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Diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi communities associated with cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) crops

open access: yesAgronomía Colombiana, 2019
The diversity of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) communities in agricultural systems depends on biotic and abiotic factors as well as on cultural practices.
Margarita Ramírez-Gómez   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Annotated world bibliography of host fruits of Bactrocera latifrons (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Bactrocera latifrons (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae) infests fruits and vegetables of a number of different plant species, with host plants primarily found in the plant families Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae. Although B.
Liquido, Nicanor J., McQuate, Grant T.
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Antioxidants of natural plant origins: from sources to food industry applications [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
ReviewIn recent years, great interest has been focused on using natural antioxidants in food products, due to studies indicating possible adverse effects that may be related to the consumption of synthetic antioxidants. A variety of plant materials are
Alves, Vitor D.   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Strategic characterization of the cape gooseberry supply chain

open access: yesCuadernos de Administración
This study deals with the strategic characterization of the supply chain of cape gooseberry in Colombia, an exotic fruit with high economic potential in both domestic and international markets. Using a methodology proven in other agro-industrial chains, it studies the market and identifies and analyzes the actors, links and functionalities of the chain,
Rafael Guillermo García-Cáceres   +1 more
openaire   +1 more source

Protozoan and Helminth Contamination in Ecuadorian Agricultural Products: Dominance of Blastocystis sp.

open access: yesJournal of Parasitology Research, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Foodborne diseases, particularly those caused by parasitic infections, pose significant public health challenges globally, particularly affecting vulnerable populations such as children. In this study, we investigated the parasitic contamination in 773 samples of fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens from Ecuador’s Chimborazo Province. Utilizing a cross‐
Luisa Carolina González-Ramírez   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mitigation of the Impact of Vascular Wilt and Soil Hypoxia on Cape Gooseberry Plants by Foliar Application of Synthetic Elicitors

open access: yesHortScience, 2019
Physalis peruviana L. crops are exposed to different stress conditions that limit their productivity. Within these conditions, abiotic stress caused by water and biotic stress by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. physali (Foph) are frequent at commercial levels.
Cristhian Camilo Chávez-Arias   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Multicriteria Methodology for Selecting Agrifood Supply Chains With the Potential for Circular Economy Implementation

open access: yesJournal of Engineering, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
The reduction in food losses and waste within agrifood chains is a topic of great interest due to the impact it generates in economic, environmental, and social aspects. An action that allows us to mitigate losses and waste is the implementation of the circular economy model, where all resources and waste are used and factors such as water, energy ...
Vivian Lorena Chud-Pantoja   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Do Crops Grown at Urban Dumpsites Contain Metals at Levels that Pose Unacceptable Health Risks to Consumers?

open access: yesEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry, Volume 43, Issue 12, Page 2628-2644, December 2024.
Contribution of crop types to cancer risk exposure. Abstract Excessive dietary metal intake from crops grown on contaminated urban dumpsites poses a global health risk to consumers. We evaluated the health risk to adult and child consumers from dietary exposure to metals and metalloids in crops cultivated at the Mbale (Uganda) dumpsite centre. Thirteen
Florence Barbara Awino   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

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