessment of six techniques, including priming techniques and melatonin application, aimed at improving the germination of seeds from herbarium specimens is presented. Seed germination of 26 species common in Europe, some of which congeneric to extinct species, collected in herbaria and in the wild (20,549 seeds in total, including 19,509 from 297 herbarium specimens from 8 different herbaria) was tested with the following treatments: exogenous melatonin addition to the germination medium, priming with melatonin, osmopriming, hydropriming for 24 and 48 hours, standard soil, heat sterilization and gibberellins addition. More than 85% of the fresh seeds and 1% of the seeds collected in herbaria germinated, including seeds older than 50 years. Data show that treatment with exogenous melatonin had a positive effect on the germination of fresh seeds, but a negative effect on the germination of herbarium‐derived seeds. Furthermore, osmopriming treatment had a slightly positive effect on the germination of herbarium‐derived seeds. Osmopriming and exogenous melatonin addition seem to be promising techniques that need further investigation and improvement and might be useful for the development of an optimal germination protocol for old and herbarium‐derived seeds. The germination of seeds from herbaria could be an important tool in plant conservation, with the aim of reversing the extinction trend of many species through de‐extinction, safeguarding biodiversity, and genetic variability. This study provides preliminary data for the development of germination protocols, especially for old seeds of species of conservation interest, to maximise the chance of recovering lost genetic diversity and leading to the first de‐extinction ever.
Understanding the Lost: Reconstruction of the Garden Design of Villa Peretti Montalto (Rome, Italy) for Urban Valorization Flavia Bartoli, Luca D’Amato, Arianna Nucera, Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Giulia Caneva Plants, 2024 Urbanization and urban regeneration can significantly impact cultural heritage, but a greater knowledge of the past natural and historical features is needed to value the past and understand the present. The lost Villa Peretti Montalto in Rome, once located in the area that corresponds to the current front side of Termini station, deserves great attention due to its cultural value. This work aimed to provide a floristic and functional reconstruction of the gardens of the villa during the XVI and XVII Centuries. From several bibliographic and iconographic sources, a critical analysis and interpretation of plant names was conducted. A list of 87 species and their location in the different garden sectors, during different periods with their specific uses, is provided. The arboreal design was made by classical species in the Roman context, like Cupressus sempervirens, Pinus pinea, Quercus ilex, and Ulmus glabra. In addition, ancient lost varieties of fruit trees (mainly Pyrus communis and Ficus carica) and several species of conservation interest were found. The knowledge of the ancient flora in historical gardens could be a key tool in urban greenery planning and touristic and cultural valorization.
The role of aftercare in plant translocation Anna Corli, Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Simone Orsenigo, Jennifer Possley, Thomas Abeli Biodiversity and Conservation, 2023 Plant translocation can increase the chances of long-term survival of threatened plant species; nevertheless, can be costly and challenging, with unknowns in the pre- and post-release phases, limiting success. Methodological advances have been made in the pre-release phase but long-term monitoring and post-release site management (i.e., “aftercare”) are not always applied and almost neglected in the literature despite being frequently effective for identifying and mitigating unexpected threats (e.g., interspecific competition, herbivory) to outplant survival.Aiming to fill this gap, we reviewed published and gray literature on 296 translocations to shed light on the importance of aftercare on translocation outcome. We identified the most common aftercare techniques, then we performed a meta-analysis on a subset of studies that were specifically designed to test the effect of aftercare against a control (i.e., no aftercare).The most common aftercare techniques were competition reduction, water irrigation and plant protection. Aftercare significantly increased the percentage of survival of plants when herbivory reduction and other understorey species were enhanced. Aftercare reported also a positive trend toward improved qualitative outcome when plants were protected or competition was mitigated. Nevertheless, more evidence is needed on the importance and effectiveness of aftercare techniques.Long-term monitoring and post-release site management should be the post-translocation standard in plant translocations when ethical and possible, with plant protection, competition limitation and water irrigation being applied when needed to reduce transplant mortality. To provide statistically supported data on the effect of aftercare on translocation outcome, aftercare should be tested against a control when feasible.
Selecting the best candidates for resurrecting extinct-in-the-wild plants from herbaria Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Angelino Carta, Andrea Mondoni, Sandrine Godefroid, Charles C. Davis, Giulia Caneva, Matthew A. Albrecht, Karla Alvarado, Roxali Bijmoer, Renata Borosova, Christian Bräuchler, Elinor Breman, Marie Briggs, Stephane Buord, Lynette H. Cave, Nílber Gonçalves Da Silva, Alexandra H. Davey, Rachael M. Davies, John B. Dickie, Melodina Fabillo, Andreas Fleischmann, Andrew Franks, Geoffrey Hall, Gintaras Kantvilas, Cornelia Klak, Udayangani Liu, Leopoldo Medina, Lars Gunnar Reinhammar, Ramagwai J. Sebola, Ines Schönberger, Patrick Sweeney, Hermann Voglmayr, Adam White, Jan J. Wieringa, Elke Zippel, Thomas Abeli Nature Plants, 2022
A pragmatic and prudent consensus on the resurrection of extinct plant species using herbarium specimens Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Charles Davis, Giulia Caneva, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Giuseppe Fabrini, Giuseppe Fenu, Bruno Foggi, Gabriele Galasso, Domenico Gargano, Gianpietro Giusso del Galdo, Mauro Iberite, Sara Magrini, Alfred Mayer, Andrea Mondoni, Chiara Nepi, Simone Orsenigo, Lorenzo Peruzzi, Thomas Abeli Taxon, 2022 Herbaria may represent remarkable sources of viable diaspores for recovering lost genetic variation and extinct plant species, but the application of rewilding extinct species using these collections has not been explored in detail. De‐extinction in plants may be achieved by germinating viable diaspores or culturing tissues preserved in herbarium specimens. Germination of old diaspores (fruits, seeds, spores) preserved in sub‐optimal uncontrolled storage conditions demonstrates that the recovery of extinct plants from herbarium specimens may be possible. Plant de‐extinction via herbarium specimens relies on the availability of samples containing viable diaspores, and on the inclination of curators and the conservation community to use such material for this purpose. We developed an internet‐based survey to assess (i) whether the scientific community would consent to the use of herbarium specimens of extinct species to attempt de‐extinction, and (ii) the limitations of removing diaspores from specimens. Despite the risk of potential damages to valuable specimens from historical collections when harvesting diaspores, a consensus for using specimens of extinct plant species emerged. Most respondents would permit the collection of a low number of diaspores, preferably from duplicate specimens and only if the integrity of the specimen is preserved. These considerations would be more restrictive for type specimens and those of historical value. These results help to formalise a decision framework for the grant and use of material from natural history collections and a pragmatic approach to attempt to resurrect extinct species from herbarium specimens.
Shedding light on typical species: Implications for habitat monitoring Gianmaria Bonari, Edy Fantinato, Lorenzo Lazzaro, Marta Gaia Sperandii, Alicia Teresa Rosario Acosta, Marina Allegrezza, Silvia Assini, Marco Caccianiga, Valter Di Cecco, Annarita Frattaroli, Daniela Gigante, Giovanni Rivieccio, Giulio Tesei, Barbara Valle, Daniele Viciani, Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Claudia Angiolini, Emilio Badalamenti, Davide Barberis, Matteo Barcella, Giuseppe Bazan, Andrea Bertacchi, Rossano Bolpagni, Federica Bonini, Alessandro Bricca, Gabriella Buffa, Mariasole Calbi, Silvia Cannucci, Luigi Cao Pinna, Maria Carmela Caria, Emanuela Carli, Silvia Cascone, Mauro Casti, Bruno Enrico Leone Cerabolini, Riccardo Copiz, Maurizio Cutini, Leopoldo De Simone, Andrea De Toma, Michele Dalle Fratte, Luciano Di Martino, Romeo Di Pietro, Leonardo Filesi, Bruno Foggi, Paola Fortini, Roberto Gennaio, Gabriele Gheza, Michele Lonati, Andrea Mainetti, Marco Malavasi, Corrado Marcenò, Carla Micheli, Chiara Minuzzo, Michele Mugnai, Carmelo Maria Musarella, Francesca Napoleone, Ginevra Nota, Giovanna Piga, Marco Pittarello, Ilaria Pozzi, Safiya Praleskouskaya, Francesco Rota, Giacomo Santini, Simona Sarmati, Alberto Selvaggi, Giovanni Spampinato, Adriano Stinca, Francesco Pio Tozzi, Roberto Venanzoni, Mariacristina Villani, Katia Zanatta, Magda Zanzottera, Simonetta Bagella Plant Sociology, 2021
IDPlanT: the Italian database of plant translocation Thomas Abeli, Martina D’Agostino, Simone Orsenigo, Fabrizio Bartolucci, Rita Accogli, Giulia Albani Rocchetti, Claudia Alessandrelli, Arianna Amadori, Filippo Amato, Claudia Angiolini, Silvia Assini, Gianluigi Bacchetta, Enrico Banfi, Ilaria Bonini, Andrea Bonito, Maria Luisa Borettini, Lisa Brancaleoni, Guido Brusa, Fabrizio Buldrini, Francesca Carruggio, Angelino Carta, Paolo Castagnini, Bruno Enrico Leone Cerabolini, Roberta Maria Ceriani, Giampiero Ciaschetti, Sandra Citterio, Umberto Clementi, Donatella Cogoni, Angelino Congiu, Fabio Conti, Maria Fiore Crescente, Roberto Crosti, Alba Cuena, Marco D’Antraccoli, Daniele Dallai, Rossella De Andreis, Angela Deidda, Carlo Dessì, Marcello De Vitis, Valter Di Cecco, Mirella Di Cecco, Attilio Di Giustino, Luciano Di Martino, Giuseppe Di Noto, Gianniantonio Domina, Giuseppe Fabrini, Emmanuele Farris, Roberto Fiorentin, Bruno Foggi, Luigi Forte, Gabriele Galasso, Giuseppe Garfì, Carmelo Gentile, Rodolfo Gentili, Anna Geraci, Renato Gerdol, Gabriele Gheza, Gianpietro Giusso del Galdo, Loretta Gratani, Gaetano La Placa, Marco Landi, Tonino Loi, Alessandra Luzzaro, Maccioni Alfredo, Claudio Magnani, Sara Magrini, Francesca Mantino, Mauro G. Mariotti, Valentino Martinelli, Savino Mastrullo, Pietro Medagli, Luigi Minuto, Domitilla Nonis, Maria Elena Palumbo, Luca Paoli, Salvatore Pasta, Lorenzo Peruzzi, Simon Pierce, Maria Silvia Pinna, Franco Rainini, Sonia Ravera, Graziano Rossi, Nicola Sanna, Claudio Santini, Silvia Sau, Aldo Schettino, Rosario Schicchi, Saverio Sciandrello, Elisabetta Sgarbi, Alessandro Silvestre Gristina, Angelo Troia, Laura Varone, Mauro Villa, Elena Zappa, Giuseppe Fenu Plant Biosystems, 2021
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
FIAT LUX : The Mullein’s ( Verbascum sp.) Image and Its Symbology Through History Within the Euro-Mediterranean Culture N Soldovieri, A Lazzara, G Albani Rocchetti, F Bartoli, G Caneva Plants 14 (21), 3294 , 2025 2025
Herbariomic approach solved identity crisis of the putatively extinct Armeria arcuata Welw. ex Boiss. & Reut. (Plumbaginaceae) T Abeli, G Albani Rocchetti, D Draper, EJ Gouda, L Loze, I Marques, ... Annals of botany, mcaf042 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Vascular Plant Extinction in Macaronesia: Biogeographical and Biological Drivers of Loss GA Rocchetti Glob. Change Biol 31, e70128 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Qualitative vs. quantitative morphology of seeds of an Italian critically endangered Hawkweed as predictor of germination capacity G Albani Rocchetti, L Gargiulo, AG Napolitano, S Orsenigo, G Mele, ... Plant Biosystems-An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant … , 2025 2025
Plant biodiversity and its meaning at the origin of the peopled scrolls friezes: data from the Castrum Minervae sanctuary (Castro- Lecce, Italy) G Caneva, A Lazzara, G Albani Rocchetti, F D’Andria Rendiconti Lincei. Scienze Fisiche e Naturali 35 (4), 1077-1093 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Testing seed germination from herbaria: Application of seed quality enhancement techniques and implication for plant resurrection and conservation G Albani Rocchetti, L Brancaleoni, G Caneva, A Cona, G Fabrini, ... Taxon 73 (3), 854-867 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Understanding the lost: Reconstruction of the garden design of Villa Peretti Montalto (Rome, Italy) for urban valorization F Bartoli, L D’Amato, A Nucera, G Albani Rocchetti, G Caneva Plants 13 (1), 77 , 2023 2023 Citations: 7
The role of aftercare in plant translocation A Corli, GA Rocchetti, S Orsenigo, J Possley, T Abeli Biodiversity and Conservation 32 (13), 4181-4197 , 2023 2023 Citations: 16
Selecting the best candidates for resurrecting extinct-in-the-wild plants from herbaria G Albani Rocchetti, A Carta, A Mondoni, S Godefroid, CC Davis, ... Nature Plants 8 (12), 1385-1393 , 2022 2022 Citations: 33
Out-of-date datasets hamper conservation of species close to extinction T Abeli, S Sharrock, G Albani Rocchetti Nature Plants 8 (12), 1370-1373 , 2022 2022 Citations: 8
A pragmatic and prudent consensus on the resurrection of extinct plant species using herbarium specimens GA Rocchetti, C Davis, G Caneva, G Bacchetta, G Fabrini, G Fenu, ... Taxon 71 (1), 168-177 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
A pragmatic and prudent consensus on the resurrection of extinct plant species using herbarium specimens G Albani Rocchetti, C Davis, G Caneva, G Bacchetta, G Fabrini, G Fenu, ... Taxon 71 (1), 168-177 , 2022 2022 Citations: 13
Conservation Status and Activities of the Threatened Endemic Quillwort Isoëtes malinverniana GA Rocchetti, T Abeli Elsevier , 2022 2022
Linking Man and Nature: Relictual Forest Coenosis with Laurus nobilis L. and Celtis australis L. in Antica Lavinium , Italy G Albani Rocchetti, F Bartoli, E Cicinelli, F Lucchese, G Caneva Sustainability 14 (1), 56 , 2021 2021 Citations: 13
IDPlanT: the Italian database of plant translocation T Abeli, M D’Agostino, S Orsenigo, F Bartolucci, R Accogli, ... Plant Biosystems-An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant … , 2021 2021 Citations: 24
Shedding light on typical species: implications for habitat monitoring G Bonari, E Fantinato, L Lazzaro, MG Sperandii, ATR Acosta, ... Plant Sociology 58 (1), 157-166 , 2021 2021 Citations: 51
Reversing extinction trends: new uses of (old) herbarium specimens to accelerate conservation action on threatened species G Albani Rocchetti, CG Armstrong, T Abeli, S Orsenigo, C Jasper, S Joly, ... New Phytologist 230 (2), 433-450 , 2021 2021 Citations: 100
Seventeen ‘extinct’plant species back to conservation attention in Europe T Abeli, G Albani Rocchetti, Z Barina, I Bazos, D Draper, P Grillas, ... Nature Plants 7 (3), 282-286 , 2021 2021 Citations: 21
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Reversing extinction trends: new uses of (old) herbarium specimens to accelerate conservation action on threatened species G Albani Rocchetti, CG Armstrong, T Abeli, S Orsenigo, C Jasper, S Joly, ... New Phytologist 230 (2), 433-450 , 2021 2021 Citations: 100
Shedding light on typical species: implications for habitat monitoring G Bonari, E Fantinato, L Lazzaro, MG Sperandii, ATR Acosta, ... Plant Sociology 58 (1), 157-166 , 2021 2021 Citations: 51
Selecting the best candidates for resurrecting extinct-in-the-wild plants from herbaria G Albani Rocchetti, A Carta, A Mondoni, S Godefroid, CC Davis, ... Nature Plants 8 (12), 1385-1393 , 2022 2022 Citations: 33
IDPlanT: the Italian database of plant translocation T Abeli, M D’Agostino, S Orsenigo, F Bartolucci, R Accogli, ... Plant Biosystems-An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant … , 2021 2021 Citations: 24
Seventeen ‘extinct’plant species back to conservation attention in Europe T Abeli, G Albani Rocchetti, Z Barina, I Bazos, D Draper, P Grillas, ... Nature Plants 7 (3), 282-286 , 2021 2021 Citations: 21
The role of aftercare in plant translocation A Corli, GA Rocchetti, S Orsenigo, J Possley, T Abeli Biodiversity and Conservation 32 (13), 4181-4197 , 2023 2023 Citations: 16
A pragmatic and prudent consensus on the resurrection of extinct plant species using herbarium specimens G Albani Rocchetti, C Davis, G Caneva, G Bacchetta, G Fabrini, G Fenu, ... Taxon 71 (1), 168-177 , 2022 2022 Citations: 13
Linking Man and Nature: Relictual Forest Coenosis with Laurus nobilis L. and Celtis australis L. in Antica Lavinium , Italy G Albani Rocchetti, F Bartoli, E Cicinelli, F Lucchese, G Caneva Sustainability 14 (1), 56 , 2021 2021 Citations: 13
Out-of-date datasets hamper conservation of species close to extinction T Abeli, S Sharrock, G Albani Rocchetti Nature Plants 8 (12), 1370-1373 , 2022 2022 Citations: 8
Understanding the lost: Reconstruction of the garden design of Villa Peretti Montalto (Rome, Italy) for urban valorization F Bartoli, L D’Amato, A Nucera, G Albani Rocchetti, G Caneva Plants 13 (1), 77 , 2023 2023 Citations: 7
A pragmatic and prudent consensus on the resurrection of extinct plant species using herbarium specimens GA Rocchetti, C Davis, G Caneva, G Bacchetta, G Fabrini, G Fenu, ... Taxon 71 (1), 168-177 , 2022 2022 Citations: 4
Herbariomic approach solved identity crisis of the putatively extinct Armeria arcuata Welw. ex Boiss. & Reut. (Plumbaginaceae) T Abeli, G Albani Rocchetti, D Draper, EJ Gouda, L Loze, I Marques, ... Annals of botany, mcaf042 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Plant biodiversity and its meaning at the origin of the peopled scrolls friezes: data from the Castrum Minervae sanctuary (Castro- Lecce, Italy) G Caneva, A Lazzara, G Albani Rocchetti, F D’Andria Rendiconti Lincei. Scienze Fisiche e Naturali 35 (4), 1077-1093 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Vascular Plant Extinction in Macaronesia: Biogeographical and Biological Drivers of Loss GA Rocchetti Glob. Change Biol 31, e70128 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Testing seed germination from herbaria: Application of seed quality enhancement techniques and implication for plant resurrection and conservation G Albani Rocchetti, L Brancaleoni, G Caneva, A Cona, G Fabrini, ... Taxon 73 (3), 854-867 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
FIAT LUX : The Mullein’s ( Verbascum sp.) Image and Its Symbology Through History Within the Euro-Mediterranean Culture N Soldovieri, A Lazzara, G Albani Rocchetti, F Bartoli, G Caneva Plants 14 (21), 3294 , 2025 2025
Qualitative vs. quantitative morphology of seeds of an Italian critically endangered Hawkweed as predictor of germination capacity G Albani Rocchetti, L Gargiulo, AG Napolitano, S Orsenigo, G Mele, ... Plant Biosystems-An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant … , 2025 2025
Conservation Status and Activities of the Threatened Endemic Quillwort Isoëtes malinverniana GA Rocchetti, T Abeli Elsevier , 2022 2022
