Get to know... Eliana Monteiro

My scientific activity focuses on the study of sustainable strategies for vineyard protection, with a particular emphasis on the control of diseases such as downy mildew and powdery mildew, which represent significant challenges for viticulture exacerbated by climate change. My work aims to reduce reliance on synthetic fungicides by evaluating new compounds and formulations, based on elicitor molecules that activate the grapevine’s defense mechanisms. This approach is aligned with the goals of the European Green Deal, which promotes the reduction of chemical pesticide use, addressing the growing need for more sustainable and effective solutions for the wine sector.