Through our research we aim to:
- understand the impact of abiotic stresses associated with climate change, water scarcity and soil degradation on orchard productivity and resource use efficiency
- study the physiological basis of perennial crop vegetative and bearing patterns and how it is affected by environmental factors and management
- characterize the physiological and horticultural potential of genetic resources to adapt to changes in agricultural systems such as increasing planting density and level of mechanization
