Increase on potential yield in sugarcane by application of a new source of bioavailable silicon

The efficiency of a new technology for providing to sugarcane bioavailable Silicon was evaluated in two commercial areas Ameca and Autlán located in Jalisco (Mexico), using a design of divided plots and control without application of Si. Two foliar applications of the new formulation were performed in stage of tillering between 30-45 days. In each experiment different measurements were made to determine the influence of the potential yield of the crop: leaf area, plant height, sprouting (nu...

Effect of attractants to prevent fruit flies in guava in Temascaltepec, Mexico

The effect of four attractants: CeraTrap, hydrolyzed protein, torula tablets and Flyral spread over five acres of guava trees was evaluated. The variables studied were flies per trap per day and the number of infected larvae per kg of guava. The attractant which was statistically better was CeraTrap. Therefore, the application of CeraTrap for preventing fruit flies is recommended in guava fruit in this community.

Economic and Highly Effective Trap–Lure Combination to Monitor the Mexican Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) at the Orchard Level

Monitoring population levels of the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Loew) (Diptera: Tephritidae), at the orchard level prior and during the fruit ripening period can result in significant savings in the costs of managing this pestiferous insect. Unfortunately, to date, no highly effective and economically viable trap is available to growers. To move toward this goal, trap_lure combinations were evaluated in trials performed in citrus orchards in Veracruz, Mexico. CeraTrap, an enzymatic...

Economic and Highly Effective Trap–Lure Combination to Monitor the Mexican Fruit Fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) at the Orchard Level

Monitoring population levels of the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Loew) (Diptera: Tephritidae), at the orchard level prior and during the fruit ripening period can result in significant savings in the costs of managing this pestiferous insect. Unfortunately, to date, no highly effective and economically viable trap is available to growers. To move toward this goal, trap_lure combinations were evaluated in trials performed in citrus orchards in Veracruz, Mexico. CeraTrap, an enzymatic...

Response of ‘Banilejo’ Mango to Foliar Applications of a Biostimulant Based on Free Amino Acids and Potassium