New strategy identified to curb a fungal infection affecting more than 150 crops
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A scientific study uses genetic manipulation techniques to reduce the virulence of Fusarium oxysporum, one of the most important pathogens in the world, inflicting millions of dollars in agricultural losses.
Researchers identify a new protein that controls the production of strawberries' red color
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A research group at the University of Cordoba characterizes a new transcription factor that regulates, during the ripening of strawberries, the production of anthocyanins responsible for giving them their red hue
A study analyses the temperature and behaviour of locusts for a more effective application of biopesticides
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According to an international investigation in which the UCO has participated, the best time to apply biopesticides against locust infestations is when they have not yet entered their adult stage
Fossilized soot and charcoal from torches dating back more than 8,000 years make it possible to reconstruct the history of the Nerja Cave
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A new study reveals that Nerja is the European cave containing Paleolithic Art in with the most confirmed and recurrent visits during Prehistory
Agricultural waste, converted into material that cleans air
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The University of Cordoba has developed a biodegradable material,made with nanocellulose and photocatalytic particles, for the efficient decontamination of urban air
Microorganism shows potential as an iron biofertilizer for cucumber plants
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A UCO study shows that the FO12 strain of the Fusarium oxysporum fungus improves cucumber plants' responses to iron deficiencies, promoting their growth without having to resort to environmentally harmful products