Alfredo Ambrosone received his Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the University of Naples “Federico II” in 2008. He is an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy, the University of Salerno. His research interests are focused on genetic and molecular aspects controlling plant growth and biosynthesis of secondary metabolites in response to environmental stimuli and stresses. In recent years, he has investigated plant extracellular vesicles to enhance human health and plant protection. He is a scientific leader of a Project of Significant National Interest (PRIN) 2020 and coordinator of a PRIN 2022 project and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023).