Euphyllura olivina, commonly known as the “olive milkweed”, is a homopterous insect belonging to the Psyllid family. Historically, its presence in olive groves has been frequent, but it has not represented a significant threat that would justify phytosanitary control measures. The Ministry of Agriculture’s Pest Management Guidelines have traditionally considered Euphyllura olivina as a secondary […]
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LAINCO has been selected to coordinate the RhizoNem project : New biocontrol strategies for nematode management using rhizospheric microorganisms, an innovative initiative that will be developed over the next three years. This project has a total funding of 1.13 M€ (Grant CPP2023-010476) within the framework of the call for public-private collaboration projects 2023, funded by […]
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The soil is the place where the cycle of life begins, where seeds germinate to give rise to the fruits that will feed us, and it is also the place where dead matter decomposes to give way to new life. An infertile, punished, depleted and polluted soil will not be able to develop life, so […]
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Worldwide herbicide consumption is estimated at more than 2 million tons, representing half of global pesticide consumption. Today, these compounds, whether chemical or biological, play an essential role in managing weeds, which compete with crops for vital resources such as water, nutrients and light. Thanks to their use, farmers have been able to revolutionize agricultural […]
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At LAINCO, we are convinced that the future of the agricultural sector depends on sustainable and efficient solutions, and we want to promote ideas that respond to the real challenges of modern agriculture. That is why we have launched this challenge aimed at startups, research centers and technological entities that share our vision of a […]
In modern agriculture, the search for sustainable and efficient alternatives has led to the development of innovative solutions such as natural biostimulants. These products, derived from natural sources, are gaining prominence due to their ability to improve crop growth, optimize fruit quality and reduce physiological decline without resorting to synthetic chemicals. In this article, we […]
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Potassium phosphonate, derived from phosphorous acid, began to attract attention in the 1960s for its potential as a fungicide. In the following decades, it was discovered that it not only controlled pathogens such as Phytophthora and Pythium, but also offered a favorable environmental profile. With advances in research and formulation, potassium phosphonate established itself as […]
Impact of abiotic stress on crops. Adverse environmental conditions such as water deficit and sudden temperature changes affect metabolic and physiological processes of crops. These factors can compromise their development, productivity and adaptive capacity in the face of nutritional and light deficits or mechanical damage. All these factors constitute what is known as abiotic stress […]
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Silicon in the earth’s soil Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust, accounting for 28.8% of its total mass (Sommer et al., 2006). Second only to oxygen, silicon (Si) stands out as one of the most common elements on our planet. However, its large presence contrasts with its limited availability, […]
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The arrival of spring marks the beginning of the agricultural cycle, with crops emerging from their winter dormancy and preparing for the crucial flowering process. Pome, stone and nut fruit trees are the first to awaken, while crops such as olives – characteristic of the Mediterranean climate – show a later flowering, generally in April […]
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