Annalisa Tarantino, researcher from the Department of Agriculture, Foods, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE) of University of Foggia and project manager in Arboriculture and Tree Crops, holds a PhD in Crop Protection and Agroforestry. Dr. Tarantino's scientific activity covers various topics, with particular attention to the improvement of cultivation techniques (irrigation, fertilization, use of biostimulants, modern intensive planting systems), the evaluation of vegetative development, and the analysis of the quality of horticultural and fruit crops. Annalisa holds the position of teacher of Biology and Propagation of Tree Crops and is a member of the Italian Horticultural Society (SOI) and ISHS.