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A New Bayesian Inference Methodology for Modeling Geochemical Elements in Soil with Covariates. Characterization of Lithium in South Iberian Range (Spain)
(Global Journals Inc., 2016)
When the scientific need to model
geochemical
elements in soil, is using geostatistical methodologies, for
instance krigings, but we can use a new possibility with
Bayesian Inference. The ...
Resilience and robustness of IPM in protected horticulture in the face of potential invasive pests
(Elsevier, 2016-11-11)
Recently, various approaches for the biological control of major pests in protected crops have successfully
been adopted. These successes have primarily occurred via the selection, release and/or conservation of
generalist ...
Spatial characterization of the seawater upconing process in a coastal Mediterranean aquifer (Plana de Castellón, Spain): evolution and controls
(Springer Verlag, 2016)
In this contribution, we describe the formation and evolution of the upconing process in a Mediterranean coastal aquifer. The study area has experienced severe salinization over the last 40 years because of intensive ...
Intraguild predation and competitive displacement between Nesidiocoris tenuis and Dicyphus maroccanus, 2 biological control agents in tomato pests
(Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2016-07)
Dicyphus maroccanus Wagner and Nesidiocoris tenuis Reuter (Hemiptera:
Miridae) are 2 biological control agents in tomatoes. Through the crop seasons, a natural
shift in the occurrence of both mirids in favor of N. tenuis ...
Fruit quality assessment of watermelons grafted onto citron melon rootstock
(Society of Chemical Industry, 2016-07-20)
BACKGROUND: The grafting of watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) is a common technique that increases yield under stressful soil conditions. The most common rootstocks for watermelons are Cucurbita hybrids. However, they often ...
Tomato as a Source of Carotenoids and Polyphenols Targeted to Cancer Prevention
(MDPI, 2016-06-20)
A diet rich in vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of many diseases related
to aging and modern lifestyle. Over the past several decades, many researches have pointed out
the direct relation between the ...
New opportunities for developing tomato varieties with enhanced carotenoid content
(Universidade de Sao Paulo, 2016)
The development of varieties with a high content of antioxidant compounds, such as
carotenoids, has become a major focus in the marketing of tomato. Several mutants have been
used in the development of high pigment ...
Influence of high lycopene varieties and organic farming on the production and quality of processing tomato
(Elsevier, 2016)
The effect of conventional integrated pest management and organic farming production systems on the agronomic performance and quality of standard and high lycopene tomato cvs. has been evaluated for two years in two of the ...
Quantification of prominent volatile compounds responsible for muskmelon and watermelon aroma by purge and trap extraction followed by gas chromatography–mass spectrometry determination
(Wiley, 2016-01)
A dynamic headspace purge-and-trap (DHS-P&T) methodology for the determination and quantification of 61 volatile compounds responsible for muskmelon and watermelon aroma has been developed and validated. The methodology ...
ABA Is Required for Plant Acclimation to a Combination of Salt and Heat Stress
(Public Library Science, 2016-01-29)
Abiotic stresses such as drought, heat or salinity are a major cause of yield loss worldwide. Recent studies revealed that the acclimation of plants to a combination of different environmental stresses is unique and cannot ...