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Irrigation recommendations for olive groves during years of low rainfall, offering strategies to mitigate, as much as possible, the effects of water stress on olive and oil production.

Externally moldy soft cheeses are characterized by the presence of a white outer coating, caused by the growth of Penicillium molds on the surface. The presence of this mold gives these cheeses a distinctive appearance, aroma, and flavor. These cheeses originate in France and are increasingly popular among consumers, with demand for them increasing.

The main objectives of this work are: 1) the selection of plants capable of accumulating and immobilizing heavy metals in their aerial parts (phytoremediation) to be used in soils contaminated by heavy metals, mainly copper, since its use is still permitted in agriculture and 2) the subsequent implementation of the Phytobac system.

The objectives of this study are, first, to develop an integrated model for assessing the multifunctionality of olive groves in Andalusia based on the ANP technique, and second, to apply this model to improve the design of agri-environmental policies focused on multifunctionality, defining the agricultural practices with the greatest potential to affect the multifunctional performance of olive

The results presented here are derived from the work carried out within the research project "Agronomic Response of Rice to Saline Irrigation at Different Crop Phases," initiated and defined by Hisparroz, SA, in collaboration with IFAPA, as part of the line of work on Rice Cultivation Sustainability.

Cheeses made using lactic coagulation originate in France, where they are primarily made from goat's milk, due to the productive potential of the country's goat herd. The beginning of this type of cheese dates back to the 18th century, when Muslim expansion led to the introduction of goats into France, with their milk being used in the production of this dairy product.

Cheeses made from cow's milk are typical of the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula, where cattle are predominantly farmed. The production of this product, as with goat and sheep milk, was born with the aim of enhancing the value of the raw material, milk, and obtaining greater returns from livestock farms. Today, there is a wide variety of cheeses made from cow's milk nationwide.

The objectives of this study were to analyze the environmental impacts of existing olive production systems in Andalusia, select and improve agricultural practices to identify the processes that cause the most significant environmental problems, and design a more efficient and environmentally friendly olive cultivation management system.

The EU-Rotate_N and CropSyst simulation models were evaluated for outdoor lettuce cultivation. The performance of the models was assessed in relation to: i) dry matter production, ii) crop N uptake, iii) commercial production, iv) soil water content, and v) soil mineral N content. Data from three years with different nitrogen (N) doses were used.

Efforts to reduce water consumption in strawberry cultivation should be directed toward both optimizing irrigation schedules and understanding the irrigation system's ability to apply water in a timely and appropriate manner.

Emerging crops are those whose surface area is growing significantly due to their high yield potential, their good adaptation to agroclimatic conditions, and their constant growth in demand and price.

Snack pepper cultivars differ in handling and marketing from the pepper cultivars commonly found in protected crops and are little known in the sector, thus continuing to occupy a small market share.

Changes in regulations and the need to adapt and update content justify the new edition of the Book on the Application of Biocides for Veterinary Hygiene.

External aspects (presentation, appearance, uniformity, ripeness, freshness) are the main components of the decision to purchase tomatoes for fresh consumption. Internal quality (flavor, aroma, texture, nutritional value, absence of biotic and abiotic contaminants) is linked to aspects that are generally not perceptible but are no less important for consumers.

Ready-to-eat foods are highly demanded by today's society in developed countries due to the lifestyle changes that have occurred in recent decades. Cooked vegetables stand out among these foods. The heat treatments they undergo produce physical, chemical, and nutritional changes that need to be characterized. Furthermore, these products typically have a relatively short shelf life.

Grain legumes have traditionally been cultivated in Andalusian drylands primarily for the production of vegetable protein for human and animal consumption. One of the main reasons for their abandonment as a crop has been the lack of approved pre- and post-emergence herbicides, especially against dicotyledons.

Commercial zucchini cultivars have a narrow genetic base that limits the development of new varieties. Diversifying and introducing new sources of genetic variability is a priority for maintaining the competitiveness required of horticultural crops.

Sunflower varieties with genetic resistance to certain herbicide treatments (Clearfield and Sulfo varieties) are gradually gaining ground. These varieties provide acceptable control of broad- and narrow-leaved weeds, as well as control the common hornwort (Orobanche cumana).

Minority olive varieties could harbor some agronomic traits of interest to address new future biotic and abiotic challenges, or to meet potential new cultivation or market demands. Therefore, their recovery, conservation, and study are essential, and the World Olive Germplasm Bank of Córdoba (BGMO-ESP046) plays a key role in this.

Local grape varieties are becoming increasingly important for producing wines that meet quality and typicity requirements. The procedures for recovering, cataloging, and authorizing grape varieties are very long and cumbersome.