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Technical Session
Vegetable Production in the Era of Climate Change: New Technologies for New Challenges [Invitation and progam]
Preliminary Program Overview
Sunday 17th May 2026
Registration |
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19:30 – 21:00 |
Welcome refreshments |
Monday 18th May 2026
Registration |
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09:00 – 09:30 |
Opening ceremony |
SESSION I
Organic and non-organic cultivation practices to improve yield and quality
Chairs: |
Yüksel Tüzel, Nina Kacjan Marsic |
09:30-10:00 |
Keynote lecture: Organic Vegetable Production: Trends and Challenges Y. Tüzel, T. Durdu, N. Gruda |
10.00-10.15 |
Vigorous Rootstocks and Microbial Inoculation Enhance Organic Pepper Performance A. Nagila, K. M. Crosby, D. I. Leskovar |
10.15-10.30 |
Land‑Use Strategies During Organic Transition in Subtropical Vegetable Systems A. da Silva, C. Rodrigues, E. Torres-Quesada, T. Coolong, A. Rabinowitz |
10.30-10.45 |
Effects of zinc biofortification and triacontanol application on yield and quality of different mini-plum tomatoes G. Fichera, C. Cannata, B. B. Consentino, L. Vultaggio, C. Leonardi, R. P. Mauro |
10.45-11.00 |
The effect of grafting on the growth dynamics and yield of cucumber cultivated in nematode-infested soil N. K. Marsic |
11:00-11:30 |
Coffee break |
SESSION II
Climate change adaptation and stress resilience
Chairs: |
Nazim Gruda, Rui Machado |
11:30-12:00 |
Keynote lecture: How to mitigate the negative impact of climate change on vegetable production? Z. Ilic, L. Milenkovic, L. Sunic |
12.00-12.15 |
Accelerating Climate-Resilient Vegetable Systems in Southeastern Europe through Innovation N. Gruda, |
12.15-12.30 |
Effect of mid-term exposure to flooding on cucumber seedling development T. Makraki, G. Tsaniklidis, D. Fanourakis, E. Vlachogiannakis, G. Ntatsi |
12.30-12.45 |
Evaluation of rhizobacteria applications on drought-stressed eggplant seedlings through physiological and biochemical stress indicators H. F. Boyaci, S. Kiran, B. Furtana, S.S. Ellialtioglu |
12.45-13.00 |
Advancing Sustainable Agriculture, Agrivoltaics, and Energy Efficiency through Organic Electronics Argiris Laskarakis, Stergios Logothetidis |
13.00-13.15 |
The Effect of Different Irrigation Levels on Yield, Water-Yield-Quality Relationship in Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) A. Akbunar, N. Akbudak |
13:15-14:00 |
Lunch break |
SESSION III
Biostimulants and non-chemical means to increase resilience
to biotic and abiotic stress (Part I)
Chairs: |
Athanasios Koukounaras, Panagiotis Kalozoumis |
14:00-14:15 |
Optimisation of Seaweed-Based Biostimulant Application Timing and Concentration for Improved Yield and Quality in Bell Pepper using TOPSIS-Entropy Analytical Model T. P. Mafeo, D. Mayingisane, T. K. Satekge |
14:15-14:30 |
Postharvest application of melatonin and seaweed extract to maintain tomato fruit quality during ambient storage T. P. Mafeo, K. Satekge, T. Lekaba |
14.30-14.45 |
Optimizing Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Productivity through Varietal Selection and Organic Manure Application in Makurdi, Nigeria E. Agede, N. Odiaka, F. Ugese |
14.45-15.00 |
Yield and macronutrients uptake in potato plants grown with different seaweed-based biostimulants A. Rodriguez-Delfin |
15.00-15.15 |
Physiological and molecular effects of exogenous strigolactone-like molecules in nutrient use efficiency in tomato R. Shen, A. Kaldis, T. Ntanasi, G. Karavidas, A. Voloudakis, G. Ntatsi, F. Cardinale |
15.15-15.30 |
Influence of Humic Acid–Based Biostimulant on Growth, Yield, and Quality of Chili under Saline Conditions T. Zamljen, M. C. Grohar, K. Pirih, A. Slatnar |
15:30 - 16:00 |
Coffee break |
16:00 – 17:00 |
Poster session I |
Technical Session
17.00-20.00
Η καλλιέργεια των Κηπευτικών στην εποχή της κλιματικής αλλαγής:
Νέες τεχνολογίες για Νέες Προκλήσεις
Vegetable Production in the Era of Climate Change:
New Technologies for New Challenges
Chairs: |
Dimitrios Savvas, Panagiotis Kalozoumis |
17:00-17:15 |
Καλωσόρισμα - Χαιρετισμοί Welcome speech |
17:15-17:30 |
A Successful Crop Cycle - The role of hygiene and biosecurity measures in disease prevention (Επιτυχημένος Κύκλος Καλλιέργειας - Ο ρόλος των μέτρων υγιεινής και βιοασφάλειας στην πρόληψη ασθενειών). Filippos Potsios, ROAM TECHNOLOGY, Belgium |
17:30-17:45 |
Η εφαρμογή καινοτόμων λύσεων στα θερμοκήπια στην πράξη - Aπάντηση στο πρόβλημα της κλιματικής αλλαγής και προκλήσεις (The implementation of innovative solutions in greenhouses - the answer to the problem of climate change and current challenges). Vaseilios Firfiris, ΓΕΩΙΔΕΑ - ΓΕΩΘΕΡΜΙΚΗ, Θεσσαλονίκη, Greece |
17.45-18.00 |
NUTRISENSE: Σύστημα υποστήριξης αποφάσεων για την διαχείριση της θρέψης - λίπανσης και την ανακύκλωση των απορροών της υδρολίπανσης σε θερμοκηπιακές καλλιέργειες (Decision support system for the management of crop fertilization and the recycling of fertigation effluents in greenhouse crops). Panagiotis Kalozoumis, NUTRISENSE PC, Greece |
18:00-18:15 |
Specialty Greenhouse Films (Ειδικά φύλλα κάλυψης θερμοκηπίων) Dimitrios Doukas, PLASTIKA KRITIS, Greece |
18:15-18:30 |
Επιλογή κατάλληλου υποστρώματος: Ένας κρίσιμος παράγοντας για την επιτυχία μίας υδροπονικής καλλιέργειας (Choosing the right substrate: A critical factor for the success of a soilless cultivation). Emilios Bachlitzanakis, HAGRON, Greece |
18:30-18:45 |
Ημιδιαφανή Φωτοβολταϊκά της ΟΕΤ: Σύγχρονη Γεωργία με επιπλέον Κέρδος για τον Παραγωγό (OET’s semitransparent organic photovoltaics: modern agriculture with additional profit for the grower) Sofia Michailidou, OET Energy Technologies, Greece |
18:45-19:00 |
Coffee Break |
19:00-19:15 |
Precision hydroponics as a sustainable solution to the greenhouse industry (Η υδροπονία ακριβείας ως βιώσιμη λύση για τη βιομηχανία θερμοκηπίων) Evangelos N. Drimtzias, IQ Crops ltd, Greece |
19:15-19:30 |
RIJK ZWAAN: Innovation in breeding (καινοτομίες της RIJK ZWAAN στην βελτίωση κηπευτικών) Koutroumpakis Georgios, RIJK ZWAAN, Greece |
19.30-19.45 |
Η σημασία της κεφαλής υδρολίπανσης ως ολοκληρωμένου συστήματος: Διασύνδεση με μοντέλα βελτιστοποίησης θρέψης, διαχείριση κλίματος και αισθητήρες πεδίου (The importance of the fertigation installation as an integrated system with nutrition optimization models, climate management and field sensors). Dimitris Besis, AGROINVENT, Greece |
19.45-20.00 |
Discussion - Concluding remarks |
20:00-21:30 |
Light Dinner-Finger Food |
Monday 18th May 2026
16:00-17:00
POSTER SESSION I.
Organic and non-organic cultivation practices to improve yield and quality
Vegetable and potato propagation, new breeding lines, genomics, and nurseries
Climate change adaptation and stress resilience
- Co-application of Compost and Walnut Shells: Effects on Soil Fertility and Lettuce Yield
R. Machado, I. Alves-Pereira, M. Amaral Amaral, G. Gomes, R. Ferreira
- Domestication potential of two wild vegetables (Rumex crispus L. and Astrodaucus orientalis (L.)) under soil and soilless cultivation of the Ararat Valley
M. Daryadar, A. Tadevosyan, H.R. Roosta, M. Ghorbanpour, A. Stepanyan, A. Ghahramanyan, a. Gasparyan, A. Matevosyan
- Synergistic effects of crop rotation, reduced fertilization, and microbial inoculants on soil fertility and yield stability in a mediterranean horticultural system
J.A. Fernandez, I. Ollio, R. Zornoza, E. Lloret,S. Martinez-Martinez, C. Egea
- Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) wild edible vegetables -future superfood
Z. Ilic, L. Milenkovic, L. Stanojevic, A. Milenkovic, L. Sunic, J. Staanojevic
- Weeds as natural reservoirs of plant viruses in pepper crops produced under different cultivation practices
B. Drvoshanova, K.B. Oreshkovikj, M.G.Kovachevikj, G. Glatkova, G. Popsimonova
- Marker-Assisted Evaluation of Virus Resistance Genes in Pepper (Capsicum spp.) Genotypes
A. Kahraman, S. Binbir
- Pre-grafting tomato and watermelon scions’ quality is affected by different LED light treatments
A. Gkotzamani, C. Dangitsis, A. Kyranoudi, P. Mirmigkou, A. Koukounaras
- Wild vegetables as drivers of sustainability and resilience in Mediterranean bushlands: The MedSEVa Project
A. Gkotzamani, P. Mirmigkou, E. Papoui, A. Koukounaras
- Agronomic evaluation of purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) genotypes in low-input multiharvest field production system
I. Kollárová, I. Mezeyová
- Synergistic Effects of Trichoderma harzianum and Integrated Fertilization Regimes on Agronomic Performance and Fruit Quality of 'Amfora' Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
G. Popsimonova, B. Drvoshanova, K. B. Oreshkovikj, H. Poposka, M.G. Kovachevikj
- Effects of cold plasma treatment on germination dynamics and early seedling development in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
O. L. Agapie, V. Manea, E. Barcanu-Tudor, A. Nita, A. Ms. Toader, B. Mitu,
C. Chireceanu
- Agronomical potential and varietal screening of Mint and Shiso cultivars in controlled environment agriculture
G. Carron, C. Camps, D. Tran
- Harvest Timing and Inflorescence Position Effects on Seed Germination of Golden Thistle (Scolymus hispanicus L.)
A. Moschou, D. M. Papadimitriou, M. Dragassaki, E. Kontaxakis
- Growth, Nutritional and Antioxidant Responses of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum and Amaranthus retroflexus under Organic and Conventional Fertilisation
G. Ntatsi, T. Ntanasi, i. Karavidas, E. Giannothanasis, G. P. Spyrou, S. Marka, M. Zografaki, D. Savvas, l. Sabatino, A. Karkanis
- Effect of Organic and Conventional Fertilisation on Yield and Quality of Portulaca oleracea Cultivated under Open-Field Conditions
G. Ntatsi, I. Karavidas, T. Ntanasi, G.P. Spyrou, E. Giannothanasis, M.E. Zografaki, S. Marka, D. Savvas, L. Sabatino, A. Karkanis
Tuesday 19th May 2026
SESSION IV
Vegetable and potato propagation, new breeding lines,
genomics, and nurseries
Chairs: |
Panagiotis Kalaitzis, Juan Fernandez |
08:30-09:00 |
Keynote lecture: New vegetable products: from native genetic resources to innovative developments in high-consumption species J. A. Fernandez, A. Soma, M. Renna, A. Signore, C. Egea |
09.00-09.15 |
Suppression and over-expression of a prolyl 4 hydroxylase induces changes in fruit growth and ripening program in tomato P. Kalaitzis, N. Kutyrieva-Nowak, A. Leszczuk, E. Giannoutsou, D. Kaloudas, A. Krokida, P. Gemeliari, K. Blazakis, L. Ezzat, M. Sampathianaki, A. Perrakis, S. Shaarani, M. El Tawel, M. Azaoui, Y. Ayeb |
09.15-09.30 |
Germination ecology and dormancy-breaking requirements of the Caucasian wild vegetable Trachystemon orientalis H. F. Boyaci, Ü. Ö. Karagüzel, A. Karatas, M. Erbil, M. Sahin, D. T. Büyükdinc, M. Aydin, H. Yetisir, A. D. Sekerci, E. Unlu |
09.30-09.45 |
Breeding for Drought Tolerance in Eggplant: Evaluation of F5 Inbred Lines with Solanum incanum Introgressions E. Cebeci, F. Boyaci, D. Y. Turgut, B. Aktürk, S. Kiran, S. Elliatoglu |
09.45-10.00 |
From Wild Edible to Cultivated Crop: Assessing the Cultivation Potential of Sonchus oleraceus L. A. Gkotzamani, E. Papoui, A. Georgiadou, P. Mirmigkou, F. Bantis, A. Katsiotis, K. Mattas, A. Koukounaras |
10.00-10.15 |
Agronomic characteristics of tomato genotypes with modified polyamine metabolism A. Karachaliou, V. Riga, P. Tsiouvas, G. Liakopoulos, P. Bresta, D. Nikolopoulos, P. Tavladoraki, S. Chorianopoulou, I. Karapanos |
10.15-10.30 |
Improving genetics for abiotic stress tolerance and beneficial phytochemical content in peppers (Capsicum spp.) K. Crosby, J. Jifon, D. Leskovar, B. Patil |
10.30-10.45 |
Maintaining of Local Vegetable Genetic Resources in Republic of Srpska (Bosnia and Herzegovina) through Participatory On-Farm Approaches Gordana Đurić, Vida Todorović, Nikolina Đekić, Marina Antić, Jelena Davidović Gidas Danijela Kondić |
11.00-11.30 |
Coffee break |
SESSION V
Biostimulants and non-chemical means to increase resilience
to biotic and abiotic stress (Part II)
Chairs: |
Daniel I. Leskovar, Xun Li |
11:30-11:45 |
Occurrence of Bacterial Spot of Tomato, Incited by Xanthomonas spp., in Illinois, USA and Managing the Disease M. Babadoost, S. Khanal |
11.45-12.00 |
Selenium biofortification and an Ecklonia maxima seaweed extract-based biostimulant mutually control yield and quality of zucchini squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) cultivated under tunnel P. Bellitto, F. Mancuso, B.B. Consentino, L. Vultaggio, G. G. La Placa, M. R. Centineo, G. Ntatsi, S. La Bella, L. Sabatino |
12.00-12.15 |
The Role of Microalgae Fertilization in Enhancing Growth and Development of Pepper S. T. Duran, N.Akbudak, U. Tekkesin |
12.15-12.30 |
The Effects of Microalgae Treatments on Fruit Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) A. N. Gunaydin, U. Tekkesin, S. T. Duran, N. Akbudak |
12.30-12.45 |
The importance of environmental conditions for the effectiveness of biostimulants in lettuce production A. Slatnar, T. Rozman, R. Cvejic, K. Pirih |
12.45-13.00 |
Optimizing Nutrient Efficiency: A Comparative Study of Azotobacter Enhanced Granular Fertilizers as a Biostimulant Delivery System for Greenhouse Lettuce Production Sissy Efthimiadou |
13:00-14:00 |
Lunch break |
FAO workshop (Session A’)
14.00 – 14.15 |
Opening & Methodological Framework Dr. Urbashi Hazarika, FAO REU, and Prof. Dr. Nazim Gruda, University of Bonn, Germany |
14.15-15.35 |
Structured Country Contributions |
A. Diversification Gaps & Production Structure |
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14.15-14.25 |
Agri-food system and diversification gaps in South-Eastern Europe Gordana Đurić, University of Banja Luka and Foundation Alica, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
B. Climate Risk–Productivity Interaction |
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14.25-14.35 |
Climate Resilience through Vegetable Landraces in Türkiye Yüksel Tüzel, Professor, Ege University, İzmir, Türkiye |
14.35-14.45 |
Harnessing Local Varieties for Climate Resilience in Armenia Alvina Avagyan, Leading Researcher and Genebank Manager at the Scientific Center of Vegetable and Industrial Crops of the Ministry of Economy, Armenia |
C. Genetic Resources, Erosion Risks, Seed Systems & Institutional Barriers |
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14.45-14.55 |
Landraces and Biodiversity in Romania: Challenges and Opportunities Elena Barcanu, Director and Senior Researcher, Vegetable Research and Development Station, Buzău, Romania |
14.55-15.05 |
Integrating Local Genetic Resources with Regenerative Management of Vegetables in Latvia Liga Lepse, Leading Researcher, Institute of Horticulture, Latvia |
15:05-15.15 |
Biodiversity and Local Landraces from Georgia and the South Caucasus Region Tamar Jinjikhadze, Scientific-Research Center of Agriculture (SRCA), Georgia |
15.15-15.25 |
Plant genetic resources in Kyrgyzstan Mederbek Zhaanbaev, Department of Horticulture and Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic |
15.35-16.00 |
D. Comparative Synthesis Discussion |
16:00-16:30 |
Coffee break |
16.30-18.30 |
Poster Session II |
19:00-22:00 |
Gala Dinner |
Tuesday 19th May 2026
16:30-18:30
POSTER SESSION II
Biostimulants and non-chemical means to increase resilience
to biotic and abiotic stress
Greenhouse and indoor vegetable production
Postharvest technologies, Circular economy and Life Cycle Assessment
- Browning inhibition and quality maintenance of fresh-cut broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) by betel and holy basil essential oil treatment
N. Yonsawad, A. Srichan, K. Saetiew, M. Teerarak
- LED lighting spectra effects on yield and mineral composition of radish microgreens
B. Benko, M. Pejic, R. Vrkic, S. Radman, M. Petek, S. F. Uher, N. Opacic
- The effect of vanadium on the growth of very early potato cultivars
W. Wadas, T. Kondraciuk
- Frequency of foliar treatments with calcium nitrate in combination with a stimulator on fruit and seed production and on the mass of 1000 seeds in round pepper
M. A. Buzatu, D. C. Constantin, G. Sbirciiog, M. Paraschiv
- Integrated pest control of Tetranychus urticae (Koch.) in melon crops under high plastic tunnel
S. S. Hogea, G. Sovarel, A. Cenusa, M. Costache
- Biological and conventional control of Alternaria solani and Fulvia fulva on tomatoes crops in greenhouses
G. Sovarel, S. Hogea
- Seaweed Extract Improved Yield of Parthenocarpic Cucumbers in an Organic High Tunnel System
A. Nagila, D. I. Leskovar
- Some Biochemical Parameters of Bilacunaria microcarpa (M. Bieb.) Pimenov & V.N. Tikhom., cultivated under soil and hydroponic conditions in Armenia
M. Daryadar, A. Matevosyan, H. R. Roosta, M. Ghorbanpour, A. Ghahramanyan, A. Stepanyan, A.Tadevosyan
- Postharvest Sanitizer Performance Against Salmonella enterica on Lettuce Roots
C. Rodrigues, E. T. Sandoval, V.H.M. Machado da Cruz, M. Trandel-Hayse, A.L.B. Ribeiro da Silva
- Yield and Quality Traits of Off-Season Carrot as Affected by Nitrogen Supply and a Plant-Derived Biostimulant
R. P. Mauro, C. Cannata, F. Basile, G. Fichera, F. Adorna, C. Leonardi
- Concentration of Nutrient Solution in Outdoor Hydroponic Cultivation of Kale and Bok Choy in Armenia
M. Daryadar, A. Tovmasyan, A. Tadevosyan, A. Asatryan, A. Stepanyan, S. Mairapetyan
- Sensory Evaluation of Fruit Juices Fortified with Aromatic Herbs
J. Mezey, I. Mezeyová, A. Selnekovic
- Effects of Portulaca oleracea and Salicornia europaea on soilless tomato cultivation in saline conditions
Y. Tüzel, I. Civaroglu, T. Durdu
- Changes in Chlorophyll Content of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Grown under Different Hydroponic Fertilization Regimes
I. Mezeyova, M. Slosar, M. Golian, A. Andrejiová, S. Gazo, J. Mezey
- Effects of Nutrient Management on Growth Parameters of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L., cv. Purple Opal) Cultivated Hydroponically
A. Andrejiová, I. Mezeyová, M. Slosar, M. Golian, J. Mezey, N. Menyhart
- Optimization of Growing Conditions in an Autonomous Hydroponic Cultivation System for Leafy Vegetables and Herbs
M. Slosar, A. Andrejiova, M. Golian, I. Mezeyova
- Biostimulant-Driven Improvements in Yield and Nutritional Quality of Hydroponic Spinach Grown in Floating Culture
N. Gruda, A.A. Kaygisiz, H. Y. Dasgan, S. Balik
- Automated drip irrigation strategy in a hydroponic greenhouse using a lysimetric control system
S. Toscano, T. La Malfa, A. Maio, F. Calderone, E. Bonanno, F. Gresta
- Agronomical evaluation of hydroponically grown coriander cultivars in vertical farming
C. Tran, G. Carron, C. Campls
- Impact of supplying a nutrient solution contaminated with microplastics in strawberry cultivated in rockwool or coir on plant development, fruit production and quality characteristics
P. Kalozoumis, I. Mazi, E. Martinis, E. Flemetakis, S. Marka, M. E. Zografaki, D. Savvas
- Effect of Streptomyces violaceoruber and different doses of zinc on eggplant grown in open field
B.B Consentino, L. Vultaggio, P. Bellitto, F. Mancuso, G. G. La Placa, G. Ntatsi, C. Cannata, R.P. Mauro, S. La Bella, L. Sabatino
- Is Zn citrate less phytotoxic than Zn chelate when used in an agronomic biofortification program of curly endive grown in hydroponic system?
L. Vultaggio, B. B. Consentino, F. Mancuso, P. Bellitto, G. G. La Placa, G. Ntatsi, G. Fichera, R. P. Mauro, S. La Bella, L. Sabatino
Wednesday 20th May 2026
SESSION VI
Greenhouse and indoor vegetable production
Chairs: |
Dimitrios Savvas, Zoran Ilic |
09:00-09:30 |
Optimising nutrient management in greenhouse crops using specialised DSS and novel sensors D. Savvas, E. Karousis, P. Kalozoumis, M. Myristopoulou, S. Drakatos |
09.30-09.45 |
The combined effects of selenium application and CO2 fertilization on mineral nutrients accumulation in each organ of cucumber plants W. Xu, Z. Shu, N. Gruda, Z. Duan, X. Li |
09.45-10.00 |
The Use of Vertical Farming for Growing Seed Potatoes to De-risk Potato Production in Southern and Eastern Europe M. Bellett-Travers, J. Hawkins-Row |
10.00-10.15 |
Preliminary results supporting the domestication of golden thistle (Scolymus hispanicus L.) through photoperiod and light intensity management D. Papadimitriou, C. E. Moschou, N. Markakis, I. Sabathianakis, F. Galliou, I. Christoforakis,D. Savvas, T. Manios |
10.15-10.30 |
Effect of a cell-free supernatant biostimulant on qualitative and quantitative features of Pisum sativum L. microgreens F. Mancuso, B. B. Consentino, l. Vultaggio, P. Bellito, G.G. La Placa, G. Ntatsi, S. La Bella, L. Sabatino |
11:00-11:30 |
Coffee break |
FAO workshop (Session B’)
11.30-13.00 |
Final Product Structure, Methodology, and Responsibilities – A discussion round |
13.00-14.00 |
Lunch break |
Session VII
Modelling, postharvest technologies and quality in vegetable production
Chairs: |
Ioannis Karapanos, Gierde Samuoliene |
14.00-14.30 |
Keynote lecture: Towards Climate-Resilient and Sustainable Vegetable and Potato Production: Innovations and Circular Solutions G. Samuoliene |
14.30-14.45 |
Yield gap assessment revisited: combining the effects of unit operations and environmental impact E. Schrevens |
14.45-15.00 |
Towards Robust Disease Detection in Potato Tubers Without Model Training K. Gkountakos. K. Demestichas, S. Pasios, K. Ioannidis, S. Vrochidis, I. Kompatsiaris |
15.00-15.15 |
Integrative understanding of chilling injury mechanism among structural alteration, antioxidant scavenging metabolism and lipidomics into cold-stored fruit of yellow paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) J. Lee, S. Byeon, T. T. Latt, H. Park, J. Park, J. Jo |
15.15-15.30 |
Influence of preharvest Selenium biofortification on cherry tomato fruit quality during cold storage P. Mauro, C. Cannata, F. Basile, G. Fichera, F. Adorna, C. Leonardi |
15.30-15.45 |
Impact of the type of plastic film used for soil mulching in greenhouse-grown strawberry on fruit quality D. Savvas, P. Kalozoumis, M. Myristopoulou, A. Spanoudaki, E. Karousis |
16.00-16.30 |
Coffee break |
16:30-17.30 |
Working Group Business Meeting |
17:30 - 18:30 |
Closing Ceremony (including young mind awards) |
Thursday 21st May 2024
08:00-19:00 |
Field and Cultural Trip |
8.00 |
Departure to Kountoura |
10.00 -11.00 |
Greenhouse visit in Kountoura |
11.00 |
Departure to Falasarna |
12.30-13.30 |
Greenhouse visit in Falasarna |
13.30 - 14.30 |
Lunch at Falasarna |
14.30-15.30 |
Greenhouse visit |
15.30-17.00 |
Return to Chania city |
17.00-18.30 |
Chania city tour |
18.30-19.00 |
Return to MAICh center |