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To produce papaya in Spain in sufficient quantity and quality for export to Europe through profitable and sustainable cultivation strategies that prioritize the rational use of production …

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Primary and secondary school students are expected to better understand the links in the agri-food production chain, from agriculture and livestock to food processing and marketing. Furthermore, the teaching materials and educational simulator are …

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By strengthening short distribution chains and local markets with sustainable local products, both farmers and consumers benefit, strengthening the local economy and promoting regional food security. Environmentally, the project contributes to the …

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CEREAPI is an operational group focused on improving sustainability in the production of malt, beer, and honey by applying a sustainable management model to marginal agricultural …

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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 …

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R. hibisci is a polyphagous mealybug that feeds on the roots of potted plants, reducing the absorption of water and nutrients by the plant and even causing its …

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Fire blight is a disease caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora that affects various species of the Rosaceae family, including pear, apple, quince, and Japanese medlar trees. It was detected in Cantabria in 2011 and is considered an extremely harmful …

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The group proposes studying the microbiota present in pig manure and its resistance profile, with the ultimate goal of implementing sanitary control techniques that reduce the excretion of residues of this type of substance, adapting strategies for …

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Mhytimna unipuncta is a defoliating caterpillar of meadows and corn, which causes damage of varying intensity, although it is increasingly common in Cantabria and in certain areas can cause some alarm among the …

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A sucking insect belonging to the Triozidae family. Commonly known as the African citrus psyllid, it is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is widely distributed in Africa and to a limited extent in the Middle East and Europe. It was detected in Spain in …

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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. …

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On February 12, 2019, a "Seminar on Xylella fastidiosa" was held in the Assembly Hall of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food. This seminar is part of the measures adopted by the Ministry to disseminate information and raise awareness about …

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The "green gnat" pest is considered a secondary pest of vines. It includes a group of sucking insects from the leafhopper family that affect other cultivated and wild …

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Powdery mildew is a disease caused by an ectoparasitic fungus (Erysiphe necator) that overwinters in buds as mycelium, as well as in the shoots, leaves, and bark of vines, in these cases in the form of perithecae or cleistothecae. The fungus begins to …