Antonino Malacrinò

Antonino Malacrinò

Assistant Professor

University of Reggio Calabria (Italy)

👋 Hi, there!

I’m a molecular ecologist mainly interested in plant microbiomes. My research is a blend of theory drawn from evolutionary biology, community ecology, and multitrophic interactions, combined with cutting-edge tools in molecular biology, experimental evolution, high-throughput sequencing, and high-performance computing to delve deep into the mechanisms governing the interplay between plants and their microbiomes. My research focuses on answering important fundamental questions: how do microbiomes influence plant ecology and evolution? Which are the rules behind the assembly of plant microbial communities? Can we assemble/evolve microbiomes to drive changes in plant functional traits?

We are moving to the US! 🇺🇸

The Malacrino Lab at Clemson University will open its doors in January 2025 as part of the Department of Biological Sciences. The lab will focus on fundamental and applied research on microbiomes.

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