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 […]
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LAINCO collaborates with Grupo SIFU and ENVERA Foundation.
LAINCO, in collaboration with GRUPO SIFU and ENVERA Foundation, reinforces its commitment to the social and labor integration of people in vulnerable situations. […]
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Modern strategies to mitigate abiotic stress in crops.
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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How silicon improves the quality and resilience of agricultural crops
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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Lainco designs its roadmap until 2028
At a recent landmark strategic meeting, LAINCO has outlined strategic plans aimed squarely at sustainable growth and operational efficiency. The session included the active participation of all the company’s directors and managers, who presented and discussed exhaustively the work plans of each area. What makes this strategic meeting even more significant is the special participation […]
Fruit Drop in Citrus Current Challenges and Future Prospects
Fruit drop in citrus represents a challenge that poses important challenges for agricultural production. To address this problem successfully, it is essential to understand the causes and mechanisms behind this process and to find effective solutions to ensure crop profitability. Several factors influence this physiological process, both cultural and environmental. Among the cultural aspects, there […]
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Rural women: Guardians of quality agriculture
October 15 is a day of international recognition of the essential work of rural women, who play a fundamental role in quality agriculture in Spain. Under the slogan “Rural Women: Growers of Quality Food”, this article highlights the invaluable contribution of these women, who have made a significant contribution to the development of the country. […]
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SIVAR GOLD®, new fungicide for the control of downy mildew and Phytophthora
SIVAR GOLD® has been developed to provide an effective solution in the control of various diseases, such as downy mildew and Phytophthora, which affect crops of great importance in Spain, such as potatoes, tomatoes, and grapes, among others. […]
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The use of plant growth regulators
PGR (Plant growth regulators) are substances based on plant hormones (phytohormones) with the capacity to regulate or modify the physiological processes of plants, affecting their development, growth, or maturation, among other aspects. The history of plant plant growth regulators goes back to before Christ, when it was a common practice in the Middle East to […]
News about Xylella fastidiosa
Xylella fastidiosa is a bacterium that causes a disease in a wide variety of plants, including olive, vine, citrus or almond trees, among others. This disease, known mainly as Olive Quick Decline Syndrome (OQDS in olive trees), Pierce’s disease (in vines), Citrus Variegated Chlorosis (CVC in citrus), Almond Leaf Scorch (ALS in almond trees), etc., […]
