Characterization of a bacterial collection associated with lettuce root (Lactuca sativa) and evaluation of its effects on the plant

This research project aims to characterize a collection of bacteria isolated from the root system of lettuce (Lactuca sativa), with the objective of determining their taxonomic identity, functional traits, and potential plant growth-promoting (PGP) properties. The isolated bacterial strains will be evaluated with respect to their effects on the growth, development, and stress tolerance of the host plant, with the aim of identifying candidates with potential applications in sustainable agriculture. To this end, both in vitro and in vivo experiments will be conducted, together with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) analysis, aimed at quantifying and monitoring bacterial presence.

Selection process

Per Titoli e Colloquio. Il calendario dei colloqui viene pubblicato sull'Albo d'Ateneo ( https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ ) e sul Portale di Ateneo ( https://lavorainateneo.unito.it/index_ir.html?type=SEL_IDR ). I candidati NON riceveranno comunicazione di ammissione al colloquio. La pubblicazione del calendario all'Albo Ufficiale dell'Ateneo equivale a notifica ai sensi di legge per la convocazione al colloquio. La domanda deve essere presentata tramite la procedura online https://pica.cineca.it/unito/sdn-2026-iv - per informazioni: incarichiricerca@unito.it Mandatory requirement for admission to the selection: italian Laurea Magistrale, or Laurea a Ciclo Unico, or an equivalent degree from foreign Universities, obtained no more than 6 years prior to the application deadline (i.e obtained after 13/10/2020). The Call for Applications (published on the University Bulletin Board under ref. no. 4691 of 21/09/2026), containing the procedures to participate in the selection process and the specific requirements for each selection, is available at https://webapps.unito.it/albo_ateneo/ .

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