Proceedings of the Conference held in Pisa on October 29, 2021.<br /><br />In questo volume:<br />M. Giovannetti - The Faculty of Agriculture Science in the University of Pisa: 180 years of scientific excellence<br />P. Farina, L. Abenaim, B. Conti - Enemies and allies: the different roles of insects towards fruit and vegetable loss and waste.<br />M. Ferrarin, M. Becagli, L. Guglielminetti, R. Cardelli - Wood distillate, a review over past application and future perspective on soil and plant research<br />I. Fiaccadori, L. Cotrozzi - Spectroscopic detection and monitoring of plant diseases and stress: principles, case studies on fruit and vegetable crops, and perspectives<br />G. Foggi, A. Silvi, R.E. Amarie - By-products and waste from the plant supply chain as a source of bioactive compounds in ruminant feeding<br />G. Lauria, C. Ceccanti - Effects of light modulation on plant photosynthesis process and secondary metabolism<br />E. Lo Piccolo, R. Massai, D. Remorini - Red grips the mind: Potential horticultural techniques to increase anthocyanins in fruit skin and pulp<br />I. Marchioni, L. Pistelli - Sensory and phytonutritional characteristic of ornamental flowers as new functional foods<br />M. Palla, M. Agnolucci, A. Grassi, L. Avio, A. Turrini - Beneficial soil bacteria enhancing the functional value of fruits and vegetables<br />A. Pedrelli, A. Panattoni, A. Materazzi - Occurrence of Grapevine Pinot gris virus in Chianti vineyards<br />M. Santin, M.C. Sciampagna, A. Mannucci -A journey into eco-friendly approaches towards super-fruits and vegetables: from sustainable production to the best light regime to waste recycling<br />G. Usai, T. Giordani, M. Castellacci, A. Vangelisti, F. Mascagni, M. Ventimiglia, S. Simoni, L. Natali, A. Cavallini - Genomics and breeding of the fig tree, an ancient crop with promising perspectives<br />V. Zeni, G. Benelli, L. Incrocci, A. Canale, L. Ciampi, G. Amato, S. Chessa