Worldwide, gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) generate numerous productive and economic losses in sheep production and Uruguay does not escape to this problem. Due to the aggravating situation of anthelmintic resistance to all drugs available in the market, the use of non-chemical alternative strategies is essential to address the problem of GIP.

Worldwide, gastrointestinal parasites (GIP) generate numerous productive and economic losses in sheep production and Uruguay does not escape to this problem. Due to the aggravating situation of anthelmintic resistance to all drugs available in the market, the use of non-chemical alternative strategies is essential to address the problem of GIP.

ABSTRACT - 'Mosca de la bichera' or simply 'bichera' are common names given in Uruguay and the region to the primary myiasis-causing species Cochliomyiahominivorax, the New World Screwworm (NWS) fly (Diptera:Calliphori-dae). Myiasis happens when dipteran larvae infest live animals at least during some developmental phase to feed on host?s flesh and fluids. For the NWS fly it is mandatory that all three larvae phases develop on living tissues of warm-blooded vertebrates, including humans.

ABSTRACT - Background: The phytopatogen Claviceps paspali is the causal agent of Ergot disease in Paspalum spp., which includes highly productive forage grasses such as P. dilatatum. This disease impacts dairy and beef production by affecting seed quality and producing mycotoxins that can affect performance in feeding animals. The molecular basis of pathogenicity of C. paspali remains unknown, which makes it more difficult to find solutions for this problem. Secreted proteins are related to fungi virulence and can manipulate plant immunity acting on different subcellular localizations.

ABSTRACT - Background:The phytopatogen Claviceps paspali is the causal agent of Ergot disease in Paspalum spp., which includes highly productive forage grasses such as P. dilatatum. This disease impacts dairy and beef production by affecting seed quality and producing mycotoxins that can affect performance in feeding animals. The molecular basis of pathogenicity of C. paspali remains unknown, which makes it more difficult to find solutions for this problem. Secreted proteins are related to fungi virulence and can manipulate plant immunity acting on different subcellular localizations.

ABSTRACT - Mandarin cultivars show a great diversity of fruit-quality and sensory characteristics, together with an extended harvest season. Citrus breeding is focused on exploiting season niches for higher prices as well as nutritional and sensory aspects, among others. In this context, the sensory characterization of new hybrids and the identi-fication of key characteristics of consumers ? liking provide valuable information towards breeding efforts and marketing strategies.