Esta publicación constituye un micro manual en materia alimentaria, y fundamentalmente en lo referente a frutas y verduras Las frutas y las verduras son una parte fundamental de nuestra alimentación. Esta publicación tiene por finalidad revalorizar estos alimentos, derribar mitos que muchas veces hacen que no los seleccionemos como parte de nuestra alimentación, y proponer ideas para motivarnos a consumirlos.
Contenido. Síntesis de la Situación Agroclimática de Noviembre-- Perspectivas Climáticas Trimestrales elaboradas por el IRI de la Universidad de Columbia (Más información puede encontrarse en el sitio del IRI:http://www.iri.columbia.edu) -- Índice de Vegetación (NDVI) -- Precipitaciones -- Porcentaje de Agua Disponible (PAD) -- Agua No Retenida (ANR) -- Índice de Bienestar Hídrico (IBH) -- Perspectivas Climáticas Dic-Ene-Feb elaboradas por el IRI de la Universidad de Columbia. Destacamos para este mes:INIA Termoestrés.
ABSTRACT.- Apple pedestrian system allows performing all cultural practices from the ground and allows the mechanization of some practices such as thinning and pruning. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of different training systems in a pedestrian orchard. A trial with ?Gala Baigent? (Brookfield®) apples was installed at INIA Las Brujas, Canelones, Uruguay, in 2014/2015 growing season. Five training systems were evaluated:one leader/spindle, three and four leaders, guyot (around 5 leaders), and horizontal palmette. Trees were grafted onto ?M.9 NAKB T337?
ABSTRACT.- Lemons are a relevant agricultural commodity in Uruguay, mainly exported for fresh consumption. Food eco-labels are on the rise worldwide as consumers and authorities are increasingly demanding them. However, there is a lack of scientific studies estimating the environmental impacts of Uruguayan citrus production. This study aims to assess the environmental performance of lemon production in Uruguay taking into account inter-seasonal variability by applying the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and following the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) guidelines.
ABSTRACT.- Lemons are a relevant agricultural commodity in Uruguay, mainly exported for fresh consumption. Food eco-labels are on the rise worldwide as consumers and authorities are increasingly demanding them. However, there is a lack of scientific studies estimating the environmental impacts of Uruguayan citrus production. This study aims to assess the environmental performance of lemon production in Uruguay taking into account inter-seasonal variability by applying the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and following the Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) guidelines.
ABSTRACT.- Biological control is an alternative strategy to control Cacopsylla bidens. The aim of this study was to untanglethe trophic network involving C. bidens as prey. Molecular techniques along with predator activity surveys were employed to evaluate predation on psylla. Feeding on C. bidens was detected for five predators:Chrysoperla externa, Chrysopidae sp., Hemerobiidae sp., Harmonia axyridis and Cycloneda sanguinea. All these predators begin to feed earlier in the season, apart from C. externawhich fedds from the third psylla generation.
ABSTRACT.- Pecan scab caused by Venturia effusa is the main crop disease affecting leaves and fruits, resulting in defoliation and yield and fruit quality losses. Recently, pecan groves expanded into Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina, where the temperate-humid climate is conducive for scab development. Chemical control is difficult given the height of adult trees which exceeds 20 m. Therefore, the strategy consists on selecting tolerant cultivars accompanied by cultural management aimed at providing a good ventilation and light interception.