Our research group is specialized in the study and application of sustainable inputs to mitigate abiotic and biotic stress in horticultural and forage crops, grain legumes and cereals. We work within the framework of the circular bioeconomy, focusing on the valorization of agronomic by-products (compost, vermicompost, aromatic hydrolates, etc.) to develop sustainable agricultural inputs and to improve soil health. Our main objective is to facilitate the agroecological transition by providing biological alternatives to synthetic chemical products, enhancing crop resilience and promoting soil health. In addition, we have experience in plant breeding and in the study of crop performance in multi-environment trials, under both conventional and organic conditions.
Possible contributions to the project:
We evaluate how different plant genetic resources (landraces, cultivars…) respond to new sources of biostimulants or sustainable inputs, as well as to abiotic or biotic stress, under field, greenhouse or controlled-environment conditions, identifying the best genotype–treatment combinations for resilient agroecosystems.
We explore agronomic and physiological traits in order to understand the adaptation mechanisms of different plant species.
We aim to join a consortium as a partner, contributing technical expertise, field validation and sustainability assessment.

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