LGA (Laura) Riggi

I am an agroecologist and I place my research within the concept of ecological intensification, which strives to support natural ecosystem services and biodiversity in arable lands to make agro-ecosystems more sustainable and nature positive.

My current research aims to assess the impacts of nature-based solutions and sustainable farming practices on soil health and biodiversity, as well as ecosystem services (eg pest control, pollination, soil fertility, crop yield). I use a variety of methods, from field and greenhouse experiments to meta-analyses and statistical modeling to evaluate management practices impacts at multiple spatial scales, from field to landscape.

My research interests include:

Above- and belowground interactions (eg soil microbes - pest control, - pollination)

Landscape and local scale management impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services (eg pest control, pollution, crop yield) 

Arthropod-plant interactions

Traits as drivers of ecosystem functions

Sustainable crop production