Rita Maggini is an Italian researcher affiliated with the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the University of Pisa. She holds a degree in Chemistry and a PhD in Chemical Sciences from the University of Pisa. With a rich professional experience spanning from scientific contracting to postdoctoral fellowships, Rita has specialized in hydroponically grown medicinal and aromatic plants, as well as edible flowers. Her expertise includes the extraction, identification, and determination of secondary metabolites, as well as the validation of rapid analysis methods for nutrient solutions in hydroponic systems. Rita has been actively involved in various international, national, and regional projects focusing on horticultural crop quality, abiotic stress application in hydroponics, and simulation models for greenhouse crop requirements. She has participated in numerous academic schools and courses, authored over 50 articles in indexed international journals, and contributed as a reviewer for various scientific journals. Rita Maggini’s research contributions have earned her recognition, including invitations as a guest associate editor and speaker at international seminars.