Soybean is one of the main oilseed crops in the world, and stink bugs complex can cause an important reduction in seed yield and quality. The primary control strategy against this pest consists in the use of insecticides according to the economic damage thresholds established for each species. Additionally, genetic resistance allows a more friendly […]

Food science and gastronomy collaborate to provide healthy, customized options, including gluten- free food for people with celiac disease. Hairless canaryseed (Phalaris canariensis L.) is considered a gluten-free cereal with a good nutritional profile. The aim of this work was to characterize hairless canaryseed flour (CSF) as a new ingredient and the effect of its […]

Diplodiosis, which is caused by Stenocarpella maydis, has emerged as a significant issue in Argentina, affecting cattle primarily in provinces like Buenos Aires, La Pampa, Santa Fe, and Córdoba. This work aims to document three outbreaks of cattle diplodiosis from 2015 to 2023 in the northwestern region of the country, highlighting clinical signs such as […]

Biological products are sustainable alternatives to reduce the overuse of chemical fertilizers in agriculture. However, little is known about the effects of such products on cherry tomatoes. This study evaluated the performance of Azospirillum argentinense Az39 (AZ) and an extract of Macrocystis pyrifera (AE) on this variety of tomato. The products were assayed on their […]

Food-borne disease outbreaks associated with fresh vegetables represent a growing problem for public health worldwide. In Argentina, Cryptosporidium spp., Toxoplasma gondii, Giardia spp. and Norovirus were reported in a risk ranking of foodborne pathogens transmitted by leafy green vegetables. In that sense, disinfection is a critical step in the processing of fresh vegetables to ensure […]

The objective of the work reported in this paper was to evaluate the productivity and nutritional quality of ten sorghum cultivars in the northeastern region of Argentina, with and without the application of basic fertilizers. The types studied were the following: fodder sorghum, dual-purpose, biomass sorghum (silage sorghum), sudan grass (Sorghum × drummondii (Steud.) Millsp. […]