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Assessment of grape yield and composition using reflectance-based indices in rainfed vineyards
(2014-05-16)
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Open AccessIn rainfed vineyards water deficits play a major role in determining berry yield and composition. Therefore, reliable indicators of vine water status might be of great value for the optimization of grape yield and quality. ... -
Familia Landini. Trío de versatilidades. REX 90, ALPINE 85 y 5H-110
(2010-07-01)
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Open AccessRevisió tècnica de tractors Landini -
Advanced technologies for the improvement of spray application techniques in spanish viticulture: an overview
(2014-01-02)
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Open AccessSpraying techniques have been undergoing continuous evolution in recent decades. This paper presents part of the research work carried out in Spain in the field of sensors for characterizing vineyard canopies and monitoring ... -
Density-related effects on the infectivity and aggressiveness of a sterilizing smut in a wild population of Digitaria sanguinalis
(2015-01)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyUnderstanding host–pathogen evolutionary dynamics needs characterisation and quantification of processes occurring at many spatiotemporal scales. With this aim, the effects of smut on a naturally infected population of the ... -
Field evaluation of a decision support system for Avena sterilis ssp. ludoviciana control in winter wheat
(2010-02-25)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyTwo field studies were conducted in Central and Northern Spain over a total of five seasons to assess the usefulness of a decision support system (AVENAPC) from agronomic, economic and environmental points of view on ... -
Inspección de equipos de aplicación de fitosanitarios: Situación en España y futuro en Europa
(2014-06-06)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyDesde que en diciembre de 2011 se publicara en el BOE el RD 1702/2011 que regula las inspecciones de equipos de aplicación de tosanitarios, la situación del programa de inspecciones de equipos de aplicación de ... -
Towards an optimized method of olive tree crown volume measurement
(2015-02-04)
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Open AccessAccurate crown characterization of large isolated olive trees is vital for adjusting spray doses in three-dimensional crop agriculture. Among the many methodologies available, laser sensors have proved to be the most ... -
Spatial distribution and temporal stability of prostrate knotweed (Polygonum aviculare) and corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) seed bank in a cereal field
(2009-09-23)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe knowledge of weed distribution in a field is a key factor to manage weeds effectively. The feasibility of using weed distribution maps for site-specific weed control will largely depend on the stability of the spatial ... -
Use of a terrestrial LIDAR sensor for drift detection in vineyard spraying
(2013-01-02)
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Open AccessThe use of a scanning Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) system to characterize drift during pesticide application is described. The LIDAR system is compared with an ad hoc test bench used to quantify the amount of spray ... -
Development of two portable patternators to improve drift control and operator training in the operation of vineyard sprayers
(2013)
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Open AccessSpray drift can be defined as the quantity of plant protection product that is carried out of the sprayed area by the action of air currents during the application process. Efficacy of pesticide applications in orchards ... -
Reducir la deriva en tratamientos en viña: TOPPS–Prowadis y la guía de buenas prácticas fitosanitarias
(2013-02-01)
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Open AccessEl uso de productos fitosanitarios en Europa y su relación con la contaminación de aguas ha suscitado en los últimos tiempos importantes cambios en el panorama legislativo. Para facilitar la implementación de toda la ... -
Screening of antioxidant activity of Gentian Lutea root and its application in Oil-in-Water Emulsions
(2014)
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Open AccessGentiana Lutea root (G. Lutea) is a medicinal herb, traditionally used as a bitter tonic in gastrointestinal ailments for improving the digestive system. The active principles of G. Lutea were found to be secoiridoid bitter ...