As~pró has started, a project promoted by CEREA FCP aiming at innovating italian citrus cultivation
In May, 30th, at the Oranfresh conference hall in Catania, took place As-prò, the first event joined by renowned speakers and several industry professionals.As the name suggests, the event was
As-pró – Innovation in citrus cultivation: citrus fruit rootstocks and iron chlorosis, production aspects and phytosanitary impact
As-pró is a project born from the collaboration between FCP Cerea and Research & Development institutions based in Sicily, european researchers and farmers. The name refers to one of the
Nano.T®: tackling iron chlorosis in tree crops
Limestone soils, pH and a non-adequate iron-based fertilization are the main causes for iron chlorosis Chlorophyll is a natural pigment mainly present in leaves and which takes part in a
Phosphorus: availability and absorption
Phosphorus is an essential element for the plant, in fact its deficiency may cause serious consequences for its growth and productivity. Moreover, phosphorus is characterized by a low mobility in
Nutritional improvement of fruit and vegetables: the agronomic biofortification
A disorderly diet and the purchase of low-quality food, with a poor nutrition level in the last few years have led to malnutrition problems. This diet, with a low content
Fertilizer efficiency: fertilizing according to crop needs
The fundamental factors to take into account in order to obtain high-quality yields are: the physical and chemical characteristics of the soil;the nutritional needs of different crops;the time and moment of