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Massimo Cristofaro

Biotechnology and Biological Control Agency (BBCA) Rome ItalyORCID 0000-0002-9307-6594Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Approach:experimental assay· 3 Research Focus:host-pathogen & immune response· 3 Organism:Drosophila· 2 Research Focus:cell signaling & trafficking· 1 Research Focus:clustering· 1 Research Focus:development & morphogenesis· 1

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Alessia CemmiiD· 2 shared Daniele PorrettaiD· 2 shared Flavia CerastiiD· 2 shared Ilaria Di SarcinaiD· 2 shared Valentina MastrantonioiD· 2 shared Adriano VernaiD· 1 shared Alessandra Paolini· 1 shared Chiara Elvira Mainardi· 1 shared

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Recent·Most cited

Developing heterospecific Sterile Insect Technique for pest control: insights from the spotted wing fly Drosophila suzukii

Flavia Cerasti, Massimo Cristofaro, Valentina Mastrantonio, Jessica Scifo, Adriano Verna, Daniele Canestrelli, Daniele Porretta

This study explores using heterospecific sterile males to control Drosophila suzukii by exploiting reproductive interference, showing they reduce pest fitness through mating.

Pest Management Science · May 7, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology

Overflooding Ratios in the Sterile Insect Technique: Toward Sustainable Management of Bagrada hilaris

Chiara Elvira Mainardi, Chiara Peccerillo, Alessandra Paolini, René Sforza, Alessia Cemmi, Ilaria Di Sarcina, Francesca Marini, Massimo Cristofaro

This study evaluates the overflooding ratio in the Sterile Insect Technique for controlling Bagrada hilaris, finding that a 1:5 ratio most effectively reduces fertility.

bioRxiv · Mar 5, 2025 · PreprintEcology

Advancing Heterospecific Sterile Insect Technique Against Drosophila suzukii: selection of the optimal irradiation dose for D. melanogaster males

Flavia Cerasti, Valentina Mastrantonio, Alessia Cemmi, Ilaria Di Sarcina, Massimo Cristofaro, Daniele Porretta

This study identifies 80 Gy as the optimal irradiation dose for D. melanogaster males to suppress D. suzukii populations by balancing sterility, longevity, and mating performance.

bioRxiv · Feb 23, 2025 · PreprintEcology