Novel approach to organic mulching from natural-based solutions to enhance soil health and functional value of calafate fruit

M Betancur, J Retamal-Salgado, MD López… - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
Mulching suppresses weeds, improves soil biology, and increases physical or bioactive fruit
yield in fruit orchards. However, there is no information on its impact on calafate (Berberis …

Preharvest Applications of Oxalic Acid and Salicylic Acid Increase Fruit Firmness and Polyphenolic Content in Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)

J Retamal-Salgado, G Adaos, G Cedeño-García… - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
Blueberry exports that imply transport times of more than 25 d deteriorate their quality. The
use of elicitors in preharvest has shown positive effects on the quality of berries such as …

Carbon Farming: How to Support Farmers in Choosing the Best Management Strategies for Low-Impact Food Production

L Piscitelli, A De Boni, R Roma, G Ottomano Palmisano - Land, 2023 - mdpi.com
The European Commission is directing efforts into triggering the storage of carbon in
agricultural soils by encouraging the adoption of carbon farming practices under the …

Planting density: Key strategy for optimizing soil health and fruit antioxidant activity in a calafate orchard

M Betancur, J Retamal-Salgado, MD López… - Chilean journal of …, 2024 - SciELO Chile
Limited information exists regarding the impact of planting density on soil fertility, plant
productivity, and the phenolic content of calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst.) fruits. This …

Enhancing Soil Health and Fruit Quality in Calafate Orchards Through Sustainable Amendments

M Betancur, J Retamal-Salgado, MD López… - Journal of Soil Science …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst.) produces fruits with a high antioxidant
activity. There is limited information on the effect of compost application on the soil …

Comentarios de interés científico: Calafate: una alternativa prometedora para la fruticultura de Chile en tiempos de cambio climático

MB Aillapán - Revista Científica Cuadernos de …, 2024 - cuadernosdeinvestigacion.unach.cl
El sector frutícola en Chile, reconocido a nivel mundial, en el último tiempo se ve enfrentado
a los efectos del cambio climático que amenazan la seguridad alimentaria. Por este motivo …