The kick-off meeting of the project team was held on Friday, March 13th, at the Institute for Adriatic Crops in Split. The collaborators gathered in Split, and those who could not attend the meeting “in person” attended via video link. The project leader presented the project, its objectives, research methods and expected results. The detailed research plan and the activities of the collaborators on the project were discussed. The key phases for the successful implementation of the project and potential risks were also defined.