Physiological optimisation of hydroponic systems for forage production under controlled conditions.
Descrizione dell'offerta
Organisation/Company Università degli studi di Bari Research Field Agricultural sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 1 Apr 2026 - 23:55 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The project investigates hydroponic systems for forage production with a focus on plant physiology during germination and growth under controlled conditions, aiming to optimise yield, resource-use efficiency, and biomass quality. Cultivation protocols (species/genotype, sowing density, nutrient solution composition and pH/EC, root-zone oxygenation, photoperiod and light intensity/spectrum, temperature, humidity/VPD, and harvest timing) will be compared in relation to germination kinetics, root and shoot development, growth rate, and production stability. Biomass will be characterised through key physiological and biochemical indicators, integrated with nutritional traits and, when relevant, hygienic quality. The duties include experimental design, on-system monitoring and sampling, laboratory and/or NIR analyses, data management and statistical processing, interpretation of results, and preparation of reports and publications.
- Italy
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- Italy
- EUROPE
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