Monday, 25 January 2016
Field Experience | Extensive crops | Armurox®
While the origin of rice is in Asia, it is nowadays cultivated in wetlands and river deltas worldwide, being the second most cultivated cereal on a global level. Furthermore, it is a fundamental part of the diet of many countries. There are more than 10,000 known variants, with the Bomba variant the one best known in Spain. The most common diseases affecting rice are those caused by fungus infections-their incidence and severity may cause the loss of up to 70% of crops. This makes it a prerogative to take preventive measures during the entire cultivation cycle.
Wednesday, 13 January 2016
Field Experience | Berries | Inicium®
Red berries, whose individual names are widely known, are not only delicious, but also highly beneficial. Strawberries, for instance, help to fight iron deficiencies (anemia) and their fructose content is recommended for people with diabetes. These fruits are rich in minerals and vitamins, as well as in water content, which makes them refreshing and healthy fruits for the summer season.
Thursday, 03 December 2015
Citrus | Field Experience | AminoQuelant®
Spain produces more than 625,700 million tons of lemons per year, which makes our country the 8th largest producer worldwide of this fruit. The lemon, or citrus x limon, is a fruit originating in Asia, having acidic taste, great smell and being mostly cultivated for human consumption. It contains large amounts of Vitamin C and citric acid, so it is highly recommended for the cold season.
Tuesday, 01 December 2015
Field Experience | Suzukii Trap® / Dacus Trap® | Vine & grape
The term “table grape” applies to those grape variants containing smaller amounts of sugar. They are tastier and are intended for fresh consumption. However, this crop is recently facing a new pest: the Drosophila suzukii fly. According to the US National Agricultural Statistics Service, the losses caused by this pest exceeded 511 US$ millions in 2008.
Wednesday, 25 November 2015
Field Experience | Terra-Sorb® | Horticultural
According to FAO data, Spain is the 12th leading producer worldwide of onions. The onion, or Allium cepa, is the most cultivated plant of its genus, and it is thought to be one of the first plants cultivated by mankind.
Tuesday, 24 November 2015
Field Experience | Horticultural | AminoQuelant®
In 2012, worldwide tomato production levels reached more than 120 million tons, with the European Union being one of the largest producers. The optimum cultivation of tomatoes requires very specific temperature, moisture and luminosity conditions, this is why it is often cultivated in greenhouses.
Tuesday, 03 November 2015
Field Experience | Frut trees | AminoQuelant®
Bitter pit is the most common disorder in apple tree crops worldwide. This physiopathy is caused by a calcium deficiency during the growth and development stage of the fruits.
Wednesday, 28 October 2015
Field Experience | AminoQuelant® | Olive Tree
Olive leaf spot, which is caused by the Spilocaea oleagina fungus, is the most common disease in olive groves, affecting a large number of regions. Olive leaf spot causes round-shaped spots on the leaves, which fall off prematurely. This defoliation weakens the tree, with a significant part of the crop being lost.
Friday, 16 October 2015
Field Experience | Berries | Armurox®
Pathogens attack plants, causing them stress. Strawberry powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis sp. Fragariae) is one of the most common diseases in this type of crop. It is a fungus that covers leaves, fruits, stems and buds with a white dust, inducing leaf curl, lack of flowering and finally the death of the plant.
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Field Experience | Horticultural | StresSal®
Soil salinity is a problem affecting approximately 89.7 million hectares worldwide.