§ Fruit tree root morphology and physiology;
§ Chemical and agronomical practise to reduce Armillaria mellea infection in peach;
§ Mineral nutrition of fruit tree in relation to environmental aspects and fruit quality;
§ Effect of organic matter on chemical and biological soil properties;
§ Causes and strategies to reduce iron chlorosis
§ sustainable management of irrigation in fruit trees.
Principal investigator of the PRIN project "From farm to glass: use of a winEMaking wastE-derived compost as feRtilizer for GrapEvine plants. Elucidation of the interaction between vine molecular response and microbial community for wine production - EMERGE”. https://site.unibo.it/emerge/it