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Tecia solanivora is considered a quarantine organism due to the potential phytosanitary risk it represents, constituting a serious threat to potato production by affecting and rendering tubers worthless, either during cultivation or in storage. … Plant …

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Tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV), a member of the tobamovirus family, was first detected in tomato crops in Israel in 2014 and in Europe in Germany in 2018. In 2019, it experienced a significant expansion when it was isolated in Italy, the …

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The olive sector generates large quantities of leaves as a byproduct, and their management has always consisted of crushing and burning them, which is not beneficial to the environment. The project involves the optimization of the extraction process of …

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The project's activities and results allow for the viable use of olive industry derivatives (brines, lyes, and organic products) for livestock feed. … ATHENEA Operational Group: Utilization and improvement of the quality of brine produced by the olive …

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Analysis of all strategic tomato, corn, and olive crops to select the most interesting compounds for biofunctionalization. Using nanotechnology, the effect of treatments on strategic crops will be quantified and described, and the potential of these …

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Both grape and olive cultivation are subject to very strict European legislation regarding the description, registration, and recognition of each variety grown. The project is being developed in sparsely populated and difficult-to-reach areas of northern …

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TOMAGROUP Operational Group: Development of Sustainable Biostimulants for Circular Fertilization of Tomato Crops …

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The BIOFLORA project was born from the interest detected among producers, distributors, and consumers alike in promoting more sustainable and environmentally friendly crop management systems. This interest aligns with the philosophy underlying the …

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MHE Tomato Egg Bull Operational Group: Ecological Heterogeneous Material as an innovative biodiversity conservation strategy …

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The potato flea beetle refers to several species of the Epitrix genus, which are primarily considered pests of potato crops, although they can also affect other Solanaceae crops such as peppers, tomatoes, and eggplants. … Technical information on the …

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Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, known as chili thrips, tea yellows, or flower thrips, is a harmful organism classified as a quarantine pest. It is an insect native to southern and eastern Asia and has a wide range of host plants (more than 150 species), …

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Nitrogen leaching into groundwater can cause serious environmental problems, with increased nitrate concentrations in aquifers, and also health problems. Furthermore, nitrate leaching represents economic losses for farmers, not only due to the excess …

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The project seeks to obtain a quality biochar, capable of improving soil structure, increasing its water and nutrient retention capacity, which translates into higher agricultural yields and a reduction in input costs. … OLIVE4FUTURE Operational Group: …

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Defoliating beetle of American origin that owes its name to the ability of adults to jump when disturbed. It was detected in Europe in 2008, in Portugal. In Spain, it was detected in Galicia in 2009, and in Asturias in 2014. It is considered a quarantine …

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Candidatus liberibacter solanacearum (CLso) is the bacterium that causes the potato disease known as "Zebra chip." Its name derives from the pattern of light and dark stripes on the tuber, resembling zebra stripes, which are more evident after frying. …