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The document describes and demonstrates the benefits of the Almond Irrigation App, a decision-making tool for farmers and technicians in the irrigated almond sector. The tool combines a soil water balance, an automatic system for accessing meteorological …

This document briefly describes the characteristics of the four most important pest species of avocado crops in our area (two tetranychid mites and two mealybugs) and their main natural enemies (predatory mites, neuropterans, and coccinellids). …

The document evaluates the factors that influence the development of the disease and the impact on the production of two species of nematodes, Meloidogyne incognita and Meloidogyne javanica, affecting zucchini …

This document analyzes the main characteristics of citrus farms in Andalusia, including aspects such as farm area, main crops, and their average yields and most commonly used planting patterns. The data used in the study come from a survey of 203 citrus …

Lettuce chlorosis virus-Sp (LCV-SP) is a new strain of LCV that affects green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and causes symptoms such as interveinal mottling and yellowing of mid- and lower-grown leaves, which also causes them to become more brittle. It …

Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) is a member of the Tobamovirus genus, easily transmitted by contact and infecting many cucurbit species, including cucumber. Its presence in southeastern Andalusia has increased in the last five years, partly due …

Artisan goat, sheep, and cow yogurt is a dairy product produced daily by more and more small and medium-sized dairy companies in Andalusia. Its production typically incorporates natural, local products. This report establishes basic recommendations during …

In 2009, the regulations for the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) Aloreña de Málaga Olive were approved, the first to achieve this distinction in Spain. Its production is located in the southeast of the province of Málaga. The Aloreña table olive is …

In Andalusia, olive groves with slopes greater than 20 represent 26.8 of the total olive grove area, including areas with limited land use due to a combination of factors such as altitude and slope, and which are unprofitable, leading to a high risk of …

In cucumber crops, biological control is primarily based on releases of the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii to control whiteflies and flower thrips. However, its use may be limited during the late fall-winter cycles for various reasons. Another …

In December 2015, a network of hedges with native shrub plants was established around several greenhouses at the IFAPA La Mojonera Center (Almería). These plantings constitute measures to improve biodiversity in the intensive horticulture landscape. One …

In 2015, severe phytotoxicity damage to sunflowers was observed in Andalusia and Castile during late winter and spring. This publication presents the results of susceptibility trials conducted to address concerns regarding the phytotoxicity of herbicides …

The study compared the production and quality of different strawberry varieties subjected to four established irrigation treatments using the crop coefficients for the 'Sabrina' variety (ETc Sab) as a reference during the 2016-2017 season. The varieties …

The objective of this work is to understand the potential of different local varieties or ecotypes of chickpeas of Andalusian origin. The lines have been characterized and evaluated in different potential growing environments. The document presents the …

Durum wheat in Andalusia is primarily grown in a Mediterranean environment characterized by seasonal rainfall, a high probability of drought at the end of the cycle, and dry conditions during grain development. These conditions pose a significant risk, as …