Prof. Violeta Velikova, DSc | Publications

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Selected publications (2018 – 2023)

  1. Velikova V, Dani KGS, Loreto F. Origin, evolution, and future of isoprene and nitric oxide interactions within leaves. Journal of Experimental Botany 74(3), 688-706, 2023, Darwin Review. https://doi.org/10.1093/jxb/erac459.
  2. Pollastri S, Velikova V, Castaldini M, Fineschi S, Ghirardo A, Renaut J, Schnitzler J-P, Sergeant K, Winkler B, Zorzan S, Loreto F. Isoprene-emitting tobacco plants are less affected by moderate water deficit under future climate change scenario and show adjustments of stress-related proteins in actual climate. Plants 12 (2), 333, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12020333.
  3. Teneva I, Velikova V, Belkinova D, Moten D, Dzhambazov B. Allelopathic potential of the cyanotoxins Microcystin-LR and Cylindrospermopsin on green algae. Plants 12(6), 1403, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12061403.
  4. Krumova S, Petrova A, Petrova N, Stoichev S, Ilkov D, Tsonev T, Petrov P, Koleva D, Velikova V. Seed priming with single-walled carbon nanotubes grafted with pluronic p85 preserves the functional and structural characteristics of pea plants. Nanomaterials 13(8):1332, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13081332.
  5. Brunetti C, Moura BB, Velikova V. Editorial: Biogenic volatiles in natural and urban forest. Frontiers in Plant Science 14:1233612, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2023.1233612.
  6. Krumova S, Petrova A, Koleva D, Petrova S, Stoichev S, Petrova N, Tsonev T, Petrov P, Velikova V. Priming of Pisum sativum seeds with stabilized Pluronic P85 nanomicelles. Effects on seedling development and photosynthetic function. Photosynthetica 61 (SI): 28-36, 2023. https://ps.ueb.cas.cz/corproof.php?tartkey=phs-000000-3036.
  7. Weatherall A, Nabuurs G-J, Velikova V, Santopuoli G, Neroj B, Bowditch E, Temperli C, Binder F, Ditmarová L, Jamnická G, Lesinski J, La Porta N, Pach M, Panzacchi P, Sarginci M, Serengil Y, Tognetti R. Chapter 2 – Defning Climate-Smart Forestry. In: Managing Forest Ecosystems, Vol. 40, Tognetti R, Smith M, Panzacchi P (Eds): Climate-Smart Forestry in Mountain Regions. Springer Nature, Switzerland, AG. ISBN 978-3-030-80766-5, ISBN 978-3-030-80767-2. pp. 35-58, 2022. (eBook). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80767-2.  https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-3-030-80767-2.pdf.
  8. Walter GM, Clark J, Cristaudo A, Terranova D, Nevado B, Catara S, Paunov M, Velikova V, Filatov D, Cozzolino S, Hiscock SJ, Bridle JR. Adaptive divergence generates distinct plastic responses in two closely related Senecio species. Evolution 76(6):1229-1245, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1111/evo.14478.
  9. Popova AV, Vladkova R, Borisova P, Georgieva K, Mihailova G, Velikova V, Tsonev T, Ivanov AG. Photosynthetic response of lutein deficient mutant lut2 of Arabidopsis thaliana to low temperature at high light. Photosynthetica 60(SI):108-118, https://ps.ueb.cas.cz/getrevsrc.php?identification=public&mag=phs&raid=2811&type=fin&ver=3.
  10. Vitale E, Velikova V, Tsonev T, Costanzo G, Paradiso R, Arena C. Manipulation of light quality is an effective tool to regulate photosynthetic capacity and fruit antioxidant properties of Solanum lycopersicum cv. ‘Microtom’ in a controlled environment. PeerJ 10:e13677, 2022. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.13677.
  11. Delfine S, Velikova VB, Mastrodonato F. Soil mulching influence spearmint yield, eco-physiological activities and essential oil content in rainfed environment of Southern Italy. Agronomy 12, art. 1521, 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12071521.
  12. Vitale E, Izzo LG, Amitrano C, Velikova V, Tsonev T, Simoniello P, De Micco V, Arena C. Light quality modulates photosynthesis and antioxidant properties of vulgaris L. plants from seeds irradiated with high-energy heavy ions: Implications for cultivation in space. Plants 11 (14), art. 1816, 2022. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11141816.
  13. Doneva D, Pál M, Brankova L, Szalai G, Tajti J, Khalil R, Ivanovska B, Velikova V, Misheva S, Janda T, Peeva V – The effects of putrescine pre-treatment on osmotic stress responses in drought-tolerant and drought-sensitive wheat seedlings. Physiologia Plantarum 171(2); 200-216, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1111/ppl.13150.
  14. Petrova N, Paunov M, Petrov P, Velikova V, Goltsev V, Krumova S – Polymer-modified single-walled carbon nanotubes affect photosystem II photochemistry, intersystem electron transport carriers and photosystem I end acceptors in pea plants. Molecules 26(19):5958, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26195958.
  15. Velikova V, Petrova N, Kovács L, Petrova A, Koleva D, Tsonev T, Taneva S, Petrov P, Krumova S – Single-walled carbon nanotubes modify leaf micromorphology, chloroplast ultrastructure and photosynthetic activity of pea plants. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 22(9):4878, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms22094878.
  16. Vitale E, Velikova V, Tsonev T, Ferrandino I, Capriello T, Arena C – The interplay between light quality and biostimulant application affects the antioxidant capacity and photosynthetic traits of soybean (Glycine max). Plants 10(5), 861, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10050861.
  17. Vitale E, Vitale L, Costanzo G, Velikova V, Tsonev T, Simoniello P, De Micco V, Arena C – Light spectral composition influences structural and eco‐physiological traits of Solanum lycopersicum cv. ‘Microtom’ in response to high‐LET ionizing radiation. Plants 10(8),1752, 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants10081752.
  18. BowditchE, SantopuoliG, BinderF, delRioM, LaPortaN, KluvankovaT, LesinskiJ, MottaR, PachM, PanzacchiP, PretzschH, TemperliC, TononG, SmithM, Velikova V, Weatherall A, Tognetti R – What is Climate-Smart Forestry? A definition from a multinational collaborative process focused on mountain regions of Europe. Ecosystem Services 43, art. number 101113, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoser.2020.101113.
  19. Dimitrova S, Paunov M, Pavlova B, Dankov K, Kouzmanova M, Velikova V, Tsonev T, Kalaji HM, Goltsev V – Photosynthetic efficiency of two Platanus orientalis ecotypes exposed to moderately high temperature – JIP-test analysis. Photosynthetica 58 (SI): 657-670, 2020. https://ps.ueb.cas.cz/pdfs/phs/2020/02/46.pdf.
  20. Velikova V, Arena C, Izzo LG, Tsonev T, Koleva D, Tattini M, Roeva O, De Maio A, Loreto F – Functional and structural leaf plasticity determine photosynthetic performances during drought stress and recovery in two Platanus orientalis populations from contrasting habitats. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 21(11), 3912, 2020. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21113912.
  21. Brunetti C, Tattini M, Guidi L, Velikova V, Ferrini F, Fini A. An integrated overview of physiological and biochemical responses of Celtis australis to drought stress. Urban Forestry & Urban Greening volume 46, art. num. 126480, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ufug.2019.126480.
  22. Hristozkova M, Gigova L, Geneva M, Stancheva I, Velikova V, Marinova G – Influence of mycorrhizal fungi and microalgae dual inoculation on basil plants performance. Gesunde Pflanzen 70(2): 99-107, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10343-018-0420-5.
  23. Petrova N, Koleva P, Velikova V, Tsonev T, Andreeva T, Taneva S, Krumova S, Danova K – Relations between photosynthetic performance and polyphenolics productivity of Atemisia alba Turra in in vitro tissue culture. International Journal Bioautomation 22(1), 73-82, https://doi.org/10.7546/ijba.2018.22.1.73-82.
  24. Velikova V, Tsonev T, Tattini M, Arena C, Krumova S, Koleva D, Peeva V, Stojchev S, Todinova S, Izzo LG, Brunetti C, Stefanova M, Taneva S, Loreto F. Physiological and structural adjustments of two ecotypes of Platanus orientalis from different habitats in response to drought and re-watering. Conservation Physiology 6(1):coy073, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1093/conphys/coy073.

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