CASTARRAY

“Preliminary Feasibility Studies for the Transfer of Expertise and Innovative Technologies for the Identification of Chestnut Genotypes”.

Given the importance and uniqueness of Campania’s chestnut germplasm, as well as the risk of genetic erosion caused by damage from the gall wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus), the CASTARRAY project aims to make available to industry operators the genetic and molecular tools needed for varietal identification and the characterization of particularly valuable genotypes.

Within the project, the feasibility of transferring expertise and innovative genetic characterization technologies for local chestnut varieties will be assessed by research institutions CREA and CNR, in close collaboration with a pilot company.

The applications will focus primarily on monitoring propagation material at an early growth stage, enabling the creation of added value and the promotion of local products in the market. This technology transfer will also have a positive impact on the use and conservation of the vast biodiversity heritage currently at risk.