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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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Life after harvest: circadian regulation in photosynthetic pigments of rocket leaves during supermarket storage affects the nutritional quality
(MDPI, 2019-07-04)Vegetables, once harvested and stored on supermarket shelves, continue to perform biochemical adjustments due to their modular nature and their ability to retain physiological autonomy. They can live after being harvested. ... -
Black truffle winter production depends on Mediterranean summer precipitation
(IOP Publishing, 2019-07-01)The unprecedented price inflation of Black truffles, recently exceeding 5000 Euro kg−1 (in Zurich), is a combined result of increasing global demands and decreasing Mediterranean harvests. Since the effects of long-term ... -
Impact of tillage and N fertilization rate on soil N2O emissions in irrigated maize in a Mediterranean agroecosystem
(Elsevier, 2019-09-17)In irrigated Mediterranean conditions there is a lack of knowledge about the best combination of tillage and N fertilization practices to reduce soil nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions while maintaining maize productivity. The ... -
Tillage and irrigation system effects on soil carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) emissions in a maize monoculture under Mediterranean conditions
(Elsevier, 2019-11-11)Irrigation as well as soil tillage management are considered two possible strategies to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) emissions from the soil in Mediterranean agroecosystems. The objective of this work was ... -
Laboratory tests with Lepidoptera to assess non-target effects of Bt maize pollen: analysis of current studies and recommendations for a standardised design
(Springer Nature, 2019-06-21)Background and approach Common standards for laboratory studies of non-target organisms are recognised as prerequisite to assist the risk assessments regarding the evaluation of environmental effects of transgenic crops. ... -
About the existence of common determinants of gene expression in the porcine liver and skeletal muscle
(Springer Nature, 2019-06-24)Background The comparison of expression QTL (eQTL) maps obtained in different tissues is an essential step to understand how gene expression is genetically regulated in a context-dependent manner. In the current work, we ... -
Target site as the main mechanism of resistance to imazamox in a Euphorbia heterophylla biotype
(Springer Nature, 2019-10-28)Euphorbia heterophylla is a weed species that invades extensive crop areas in subtropical regions of Brazil. This species was previously controlled by imazamox, but the continuous use of this herbicide has selected for ... -
Development, physical stability and bioaccessibility of β-carotene-enriched tertiary emulsions
(Elsevier, 2019-10-31)The aim of this study was to develop a β-carotene-enriched tertiary emulsion (lactoferrin/alginate/ε-poly-L-lysine). Then, its physical stability as well as β-carotene content under external stresses (temperature, pH and ... -
Efecto de la fecha de siembra en las malas hierbas en cereales de invierno
(Interempresas, 2019-10-07)Se debe tener en cuenta que las malas hierbas son propias de cada parcela y por tanto, se debe de plantear una estrategia de control a medio y largo plazo. Esto implica no solo el cultivo, sino también el manejo del suelo ... -
A genomewide association study in divergently selected lines in rabbits reveals novel genomic regions associated with litter size traits
(Blackwell Verlag GmbH, 2019-10-28)Uterine capacity (UC), defined as the total number of kits from unilaterally ovariectomized does at birth, has a high genetic correlation with litter size. The aim of our research was to identify genomic regions associated ... -
Modulatory effect of protein and carotene dietary levels on pig gut microbiota
(Springer Nature, 2019-09-20)In this study we investigated the impact of dietary protein and carotene levels on microbial functions and composition during the last month of purebred fattening Duroc pigs. Fecal microbiota was characterized using 16S ... -
Resistance of Spanish codling moth (Cydia pomonella) populations to insecticides and activity of detoxifying enzymatic systems
(The Netherlands Entomological Society, 2011)Resistance of codling moth, Cydia pomonella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) to insecticides has become a major problem in many apple and pear production areas. Our aim was to determine the level of insecticide resistance ... -
Susceptibility to organophosphate insecticides and activity of detoxifying enzymes in Spanish populations of Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)
(Entomological Society of America, 2010)The mechanisms associated with resistance of codling moth (Cydia pomonella (L.)) to organophosphate insecticides in pome fruit orchards have been shown to depend on the area. Our objectives were to evaluate the susceptibility ... -
Three-dimensional antennal lobe atlas of the oriental fruitmoth, Cydia molesta (Busck) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): comparison of male and female glomerular organization
(Springer-Verlag, 2009)The oriental fruit moth Cydia molesta is an important pest and the behavioural role of olfactory signals such as pheromones and plant volatiles have been studied extensively in both sexes. To understand odour processing ... -
Serum-derived extracellular vesicles from African swine fever virus-infected pigs selectively recruit viral and porcine proteins
(MDPI, 2019-09-20)African swine fever is a devastating hemorrhagic infectious disease, which a ects domestic and wild swines (Sus scrofa) of all breeds and ages, with a high lethality of up to 90–100% in naïve animals. The causative agent, ... -
Resynchronization with the G6G protocol: a retrospective, observational study of second and later timed artificial inseminations on commercial dairy farms
(Wiley, 2018-09-16)We recorded conception rates and estimated pregnancy rates following second and later timed artificial inseminations (TAIs) after hormonal resynchronization on commercial dairy farms, using the so‐called G6G protocol (PGF ... -
Combined analysis of primary metabolites and phenolic compounds to authenticate commercial monovarietal peach purees and pear juices
(MDPI, 2019-09-10)Here we authenticated single-varietal peach purees and pear juices on the basis of primary metabolite and phenolic compound analysis by Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (1H-NMR) and Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography ... -
Combined use of low-cost remote sensing techniques and δ13C to assess bread wheat grain yield under different water and nitrogen conditions
(MDPI, 2019-05-31)Vegetation indices and canopy temperature are the most usual remote sensing approaches to assess cereal performance. Understanding the relationships of these parameters and yield may help design more e cient strategies ... -
A decision support tool for assessing the impact of climate change on multiple ecosystem services
(MDPI, 2019-05-21)In the climate change era, forest managers are challenged to use innovative tools to encourage a sustained provision of goods and services. Many decision support tools (DSTs), developed to address global changes in forest ... -
Special issue on 'Terrestrial laser scanning': editors' notes
(MDPI, 2019-10-21)In this editorial, we provide an overview of the content of the special issue on 'Terrestrial Laser Scanning'. The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together innovative developments and applications of terrestrial laser ...