Silicon and nutrition in cereals Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements in the earth’s crust; however, its assimilable form is limited in most agricultural soils. It is generally found in the form of insoluble oxides or silicates, which makes its absorption by plants difficult. This limitation is particularly relevant in hyperaccumulating crops […]
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A key digital tool for the agricultural sector In an increasingly digitalized world, having immediate access to technical information is essential to improve productivity and efficiency in the agricultural sector. Aware of this need, LAINCO has launched a new mobile application, designed to offer farmers all the information about their products quickly, easily and without […]
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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