Vesna Dragičević is working in the Laboratory of Agrochemistry, Group for Agroecology and Cropping Practices, Maize Research Institute, “Zemun Polje”. Research interest is within the field of mineral nutrition of plants, agrochemistry, biofortificaton, cropping practices and agroecology. She promoted research on cropping practices and systems toward sustainable and regenerative agriculture, with aim to increase crop yield and nutritional quality.

Expert in Microbiology applied in agricultural processes. Responsible for the Microbials project and interaction with biostimulants for Biolchim spa. At the same time prof. ass. at the University of Timisoara (Romania) and member of the Georgofili Academy in Florence.

Vittoria Catara is a plant pathologist, in her role as professor currently teaches molecular plant pathology and acts as International and Erasmus departmental coordinator. Since her PhD studies her research focuses mainly on plant associated bacteria. First studies focused on phytopathogenic bacteria and subsequently extended to biocontrol bacteria and the interaction in the microbiome. Main crops of interest are tomato and citrus. She is a fellow of Italian Phytopathological Society and of the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union. She is associated Editor of European Journal of Plant pathology and member of the Editorial board of Phytopathology.

My research interest is focused on microbial ecology and assemblage of microbial communities due to changes in their native environment. A special attention is provided to plant–microbe interactions, especially symbiotic associations which have a visible effect in plant growth promotion processes. An increased interest is in the topic of agricultural microbiology as a sustainable solution for long term in food production and resilience of agroecosystems, with the inclusion of microbial suppressiveness potential.

Starting my work with microorganims against pathogens at my PhD work. Since than I have more than 20 years experience in development, production, registration and selling of microorganism product for use in agriculture.

Master in agronomy, specialised in plant physiology. Extensive experience in agriculture business development, expertise in project management for sustainable farming.
Co-ordinator of ITAKA’s innovation programme:

• Interaction Plant-Microbiome with regard to nutrition and disease prevention
• Microbial seed-treatment

Characterisation of indigenous bacterial strains