Soil
Soil Disinfestation with Steam in Vegetable Crops
Increasing demand for organic produce and lack of herbicides for this crop sector has resulted in high weeding…
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Disease
Developing New Technologies to Monitor Virus-Infected Vines in the Vineyard
In viticulture, grapevines face many threats, with virus diseases standing out as insidious adversaries. Among these, leafroll and…
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New Technology
Olive Yields Benefit from a New Strategy Using Naphthaleneacetic Acid to Manage Crop Load
The alternate bearing (AB) nature of olive is one of the top physiologically driven challenges faced by olive…
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Fertilizer
Choosing an Organic Fertilizer Source? Consider Soil Temperature
In organic crop production, fertilizers need to be mineralized by soil organisms before nitrogen becomes plant-available. Many factors…
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Irrigation
Evaluation of Equipment for Improving Management of Drip Systems in Row Crops
With ever-stricter regulations, growers will need to implement best management practices that lessen water quality impairments to surface…
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Soil
An Overview of Nitrogen Mineralization in Organic Agriculture
Organic agriculture has increased in popularity in recent decades due to its reputation as an environmentally friendly alternative…
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Grapes
Field-Scale Ultraviolet-C Light Applications to Manage Grapevine Powdery Mildew
Ultraviolet-C light (UV-C) for crop protection is not a new concept, but how we integrate the technology into…
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Fertilizer
Outsmarting Your Fertilizer “Competition” to Improve Uptake Efficiency
One fortunate aspect of working in agriculture is that hot summer days are soon followed by harvest season…
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Pests
Developing an Effective Management Program for Roof Rats in Citrus
Roof rats (Rattus rattus) can cause extensive damage in citrus orchards through direct consumption of fruit, feeding of…
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Nutrition
Plant Stress Defense and Management: How to Leverage Stress Response Mechanisms with Biostimulants
Every season, crops must overcome environmental stressors from a range of biotic and abiotic conditions, including pest and…
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