- Volume 11, Number 2 (2023)
A RACE AGAINST TIME: COMBATING DIAPORTHE PARANAENSIS IN PEACH ORCHARDS
Marcos da Silva Ferreira, Ana Luiza Oliveira Costa
Peach tree (Prunus persica L. Batsch) stands as the third most significant fruit crop in temperate climates globally, trailing behind apple and pear trees (Byrne et al., 2012). As per the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), Brazil held sway over the production of 183.1 thousand tons of peaches in 2019, harvested across approximately 16 thousand hectares. Rio Grande do Sul emerged as the foremost producing state, contributing 110.2 thousand tons from 11.8 thousand hectares. São Paulo secured the second position with 32.9 thousand tons sourced from 1.5 thousand hectares
UNRAVELING FUSARIUM DIVERSITY: MOLECULAR INSIGHTS FROM RICE SEEDS IN BURKINA FASO
Sawadogo Issoufou
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) stands as a pivotal global food crop, significantly contributing to the sustenance and income of farming communities worldwide, with particular prominence in Africa. Burkina Faso, encompassing all of its 13 administrative regions, showcases notable rice cultivation, notably in regions like Hauts Bassins (16.97% of national production), East (15.02%), Centre-Est (14.82%), Boucle du Mouhoun (14.44%), and Cascades (10.91%) (DGSS, 2020). As Leslie and Summerell (2006) emphasize, Fusarium species afflict over 80% of the world's crop plants, including rice. Fungal diseases attributed to the Gibberella fujikuroi species complex, encompassing F. verticillioides, F. sacchari, F. subglutinans, F. proliferatum, F....
METHANE EMISSION ESTIMATION FROM SMALL RUMINANTS IN MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATES
Laura González Ramos
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have become a critical factor in climate change. The rise in temperature observed over the last century underscores this impact. Livestock alone contributes significantly to these emissions, accounting for about 14.5% of all human-induced GHGs. Among these, methane (CH4) constitutes a substantial portion, originating primarily from enteric fermentation. This process contributes to approximately 30% of global enteric CH4 emissions, with small ruminants being responsible for about 6.7% of total livestock emissions. For accurate GHG inventories, reliable estimation of CH4 emissions is paramount. This often relies on factors such as the methane conversion rate (Ym), a key...