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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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The lipid type affects the in vitro digestibility and β-carotene bioaccessibility of liquid or solid lipid nanoparticles
(Elsevier, 2019-12-13)olid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) are emulsion-based carriers of lipophilic bioactive compounds. However, their digestibility may be affected by the solid lipid phase composition. Hence, the aim of this work was to study the ... -
Earliness per se x temperature interaction consequences on leaf, spikelet and floret development in wheat
(Oxford University Press, 2019-12-26)Wheat adaptation can be fine-tuned by Eps genes. Although the effects of Eps genes are often assumed to act independently of the environment, previous studies have shown they exhibit temperature-sensitivity. Number of ... -
Effect of calcium salts and antioxidant treatment on the storage quality of fresh-cut Conference pears
(Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Department of Horticulture. Usak University, 2019-12-02)The use of calcium chloride and calcium lactate solutions has been shown to be a suitable alternative to chlorine in order to maintain the shelf-life of fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. The objective of this research was ... -
TRY plant trait database – enhanced coverage and open access
(Wiley, 2019-12-31)Plant traits—the morphological, anatomical, physiological, biochemical and phenological characteristics of plants—determine how plants respond to environmental factors, affect other trophic levels, and influence ecosystem ... -
Yield models for predicting aboveground ectomycorrhizal fungal productivity in Pinus sylvestris and Pinus pinaster stands of northern Spain
(Springer Open, 2019-12-16)Background: Predictive models shed light on aboveground fungal yield dynamics and can assist decision-making in forestry by integrating this valuable non-wood forest product into forest management planning. However, the ... -
Barley-ß-glucans reduce systemic inflammation, renal injury and aortic calcification through ADAM17 and neutral-sphingomyelinase2 inhibition
(Springer Nature, 2019-11-28)In chronic kidney disease (CKD), hyperphosphatemia-induced inflammation aggravates vascular calcification (VC) by increasing vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) osteogenic differentiation, ADAM17-induced renal and vascular ... -
A novel aspect of essential oils: coating seeds with thyme essential oil induces drought resistance in wheat
(MDPI, 2019-09-25)Coating seeds with biostimulants is among the promising approaches in crop production to increase crop tolerance to drought stress. In this study, we evaluated the potential of coating durum wheat seeds of the cultivar ... -
Key aspects on the biology, ecology and impacts of johnsongrass [Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers] and the role of glyphosate and non-chemical alternative practices for the management of this weed in Europe
(MDPI, 2019-11-05)Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers is a common and noxious worldwide weed of increasing distribution in many European countries. In the present review, information on the biology, ecology, agricultural, economic and environmental ... -
New mycotoxin adsorbents based on tri-octahedral bentonites for animal feed
(Elsevier, 2019-07-21)In the present work different clays have been characterized according to their mycotoxins adsorbent ability. Firstly, 27 bentonite clays from different geographical origins were evaluated, at 0.02% w/v, using an in vitro ... -
Mycotoxins occurrence and fungal populations in different types of silages for dairy cows in Spain
(British Mycological Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd., 2019-08-21)Silages constitute a major component of the feed ration for dairy cows, being a potential source of mycotoxins due to the possible contamination by filamentous fungi capable of producing these toxic compounds. In this ... -
Fruit detection, yield prediction and canopy geometric characterization using LiDAR with forced air flow
(Elsevier, 2019-11-29)Yield monitoring and geometric characterization of crops provide information about orchard variability and vigor, enabling the farmer to make faster and better decisions in tasks such as irrigation, fertilization, pruning, ... -
Drought stress modifies early effective resistance and induced chemical defences of Aleppo pine against a chewing insect herbivore
(Elsevier, 2019-04-03)During their long lifespan, pines must cope with simultaneous abiotic and biotic stresses such as drought and herbivory. Mediterranean pines are isohydric species that rapidly close their stomata in response to drought ... -
Use of hyperspectral imaging as a tool for Fusarium and deoxynivalenol risk management in cereals: A review
(Elsevier, 2019-08-20)Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is an emergent, rapid, cost-effective and non-destructive technique in which the spectral data are obtained for each pixel location in a sample's image. The application of this technique to ... -
Spatio‐temporal patterns of tree growth as related to carbon isotope fractionation in European forests under changing climate
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2019-06-07)Aim The aim was to decipher Europe‐wide spatio‐temporal patterns of forest growth dynamics and their associations with carbon isotope fractionation processes inferred from tree rings as modulated by climate warming. Location ... -
Growth, wood anatomy and stable isotopes show species-specific couplings in three Mexican conifers inhabiting drought-prone areas
(Elsevier, 2019-08-22)An improved understanding of how tree species will respond to warmer conditions and longer droughts requires comparing their responses across different environmental settings and considering a multi-proxy approach. We used ... -
Recent loss of sensitivity to summer temperature constrains tree growth synchrony among boreal Eurasian forests
(Elsevier, 2019-02-01)High-latitude terrestrial ecosystems are crucial to the global climate system and its regulation by vegetation. Since productivity of boreal forests is much limited by low summer temperatures, it is expected that trees ... -
Using unmanned aerial vehicle‐based multispectral, RGB and thermal imagery for phenotyping of forest genetic trials: A case study in Pinus halepensis
(Association of Applied Biologists, 2019-02-19)The assessment of genetic differentiation in functional traits is fundamental towards understanding the adaptive characteristics of forest species. While traditional phenotyping techniques are costly and time‐consuming, ... -
Fruit detection and 3D location using instance segmentation neural networks and structure-from-motion photogrammetry
(Elsevier, 2020-01-02)The development of remote fruit detection systems able to identify and 3D locate fruits provides opportunities to improve the efficiency of agriculture management. Most of the current fruit detection systems are based on ... -
Phenotypic integration and life history strategies among populations of Pinus halepensis: an insight through structural equation modelling
(Oxford University Press, 2019-05-22)Background and Aims: Understanding inter-population variation in the allocation of resources to specific anatomical compartments and physiological processes is crucial to disentangle adaptive patterns in forest species. ... -
Reflexiones sobre algunos condicionantes actuales de la educación forestal universitaria
(Colegios y Asociaciones de Ingenieros de Montes e Ingenieros Técnicos Forestales, 2019-03-01)