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The characteristic color of ripe strawberries is due to the accumulation of anthocyanins. These pigments, in addition to increasing the attractiveness of the fruit, have numerous health benefits due to their antioxidant properties. Different strawberry …

The white mealybug (Aulacaspis tubercularis) is the most important pest of mangoes in southern Spain and one of the most damaging worldwide. The basis for its integrated management is proposed here. A description of the pest is provided, along with data …

The white mealybug is a key pest in mango crops in Andalusia as it produces significant …

Updated information on new durum wheat varieties in Andalusia, their agronomic and productive performance, and quality parameters in the main Andalusian producing areas. A quick overview of the document will provide guidance for making timely and …

Updated information on new durum wheat varieties in Andalusia, their agronomic and productive performance, and quality parameters in the main Andalusian producing areas. A quick overview of the document will provide guidance for making timely and …

Updated information on new durum wheat varieties in Andalusia, their agronomic and productive performance, and quality parameters in the main Andalusian producing areas. A quick overview of the document will provide guidance for making timely and …

Up-to-date information on new triticale varieties in Andalusia, their agronomic and productive performance, and quality parameters in the main Andalusian growing areas. A quick overview of the document will provide guidance for making timely and …

The current problem in zucchini crops due to the New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV), transmitted by the whitefly species Bemisa tabaci, is causing significant production losses. Repeated application of insecticides as a sole measure does not achieve adequate …

The addition of water during cheesemaking is known as "washing the cheese." This basic operation aims to achieve the very typical organoleptic characteristics of this type of cheese: a creamy consistency and mild flavor and aroma. This paper establishes …

Irrigation is essential to ensure crop quality and production in arid and semi-arid regions. The lack of rational irrigation scheduling can lead to inefficient management of irrigation systems with high potential efficiency. The soil water balance method …

Self-fertility is the ability of plants to produce fruit without prior manipulation of the flowers (either by insect-mediated pollination or by hand). Pollination is essential for the reproduction of 90% of flowering plants and for a third of our crops. …

The chestnut wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus) is a major pest of chestnut crops, seriously compromising their profitability. This document studies the specific parasite Torymus sinensis, reports on the experimental releases carried out to date and the …

IFAPA preserves a valuable collection of Andalusian broad bean ecotypes. With the aim of promoting their use, various experimental analyses have been conducted to understand their agronomic behavior and adaptation to specific …

Table of Contents: Unit 1: General aspects of plant protection; Unit 2: Phytosanitary products: classification and characteristics; Unit 3: Phytosanitary product formulations: nature and characteristics. Unit 4: Environmental risks derived …

Updated information on the Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Using Next-Generation Fungicides to Control Fungal Diseases in Durum and Bread Wheat, Considering Cost-Effectiveness and Environmental Sustainability Criteria. This publication presents the …