• Looking behind occlusions: A study on amodal segmentation for robust on-tree apple fruit size estimation 

  Gené Mola, Jordi; Ferrer-Ferrer, Mar; Gregorio, Eduard; Blok, Pieter M.; Hemming, Jochen; Morros, Josep-Ramon; Rosell-Polo, Joan R.; Vilaplana, Verónica; Ruiz-Hidalgo, Javier (Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 2023-04-21) Ús Eficient de l'Aigua en Agricultura

  The detection and sizing of fruits with computer vision methods is of interest because it provides relevant information to improve the management of orchard farming. However, the presence of partially ...

• Effect of thinning with metamitron, NAA, BA and naphthenic acids on apple (Malus domestica) trees 

  Gonzalez Nieto, Luis; Torres, Estanis; Àvila, Glòria; Carbó, Joaquim; Bonany, Joan; Alegre, Simó; Asín Jones, Luis (Plant Growth Regulation, 2023-02-06) Fructicultura

  The successful use of chemical thinners on apples requires programs employing multiple chemistries over the thinning period. A thinning program can be designed using various active ingredients in single ...

• Mycobacterium manresensis induces trained immunity in vitro 

  de Homdedeu, Miquel; Sanchez-Moral, Lidia; Violán, Concepció; Ràfols, Neus; Ouchi, Dan; Martín, Berta; Peinado, Miguel A.; Rodríguez-Cortés, Alhelí; Arch-Sisquella, Marta; Perez-Zsolt, Daniel; Muñoz Basagoiti, Jordana; Izquierdo-Useros, Nuria; Salvador, Betlem; Matllo, Joan; López-Serrano, Sergi; Segalés, Joaquim; Vilaplana, Cristina; Torán-Monserrat, Pere; Morros, Rosa; Monfà, Ramon; Sarrias, Maria-Rosa; Cardona, Pere-Joan (iScience, 2023-05-13) Sanitat Animal

  The COVID-19 pandemic posed a global health crisis, with new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants weakening vaccine-driven protection. Trained immunity could help tackle ...

• Genetic selection for high growth improves the efficiency of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) in using novel diets with insect meal, single-cell protein and a DHA rich-microalgal oil 

  Carvalho, Marta; Ginés, Rafael; Martín, Ignacio; Zamorano, María Jesús; Acosta, Félix; Fontanillas, Ramon; Torrecillas, Silvia; Montero, Daniel (Aquaculture, 2023-08-29) Aqüicultura

  Genetic selection and novel raw materials for aquafeeds are current key tools in the ongoing effort to increase the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of the aquaculture sector. Selective ...

• Disentangling transport movement patterns of trucks either transporting pigs or while empty within a swine production system before and during the COVID-19 epidemic 

  Picasso-Risso, Catalina; Vilalta, Carles; Sanhueza, Juan Manuel; Kikuti, Mariana; Schwartz, Mark; Corzo, Cesar A. (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023-07-14) Sanitat Animal

  Transport of pigs between sites occurs frequently as part of genetic improvement and age segregation. However, a lack of transport biosecurity could have catastrophic implications if not managed properly ...

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