Italian researchers participate in international agricultural and food science events

Italian academic researchers have participated in significant international forums focused on agricultural innovation and food systems.

Luca Ciccarello, a researcher from the University of Catania, attended the International Horticultural Congress in Kyoto. His work focuses on genetic improvement and varietal diversification to enhance plant resilience against biotic and abiotic stresses. Ciccarello noted that the experience offers opportunities for Sicily to leverage its biodiversity and climate for testing new varieties and adapting to climate change.

Additionally, the Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore participated in the FAO “From Seeds to Foods” Global Exhibition in Rome. The faculty presented a multidisciplinary comparison between dairy products and plant-based alternatives, examining differences in microbiological safety, nutritional characteristics, production processes, and environmental impact.