In a botanical sense, the fruits that are harvested and that we consume are fertilized ovaries (from the flower in angiosperms). The fruits give rise to and protect the seeds until the moment of maturity and dispersion, which is when the seed, by some means, leaves the fruit and is viable to perpetuate the species … Leer más
Soils often have poor oxygen levels on farmland. The condition in the rhizosphere region of arable land with shallow irrigation results in reduced root growth, poor field performance and reduced plant yield. Therefore, to help grow berries in soils with optimal water use, the application of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an efficient way to impart … Leer más
On many occasions it is necessary to require one or two extra cuts from a vegetable crop, specifically fruit vegetable crops. One of the most important reasons to look for an extra cut in a vegetable will generally be due to economic reasons when the sale price is very attractive. In order to achieve the … Leer más
If correct nutrition is not achieved in the crop or it is attacked by pests or diseases, stress can be seen in the form of alterations to the root system of the crop. As we have already reviewed in previous articles, there are several sources that generate stress in the plant, all of them can … Leer más
On many occasions, when we already control pests, diseases or nutritional problems in the crop, we do not directly see a change in the plants, or we simply notice weakness in the tissues and lack of energy. For those specific moments, it is important to do a shock biostimulation that allows a prompt recovery of … Leer más
Ethylene causes lemons to lose their green color and reveal their yellow pigments, which is undesirable for green citrus marketing. Color loss and decay can be delayed by removing ethylene from storage sites. Ethylene also causes loss of juice and reduction of soluble solids content. Putrefaction and microbial infection. Size reduction and weight loss caused … Leer más
Vegetables are edible vegetables whose cultivation is carried out in orchards. These are plants valued for their nutritional qualities, as well as for their flavor that are part of the human diet. Vegetables are the group of plants grown in orchards. It is consumed as food raw or cooked through different preparations. Includes vegetables, green … Leer más
Vegetables are edible vegetables whose cultivation is carried out in orchards. These are plants valued for their nutritional qualities, as well as for their flavor that are part of the human diet. Vegetables are the group of plants grown in orchards. It is consumed as food raw or cooked through different preparations. Includes vegetables, green … Leer más
Phosphorus (P) is the second most important mineral nutrient in national and world agriculture; The reason is because phosphorus is a very reactive element in the soil and quickly turns into more complex forms that are difficult for plants to absorb. In other words, much of the world’s agricultural land has a high potential for … Leer más
Rooting is one of the most important facets in crop development. The root is the organ of plants that is responsible for fixing to the soil, absorbing water and nutrients and exuding compounds with which the plant interacts with other organisms and microorganisms in the soil and sometimes the root reaches function as a release … Leer más