Silvia Tavarini is an associate professor of agronomy and field crop sciences (scientific sector AGR/02) at the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Environment of the University of Pisa (04/04/2017-ongoing). Their research activity deals with the study of herbaceous crops for food and non-food purposes (oilseed crops, crops for bio-based products, fibre crops, plants for natural dyes) and medicinal and aromatic plants. Specific studies on agro-environmental factors and cultivation techniques have been carried out to evaluate their influence on crop growth, development, and the quantitive/qualitative responses of herbaceous species, including their biology and ecophysiology. Principles and techniques for the sustainable management of their production systems are implemented, thus developing the most suitable itineraries to ensure the availability, quality, and quantity of their products and their valorisation according to different end-uses. The main research topics are as follows: - New and alternative crops for cereal-based cropping system diversification; - An evaluation of alternative farming systems; - New crops as alternative sources for the agro-food industry and bio-industry; - Oilseed crops; - Medicinal and aromatic species; - Fibre crops; - Crops as sources of natural dyes and natural sweeteners; - Bio-based products.