2026-IdrDip-07-DISTA - Development and field implementation of grassing techniques for vineyards in Oltrepò Pavese: from theory to experimental practice.
The topic is the mitigation of the effects of climate change, specifically the excessive loss of water from the soil of permanent crops vineyards),through the use of native wild herbaceous species (covercrops), following the principle of Nature-Based Solutions(NBS).Research questions: Given the importance of inter-row cover cropping and its late-spring growth in preserving soil moisture during thehottest and driest months and in reducing the likelihood of hydrogeological instability, is it possible to develop a suitable, original seed mixture?From the perspective of environmental and economic sustainability, is it possible to identify innovative row-space managementtechniques—including specific grassing practices—that allow for the retention of sufficient soil moisture to prevent water stress in grapevines during the driest months?
Selection process
The application for admission to the selection procedure (dated and signed),the documents and publications considered useful for the evaluation must be submitted, under penalty of exclusion, electronically, by visiting the following web page: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idr selecting the Competition Notice you have chosen. In order to register with the system, you must have an email address. Following the guidelines published in the procedure, the applicant must enter all the information required for the application, enclosing all documents in electronic .PDF format. The selection of candidates is carried out on the basis of qualifications and possible interview (with test of knowledge of the foreign language) (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications).
The public call with detailed attendance and selection rules (Art 4 and 6) can be found at: https://pica.cineca.it/unipv/tipologia/idrThe selections are open to candidates, Italian or foreigner, in possession, on the date of the deadline for submitting applications for the admission to the selection, of a master's degree or single-cycle, preferably in Natural Sciences or equivalent, degree obtained no more than six years previously are eligible to participate in the selection process. These degrees must be relevant to the subject of the research activity. Further specific assessable qualifications (see Art. 1 par. 1 Call for applications):Have completed a three-year PhD program on topics related to the items of the proposed assignment; have published publications related to the topic of the proposed assignment or presented at international scientific conferences.