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The rapid growth of the world's population leads to a high demand for food. This requires the development of new techniques and compounds for use in agriculture, which generate numerous environmental problems. Notable among these is the use of …

The almond worm (Capnodis tenebrionis L) has become the main pest affecting almond crops, to the point that it can kill the plant and cause the uprooting of plantations. Various factors, such as the drought of recent years, the ban on the use of active …

Citrus HLB is currently considered the most devastating disease affecting citrus crops worldwide, but it is not yet present in the Mediterranean area. It is a bacterial disease transmitted by two insect vectors: the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) …

The soil-borne fungus Fusarium solani has been reported as a pathogen for strawberry plants. The fungus infects plant roots, causing symptoms of wilting, stunting, and poor root production, with subsequent crop yield loss. In this work, a molecular …

IFAPA is developing a line of research to identify and evaluate the technological and institutional demands of the olive sector in Andalusia within a project called Transforma (Olive Grove and Oil). This document presents the results of face-to-face …

IFAPA has been working on new methods to develop proper irrigation scheduling in areas without a nearby meteorological station or in areas where the existing station is not representative of the study area. This document presents a method that allows for …

Grafting in tomato is mainly used to: i) prolong the harvest period and greenhouse production; ii) counteract production losses caused by soil-borne pathogens; and iii) increase plant vigor without affecting fruit size or quantity. This document …

The interest in conserving and achieving better use of a local resource such as the Gordal vine variety has been the basis of a socioeconomic development project that has brought together a public research organization, the Institute for Agricultural and …

Interest in producing sparkling wines using the traditional method as a means of diversification is growing in Andalusian wine-growing regions. Since 2013, the IFAPA (Spanish Institute of Wine and Spirits) in Cabra has been experimenting with sparkling …

The document contains useful information for the integrated control of this parasitic plant, addressing aspects of its morphology, life cycle, preventive measures, …

The document collects information on the possibilities of controlling the pathogen jopo (Orobanche creata Forsk.) in grain legumes under integrated production cultivation …

The essay presented here is a first step toward assessing the potential use of sweet wines for incorporation into the goat cheese production process. Among them, Pedro Ximénez wine, aged for five years, stands out, demonstrating, from a consumer …

Establishing native vegetation as favorable habitats for natural enemies enhances their abundance and diversity. This increased diversity is especially useful in highly simplified agricultural landscapes, such as those with greenhouse horticultural crops. …

The study "Horticulture and Gender 2020" aims to be a useful tool to contribute to improving the quality of life of women farmers by identifying potential needs or shortcomings. It analyzes the current trend based on the results obtained from a similar …

The key factor for greenhouse-protected horticultural cultivation is the climate under the cover, which favors crop development and precocity, but also promotes the development of pests and diseases, including plant-parasitic nematodes. The intensity of …