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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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Differential contribution of the two major polygalacturonases from Penicillium digitatum to virulence towards citrus fruit
(Elsevier, 2018-10)The fungus Penicillium digitatum is the causal agent of the citrus green mould, the major postharvest diseases of citrus fruit. Lesions on the surface of infected fruits first appear as soft areas around the inoculation ... -
Biopreservation of fresh-cut pear using Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and effect on quality and volatile compounds
(Elsevier, 2018-01)In recent years, the consumption of minimally processed fruit has increased. However, unfortunately, these products could be an appropriate vehicle for the transmission of foodborne pathogens. In this study, the antagonistic ... -
Evaluation of biocontrol capacity of Pseudomonas graminis CPA-7 against foodborne pathogens on fresh-cut pear and its effect on fruit volatile compounds
(Elsevier, 2018)The application of microorganisms to control the growth of foodborne pathogens is an alternative to the use of chemical additives. In this work, Pseudomonas graminis CPA-7 was tested as a biocontrol agent against Salmonella ... -
Effects of thermal and non-thermal processing of cruciferous vegetables on glucosinolates and its derived forms
(Springer, 2018-06)Brassica vegetables, which include broccoli, kale, cauliflower, and Brussel sprouts, are known for their high glucosinolate content. Glucosinolates and their derived forms namely isothiocyanates are of special interest in ... -
Physiochemical and nutritional characteristics, bioaccessibility and sensory acceptance of baked crackers containing broccoli co‐products
(Wiley, 2018)The effects of the inclusion of broccoli co‐products into crackers on the bioaccessibility as well as their overall physical and nutritional quality were evaluated. Crackers were formulated using a 12.5 or 15.0% flour ... -
Effect of thermosonication on the bioaccessibility of antioxidant compounds and the microbiological, physicochemical, and nutritional quality of an anthocyanin-enriched tomato juice
(Springer, 2018)The aim of this study was to assess the potential of thermosonication as a strategy to obtain safe and high-quality tomato juice enriched in anthocyanins, formulated using strawberry processing co-products. Incorporation ... -
Effect of steaming and sous vide processing on the total phenolic content, vitamin C and antioxidant potential of the genus Brassica
(Elsevier, 2018-06)This study evaluated the effect of thermal processing on the antioxidant potential, vitamin C, and total phenolic content of various parts, including edible co-products, of several Brassica vegetables. Overall, no significant ... -
Comparison of different speciation techniques to measure Zn availability in hydroponic media
(Elsevier, 2018-12)Four analytical techniques are compared: AGNES (Absence of Gradients and Nernstian Equilibrium Stripping), LASV (Anodic Stripping Voltammetry with Linear stripping), DGT (Diffusive Gradients in Thin films) and PIM (Polymer ... -
Optimización de la fertilización nitrogenada del maíz tras un cultivo de alfalfa en zonas semiáridas
(Interempresas, 2015-08-01)Se ha estudiado la respuesta del maíz a la fertilización nitrogenada tras un cultivo de alfalfa en siete experimentos de campo en regadíos semiáridos del Valle del Ebro. Se aplicaron seis dosis de N (de 0 a 300 kg N/ha). ... -
Postharvest heat and CO2 shocks induce changes in cuticle composition and cuticle-related gene expression in 'October Sun' peach fruit
(Elsevier, 2019)Fruit cuticles influence greatly postharvest quality of produce. Yet, few published studies have addressed changes in cuticle composition and related gene expression from a postharvest perspective, particularly for fruit ... -
Within-plant variability in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.): maturity at harvest and position within the canopy influence fruit firmness at harvest and postharvest
(Elsevier, 2018)For blueberry, harvest readiness is based on skin color, with fruit being considered ready to pick when the berry skin reaches 100 % blue coverage. The extended bloom period for the blueberry inflorescence and uneven ... -
Fruiting efficiency differences between cereal species
(Elsevier, 2018)Grain number (GN) is critical for yield determination, and understanding its physiology may be instrumental to further improving yield. Studying similarities and differences in yield physiology among cereals may highlight ... -
A polymorphism in the fatty acid desaturase-2 gene is associated with the arachidonic acid metabolism in pigs
(Nature Publishing Group, 2018-09-25)Arachidonic acid (C20:4) is related to a wide range of biological effects including lipid homeostasis. The fatty acid desaturase-2 (FADS2) gene encodes for the delta-6-desaturase, which is involved in the biosynthesis of ... -
Rigput brome (Bromus diandrus Roth.) management in a no tilled field in Spain
(MDPI, 2018-11-04)The adoption of no-till (NT) in the semi-arid region of Mediterranean Spain has promoted a weed vegetation change, where rigput brome (Bromus diandrus Roth) represents a main concern. In order to avoid complete reliance ... -
Free Zn2+ determination in systems with Zn-Glutathione
(Elsevier, 2015-11-01)Zn-Glutathione speciation was studied applying the electrochemical technique AGNES (Absence of Gradients and Nernstian Equilibrium Stripping) to determine the free zinc concentration. In titrations varying either pH, total ... -
Non-purged voltammetry explored with AGNES
(Royal Society of Chemistry, 2013)The reduction of oxygen increases pH in the surroundings of an electrode. A theoretical model estimates the steady-state pH profile from the surface of the electrode up to the bulk solution. A very simple formula predicts ... -
Nutritional strategies to cope with reduced litter weight gain and total tract digestibility in lactating sows
(Wiley, 2017-09-15)Twelve lactating sows were used to evaluate the effects of reducing dietary crude protein (CP) (14% vs. 12%) and increasing neutral detergent fibre (NDF) levels (18% vs. 22%) on litter performance, total tract ... -
Determination of the free metal Ion concentration using AGNES Implemented with environmentally friendly bismuth film electrodes
(American Chemical Society, 2015-06-16)Ex-situ plated Bi film electrodes (Bi-FE) have been employed, for the first time, to measure the free concentration of Pb(II) in aqueous solutions using AGNES (Absence of Gradients and Nernstian Equilibrium Stripping) with ... -
Do Sesamia nonagrioides (Lepidoptera; Noctuidae) Gravid Females Discriminate Between Bt or Multivitamin Corn Varieties? Role of Olfactory and Visual Cues
(Oxford University Press, 2015)The Mediterranean corn borer, Sesamia nonagrioides Lefèbvre, is a key pest of corn and a main target of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) corn in Northeast Spain . Trends for future biotechnology crops indicate that Bt, non-Bt, ... -
Soil losses in rainfed Mediterranean vineyards under climate change scenarios. The effects of drainage terraces
(AIMS Press, 2016)Most vines in the Mediterranean are cultivated on bare soils, due to the scarcity of water. In addition, most traditional soil conservation measures have been eliminated to facilitate the movement of machinery in the fields. ...