He collaborated to several projects also funded by the European Union on the following research fields:- suppressiveness of compost against soilborne pathogens: assessment and valorization of compost quality against plant pathogens, study of the suppressiveness activity of compost and its microflora, enrichment of compost with antagonists;- development of antagonist for biological control of plant pathogens: assessment of the efficacy under controlled and semi-commercial scale, mechanism of action, tolerance to fungicides, molecular characterization of antagonists, evaluation of impact after releasing in the environment, use in integrated pest management;- biological and integrated control of soilborne pathogens of vegetables and ornamentals crops;- assessment of the impact of climate changes on crops: interactions between downy mildew and grapevine, research under controlled conditions in phytotrons;- biosecurity: invasive alien species potentially affecting food production and trade between Europe and Asia, diagnosis and identification of IAS;- technology transfer in developing countries on sustainable agriculture practices: biodegradable mulching films, erbaceous grafting on resistant rootstocks, fertigation, biological and integrated management of pest and diseases, organic farming.