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 …

Plastic mulch is widely utilized for weed control, temperature regulation, soil erosion
prevention, disease management, and soil structure improvement, ultimately enhancing …

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 …

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 …

This study evaluates the economic and environmental effects of replacing inorganic
fertilization with organic fertilization (manure and compost) in three characteristic crops of …

Over the last twenty years, agriculture has witnessed significant changes regarding energy
requirements, advanced technologies and practices. This is in response to the impacts of …

Calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst) is an evergreen shrub with blue berries that grows
naturally in Patagonia, in South America. It has beneficial nutraceutical characteristics for …

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 …

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 …