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Fertilization through high-frequency localized irrigation improves the efficiency of plant nutrient use. The advantages of fertigation lie in the ability to apply nutrients directly to the root zone and according to the plant's nutritional demand. This requires understanding nutrient uptake curves over time. Uptake curves reflect the nutritional changes dependent on plant phenology.

The purpose of this teaching material, "Diseases of stone fruit trees and their management in integrated production," is to assist and guide farmers and advisors in implementing the principles of integrated disease management following the National Action Plan for the Sustainable Use of Phytosanitary Products, and to complement the integrated pest management guide for stone fruit tree

The strawberry is a crop of great economic importance, whose fruit is highly appreciated and consumed for its delicate flavor, aroma, and nutritional value. Due to growing consumer demand, increasing the organoleptic and nutritional quality of the fruit is becoming a key objective of genetic improvement, with traits such as vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) content being key.

The strawberry is a widely consumed fruit for its vibrant red color, characteristic flavor and aroma, and nutritional value. Due to these qualities, there is great interest in developing new varieties that enhance these traits.

The generation of plant waste is an unresolved environmental and social problem in horticulture under plastic. Its concentrated generation in spring and autumn, as well as its spatial dispersion, makes its management difficult.

The management of wine waste and by-products in the winery poses significant economic and environmental challenges.

The wide variety of livestock farms that exist has prompted the development of this common curriculum for the animal welfare program on livestock farms. This curriculum can be used when there is no specific published material for the species in question.

Diffuse nitrate pollution from agricultural activities has been identified as one of the main causes of the poor condition of both surface and inland water bodies, as well as groundwater.

Proper disinfection of field tools is vitally important to prevent the transmission of a series of viral diseases to the entire crop. In response to a demand from the sector, we present a summary of scientific studies on products used in tool disinfection.

Curd is a dairy product obtained by enzymatic coagulation of milk. It is consumed as a dessert mainly in northern Spain and can be made from various types of milk (goat, sheep, or cow), as well as combined with sugar or honey, nuts, or fruit pieces.

Living vegetation cover is considered the most appropriate soil management system, except in cases where adequate control is not possible.

Current biological diversity is the basis for future agricultural and food sustainability, with plant genetic resources being its fundamental component. Their conservation is critical for present and future use, either directly through the use of conserved accessions or through the incorporation of the specific genes they contain into plant breeding programs.

Evaluating reference evapotranspiration (ETo) at the plot, irrigation area, watershed, and regional levels is a challenge for agricultural and hydrological research; this requires the characterization of large areas in addition to obtaining precise meteorological variables.

The chestnut wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus) is a major pest of chestnut crops, seriously compromising their profitability. This document provides information on its distribution, biology, damage it causes, and existing control measures.

The chestnut gall wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus) is a major pest of chestnut crops, seriously compromising their profitability. This document, in addition to describing the main characteristics of these gall wasps, provides information on the control of the chestnut gall wasp pest by native parasitoids.

The agri-environmental aid linked to olive groves is known as Operation 10.1.7. Sustainable Olive Systems. This support measure for this sector is part of the 2014-2020 Community Strategic Framework (CSF) of the Andalusian Rural Development Programme (RDPA), specifically Measure 10: Agri-Environment and Climate.

The quality of freshly picked and post-harvest strawberries is a highly relevant factor for their commercial success. Therefore, in this work, we aimed to evaluate the organoleptic, functional, and post-harvest quality of a selection of 16 strawberry varieties from 11 different breeding programs in three cultivation systems.

Product quality and consumer satisfaction are priority elements for citrus growers. Therefore, this paper presents the parameters that define the morphological and organoleptic quality of citrus fruits. It also briefly describes the procedures for determining these quality parameters, which ensure compliance with regulations.

The characteristic color of ripe strawberries is due to the accumulation of anthocyanins. These pigments, in addition to increasing the attractiveness of the fruit, have numerous health benefits due to their antioxidant properties. Different strawberry varieties and species exhibit striking variability in fruit color, making this an important trait for breeders.

The white mealybug (Aulacaspis tubercularis) is the most important pest of mangoes in southern Spain and one of the most damaging worldwide. The basis for its integrated management is proposed here. A description of the pest is provided, along with data on its biology, symptoms, and damage.