Germination and emergence: The pre-emergence period varies between 8 and 12 days, and is faster when the temperature is higher. Almost any damage that occurs during this period has lethal consequences and this is the stage in which the maximum mortality occurs. Seedling growth: After the development of the cotyledonal leaves, the growth of true …
Purex Biosanitizer, as already mentioned, is an excellent alternative as a disinfectant for fruits and vegetables. However, Purex Biosanitizer can be applied to the soil and represents a good alternative as a disinfectant, decompactant and acidifier, thus improving its physicochemical and biological properties. Adding a mixture with Purex Biosanitizer, the soil loosens and makes an …
Fruits and vegetables contain antibodies that defend them from external attacks by bacteria and fungi. Unfortunately not all cultures contain as high concentrations as others. Like citrus fruits, for example, these contain terpenes that help fight any type of bacteria and fungi. Grupo Fagro isolated these terpenes from citrus fruits to create this organic biofungicide …
PEROXY-ACETIC ACID, A SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO DISINFECTION WITH CHLORINE Microorganisms of different families and varieties will always be found in water, in the environment and even in food. Some of them are part of the processes of life. For example, omnivorous beings need a certain type and quantity of microbes in our digestive system, because …
One of the most critical stages in the processing of fruits and vegetables is washing, because it is linked to the safety and shelf life of the final product. The purpose of washing is to remove traces of dirt and reduce the microbial load found on the surface of the fabric. Due to microorganisms, post-harvest …
Commonly the term “algae” is used generically to refer to sea vegetables and implies that it is a homogeneous set of vegetables, in reality the set is more varied and complex there is so much variety that sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between the different types . The term “algae” does not exist in …
Take care of your Fruit in 1-2-3 All crops are exposed to the Earth, sun, rain or wind for weeks or months and with this they not only gather physicochemical attributes of taste, smell and color or nutritional composition, but are also exposed to bacteria, fungi that insects go depositing organic matter on the surface …
Disease prediction Because the climate is changing, farmers must use fewer fungicides etc. due to economic or legal reasons. But some diseases are difficult to control and the exact timing of fungicide application is very important to keep diseases under control. For this, in agriculture 4.0, different prediction models for plant diseases are developed that …
All farmers know that without water there is no crop. That is why it is of the utmost importance to know how to administer the correct irrigation when the plant needs it. Too much water can be worse than too little water. Having a better understanding of when to start and stop irrigation helps the …
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