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Suckler cow-calf production system in the Mediterranean: feeding behavior and environmental implications
Dr. Khater Stephanie 36th cycle
Zootechnical Sciences and Technologies

In Vitro and in Vivo Biological Activities and Phytochemical Studies of Pomegranate Peel Polyphenols  
Dr. Salim Amira Salim Abdelmenam. 36th cycle
Microbial Agri-food Biotechnology 

Environmental Factors Influencing Pollen Collection and Development in Honey Bee Colonies and Analysis of Pollination Networks in Ecosystems in Northwestern Sardinia
Dr. Lezzeri Matteo 36th cycle
Monitoring and Control of Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems in the Mediterranean Environment

Characterization of Mediterranean Forest Formations Using Ground-Based Lidar Systems
Dr. Arrizza Stefano 36th cycle        
Agrometeorology and Ecophysiology of Agricultural and Forestry Systems                

Towards 2030: Efforts for Improving the Knowledge of Sardinian Wetlands, Grasslands and Coastal Systems
Dr. Rivieccio Giovanni   
Monitoring and Control of Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems in the Mediterranean Environment 

Sustainability and Circularity of Agro-Livestock Farming Systems: Design, Management and Evaluation Criteria
Dr. Sau Paola 36th cycle
Zootechnical Sciences and Technologies           

Analysis of Agricultural Management Dynamics and Identification of Agronomic Strategies for the Enhancement of Marginal Areas in Central Sardinia (Gennargentu-Mandrolisai Area)
Dr. Todde Pietro 36th cycle            
Productivity of Cultivated Plants           

Exploring Mediterranean Grassland Ecosystems: Traits, Management, Seasonal Dynamics, and Biodiversity
Dr. Al Hajj Nour 36th cycle              
Monitoring and Control of Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems in the Mediterranean Environment 

Impact of Tiller Inhibitor (Tin) Gene and Nitrogen Application on Yield Components and Nitrogen Status (NNI) in Wheat 
Dr. Mureddu Francesca 36th cycle              
Productivity of Cultivated Plants          .

Various Approaches for the Genomic Analysis of the Genetic Structure of Different Cattle Populations
Dr. Falchi Laura 36th cycle              
Zootechnical Sciences and Technologies

Modeling the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus for Integrated and Sustainable Resources Management in Sardinia Region  
Dr. Aslam Muhammad Faizan 36th cycle
Agrometeorology and Ecophysiology of Agricultural and Forestry Systems                

Dynacof Process-Based Model Parameterization and Validation for Robusta Coffee
Dr. Faraz Muhammad 36th cycle
Agrometeorology and Ecophysiology of Agricultural and Forestry Systems 

Use Of Multivariate Statistical Techniques in The Analysis of Livestock Data  
Dr. Congiu Michele 37th cycle   
Zootechnical Sciences and Technologies

(Pan)Genomics Approaches for Plant Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Valorisation
Dr. Obinu Lia 37th cycle
Productivity of Cultivated Plants.          

Study of the Nutritional Causes of Milk Fat Depression in Grazing Sheep: The Case of Water-Soluble Carbohydrates Overload From Grasses
Dr. Porcu Maria Angela 37th cycle
Zootechnical Sciences and Technologies                   

Sustainability of dairy sheep farms in Sardinia
Dr. Caratzu Maria Francesca 37th cycle
Zootechnical Sciences and Technologies

Digitalization in livestock farming: The flow of data from collection to use
Dr. Pinna Daniele 37th cycle
Agrometeorology and Ecophysiology of Agricultural and Forestry Systems

Evaluation of the Field Fertility Rate of Two Semen Extenders and a Novel Natural Approach using Cryptorchid Rams to Control Estral Activity in Sardinian Sheep for Artificial Insemination 
Dr. Nassif Charbel 37th cycle
Zootechnical Sciences and Technologies

Biodiversity and ecology of Tuber species in Mediterranean forest ecosystems of Sardinia
Dr. Angius Francesca 37th cycle
Monitoring and Control of Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems in the Mediterranean Environment

Quantifying the dynamics of Root Distribution and Root Reinforcement of Forest Tree Species and their Applications in Forest Management       
Dr. Ngo Ha My 37th cycle
Monitoring and Control of Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems in the Mediterranean Environment

Sustainable Solutions to Land Degradation and Rainfall Variability in Sub-Saharan Africa: Integrating Traditional Water Management, Agricultural Intensification, and Machine Learning Approaches
Dr. Tefera Meron Lakew 37th cycle            
Desertification and Land Degradation

Root Distribution of Robinia pseudoacacia for Soil Erosion Mitigation: A FAIR-Compliant Database Approach with NFS-FAIR-DDP             
Dr. Trendafilov Bozhin 37th cycle                 
Monitoring and Control of Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems in the Mediterranean Environment

Valorisation of Myrtle Liqueur Processing and Olive Pomace By-products as Ingredients for Functional Dairy Foods          
Dr. Carboni Angela 37th cycle
Microbial Agri-food Biotechnology

Distribution of biological products by autonomous platforms for weed control in Mediterranean agricultural systems      
Dr. Deidda Alessandro 37th cycle               
Monitoring and Control of Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems in the Mediterranean Environment

Modeling delineation and valuation of the Direct Protection Forest          
Dr. Marras Elisa 37th cycle
Monitoring and Control of Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems in the Mediterranean Environment

Interaction of Coraebus Oak Borers and Other Coleopterans with Entomopathogenic Fungi
Dr. Morda Walaa 37th cycle          
Monitoring and Control of Agricultural and Forestry Ecosystems in the Mediterranean Environment

Exploring the potential of microbial communities and bio-based solutions in improving plant tolerance and resilience to stresses  
Dr. Calvo Alice 38th cycle
Desertification and Land Degradation

Sustainable Intensification Assessment of Organic Fertilization in Sub-Saharan African Cropping Systems
Dr. Aziz Rodolphe 38th cycle
Desertification and Land Degradation

Integrated remote sensing and ecological modeling of drought- and pathogen-induced forest decline in Mediterranean ecosystems
Dr. Satta Gabriele Giuseppe Antonio 38th cycle
Monitoring and control of forest ecosystems in the Mediterranean environment

Bridging Technology, Value Chains, and One Welfare: A Holistic Examination of Digital Transition in Dairy Production in Sub-Saharan Africa
Dr. Vuvor Courage Maccarthy 38th cycle
Zootechnical sciences and technologies