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Luciano Cavani

Associate Professor

Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Academic discipline: AGRI-06/B Agricultural Chemistry

Research

Keywords: Soil health Soil quality Soil fertility Soil chemistry Soil biogeochemistry Sustainable fertilization Nutrient management Nutrient cycling Soil organic matter Fertilizers Biostimulants Agro-industrial by-products Circular bioeconomy

Soil Chemistry, Fertility and Quality

Study of the chemical and biochemical properties of soils and of the processes regulating nutrient availability, soil organic matter dynamics, and overall soil quality.

Effects of Agronomic Practices on Soil Health and Functionality

Assessment of the effects of tillage, crop rotations, intercropping systems, and fertilization strategies on the biological, chemical, and physical processes that determine soil functionality and the sustainability of agroecosystems.

Characterization and Evaluation of Fertilizers, Biostimulants and Soil Amendments

Chemical and agronomic characterization of innovative fertilizers, biostimulants, and soil amendments, with particular emphasis on nutrient use efficiency and soil quality improvement.

Nutrient Recycling and Agronomic Valorization of Agro-Industrial By-Products and Biosolids

Investigation of the recovery and use of organic residues, agro-industrial by-products, and biosolids as sources of nutrients and organic matter within circular economy frameworks.

Environmental Effects of Fertilization and Sustainable Nutrient Management

Assessment of the environmental fate of nutrients and contaminants associated with fertilization practices, aimed at developing sustainable nutrient management strategies for crop production and soil resource conservation.