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Traditionally, rainfed agriculture has been developed not only due to the low availability of irrigation water but also because farmers assume that applying water to crops such as wheat or sunflower is not economically viable, as that water could be used …

Traditionally, brined cheeses have been produced in Mediterranean countries and some near the Balkans. They are characterized by a final ripening and preservation stage immersed in brine, which gives them their firmness and characteristic saline and …

A set of Kabuli chickpea ecotypes was evaluated in two different locations for the variables flowering date, plant height, first pod emergence date, dry grain yield, dry grain relative humidity, test weight, and 100-seed weight. The experimental design …

A set of chickpea entries of the Desi type from the IFAPA Legume Germplasm Bank were evaluated in two different locations for the variables flowering date, plant height, date of first pod emergence, dry grain yield, dry grain relative humidity, test …

A wide range of filamentous fungi are capable of producing different types of mycotoxins in cereals, which pose a serious risk of chronic toxicity to humans and animals. These toxins can be generated throughout the entire production cycle, with the …

A wide range of fungi are capable of producing different types of mycotoxins. In the case of aflatoxins, the most well-known producing fungi are of the Aspergillus genus. Corn is among the most affected crops. This document includes the reference flow …

One of the possibilities for managing and recovering plant waste is composting, minimizing transportation and processing costs to obtain a product that improves the soil's physical and chemical properties. Compost has great fertilizing value and improves …

One of the key aspects for successful cultivation is the correct variety selection. This publication presents the initial results of a study on the performance of the main pistachio varieties, conducted by the Mediterranean Fruit Growing team at IFAPA. It …

One of the fundamental objectives of sustainable production systems must be the control of water erosion of the soil, which requires appropriate soil management and conservation techniques. Along these lines, the installation of vegetation cover along …

Several studies have shown that these varieties differ in the quantity and type of antioxidants. Given this multivarietal nature, it is interesting to know the antioxidant levels of the varieties grown each season. In fact, these antioxidants can vary …

A detailed review of irrigation scheduling for soft fruit crops in the province of Huelva, using weather forecasts, is presented. The scheduling is based on the FAO methodology for calculating crop water requirements. The procedure for calculating …