ABSTRACT.- Questions: Degradation of facilitative interactions of native species can play an important role in the establishment and expansion of invasive plants in communities. We evaluated the relationship between the level of invasion of Cynodon dactylon and the arbuscular mycorrhizal colonization of the native Paspalum notatum in Uruguayan grasslands, which were either extensively managed (natural vegetation [NG]) or oversown with exotic legumes and fertilized with phosphorus (NG + LP).

ABSTRACT.- Spatial crop yield prediction provides valuable insights for supporting sustainable and precise crop management decisions. This study assessed the capabilities of advanced Deep Learning (DL) architectures in predicting within-field soybean yields using spectral bands from Sentinel-2 (RS-Inputs), weather (W-Inputs), and topographic attributes (TA-Inputs). © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier B.V

ABSTRACT.- Introduction: Improving the feed efficiency (FE) in ruminants offers significant potential for optimizing the use of natural feed resource while simultaneously

ABSTRACT.- Societal Impact Statement: Arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi support plant development by enhancing growth and resistance to pathogens through mycorrhiza-induced resistance (MIR). However, the varying capacities of individual AM fungal species to induce MIR are not well-understood, limiting their agricultural potential. This study reveals that specific AM fungal isolates differ in their ability to enhance tomato growth and reduce biomass losses due to Rhizoctonia solani infection, a major root pathogen.

ABSTRACT.- Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a key global crop essential for food security. Enhancing wheat productivity is crucial to meet growing food demands. Quantitative trait loci (QTL) such as QFFE.perg-5A and QFEm.perg-3A have been previously linked to fruiting efficiency at the spike level, but their effects on plot-level yield components remain unexplored. 4290/© 2024 Elsevier B.V. All rights are reserved.

ABSTRACT.- Infection by gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) in sheep is a significant health issue that affects animal welfare and leads to economic losses in the production sector. Genetic selection for parasite resistance has shown promise in improving animal health and productivity. This study aimed to determine if incorporating genomic data into genetic prediction models currently used in Uruguay could improve the accuracy of breeding value estimations for GIN resistance in the Australian Merino breed.

ABSTRACT.- The rice sector is facing the challenge of increasing rice yields while maintaining or improving input use efficiency. The purpose of this study was to determine the most effective vegetation indices for monitoring nitrogen uptake (N uptake) under different irrigation techniques. The study was conducted in Uruguay over two rice-growing seasons. A split plot experimental design featured two irrigation treatments (main plots): continuous flooding (C) and alternate wetting and drying (AWD).
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ABSTRACT.- Plants have evolved numerous traits to acquire phosphorus (P). Correspondingly, soil P availability modulates the functional composition of many plant communities. However, it is unclear to what extent plant species modulate the expression of different P-acquisition strategies (phenotypic plasticity). Moreover, how variation in soil-P availability interacts with plant phenotypic plasticity and species turnover to determine what P-acquisition strategies are present in highly diverse communities?

ABSTRACT.- Fasciola hepatica is a trematode parasite of significant veterinary and public health importance, causing economic losses in livestock due to liver damage, weight loss and reduced milk production. Although triclabendazole (TCZ) is available for treatment, it does not prevent the disease or reinfection. Infected animals exhibit strong immunoregulation, increasing susceptibility to secondary infections and altering vaccine-induced antibody responses. This study investigates the humoral immune response in cattle infected with F.

ABSTRACT.- We produced an extract of Melia azedarach and assessed its potential for managing health problems in Eucalyptus nurseries. We assessed different extraction parameters, looking for maximizing extraction efficiency. The enhanced percolation technique showed an efficient extraction process, facilitated using bioethanol as a solvent at room temperature. We carried out field trials to check the efficacy of the extract. We observed a decreased severity and incidence of powdery mildew after application of the extract, and a reduction in the infestation of B. occidentalis.