The balance between zinc and phosphorus in the soil affects maize yields in Mediterranean areas
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A team from the Department of Agronomy at the University of Cordoba (DAUCO) publishes the ideal ratio between phosphorus and zinc in soil for the proper fertilization of corn cultivated on lands with zinc deficiencies
Phosphorus conditions the formation of iron oxides, keys to agronomic and environmental soil properties
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A paper from the Agronomy Department at the University of Cordoba and Southwest University (China) has advanced in the understanding of influencing factors in the formation of iron oxides that affect a soil's ability to be more agriculturally efficient
Incorporating NIRS technology to almond analysis allows for quantifying amygdalin levels, the compound that causes the nut’s bitter taste, on an industrial scale
Integrated Disease Management saves olive trees from Verticillium wilt
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The University of Cordobas's Agronomy Department (abbreviated to DAUCO in Spanish) reduced the occurrence of Verticillium wilt in a commercial olive plantation by applying an Integrated Disease Management strategy
New biodegradable polyurethane foams are developed from wheat straw
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The polyurethane foams have several industrial uses. Now, a new paper, published on the front page of Polymers, was able to obtain them from biomass in order to avoid using petroleum by-products in their manufacturing
The Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of having another heart attack
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A clinical study with 1002 patients with heart disease shows the advantages of a Mediterranean diet compared to a low-fat diet.