Palermo 2024, July 11th and 12th

Innovations For Sustainable Crop Production In The Mediterranean Region

ISPAMed 2024 International Conference


We are pleased to announce the second edition of the ISPAMed International Conference. This conference will take place for the second consecutive year in the city of Palermo in July 11th and 12th. The conference aims to continue the discussions and dialogues started last year, providing an important moment for debate and knowledge exchange in the field of sustainable agricultural development. It represents a unique opportunity to delve into the most current and relevant issues for industry professionals, scientists, students, and enthusiasts. The conference will include plenary sessions, presentations of scientific posters, and networking moments revolving around the theme of sustainability and ecological transition, addressing it in the light of five main thematic areas.


Scenario

Agriculture is an economic sector of the utmost importance, as it can meet the food needs of a growing world population and generate income. However, the application of high-input agricultural techniques in recent decades has led to a decline in soil fertility, an increase in desertification, excessive pressure on water resources, an increase in greenhouse gas emissions, unsustainable use of non-renewable energy resources and a loss of biodiversity. Agriculture thus contributes to climate change but is also itself vulnerable to its effects. Therefore, innovations in production methods are needed to increase the sustainability of agricultural production. The goal of the conference is to define the state of the art in terms of environmental impacts in agriculture and to promote possible innovations to increase the sustainability of agricultural products. The event will be focused on tree fruits, crops, protected horticulture and plant protection.

Topics

The programme is divided into five thematic sessions:

  1. Mediterranean Region - Biodiversity, Crop Productions, Livestock Systems and Environmental Sustainability
  2. Medicinal Plants and Industrial Crops - Towards Sustainable Management
  3. Food and Health - How the research of Well-being passes through the Agri-food Production System
  4. Entomology and Pathology - Pesticide which scenario for the next future in a contest of the new European Green Dial?
  5. Innovative approaches for agricultural water management in a climate change


Mediterranean Ecosystem: Biodiversity, Primary Productions, Livestock Systems, and Environmental Sustainability

  • - Growing systems and orchard management for improved efficiency of horticultural productions in a low input agriculture context.
  • - Precision farming.
  • - Genetic resources as a tool to alleviate abiotic stresses in crop systems.
  • - Social, environmental and economic impact of climate changes on crop yield and quality.

The focus of this first thematic area will be oriented towards assessing interventions and strategic actions for the proper resource management, with specific attention to raw materials and primary productions, in both herbaceous and woody crops. Discussions will cover strategies to promote sustainable livestock feeding, exploring actions for animal health promotion and the reduction of pharmacological treatments, presenting alternative approaches to intensive farming, analyzing the associated benefits and challenges. Debates will also address waste management, valorization of by-products, sustainable water resource management, and the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the role of the latest technological innovations in agronomy will be examined, aiming to balance economic needs with environmental and social considerations.


Medicinal Plants and Industrial Crops: Towards Sustainable Management

  • - Medicinal and aromatic plants as a new opportunity for the Mediterranean area
  • - Industrial crops for a more resilient agriculture in Mediterranean Basin
  • - Improvement of agronomic techniques for medicinal plants and industrial crops production in a climate change scenario
  • - Industrial crops as a way of agriculture adaptation to climate change in a semi-arid environment

The section will encompass insights into the medicinal and industrial uses of medicinal plants, along with the analysis of the industrial applications of crops intended for the production of manufacturing materials Sustainable agronomic practices will also be explored, with a particular focus on eco-friendly techniques. The discussion will extend to the importance of biodiversity in these crops and strategies to preserve it. Additionally, the latest technological innovations applied to the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of these plants will be presented. Finally, future perspectives in the sector will be explored, along with the identification of current and future challenges requiring innovative solutions.


Food and Health: How the research of Well-being passes through the Agri-food Production System

  • - Dietary interventions to slow-down the aging process
  • - Foods’ allergies, intolerances and sensitivities
  • - Superfoods
  • - Molecular and immuno-nutrition
  • - Food as diseases prevention strategies

This session aims to create a comprehensive framework that combines agronomic research, practical innovations, and medical considerations to promote an integrated approach to food, nutrition, and health. The thematic session seeks to explore fundamental pillars such as Nutraceuticals, Functional Nutrition, and Nutrigenomics, with the goal of analyzing the relationships between genes, diet, and health, as well as the nutritional and therapeutic aspects of foods in enhancing health and preventing diseases.


Entomology and Pathology: Pesticide which scenario for the next future in a contest of the new European Green Dial?

  • - Sustainable Agrifood in a contest of Climate change
  • - Green Dial, Farm to Fork: new prospective on pesticide
  • - One health from plant crop and tree: New prospective for crop management
  • - Smart diagnosis and precision agriculture: a tool for early sustainable crop protection strategies

This session will be dedicated to delving into the topics of biological control through agronomic practices that minimize the use of chemical pesticides and promote sustainable crop management. Plant defense against diseases will be addressed through advanced research and pathology strategies, along with the selection of crops resistant to attacks from insects and pathogens. The session will also feature the presentation of new technologies and advanced tools for monitoring and managing entomology in agriculture.


Innovative approaches for agricultural water management in a climate change

  • - Adaptation of conventional water management techniques to climate change.
  • - Integrated simulation models for agricultural water management.
  • - Green technologies for sustainable wastewater and seawater management.
  • - Unconventional water reuse in agriculture.
  • - Smart irrigation systems for precision scheduling and monitoring.
  • - Water crisis and geographical approaches to the perception of the drought risk

The dramatic depletion of freshwater reserves in the Mediterranean region, resulting from climate change, calls for urgent and sustainable solutions to avoid water crises in various productive sectors, particularly in agriculture. This session aims to illustrate and identify innovative solutions and technologies aimed at optimizing water management and applicable agronomic strategies to enhance the efficiency of water resource utilization within the irrigation sector. The goal is to improve environmental sustainability and address water scarcity induced by increasingly sparse precipitation and above-average temperatures, especially in the most vulnerable areas such as the Mediterranean semi-arid regions. Special attention will be given not only to more efficient irrigation systems but also to the use of "unconventional" water resources through the utilization of low-impact environmental technologies.

In addition to technological approaches, the perspective of human and cultural geography on the perception of the water crisis and drought risk by operators and stakeholders in the agricultural sector will also be considered. This is useful for assessing the effects on the territories.

Furthermore, this session will also explore the future challenges that agriculture must face in the water sector regarding the achievement of sustainable development goals.

8:30

Registration

9:30

Welcome, Opening and Addresses

  • Prof Massimo Midiri, Rector University of Palermo

  • Prof Tiziano Caruso, Head of the Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo

  • Prof Leo Sabatino and Prof Giuseppe Di Miceli, Conveners

  • Dr Dario Cartabellotta, Director General of the Department of Agriculture, Sicily Region

SESSION 1

Mediterranean Region: Biodiversity, Crop Productions, Livestock Systems and Environmental Sustainability

Chair: Prof Tiziano Caruso, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences – University of Palermo, Italy


KEYNOTE LECTURES

Strategies to support crop productions and reduce GHG emissions in the Mediterranean area Dr Leonardo Verdi, Department of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Forestry, University of Florence, Italy


Invited speaker:

Physiological and biometeorological approaches for efficient irrigation management in California olive and pistachio orchards
Prof Giulia Marino, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis

Combining nitrogen fertilization and biostimulant application in durum wheat: effects on morphophysiological traits and grain production
Prof Roberto Ruggeri, Department of Agricultural and Forest Sciences, University of Tuscia, Italy

The impact of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), companies report on the agriculture activity & sustainability
Prof José Rafael Marques da Silva, Instituto de Ciências Agrárias Mediterrânicas, Department of Rural Engineering, University of Évora, Portugal

Functional agrobiodiversity: intercropping with legumes as the most promising tool for facilitating phosphorus availability in the Mediterranean cropping systems
Dr Emilio Lo Presti, Department of Agriculture, University of Reggio Calabria, Italy

Feeding responses and dairy production of ewes fed dehydrated sulla forage (Sulla coronaria (L.) Medik) as alternative to hay
Dr Marialetizia Ponte, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Comparison of olive oil consumers between Spain and Portugal
Prof Amparo Baviera-Puig, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain

13:00

Light lunch

14:30

SESSION 2

Medicinal Plants and Industrial Crops: Towards Sustainable Management


Chair: Prof Konstantinos A. Aliferis, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece


KEYNOTE LECTURES

Sustainable management of medicinal and nutraceutical plants - a partnership for bioactive compound production?
Prof Ana Luisa Fernando, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal


INVITED SPEAKERS:


Intercropping systems with cardoon in mountainous Mediterranean regions: a case study from Sardinia
Prof Vittoria Giannini, Department of Biology, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Cultivation and Processing in Türkiye
Prof Nazim Şekeroğlu , Department of Biology, Gaziantep University, Gaziantep, Turkey

Brassicas in the Mediterranean Basin: more opportunities than problems
Dr Roberto Matteo , Research Centre for Cereal and Industrial Crops, Bologna, Italy

Effects of sustainable agronomic management in giant reed for biomethane production
Dr Alessandra Piccitto , Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania, Italy

Digestate, cover crops and soil tillage management: preliminary results on soil fertility and on mais (Zea mais L.) crops
Dr Enrica Allevato , Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy

Rapid measurement and statistical ranking of leaf drought tolerance capacity in cotton
Prof Xuejun Dong , Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M University, United States

17:00

Short presentation

Chair: Prof Albino Maggio, Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Napoli, Italy



Effect of biostimulants foliar application on yield, essential oil and chemical properties of organically grown sage
Dr Davide Farruggia, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Expression of plant-environment interaction of four groups of Vicia faba selected from a mixed population
Dr Antonella Iurato , Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania, Italy

Assessing the environmental impact of durum wheat in sicily, italy: a comparison between conventional and organic systems
Dr Monica Auteri , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Joint Action of Trichoderma atroviride and a Vegetal Derived-Protein Hydrolysate Improves Yield, Fruit Quality of Two Woodland Strawberry Cultivars Grown Under Greenhouse
Dr Pietro Bellitto , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

RIUBSAL: opportunities for expanding the use of reclaimed water for olive tree irrigation
Dr Francesco Abbatantuono , Department of Soil, Plant and Food Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy

Molybdenum biofortification as eustress factor through arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi application in a cherry tomato soilless system
Dr Lorena Vultaggio , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Trend of research on durum wheat irrigation by bibliographic mapping
Dr Noemi Tortorici , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Vegetation Analysis and Productivity Assessment of Natural Pastures in Madonie Regional Park, Sicily
Dr Nicoletta Lala , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Differential physiological activity and metabolomic signatures of lettuce plants grown under nitrogen deficiency conditions and treated with different vegetal derived biostimulants
Dr Christophe El Nakhel , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Effects of pasture supplemented with Aloe Vera on lamb meat production: preliminary results
Dr Simona Prestigiacomo , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Effects of biostimulants and corroborants on plant pathogenic fungi
Dr Marika Lamendola , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences (SAAF), University of Palermo, Italy

Evaluation of Olive Oil Polyphenols' Properties on Ex Vivo Models: Results from Preliminary Studies
Dr Anna Calabrò , Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Italy

20:00

Inauguration of the Santa Rosalia Exhibition

“Villa Niscemi”, Piazza Niscemi, Palermo and conference dinner.

9:00

Opening

9:00

SESSION 3

Food and Health: How the research of Well-being passes through the Agri-food Production System

Chair: Prof Giuseppina Candore, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Italy


KEYNOTE LECTURES

The importance of Diet in Health: What About the Future? Prof Antonio Garcia Rios, Sofia University Hospital/University of Cordoba, Spain



INVITED SPEAKERS:


Functional foods for healthy aging
Dr Giulia Accardi, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Italy

The Nutraceutical Properties of Rhus coriaria Linn: Potential Application on Human Health and Aging Biomedicine
Dr Anna Aiello, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Italy

Nutraceuticals and healthy aging, implications for a positive nutrition
Prof Giovanni Scapagnini, Department of Medicine and Health Sciences "V. Tiberio", University of Molise, Italy

Non-Celiac Wheat Sensitivity: a new challenge for cereal growers
Dr Aurelio Seidita, Department of Health Promotion Sciences, Maternal and Infant Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Italy

Nutrition, epigenetic modulation and healthy ageing
Prof Giuseppe Passarino, Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria, Italy

11:30

SESSION 4

Entomology and Pathology: pesticide which scenario for the next future in a contest of the new European Green Deal?


Chair: Dr Slavica Matic, Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, National Research Council, Turin, Italy


KEYNOTE LECTURES:

Plant protection products in EU: too many or too few? A look to fungicides and related alternatives
Prof Gianfranco Romanazzi, Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy


INVITED SPEAKERS:


Sustainable strategies to improve resilience to fungal diseases in berry crops
Prof Tânia R. Fernandes, Sustainable Agrifood Production Research Centre, University of Porto, Portugal

How to manage plant disease risk when implanting a new crop as sugarcane in a Mediterranean European environment
Prof Jean Heinrich Daugrois, Department Bios, Research unit Plant Health Institute Montpellier, CIRAD, France

Coming of age: metabolomics in biostimulant research and development to combat the climate crisis and secure food supply
Prof Konstantinos A. Aliferis, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

Honeydew management to promote biological control
Dr Maite Fernández de Bobadilla, Centro de Protección Vegetal y Biotecnología, Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias, Spain

Chemical and visual cues in host-plant selection of the melon ladybird: new perspectives in biological control
Dr Valerio Saitta, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy


14:00

Light lunch

15:00

SESSION 5

Innovative approaches for agricultural water management in a climate change


Chair: Prof Giorgio Micale, Department of Engineering, University of Palermo, Italy


KEYNOTE LECTURES

Experimental investigation of the performance of a seawater reverse osmosis desalination system operating under variable feed flowrate pressure and temperature
Prof George Papadakis, School of Environment and Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural University of Athens, Athens, Greece

INVITED SPEAKERS:


Constructed wetlands as nature-based solution for sustainable wastewater treatment and reuse for agriculture: a critical assessment by experimental studies and literature
Prof Mario Licata, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy.

Improving irrigation efficiency by using sensors to monitor the soil-plant-atmosphere system
Dr Vincenzo Alagna, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Use of remote sensing and modelling for crop and water monitoring in mediterranean area
Dr Dominique Couraul, UMR 1114 EMMAH, INRAE, Avignon, France

Biostimulants, N level and drought stress intensity synergistically orchestrate yield, quality and physiology of greenhouse-grown basil
Dr Beppe Benedetto Consentino, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy.

Risk perception and the water crisis: a geographical approach
Prof Gaetano Sabato, Department of Psychology, Educational Science and Human Movement, University of Palermo, Italy

Continuous monitoring of tree water potential in olive for efficient irrigation management
Prof Paula Guzman Delgado, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California, Davis

Regulated deficit irrigation to boost processing tomato sustainability in Mediterranean environmen
Dr Nicolo Iacuzzi, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy.

17:00

Short presentation

Chair: Dr Giovanni Gugliuzza, Research Centre for Plant Protection and Certification, Italy


Climate change, water scarcity and adaptation strategies in Sicily
Dr Antonino Drago, Department Agriculture Sicily Region, Italy

Medicago intertexta as a forage crop: exploring various utilizations in the Mediterranean environment
Dr Lucia Dinolfo, Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Saffron “the red gold spice”: how to improve its profitability
Dr Cinzia Barbieri, Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, University of Torino, Italy

Agronomic evaluation of 13 cotton varieties to organic cultivation in a hot arid environment
Dr Federica Alaimo , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Morphometric and agronomic traits multivariate analysis of sumac (Rhus coriaria L.) grown wild in Eastern Sicily
Dr Valentina Formica , Department of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, University of Catania, Italy

Comprehensive Protein-Protein Interaction Network Analysis of Xylella fastidiosa in Fruit Tree Crops
Dr Aparna S. Balan , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

CA Decade-Long Quantitative and Qualitative Characterization of 18 Lemon Cultivars
Dr Aurora Cirillo , Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy

Composting sewage sludge with biochar and zeolite: effect on composting process and soil-sunflower system
Dr Sara Paliaga , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

Can the combination of two apulian traditional agri-food products generate a superfood? The case of functional taralli with Pleurotus eryngii
Dr Fortunato Cirlincione , Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy

First report of Sargassum muticum in Caretta caretta, Sicily, Italy.
Dr Rosalia Disclafani , Sustainability and Ecological Transition Center, University of Palermo, Italy

Impact of saline groundwater irrigation on net assimilation in Cucumis melo cv. Huanghemi in north-western China
Dr Miriam Distefano , Institute of BioEconomy (IBE), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Catania, Italy

The potential role of hormone-related genes in controlling the olive dwarf phenotype observed in the F2 progeny of 'Koroneiki'
Prof Annalisa Marchese , Department of Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences, University of Palermo, Italy

The spearmint sector: a niche activity with strong development potential in Morocco
Dr Kawtar Mahrach , Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, HASSAN II Agronomic and Veterinary Institute, Rabat, Morocco

Overview on the global spice and herbs market with a focus on Morocco’s position
Dr Fatima Zahraa Lahsaini , Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, Rabat, Morocco

19:30

Closing of the Conference and Final Conclusions

Dr Roberto Massenti and Prof Giuseppe Di Miceli Conveners


ISPAMed invites you to submit an abstract to the International Conference Innovations for Sustainable Crop Production in the Mediterranean Region.


Our esteemed abstract chairs and reviewers will evaluate the best abstracts that will be considered as oral abstracts. All abstracts selected for presentation will be physically presented in Palermo.



Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission Now Open
Deadline: June 30, 2024


Abstract Submission Process

  1. Online Submission: Submit your abstracts online using the Indico tool
  2. Track Selection: Choose one of the designated tracks for your abstract. Each track is further divided into 23 specific topics.



TOPIC 1 - Mediterranean Region: Biodiversity, Crop Productions, Livestock Systems and Environmental Sustainability
  • 1. Growing systems and orchard management for improved efficiency of horticultural productions in a low input agriculture context.
  • 2. Precision farming.
  • 3. Genetic resources as a tool to alleviate abiotic stresses in crop systems.
  • 4. Social, environmental and economic impact of climate changes on crop yield and quality.

TOPIC 2 - Medicinal Plants and Industrial Crops: Towards Sustainable Management
  • 1. Medicinal and aromatic plants as a new opportunity for the Mediterranean area
  • 2. Industrial crops for a more resilient agriculture in Mediterranean Basin
  • 3. Improvement of agronomic techniques for medicinal plants and industrial crops production in a climate change scenario
  • 4. Industrial crops as a way of agriculture adaptation to climate change in a semi-arid environment

TOPIC 3 - Food and Health: How the research of Well-being passes through the Agri-food Production System
  • 1. Dietary interventions to slow-down the aging process
  • 2. Foods’ allergies, intolerances and sensitivities
  • 3. Superfoods
  • 4. Molecular and immuno-nutrition
  • 5. Food as diseases prevention strategies

TOPIC 4 - Entomology and Pathology: Pesticide which scenario for the next future in a contest of the new European Green Dial?
  • 1. Sustainable Agrifood in a contest of Climate change
  • 2. Green Dial – Farm to Fork: new prospective on pesticide
  • 3. One health from plant crop and tree: New prospective for crop management
  • 4. Smart diagnosis and precision agriculture: a tool for early sustainable crop protection strategies

TOPIC 5 - Innovative approaches for agricultural water management in a climate change
  • 1. Adaptation of conventional water management techniques to climate change.
  • 2. Integrated simulation models for agricultural water management.
  • 3. Green technologies for sustainable wastewater and seawater management.
  • 4. Non-conventional water reuse in agriculture.
  • 5. Smart irrigation systems for precision scheduling and monitoring.
  • 6. Water crisis and geographical approaches to the perception of the drought risk


Prof Giuseppe Di Miceli

University of Palermo, Italy


Prof Leo Sabatino

University of Palermo, Italy


Dr Roberto Massenti

University of Palermo, Italy

Prof Tiziano Caruso

University of Palermo, Italy – Chair


Prof Giuseppe Di Miceli

University of Palermo, Italy


Prof Georgia Ntatsi

Agricultural University of Athens, Greece


Prof Marzia Traverso

Institute of Sustainability in Civil Engineering, RWTH Aachen Germany


Prof Mario Licata

University of Palermo, Italy


Prof Johannes Novak

Department of Farm Animal and Public Health in Veterinary Medicine, University of Veterinary Medicine, Austria


Prof Carmelo Maucieri

Department of Agronomy Food Natural resources Animals and Environment, University of Padova, Italy


Prof Nazim Şekeroğlu

Department of Food Engineering, Advanced Technology Application and Research Center, Aralik University, Turkey


Prof Yaojun Zhang

School of Life Sciences, Henan University Kaifeng, China


Prof Enrica Allevato

Department of Environmental and Prevention Sciences, University of Ferrara, Italy


Prof Susana Carvalho

Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, Vairão, Portugal


Dr Pradeep Kumar

Central Arid Zone Research Institute of Jodhpur, India


Prof Saadia Zrira

Department at Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Morocco


Prof Giorgio Testa

Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania, Italy


Prof Petronia Carillo

Department of Biological and Pharmaceutical Environmental Sciences and Technologies, Caserta, Italy


Dr Nicolò Iacuzzi

University of Palermo, Italy

Prof Giuseppe Di Miceli

University of Palermo, Italy - Chair


Prof Salvatore Davino

University of Palermo, Italy


Prof Claudio Leto

University of Palermo, Italy


Prof Filippo Sgroi

University of Palermo, Italy


Prof Leo Sabatino

University of Palermo, Italy


Dr Simona Prestigiacomo

University of Palermo, Italy


Prof Teresa Tuttolomondo

University of Palermo, Italy


Prof Salvatore La Bella

University of Palermo, Italy


Dr Lucia Dinolfo

University of Palermo, Italy


Dr Nicoletta Lala

University of Palermo, Italy

Dr Davide Farruggia

University of Palermo, Italy

Dr Giovanni Gugliuzza

Research Centre for Plant Protection and Certification, Italy

Dr Beppe Benedetto Consentino

University of Palermo, Italy



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University of Palermo, Italy

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Feast of Saint Rosalia – Palermo 14/15 July

The Feast of Santa Rosalia (U Festìnu), wich is one of the most important in Sicily, takes place from July 10 until July 15, and it is a real tourist buster in Palermo. The topic of the feast is on July 14th. The feast is dedicated to Saint Rosalia, also called La Santuzza (Little Saint) or Rusulia (in Sicilian dialect), the patron saint of Palermo. According to local faith, in 1624 Santa Rosalia saved the city’s residents from a dreadful plague after her relics were found in Monte Pellegrino. U Fistinu (the feast), starts on the 10th of July, and during the night between 14-15 July reaches its peak. Thousands of people follow the parade led by a giant iron made chariot, from the Cathedral to the Foro Italico. Folklore and religion meet and explode into traditional fireworks, making you believe the sun is shining. On July 15th at 7:00 pm, a second procession takes place which carries the relic of the Saint through the streets of the city. The 2024 edition marks the 400th iteration of the event.

Calendar of events:

The procession, led by the Archbishop and the Mayor of Palermo, starts on the evening of July 14 in front of the Cathedral of Palermo, and ends near the sea, culminating with an impressive and amazing firework display. The central point of the procession is a vessel-shaped chariot, built different every year, carrying the Statue of Saint Rosalia. The chariot is ten meters high and almost as long, decorated with roses and angels, and pulled by oxen. The feast continues the next day, July 15, with the solemn procession of the relics of the Saint, contained inside a silver urn. During the feast, you can buy food on the street that is part of the popular tradition of the city: pasta with sardines, babbaluci (snails boiled with garlic), sfincione (a thick Sicilian pizza), boiled octopus and watermelon.

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