Amílcar Manuel Marreiros Duarte is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Sciences and Technology, the University of Algarve, where he has taught since 1988. He holds a degree in Agronomy from the Kharkov Institute of Agronomy, a Master’s in Citriculture from the Polytechnic University of Valencia and CIHEAM, and a PhD in Agricultural Sciences (Fruticulture) from the University of Algarve. He has served as director of several academic programs, including Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, and Sustainable Agriculture. He is a researcher at the Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment, and Development (MED-UAlg), where his work focuses on sustainable fruit production, particularly citrus, and adaptation to phytosanitary and climate challenges. He has authored over 100 scientific and technical publications, including peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, and book chapters. He has coordinated and participated in numerous national and international research projects. He is actively involved in professional societies, serving on the Executive Committee of the International Society of Citriculture and as Secretary of the General Assembly Board of the Portuguese Horticultural Association, and is also a member of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS).