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Currently, blackberry cultivation is present almost all over the world, although there are few countries where large-scale commercial production is carried out for the fresh …

Asturian vineyards are part of the mountain viticulture tradition. The vines are characterized by their age, their location on steep slopes, and their diversity and exclusivity of grape varieties. Since the recognition in 2001 of the "Vinos de la Tierra …

Asturian vineyards are situated on steep slopes and are characterized by their age, varietal diversity, lack of mechanization, and high planting densities. In recent years, this crop has been expanding, with new plantings being established on terraces and …

The European bee-eater (Merops apiaster) is a species included in the List of Wild Species under Special Protection, pursuant to the provisions of Royal Decree 139/2011, of February 4, for the development of the List of Wild Species under Special …

During the development of bean cultivation, the producer has to face a series of decisions that will determine the final success of the crop: when and how to prepare the land?, when to sow?, what seed to use?, how to control weeds?, how to identify and …

The European hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) is a traditional crop in Asturias, whose importance was already documented in 1711 by Fray Toribio Santo Tomás y Pumarada (2006). However, at the end of the 20th century, this crop declined in the region due to …

This second edition of the book “Plant Pathogens Described in Spain” aims to update the first edition published in 1999, with the new pathogens detected since then, completing the list, their description, affected hosts, diseases they cause and their …

Mycotoxins are one of the health hazards that can affect cereals and their derived products, which is why they were one of the first contaminants to be evaluated and regulated at the European level, in order to reduce the total intake of consumers to this …

Climate change and its negative consequences for our planet and socioeconomic systems are now recognized by the scientific community and society at large [1]. To mitigate this situation, it is crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions resulting from …

In antiquity, the Greek geographer and historian Strabo (c. 63 BC – 20 AD) mentions that the pre-Roman inhabitants of Asturias knew about wine, but it was very scarce and they only drank it at large feasts. When the Romans arrived in what is now Asturias …

Fire blight is caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora (Burril) Winslow et al., considered a quarantine pest in the European Union, for which there is specific legislation on preventive measures against introduction and spread (RD 58/2005), as well as a …

This set of fact sheets on horticultural crops in Castile and León contains information on: Garlic. Cabbage. Onion. Endive. Asparagus. Strawberry. Green peas. Green beans. Lettuce. Pepper. Leek. Tomato. …

What is organic production? It is a method of agricultural and livestock production characterized by combining environmentally friendly farming practices, demanding standards on animal welfare, maintaining high levels of biodiversity and not applying …

Absolutely all the veterinarians and sheep and goat experts consulted for the preparation of this manual agree that the keys to successfully establishing an effective mastitis control program in these animals are fundamentally based on …

The purpose of this PRACTICAL GUIDE is to recommend the minimum actions that must be implemented by entities that carry out the Integrated Production system, especially regarding the types of control to be carried out, their frequency and the sampling …