The Plant Production Unit of the University of Messina is interested in joining collaborative research projects focused on data-driven and digital solutions for sustainable agriculture, with particular attention to Mediterranean and climate-vulnerable regions. Our interest lies in the integration of sensor technologies, field and greenhouse experimentation, and decision support systems (DSS/FMIS) to improve climate resilience and the efficiency of water and nutrient use.

We can contribute expertise in sensor-based and plant-driven irrigation and fertigation management, including lysimetric approaches, as well as real-life experimental use cases in open-field and protected cultivation systems.

The University of Messina (UniME), founded in 1548, is a public research university located in the Mediterranean area, with a strong focus on research excellence and internationalisation. UniME comprises 12 Departments and offers a wide range of study programmes, doctoral courses and master’s degrees.

The Unit of Plant Production has a consolidated expertise in sustainable and resilient cropping systems in Mediterranean environments. The Unit carries out applied research on agri-food chains, precision agriculture, sensor-based monitoring, and protected cultivation.