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The lack of approved pre- and post-emergence herbicides, especially against dicotyledons, is one of the main obstacles to planting broad beans in Andalusian drylands, due to the great diversity and abundance of weeds, including highly competitive large …

Solarization is a soil disinfection system that involves mulching moist soil with thin, transparent plastic for 4–6 weeks during periods of peak temperature and solar radiation. This study examines potential influencing factors, such as the type of …

Lacewings are insects that are part of the complex of beneficial arthropods that prey on crop pests. Diversity has been shown to be a fundamental tool for maintaining this beneficial arthropod fauna and protecting crops from pest attacks. This work is …

The qualities of black peat are not optimal for use as a substrate alone. We sought to improve its low pH and tendency to compact, determining the optimal mixtures for use in nurseries with vegetable …

Diseases caused by soil-borne pathogens are a limiting factor for strawberry crop productivity. They are currently controlled mainly through chemical control strategies with fumigants subject to exceptional use authorizations. Reducing the use of these …

Diseases caused by soil-borne pathogens are a limiting factor for strawberry crop productivity. They are currently controlled mainly through chemical control strategies with fumigants subject to exceptional use authorizations. Reducing the use of these …

Traceability is defined as "the ability to find and follow the trail of a food product through all stages of production, processing, and distribution." This paper provides guidelines for implementing a traceability system for vegetables, and also shows an …

Irrigation distribution uniformity (UD) indicates whether different parts of an irrigated plot receive water similarly. This document presents the results of localized irrigation assessments during the 2014/15 crop year in commercial plots of the Almonte …

The Granada plain is an agricultural area of approximately 1,500 km2 adjacent to the city, encompassing 47 municipalities. These fertile soils, with available surface and groundwater, are currently underutilized and threatened by the growth of the …

The cultivated area in Andalusia has undergone considerable change in recent years as a result of the decoupling of subsidies from the Common Agricultural Policy. With the entry into force of the new CAP, the sustainability of farms is clearly enhanced, …

The cultivated area in Andalusia has undergone considerable change in recent years as a result of the decoupling of subsidies from the Common Agricultural Policy. With the entry into force of the new CAP, the sustainability of farms is clearly enhanced, …

The cultivated area in Andalusia has undergone considerable change in recent years as a result of the decoupling of subsidies from the Common Agricultural Policy. With the entry into force of the new CAP, farm sustainability is clearly enhanced, favoring …

The cultivated area in Andalusia has undergone considerable change in recent years as a result of the decoupling of subsidies from the Common Agricultural Policy. With the entry into force of the new CAP, the sustainability of farms is clearly enhanced, …

Pasta Hilada Cheese Technology comprises a series of cheeses that exhibit typical rheological characteristics, although we can differentiate between those that undergo a later ripening period and those that are fresh and have a short shelf life (Fresh …

Agricultural management decisions in salinization-prone environments require effective soil salinity monitoring methods. Sector B-XII in Lebrija (Seville) is a reclaimed marshland where a shallow, intensively irrigated saline water table creates a fragile …