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Agrotecnio aims to become a reference in Europe addressing all the key elements of the food production chain in an integrated way focusing on target crops and animals of commercial importance, rather than model systems. This later aspect sets our centre apart from other centers which focus on fundamental science and/or model plant and animal systems. As a result we should be able to address fundamental and important questions in the crop/animal of interest and results from our research will be directly and immediately applicable to our target organism. [Més informació]
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Combination of sonication with anti-browning treatments as a strategy to increase the shelf life of fresh-cut potatoe (cv. Monalisa)
(Wiley, 2021)Abstract. Two antioxidant solutions, a patented mixture based on vitamin C and other compounds (Natureseal®, MV) and green tea extract (GT), were proposed to prevent browning in sliced potatoes. Combination with ultrasound ... -
Water UV-C treatment alone or in combination with peracetic acid: A technology to maintain safety and quality of strawberries
(Elsevier, 2020)Disinfection of fruits is one of the most important steps since they are going to be eaten fresh-or minimally-processed. This step affects quality, safety, and shelf-life of the product. Despite being a common sanitizer ... -
Aloe vera gel: An update on its use as a functional edible coating to preserve fruits and vegetables
(Elsevier, 2021)Aloe vera L. is a common succulent plant that has been used for centuries regarding their healing properties and health benefits. Nowadays, scientific investigations on its gel have gained more attention because of its ... -
Some challenges for forest fire risk predictions in the21st Century
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Addressing research bottlenecks to crop productivity
(Elsevier, 2021)Asymmetry of investment in crop research leads to knowledge gaps and lostopportunities to accelerate genetic gain through identifying new sources andcombinations of traits and alleles. On the basis of consultation with ... -
Map-based zonal dosage strategy to control yellow spider mite (Eotetranychus carpini) and leafhoppers (Empoasca vitis & Jacobiasca lybica) in vineyards
(Elsevier, 2021)The particularly high incidence of yellow spider mite and leafhoppers in southern European viticulture means that between 1 and 4 interventions are required each year for their effective control. In vineyards with spatial ... -
Spatially variable pesticide application in vineyards: Part II, field comparison of uniform and map-based variable dose treatments
(Elsevier, 2020)Reducing pesticide use is an important concern for many including the European Commission. One way to achieve this goal is to adjust the amount of pesticides in relation to canopy geometry and foliage. This objective ... -
Genetic and Management Effects on Barley Yield and Phenology in the Mediterranean Basin
(Frontiers Media, 2021)Heading time in barley is considered a key developmental stage controlling adaptation to the environment and it affects grain yield; with the combination of agronomy (planting dates) and genetics being some of the determinants ... -
Changes in global terrestrial live biomass over the 21st century
(American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2021-07)Live woody vegetation is the largest reservoir of biomass carbon, with its restoration considered one of the most effective natural climate solutions. However, terrestrial carbon fluxes remain the largest uncertainty in ... -
Gut microbiota profile and its association with clinical variables and dietary intake in overweight/obese and lean subjects: A cross-sectional study
(MDPI, 2021-06)We aimed to differentiate gut microbiota composition of overweight/obese and lean subjects and to determine its association with clinical variables and dietary intake. A cross-sectional study was performed with 96 ... -
A toxicokinetic study reflecting the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of deoxynivalenol in broiler chickens
(Taylor & Francis Open Access, 2021-01)To identify the specific biomarkers of exposure of DON in chickens, a toxicokinetic study was performed via oral or intravenous application of deoxynivalenol (DON). Doses of 0.75 and 2.25 mg DON/kg of body weight (BW) ... -
Enhancing carotenoid and phenolic contents in plant food matrices by applying non-thermal technologies: Bioproduction vs improved extractability
(2021-04-21)Background The consumption of fruit and vegetables has been associated with prevention of degenerative diseases, which has been attributed to their abundant content in bioactive compounds such as carotenoids and phenolic ... -
Bacterial Spore inactivation in orange juice and orange peel by ultraviolet-C light
(2021-04-15)Spore-forming bacteria are a great concern for fruit juice processors as they can resist the thermal pasteurization and the high hydrostatic pressure treatments that fruit juices receive during their processing, thus ... -
Pulsed electric fields affect endogenous enzyme activities, respiration and biosynthesis of phenolic compounds in carrots
(Elsevier, 2020-07-10)Pulsed electric fields (PEF) can be applied to induce accumulation of bioactive compounds in plant tissues to obtain commodities with health-promoting properties. However, causes of this accumulation are not fully un- ... -
Semen quality of Colombian Creole as compared to commercial pig breeds
(Springer, 2021)Characterization of Creole breeds is still very limited, including reproductive performance. In this research, we assessed the semen quality of three Colombian Creole breeds (Zungo, Casco de Mula, and San Pedreño) relative ... -
Effect of pulsed electric fields on carotenoid and phenolic bioaccessibility and their relationship with carrot structure
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2021-03-02)Phenolic compounds (PC) and carotenoids from carrots are bound to dietary fibre or stored in vacuoles and chromoplasts, respectively. To exert their antioxidant effects these compounds must be released during digestion, ... -
Changes of carotenoid content in carrots after application of pulsed electric field treatments
(Elsevier, 2021-04-01)Under certain conditions, pulsed electric fields (PEF) can promote the accumulation of phytochemicals through a stress-mediated response in plant tissues. Likewise, electropermeabilization of cell membranes can also improve ... -
Outbreak of Swiss needle cast caused by the fungus Phaeocryptopus gaeumannii on Douglas-fir in Spain
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Genetic variation in recombination rate in the pig
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2021-06-25)Background: Meiotic recombination results in the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. Recombination rate varies between different parts of the genome, between individuals, and is influenced by ... -
Evolution of viscera and muscle fractional protein synthesis rate in lean meat selected hybrids and castrated Duroc pigs fed under moderate crude protein restriction
(Elsevier, 2021-06-01)Differences in producing performance and organoleptic meat characteristics among pig genotypes and/or producing types are widely known. These parameters are also subjected to the animal's development, feeding and management. ...