The Estación Experimental del Zaidín (EEZ) belongs to the Spanish Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) and is ascribed to the area of Agricultural Sciences. The EEZ’s activities are directed to dissect different aspects of plant biology and associated microorganisms. Main research is focused on photosynthetic processes, plant responses to biotic and abiotic stresses, reproductive biology, plant-microbe interactions and microbial ecology. The Centre is also interested in crop and soil protection, making special emphasis on the control and removal of pollutants, biodiversity and bioamendments. In the area of Animal Nutrition the main research activities include protein and energy metabolism, nutritional requirements, quality of the products and ruminal metabolism.