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Evolution of microbiome composition, antibiotic resistance gene loads, and nitrification during the on-farm composting of the solid fraction of pig slurry using two bulking agents
(Environmental Research, 2023-12-16)Composting is a nature-based method used to stabilize organic matter and to transform nitrogen from animal farm manure or solid fraction of slurry (SFS). The use of composted material as source of ... -
Biological Control of Aphids in Spain’s Urban Green Spaces
(Sustainability, 2024-12-21)Green spaces in urban areas, such as parks and gardens, provide recreational, social, and health benefits for more than half of the world’s inhabitants. Arthropods in urban vegetation may cause some ... -
Impact of irrigation, nitrogen fertilization, and plant density on stay-green and its effects on agronomic traits in maize
(Frontiers in Plant Science, 2024-09-06)Introduction: The stay-green (SG) or delayed leaf senescence enables crop plants to maintain their green leaves and photosynthetic capacity for a longer time after flowering. It is considered an important ... -
Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 exposure in exotic pets in Spain
(Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 2024-12-06)Evidence of SARS-CoV-2 infections in different animal species raises concerns about the potential for animal reservoirs and transmission to humans. Here, we evaluate the exposure of exotic pet species ... -
Genetic mapping reveals a major locus for red leaf blotch tolerance in almond
(Scientia Horticulturae, 2024-12-17)Red leaf blotch (RLB) of almond, caused by the fungus Polystigma amygdalinum, is a common foliar disease in Mediterranean and Middle East countries. RLB symptoms are characterized by orange spots on ... -
Gonadal miRNomes and transcriptomes in infected fish reveal sexually dimorphic patterns of the immune response
(Functional & Integrative Genomics, 2025-01-30)Fish disease outbreaks caused by bacterial burdens are responsible for decreasing productivity in aquaculture. Unraveling the molecular mechanisms activated in the gonads after infections is pivotal for ... -
Development of a qPCR-based method for the detection of arthropod pests in stored rice
(Food Control, 2024-12-24)Stored products are vulnerable to arthropod pest infestations, threatening food security and causing production losses. Routine analyses are crucial for pest detection and management. Molecular diagnostic ... -
Cultivo de cobertura: implantación en los campos de arroz
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Controle químico de Trioza erytreae, vector do Huanglongbing dos citrinos
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Cultivo de arroz: gestión sostenible del fósforo
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Proyecto demostrativo CITRUSREG. Digitalización del riego en el cultivo de los cítricos por medio de sensores y adaptación al cambio climático (I)
(Revista de Fruticultura, 2024, 101, Septiembre/Octubre, 44-67, 2024-09)El cambio climático se ha convertido en una de las mayores amenazas para la agricultura a nivel global, un sector vital para la economía mundial y la seguridad alimentaria. La progresiva subida de las ... -
Insulin, IGF-I, and lactoferrin concentrations and yields and their associations with other components within colostrum, transition, and whole milk of primiparous and multiparous Holstein cattle
(JDS Communications, 2024-07-12)The primary objective of the study was to characterize concentrations and yields of lactoferrin (LF), insulin, and IGF-I in colostrum, transition milk (TM), and whole milk (WM) of multiparous (MP) and ... -
Effect of in vitro gastrointestinal digestion on the antioxidant properties of fruit and vegetable powdered smoothies reinforced with WPC80
(LWT - Food Science and Technology, 2025-01-02)The development of novel powdered smoothies obtained by spray-drying (SD) technology can contribute to revaluing fruits and vegetables from seasonal surplus. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ... -
Evaluation of sequence-based tools to gather more insight into the positioning of rhizogenic agrobacteria within the Agrobacterium tumefaciens species complex
(PLoS One, 2024-11-19)Rhizogenic Agrobacterium, the causative agent of hairy root disease (HRD), is known for its high phenotypic and genetic diversity. The taxonomy of rhizogenic agrobacteria has undergone several changes ... -
Exclusion of ants conditions the efficiency of an attract and reward strategy against Dysaphis plantaginea in apple orchards
(Journal of Pest Science, 2025-01-04)The rosy apple aphid is a major pest of apple orchards, it is also potentially ant tended. Attract&Reward strategy is a promising pest management method, combining semiochemicals as attractant and ... -
Utilizing conductive materials for reducing methane emissions in postharvest paddy rice soil microcosms
(Science of the Total Environment, 2025-01-02)Paddy fields are a major anthropogenic source of global methane (CH4) emissions, a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG). This study aimed at gaining insights of different organic and inorganic conductive ... -
Assessment of Trunk Diameter Fluctuation-Derived Indices for Detecting Water Stress in Sweet Cherry Trees
(Water, 2024-08-01)The continuous and reliable assessment of crop water status through water indicators enables the sustainable management of water resources, especially in arid or semi-arid climate scenarios exacerbated ... -
Assessing and Improving Animal Welfare Using Applied Ethology
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Dissection of the Genetic Basis of Genotype by Environment Interactions for Morphological Traits and Protein Content in Winter Wheat Panel Grown in Morocco and Spain
(Plants, 2024-05-27)To fulfill the growing demand for wheat consumption, it is important to focus on enhancement breeding strategies targeting key parameters such as yield, thousand kernel weight (TKW), quality characteristics ... -
First analysis of genetic diversity and population structure among different geographic populations of the vector of the Corn stunt disease, Dalbulus maidis (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), in subtropical Argentina
(Revista de la Sociedad Entomológica Argentina, 2024-06-30)The corn leafhopper, Dalbulus maidis (DeLong & Wolcott) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is the vector of the Corn stunt disease, caused by a complex of pathogens, a serious threat to corn production in tropical ...