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Irrigation and Drainage, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Climate change is making water availability more uncertain, with growing consequences for the productivity and long‐term sustainability of tropical and subtropical fruit orchards. Mangifera indica L. and Persea americana Mill. both require large amounts of water to sustain growth and productivity.
Eleonora Cataldo
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The Distribution of Lianas and Their Change in Abundance in Temperate Forests Over the Past 45 Years [PDF]
, 2006 Lianas (woody vines) are an important and dynamic component of many forests throughout the world, and increases in CO2, mean winter temperature, and forest fragmentation may promote their growth and proliferation in temperate forests.
Londre, Ronald A., Schnitzer, Stefan A.
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Journal of Applied Toxicology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study assessed human health risks associated with exposure to potentially toxic metals (PTMs) in soils and leafy vegetables cultivated in smallholder agricultural systems in Northeastern Brazil. Soil and vegetable samples were collected from 18 agricultural areas and analyzed for cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), nickel
Fernando Ferreira da Cunha Filho +5 more
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Status, distribution and use of threatened tree species in the walnut-fruit forests of Kyrgyzstan [PDF]
, 2014 Information is lacking on the status of threatened tree species in Central Asia. This paper aims to provide preliminary information for 10 fruit and nut tree species of Kyrgyzstan. A field survey was conducted throughout the range of walnut-fruit forests
Buttenschon RM +6 more
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Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract BACKGROUND The control of fungal diseases in organic fruit production remains a major challenge due to the limited availability of authorized phytosanitary tools. This study evaluates the efficacy of two antagonistic yeasts – Metschnikowia pulcherrima L672 and Hanseniaspora uvarum L793 – in organic peach (Prunus persica) and plum (Prunus ...
Paula Tejero +5 more
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Parental Origin Influences Seed Quality and Seedling Establishment in Kiwifruit Cultivars
AgronomyKiwifruit (Actinidia Lindl.) cultivation is restricted to climates similar to its native habitat in China. The seeds, a product of sexual reproduction, are used to produce rootstocks in commercial plantations, being an important source of genetic ...
Edgar Manuel Bovio-Zenteno +5 more
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Production technologies for low-chill temperate fruits; Reports from the Second International Workshop, 19–23 April 2004, Chiang Mai, Thailand [PDF]
Crop Production/Industries,
Anonymous, Boonprakob, Unaroj
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Technical solutions to prevent heat stress induced crop growth reduction for three climatic regions in Mexico [PDF]
, 2008 In the last 15 years a significant increase in greenhouse area has occurred in Mexico, from a modest 50 hectares in 1990 to over 2,000 hectares in 2004. The rapid increase in greenhouse area is a result of an attractive export market, USA. Mexican summer
Henten, E.J., van +3 more
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Large‐scale phenotyping of physical and antioxidant traits in peach and apricot cultivars
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.Abstract BACKGROUND Peach and apricot are valued for their sensory attributes and nutritional value; however large‐scale evaluations of fruit quality and antioxidant‐related traits remain limited. This study aimed to quantify phenotypic diversity and examine relationships between fruit quality and antioxidant traits in 100 peach and 32 apricot ...
Pavlina Drogoudi +4 more
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