I offer the expertise of my research group to a consortium to contribute to a proposal on soil restoration (Topic A), providing expertise in field experimental practices and management for improving soil restoration in Mediterranean environments. Agroforestry, cereal-legumes intercropping, agroecological management techniques for soil carbon restoration, including the adoption of green manure and traditional and alternative crops (biomass crops) able to cope with climate change. Nature based solutions for restoring degraded lands and soils are also provided.

The University of Messina, Italy, has a long-term involvement in different research programs both at national and international level in the field of medicine, animal and crop science.
The Agronomy and Crop Science unit provides worldwide research leadership in the subjects of food, feed, fodder, soil and fuel value chains, including crops for alternative uses for the transition to healthy and sustainable soil practices and managements for the Mediterranean area. The mission is to foster the adoption of profitable, environmentally sound, and socially responsive agricultural systems through tailored agronomic practices and resilient strategies to reduce agriculture impact and improve soil health.