Position Title
Assistant Professor
- Faculty
UC Davis, One Shields Ave, Davis CA 95616
Research Interests and Expertise
Dr. Cammarisano’s research integrates expertise in plant physiology, Controlled Environment Agriculture, protected horticulture, Vertical Farming, horticultural lighting, crop nutritional quality and postharvest fruits and vegetables quality.
The Cammarisano Lab, active from November 2024, focuses on optimizing the cultivation of edible plant species in protected environments, including both greenhouse and vertical farming, and increasing the sustainability of these farming systems. In terms of methodology, the research program explores 1) plant response to the surrounding environment and abiotic factors/stresses on different scales, from physiology, agronomy, and biochemistry to genetics, and 2) innovative non-invasive methodologies to monitor plant performance.
Education
- Ph.D., University of Aberystwyth (UK); Biological Sciences, 2020.
- B.Sc., University of Calabria (Italy); Biology, 2015.
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