Search Results - "Agronomía mesoamericana"

Isochoric freezing: advantages and research opportunities in the food industry by Acosta Montoya, Óscar Gerardo, Chaves Quesada, José

“…Introduction. Isochoric freezing (at constant volume) is a novel technology that has been evaluated in different studies to demonstrate the possible benefits…”
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The genus Frankliniella (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Persea americana Mill. cv Hass on central highlands in Costa Rica by Cambero-Campos, Octavio Jhonathan, González Hernández, Héctor, Vargas Martínez, Alejandro, Rodríguez Arrieta, Alexander

“…Introduction. Some species of thrips in the genus Frankliniella (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) are of quarantine importance in various crops in the Central American…”
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Physicochemical and microbiological characterization of “New Zealand” rabbit meat and effect of marinating with CaCl2 by Chacón Villalobos, Alejandro, Herrera Stanziola, Javier, Pineda Castro, María Lourdes

“…Introduction. Rabbit meat has a high nutritional value, but its texture, toughness, and color impact consumers’ purchasing decisions, therefore making an…”
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Shrubs and trees of the Colombian Amazonian foothills: Nutritional and environmental potential in livestock systems by Berragán Hernández, Wilson Andrés, Narvaez Herrera, Juan Pablo, Angulo Arizala, Joaquín, Mahecha Ledesma, Liliana

“…Introduction. The Amazon foothills livestock is characterized by inefficient land use, pasture monoculture, and significant reduction of the forest, which…”
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The effect of extender, age, and bovine sexual status on the sperm kinematics by Araya Zúñiga, Ignacio, Valverde Abarca, Anthony, Sevilla, Francisco, Barquero, Vinicio

“…Introduction. The kinematic patterns of semen are influenced by individual variation and/or environmental effects, determined by the handling after sample…”
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Fertilization and regrowth age on yield and bromatological composition of Tithonia diversifolia by Alpizar Naranjo, Andrés, López Herrera, Michael, Castillo Umaña, Miguel, Arias Gamboa, Mauricio

“…Introduction. Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray is a plant with high potential for ruminant feeding, but there is limited research comparing the effects…”
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Morphoagronomic variability of native quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) Chimborazo type in Ecuador by Alvarado Capó, Velenys, Castro Albán, Hugo Alejandro, del Pilar Castro Gómez, Rosa

“…Introduction. Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a strategic and important crop for food security and sovereignty. It is the only plant-based food that…”
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Effect of Palmito cheese processing on sensory characteristics and degree of liking by Marín-Fonseca, Andrea, Víquez-Barrantes, Diana, Cordero-García, Marcia

“…Introduction. The production of regional food with local and cultural identity has become an attractive business for small-scale producers because it allows…”
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Allelopathy of Panicum maximum Jacq. on Euphorbia heterophylla L. and Amaranthus dubius Mart. in laboratory by Alonso Sánchez, Lisette, Castellanos González, Leónides, Ortega Meseguer, Isabel

“…Introduction. Delving into the allopathic effects of weeds on agricultural crops and other weeds is of great importance in establishing management strategies…”
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Factors that affect the quality of Kikuyu grass (Cenchrus clandestinus) silage by Castillo Sierra, Javier, Mancipe Muñoz, Edgar Augusto, Avellaneda Avellaneda, Yesid, Vargas Martínez, Juan de Jesús

“…Introduction. The availability of Kikuyu grass silage helps reduce the seasonality of dairy production, but it is necessary to evaluate the factors affecting…”
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Production of edible insects: challenges, opportunities, and perspectives for Costa Rica by Bermúdez Serrano, Ileana Maricruz, Acosta Montoya, Óscar Gerardo, Quirós Blanco, Ana María

“…Introduction. Edible insects emerge as an alternative source of protein generated with environmentally sustainable production practices and high nutritional…”
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Yield, morphological characteristics, and quality of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) under two planting densities and pruning methods by Vargas Rojas, Jorge Claudio

“…Introduction. Sweet Bell pepper is one of the most consumed vegetables, but in warm climate areas, there is a need for more research on agronomic management…”
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Farmers of the southern Caribbean of Costa Rica: Socioeconomic, productive, and commercial characterization by Harvey Chavarría, Marianita, Estrada León, Raciel Javier

“…Introduction. In Costa Rica, the agricultural sector is one of the most diverse, it presents, a high socioeconomic variability. The canton of Talamanca harbors…”
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Soybean (Glycine max) Purple Syndrome and its relationship with bioclimatic variables by Lavilla, M., Ivancovich, A., Díaz Paleo, A.

“…Introduction. Cercospora leaf blight (TFC) and purple seed stain (MPS) are two endemic soybean (Glycine max) diseases in Argentina. Objective. Select the…”
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Association between entomofauna and weeds in sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) by Gómez Gómez, Robin, Cadet Piedra, Eduardo, Sáenz, Ángela S

“…Introduction. Weeds in sugarcane crops can serve as reservoirs of a wide variety of beneficial insects that are useful for biological pest control. Objective…”
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Physiological maturity in maize (Zea mays L.) seeds through morphological markers and moisture content by Estrada Urbina, Juan, Cantú López, Emmanuel, Estrada Gómez, Julio Arturo, Molina Moreno, Juan Celestino

“…Introduction. Physiological maturity is the accumulation of the maximum dry matter content, the milk line and the black layer affect the corn seed, as…”
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Oligogalacturonides as an alternative to increase nitrogenous nutrition and growth in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) by Lara Acosta, Danurys, Ramírez Yañez, Mario, Hernández Delgado, Georgina, Nápoles García, María Caridad, Leija Salas, Alfonso, Falcón Rodríguez, Alejandro

“…Introduction. Bean production is limited by the availability of nitrogen in the soil and its low efficiency in biological nitrogen fixation. The application of…”
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Soil cover on nutrient concentration in an agroecosystem in Napo, Ecuador by Changoluisa Vargas, Daysi, Vinicio Abril Saltos, Ricardo, Toscano Guatatoca, Mayerling Kirina, Pérez Tuti, Brigitte Tatyana, Morell Pérez, Leobel

“…Introduction. Nutrient loss in different soil cover generates a decrease in productivity in agroforestry systems in tropical forests. Objective. To determine…”
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Typification of cocoa-producing farms (Theobroma cacao L.) in Montes de María and La Mojana, Colombia by Martínez Reina, Antonio María, Martínez Atencia, Judith del Carmen, Berrio Guzman, Emel Enrique, Contreras Santos, José Luis, Grandett Martínez, Liliana María, Segundo Novoa Yanez, Rafael

“…Introduction. The cocoa production system is an integral part of Colombian agriculture in the subregions of Montes de María and La Mojana in the department of…”
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Cryptosporidiosis as a zoonotic disease, a review by Lopera Vásquez, Ricaurte, Rodríguez Gutiérrez, Victoria, Ramirez Navarro, Viviana

“…Introduction. Cryptosporidium spp. is a protozoan parasite belonging to the group of coccidia, causing diarrhea, gastroenteric, and respiratory disorders (less…”
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