Senna occidentalis is one of the many Senna species present in Argentina known for its toxicity to cardiac muscles and large muscle masses. However, there are only a few reports about S. occidentalis poisoning in cattle to date in Argentina. This work aims to describe a retrospective study, which includes 8 outbreaks of S. occidentalis […]

Oxidative stress is a common denominator underlying many environmental insults. As a global response, the increment of intracellular reactive oxygen species leads to the activation of the antioxidant system to maintain cellular homeostasis. The Mesorhizobium japonicum MAFF303099 mlr7636 SOD gene was constitutively overexpressed to test if the enhanced superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity contributes to oxidative […]

Argentina accounts for ~2,000 ha of strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) and produces ~70,000 t, being aphids a relevant pest. The objectives of this study were to survey aphid species in a strawberry crop located in subtropical Argentina, along with their varietal preference and impact on plant productivity, and to update the distribution of aphid […]

Frothy bloat is the over-distention of the rumen and reticulum, resulting from the accumulation of stable foam formed by tiny gas bubbles produced by fermentation. Normally, this functional digestive disorder occurs in ruminants when their diet consists predominantly of legumes in their vegetative state; this produces substances that reduce the surface tension, contributing to the […]

During 2019 and 2020, 24 varieties of garden pea were sown under drip irrigation and dry-land conditions to evaluate the agronomic, grain color and quality traits. A molecular characterization was performed using SSR and SRAPS molecular markers. A high diversity at morphological and molecular levels was found among them. The variance components— genotypic (CVG), phenotypic […]

The so-called sea-level ecotypes of quinoa grow satisfactorily under the agro-ecological conditions of the central region of Buenos Aires Province (Argentina). A previous selection derived from a quinoa genetic improvement project allowed the identification of 14 lines with good agronomic behavior, considering grain yield, the weight of one thousand grains, harvest index, plant height, and […]