Soil
Useful Soil Maps in Microirrigated Orchards
Beyond planting and harvesting techniques, precision involves understanding and management of the very foundation of agriculture: the soil.…
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Fertilizer
Fertilizer Planning for Forage Crop Production
Forage crops represent a broad group and include crops specifically grown to be grazed on by livestock or…
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Disease
LAMP as a New Tool for Testing Grapevine Red Blotch Virus
Since its discovery in 2008, grapevine red blotch disease (GRBD) has negatively impacted the quality of wines due…
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Nutrition
Postharvest Fertigation in Trees and Vines Key to Root Development and Nutrient Storage
Studies and best practice examples corroborate it: When it comes to tree and vine postharvest fertilization, including fertigation…
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Fertilizer
Potassium and Potatoes: Understanding Fertilizer-Crop Interactions
Potatoes require high levels of potassium and nitrogen to achieve optimum yields. Potassium (K) is commonly applied as…
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Grapes
Mechanical Leaf Removal is More Effective than Regulated Deficit Irrigation to Improve Fruit Quality While Maintaining Yield
Berry sugar and anthocyanin accumulation are key factors in determining the fruit quality of red wine grapes in…
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Nutrition
Timely and Efficient Nutrient Management for Strawberry Production on the Central Coast
Strawberry yields have been higher in California than most other parts of the U.S. since the early 1950s.…
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Irrigation
Recent Advances in Date Palm Water Management
Dates (Phoenix dactylifera L.), one of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits, originated in the Middle East, with its…
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Pests
Challenges and Prospects for Biopesticide Discovery
The world population is projected to reach about 10 billion individuals by 2050. As a result, the agricultural…
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Nutrition
Tips for Managing Vine Nutrition in Vineyards
Proper nutrition management allows vines to grow healthy canopies and produce fruit with desirable quality. Fertilization is used…
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