The focus of the competence centre lies in the research of abiotic and biotic stress factors in order to understand their role on the health of plants, to research changes and to predict future challenges, as well as to develop innovative solutions and recommend them in practice.
At the centre we develop practical solutions in order to create an important basis for the future challenges facing South Tyrol's agriculture and forestry.
The specific goals are:
This research area combines plant genetics, plant physiology and soil chemistry to study plant-soil-environment interactions.
The aim of this research area is to study diseases and pests and their effects on plant health.
The aim of this research area is to collect, process and analyse a wide range of data and to produce innovative solutions for an automatic crop protection.