Last Update: 18 June 2025

Database Version: 1.0

Sources:

• Fruggiero I, Maisto A, Passaro S, Gentile D, Nunziata A, D’Agostino N (2025) KASTRACKdb - A chestnut DNA fingerprinting database for genetic diversity assessment, precise varietal identification, and traceability. Database. Submitted
• Nunziata A, Ferlito F, Magri A, Ferrara E, Petriccione M (2022) The hundred-horse chestnut: A model system for studying mutation rates during clonal propagation in higher plants. Forestry: An International Journal of Forestry Research, 95 (5): 678–685. DOI
• Nunziata A, Ruggieri V, Petriccione M, De Masi L. (2020) Single nucleotide polymorphisms as practical molecular tools to support the management of European chestnut agrobiodiversity. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 21(13):4805. DOI
• Progetto VALO.RE. I.N. CA.M.P.O. – Azioni di VALOrizzazione e REcupero per le filiere ItaliaNe di CAstagno, Mandorlo, Pistacchio e carrubO (DM 667521 del 30/12/2022; CUP J53C23000450001), finanziato dal Ministero dell’Agricoltura, della Sovranità Alimentare e delle Foreste.

The information in KASTRACK is periodically updated and may be subject to changes without notice.

All data in KASTRACK are publicly accessible. The database collects information from different research groups, who ensure accuracy and reliability.

The system includes links to other databases and third-party websites for additional information. However, KASTRACK is not responsible for the content published on external platforms.