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 …
Corn is a very important crop in a large part of the cultures of the world. It is a crop that is sown in the open sky on a larger surface; This implies that corn plants are affected by the climatic conditions in the regions where they are planted, very often these conditions are not …
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 …
The quality of water is a function of the specific use to which it will be destined, whether it is water for human consumption, for agricultural or industrial use, for recreation, or to maintain environmental quality. The FAO defines it as an important characteristic that affects the health of ecosystems and human well-being, such as …
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 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 …
Electrical conductivity is the most extended and widely used parameter in salinity estimation. It is based on the speed with which the electric current passes through a salt solution, which is proportional to the concentration of salts in solution. Until a few years ago it was expressed in mmhos/cm. It is currently expressed in dS/m …
Soils often have poor oxygen levels on farmland. The condition in the rhizosphere region of arable land with shallow irrigation results in reduced root growth, poor field performance and reduced plant yield. Therefore, to help grow berries in soils with optimal water use, the application of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is an efficient way to impart …
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 …
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 …