Silvia Tavarini

Associate Professor in Agronomy and Field Crop Sciences (scientific sector AGR / 02) at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the University of Pisa (04/04/2017-ongoing).

- Fixed-term assistant professor in Agronomy and Field Crop Sciences (scientific sector AGR / 02) at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the University of Pisa (04/04/2017-30/11/2021).
- Post-doc at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the University of Pisa (15/01/2015 – 14/01/2017, TOT. 24 MONTHS) on the following topic: “Agronomic evaluation of new crops for food and pharmaceutical supply chain”, scientific sector AGR / 02 Agronomy and Field Crops;
- Post-doc at the Interdepartmental Centre for Agri-environmental Research "Enrico Avanzi" of University of Pisa (02/11/2012-01/11/2014, TOT. 24 MONTHS) on the following topic: “Agronomic evaluation of flax and safflower crops for the production of vegetable oils and panels”, scientific sector AGR / 02 Agronomy and Field Crops;
- Post-doc at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the University of Pisa (01/01/2010 – 30/05/2012, TOT. 24 MONTHS, including the compulsory maternity leave period) on the following topic: “Enhancement of non-food crops for the production of energy, fiber and secondary metabolites with high added value”, scientific sector AGR / 02 Agronomy and Field
- Research fellowship at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the University of Pisa (11/05/2009 – 10/11/2009, TOT. 6 MONTHS) on the following topic: “Study of the agronomic characteristics and of yield and quality performances of Stevia rebaudiana”, scientific sector AGR / 02 Agronomy and Field.
- Short collaboration at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment of the University of Pisa (19/01/2009 – 19/04/2009, TOT. 3 MONTHS).
- Short collaboration at the at the former Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Biotechnology of the University of Pisa (15/03/2008 – 14/06/2008, TOT. 3 MONTHS);
- 28 November 2008: PhD degree in “Science of Eco-compatible Plant Production", at the former Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Biotechnology of the University of Pisa with a thesis entitled “Qualitative and healthy aspects of fresh fruits”.
- Research activity as visiting PhD student at the Department of Food Science and Technology of CEBAS-CSIC (Centro de Edafologia y Biologia Aplicada del Segura), of Murcia - Spain (September 2007 - December 2007, TOT. 3 MONTHS);
- 11 October 2004: Master degree in Agricultural Sciences (full marks) at the former Faculty of Agriculture of Pisa University with a thesis entitled "Biochemical aspects of “fresh leafy vegetables”.
TThe research activity deals with the study of herbaceous crops for food and non-food purposes (oilseed crops, crops for bio-based products, fiber crops, plants for natural dyes) and medicinal and aromatic plants. Specific studies on agro-environmental factors and cultivation techniques are carried out to evaluate their influence on crop growth, development and quanti-qualitative response of herbaceous species, including their biology and ecophysiology. Principles and techniques for the sustainable management of the production system are implemented, thus developing the most suitable itineraries to ensure the availability, quality and quantity of their products and their valorisation, according to different end-uses.
The main research topics are:
- New and alternative crops for cereal-based cropping system diversification;
- Evaluation of alternative farming systems;
- New crops as alternative sources for agro-food industry and bio-industry;
- Oilseed crops;
- Medicinal and aromatic species;
- Fiber crops;
- Crops as sources of natural dyes and natural sweeteners;
- Bio-based products.