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What is a Maize field (Milpa).

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Maize fields, known as “milpas,” are a traditional form of agriculture that has been practiced for centuries in different parts of the world, especially in regions of Latin America. This farming method has adapted to different climatic and geographical conditions and has proven to be an important source of food for local communities. In its …

What is the damage caused by salinity and sodicity to the soil and crops?

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The following table shows the damage caused by salinity and sodicity in different areas of agriculture: Salinity Sodicity Environmental Effects: Salinity processes due to the water table can take place in arid and semi-arid environments (imbalance in the hydric regime). Salts generally tend to accumulate in bottom topographical positions with poor drainage where they have …

Corn Pests: Fruit Worm

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Corn is a crop of high importance throughout the world, it is the cereal with the highest production. According to the FAO, worldwide, the 3 largest producers are the United States of America, China and Brazil, the first place of production, the United States of America, in 2019 produced an amount of 347,047,570 tons of …

Corn pests: Armyworm

Larva and damage of Spodoptera frugiperda in maize plant.

Corn is a crop of high importance throughout the world, it is the cereal with the highest production. According to the FAO, worldwide, the 3 largest producers are the United States of America, China and Brazil, the first place of production, the United States of America, in 2019 produced an amount of 347,047,570 tons of …

A Boost for moments to rescue your crops

On many occasions, when we already control pests, diseases or nutritional problems in the crop, we do not directly see a change in the plants, or we simply notice weakness in the tissues and lack of energy. For those specific moments, it is important to do a shock biostimulation that allows a prompt recovery of …

Proroot, 25 years taking root.

Rooting is one of the most important facets in crop development. The root is the organ of plants that is responsible for fixing to the soil, absorbing water and nutrients and exuding compounds with which the plant interacts with other organisms and microorganisms in the soil and sometimes the root reaches function as a release …