Tommaso Barbagli

Tommaso Barbagli is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research, affiliated with the Department of Greenhouse Horticulture. His work focuses on rootzone dynamics, irrigation systems, and sustainable soilless cultivation practices.

• Key Research Areas: Nutrient management, ion-specific sensors, plasma activated water, and resource efficiency in greenhouse horticulture.
• Projects: Leading initiatives like Circular Fertilisers for Greenhouse Horticulture and Autonomous FERTIgation (AUFERTI) to optimize nutrient and water use in closed-loop systems.
• Collaborations: Active in networks addressing renewable raw materials for growing media and environmental impact assessments in horticulture.
• Publications: Recent contributions include studies on vertical farming guidelines, sustainable growing media, and nutrient solution optimization.