Blueberry, hailed as an antioxidant superfood, is the fruit of small shrubs in the genus
Vaccinium (family Ericaceae). The fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and …

The synergistic effect between heavy metals and microplastics can affect soil properties as
well as plant performance and yield. The objective of this study was to evaluate the …

Microplastics (MPs) can act as vectors of contaminants such as fungicides and trace metals.
Their presence in water or soil might affect fruits and vegetables, while interactions between …

Different concentrations of compost applied as organic fertilizer can modify productive,
quality, and chemical parameters in several fruit tree species. The objective of this study was …

Shading modifies the microenvironment and can provide plants with some protection from
frequent heat, drought, frost, and hail induced by climate change and has the potential to …

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 …

Calafate fruits have a high content of phenolic compounds and an antioxidant activity up to
four times higher than that of blueberries. The establishment of a calafate orchard and …

Predicting future climatic events is one of the key issues in many fields, whether in scientific
or industrial areas. An artificial neural network (ANN) model, based on a backpropagation …

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 …

Mulch is widely used in blueberry cultivation for weed control; however, there is still
uncertainty as to how the use of different types of mulch alters leaf photosynthetic behavior …