Chiara Broccanello

Chiara Broccanello is a Temporary Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, University of Verona. She specializes in plant genetics, microbiome analysis, and sustainable agricultural practices. Her research focuses on improving crop resilience through genomic selection and biostimulant applications, particularly in sugar beet and wheat. She teaches Methods in Molecular Biology and Genetics in the Biotechnology undergraduate program, offering laboratory modules in two academic years.

Her work involves analyzing microbial communities in agricultural systems, such as gut microbiomes in quails and soil microbiota influencing sugar beet pathogens. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects on climate change adaptation in plants and has pioneered the use of high-throughput genotyping methods for crop improvement. Broccanello participates in departmental governance as a faculty representative and advises on research and third mission initiatives. She is affiliated with spin-off companies like EDIVITE s.r.l. and Microbion S.r.l., bridging academic research with industrial applications.

Her publications highlight advancements in SNP marker development for disease resistance (e.g., rhizomania), the role of endophytes in plant health, and the application of biostimulants to enhance crop productivity. Her research integrates molecular biology techniques with field studies to address challenges in modern agriculture.