Research and development

Monitoring, phytopathological analyses and studies for the identification of bacteria, fungi, viruses and insects affecting ornamental plants.

Development of research and activities in the field of in vitro techniques applied to propagation, rehabilitation and genetic improvement of ornamental plants.

Multidisciplinary approaches aimed at enhancing the genotypes of flower species obtained from crossbreeding programmes carried out by the IRF or sector companies collaborating with the IRF.

Support for sector companies through demonstrative studies of technologies and new production systems that are environmentally friendly and economically sustainable.