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In olive cultivation, the use of plant covers has been implemented and extended as a cultural practice in the last decade.

The document describes and demonstrates the benefits of the Almond Irrigation App, a decision-making tool for farmers and technicians in the irrigated almond sector.

This document briefly describes the characteristics of the four most important pest species of avocado crops in our area (two tetranychid mites and two mealybugs) and their main natural enemies (predatory mites, neuropterans, and coccinellids). Photographs accompany the description for quick identification.

The document evaluates the factors that influence the development of the disease and the impact on the production of two species of nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita and Meloidogyne javanica, affecting zucchini crops.

This document analyzes the main characteristics of citrus farms in Andalusia, including aspects such as farm area, main crops, and their average yields and most commonly used planting patterns. The data used in the study come from a survey of 203 citrus producers in the main growing areas of Andalusia.

Lettuce chlorosis virus-Sp (LCV-SP) is a new strain of LCV that affects green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and causes symptoms such as interveinal mottling and yellowing of mid- and lower-grown leaves, which also causes them to become more brittle.

Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) is a member of the Tobamovirus genus, easily transmitted by contact and infecting many cucurbit species, including cucumber. Its presence in southeastern Andalusia has increased in the last five years, partly due to the presence of a new strain of the virus of Asian origin in areas where it had not been previously described.

Artisan goat, sheep, and cow yogurt is a dairy product produced daily by more and more small and medium-sized dairy companies in Andalusia. Its production typically incorporates natural, local products. This report establishes basic recommendations during the different production stages to obtain an optimal product from a technological, nutritional, and sensorial perspective.

In 2009, the regulations for the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Aloreña de Málaga Olive were approved, the first to achieve this distinction in Spain. Its production is located in the southeast of the province of Málaga. The Aloreña table olive is a brine-cured olive that may be fully or partially fermented and preserved with salt, organic acids, and spices.

In Andalusia, olive groves with slopes greater than 20 represent 26.8 of the total olive grove area, including areas with limited land use due to a combination of factors such as altitude and slope, and which are unprofitable, leading to a high risk of abandonment for this crop in Andalusia.

In cucumber crops, biological control is primarily based on releases of the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii to control whiteflies and flower thrips. However, its use may be limited during the late fall-winter cycles for various reasons. Another predatory mite, Transeius montdorensis, is currently commercially available and can also feed on these pests.

In December 2015, a network of hedges with native shrub plants was established around several greenhouses at the IFAPA La Mojonera Center (Almería). These plantings constitute measures to improve biodiversity in the intensive horticulture landscape. One of the insect groups that can benefit from these interventions are dragonflies, which appear spontaneously on these plants and are predatory.

In 2015, severe phytotoxicity damage to sunflowers was observed in Andalusia and Castile during late winter and spring. This publication presents the results of susceptibility trials conducted to address concerns regarding the phytotoxicity of herbicides applied to sunflowers during the previous crop.

The study compared the production and quality of different strawberry varieties subjected to four established irrigation treatments using the crop coefficients for the 'Sabrina' variety (ETc Sab) as a reference during the 2016-2017 season. The varieties studied were 'Sabrina', 'Fortuna', 'Splendor', and 'Primoris'.

The objective of this work is to understand the potential of different local varieties or ecotypes of chickpeas of Andalusian origin. The lines have been characterized and evaluated in different potential growing environments.

Durum wheat in Andalusia is primarily grown in a Mediterranean environment characterized by seasonal rainfall, a high probability of drought at the end of the cycle, and dry conditions during grain development. These conditions pose a significant risk, as both drought and heat can produce significant yield reductions.

Durum wheat is an important crop in Andalusia (Spain), where some 300,000 hectares are sown in autumn. Its cycle coincides with the rainfall period, which averages between 500 and 700 mm. Winters in this region are generally mild, but some frosts also occur in winter and occasionally in spring.

Durum wheat occupies around 300,000 hectares in Andalusia (Spain), mainly located in the provinces of Cádiz, Córdoba, and Seville. These crops are sown between November 15 and December 15, and occasionally between November 1 and January 7.

The use of microwaves is an emerging technology in the food industry. The IFAPA Rancho de la Merced team has applied this technology to the red winemaking process to enhance maceration during the alcoholic fermentation stage.

Vinegar is a product as old as wine and found in most homes, yet knowledge about it is scarce and poorly disseminated.