We develop and apply behavioral manipulation methods based on biotremology techniques. For example, we can characterize vibrational signals and select/create synthetic playbacks to stimulate target insect species in both laboratory and semi-field conditions.

This Unit assesses wildlife behavioral adaptations to environmental and anthropogenic drivers, developing predictive models based on bio-logging and remote sensing data

The research is focused on the concept of One Health and EcoHealth, promoting the concept that human health is strictly dependent on the health of plants, animals and the environment.

Investigates food quality with a multidisciplinary approach, focusing on consumers and
sustainability, from agrifood applications to the fundamentals of perceptual processes

This Unit studies the interactions between forests and their biotic and abiotic environment in a context of global changes and feedbacks between vegetation, biodiversity and climate.

We aim to become the go-to place for the provision of research, innovation and development activities in the field of smart agriculture and automation

This Unit applies food traceability and authenticity against fraud and counterfeiting using advanced Stable Isotope Ratios Analysis and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

We apply multidisciplinary skills to the bioeconomy and circular economy through R&D projects and technical-scientific consultancies

The Unit comprises studies on biosynthesis of various groups of plant metabolites with the aim to isolate and identificate them and understand their function and biological roles.

Unraveling the genomic and molecular bases that underlie fruit quality and resistant traits to develop improved fruit cultivars and assist traditional breeding programs

Food, plant, human, animal and model cell chemistry are studied using various physicochemical analytical applications, including metabolomics.

This Unit focuses on crop protection to decrease reliance on pesticides and improve well-being and the land-based economy with the development of innovative and sustainable agricultural practices.

Applies new breeding technologies (cisgenesis, gene editing) for functional genomics studies in plants to increase tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress and improve fruit quality.

This Unit nvestigates temporal and spatial changes in the biodiversity and ecology of the alpine and perialpine hydrographic network.