Importance of Calcium and Boron in Plant Nutrition
BACKGROUND Calcium (Ca) is an essential nutrient for plants. After being absorbed by the roots, it is transported via the xylem following the transpiration flow and is basically distributed by the same route to all [...]
How to increase the size of the almond nugget?
The almond tree is a typical Mediterranean crop, adapting to very diverse edaphoclimatic conditions. It is capable of withstanding the high temperatures during the summer and the intense winter cold. It can survive long periods [...]
Prevention of diseases in the vine crop
1.- The cultivation of the vine The vine is a characteristic species of the agricultural culture and landscape in most of the Spanish, peninsular and insular territory. In general, it is a sober plant, with [...]
Clean and healthy soil disinfection
Introduction to Soil Disinfection Importance of Soil Disinfection Soil disinfection is an essential and multifaceted practice in agricultural management, especially within intensive production systems, where controlling soil pathogens is crucial to ensuring the health and [...]
Flowering and fruit set in fruit trees, citrus and other woody crops
Generally, fruit trees need a certain amount of cold hours per year to regulate their vegetative cycle. The accumulation of cold hours begins in the autumn, with the daily reduction of the hours of sunshine [...]
Factors affecting pollination and fruit setting in olive trees
The olive tree bears fruit in branches formed the previous year, so the cultivation techniques are focused on modulating the harvest in quantity and quality in order to optimize the economic and environmental use of [...]
How to improve post-harvest life in cherries?
The cherry is well marketed, as it is the first stone fruit to enter the market, and the extra-early and extra-late varieties are highly valued, as they are paid at a higher price than the [...]
Cultifort at the Agrovid wine fair, Valladolid
The AGROVID vine growing fair presented its second edition in Valladolid on March 22, 23 and 24, positioning itself as one of the reference qualified professional trade fairs and aligned with the main demands for [...]
Citrus cultivation. How to ensure a good flowering and fruit set?
The cultivation of citrus fruits, especially orange, is a great Spanish benchmark, having its main bases in the area of Huelva, Seville and the Valencian Community. There are many scientific studies that show us how [...]
Pre-flowering treatments for the olive grove
After winter, olive grove treatments to prevent pests and diseases and obtain a homogeneous and quality harvest are essential. If these treatments are carried out correctly on time and with the appropriate products, they help [...]
Frost and low temperatures in agriculture
During the last few weeks, the sensitivity of agriculture to the dreaded frosts, typical of winter weather conditions, has become clear. Although it is true that more and more frosts hit areas that are not [...]
Recommendations for strawberry growing
Spain is the third largest producer of strawberries in the world, with Huelva being the main producing area at the national level, due to the mild winter temperatures that favor almost uninterrupted vegetative activity throughout [...]