[HTML][HTML] Improving blueberry fruit nutritional quality through physiological and genetic interventions: A review of current research and future directions
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 …
Vaccinium (family Ericaceae). The fruits are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and …
Effect of plastic mulch residue on plant growth performance and soil properties
SK Dewi, ZM Han, SA Bhat, F Zhang, Y Wei, F Li - Environmental Pollution, 2024 - Elsevier
Plastic mulch is widely utilized for weed control, temperature regulation, soil erosion
prevention, disease management, and soil structure improvement, ultimately enhancing …
prevention, disease management, and soil structure improvement, ultimately enhancing …
[HTML][HTML] Novel approach to organic mulching from natural-based solutions to enhance soil health and functional value of calafate fruit
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 …
yield in fruit orchards. However, there is no information on its impact on calafate (Berberis …
[HTML][HTML] Plant performance and soil microbial responses to irrigation management: A novel study in a calafate orchard
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 …
four times higher than that of blueberries. The establishment of a calafate orchard and …
[HTML][HTML] 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 …
use of elicitors in preharvest has shown positive effects on the quality of berries such as …
[HTML][HTML] Economic and environmental effects of replacing inorganic fertilizers with organic fertilizers in three rainfed crops in a semi-arid area
B García Castellanos, B García García, J García García - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study evaluates the economic and environmental effects of replacing inorganic
fertilization with organic fertilization (manure and compost) in three characteristic crops of …
fertilization with organic fertilization (manure and compost) in three characteristic crops of …
[HTML][HTML] Medicinal and aromatic plants in agricultural research, when considering criteria of multifunctionality and sustainability
M Licata, AM Maggio, S La Bella, T Tuttolomondo - Agriculture, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …
requirements, advanced technologies and practices. This is in response to the impacts of …
[HTML][HTML] Variation in Physical-Chemical Parameters and Phenolic Compounds in Fruits of Four Calafate Clones
F Pinto-Morales, J Retamal-Salgado, MD López… - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
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 …
naturally in Patagonia, in South America. It has beneficial nutraceutical characteristics for …
[HTML][HTML] Planting density: Key strategy for optimizing soil health and fruit antioxidant activity in a calafate orchard
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 …
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
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 …
activity. There is limited information on the effect of compost application on the soil …