Experimental plant sciences explore plant physiology, studying how plants function, and biochemistry, examining their molecular composition and processes. Genetics plays a crucial role in understanding plant traits and inheritance.
This field of research studies how plants respond to biotic stresses (pests and diseases), and abiotic stresses (drought or extreme temperatures). Innovative areas such as agrospace, studying plant growth in space, and biofortification, improving the nutritional value of crops, are also explored.
Environmental biotechnology and bioprocesses are also used for sustainable solutions. Biophysical studies are performed both on plant responses to vibration treatments and using THz imaging and spectroscopy on plant matrices.