Pitaya: A fruit treasure in global expansion and local adaptation
1. BACKGROUND, CURRENT SITUATION IN SPAIN The pitaya or dragon fruit is originally from Central America (Mexico), although it was also standardized in South American countries such as Brazil and Ecuador and to a lesser extent in Asian countries such as [...]
Monilia is the worst enemy of fruit trees.
What is Monilia? Moniliosis is a cryptogamic disease of fruit trees, especially those of the Prunus genus. It is caused by two species: Monilia fructigena, which generally affects seeded fruit, and Monilia [...]
The crucial role of cobalt in the nutrition of legumes and soybeans
1. INTRODUCTION Legumes and soybeans, together with the association of atmospheric nitrogen-fixing bacteria (Ramírez-Bahena et al., 2016), have a role in improving soil fertility and are therefore [...]
Hemp: RECOMMENDATIONS
Hemp, also called Cannabis sativa L., is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Cannabaceae family that is characterized by containing cannabinoid compounds, among which the most relevant are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), with an effect [...]
Early flowering of fruit trees, heralding the arrival of spring ahead of schedule.
1. BACKGROUND Deciduous fruit tree producers in Europe continue to have campaigns rated as negative, due to the lack of cold hours for most of these species, which do not reach a minimum of [...]
How to achieve optimal strawberry ripening?
Strawberries belong to the Rosaceae family and the Fragaria genus. While the strawberry is a wild plant that grows in forests, gardens, and orchards, the strawberry originated in the 18th century as a [...]
Cultifort Finalist in the Go SDG Awards: Goal 2 Zero Hunger
Last week, we participated in the Rafael del Pino Foundation's Go SDG Awards, highlighting Goal 2: Zero Hunger with our RIZZA Non-Hormonal Organic Root Enhancer. This recognition reflects our commitment to [...]
Cultifort recommendations to promote good sprouting in citrus fruits
As has become common in recent years, thousands of orange and mandarin trees have gone unharvested, leaving the fruit to fall to the ground due to the high costs of harvesting it. But the [...]
Trends and Challenges in Kiwi Cultivation in Spain: From History to Agronomic Adaptation
INTRODUCTION Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the kiwi, an exotic fruit whose cultivation dates back to the forested regions of China's Yangtze Valley. Although its first attempts at cultivation in the United States and [...]
Bioprotector for melon cultivation
Most Spanish provinces dedicate some land to melon (Cucumis melo L.) cultivation, whether dry or irrigated. It is a spring-summer crop, highly prized especially during the summer months.
Soil Salinity – 2023 Agricultural Campaign Summary
Looking at the vulnerable and salinity-sensitive areas according to the FAO World Map, more than 840 million hectares are affected by this problem, which is summarized as a difficulty in proper development [...]
Post-transplant stress in strawberry cultivation
The strawberry, whose name comes from the Latin fragas, is a rose family of the genus Fragaria, whose species are found throughout temperate and subtropical zones. The large-fruited strawberry currently cultivated [...]