Preharvest Applications of Oxalic Acid and Salicylic Acid Increase Fruit Firmness and Polyphenolic Content in Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.)

J Retamal-Salgado, G Adaos, G Cedeño-García… - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
Blueberry exports that imply transport times of more than 25 d deteriorate their quality. The
use of elicitors in preharvest has shown positive effects on the quality of berries such as …

[HTML][HTML] Novel approach to organic mulching from natural-based solutions to enhance soil health and functional value of calafate fruit

M Betancur, J Retamal-Salgado, MD López… - Horticulturae, 2023 - mdpi.com
Mulching suppresses weeds, improves soil biology, and increases physical or bioactive fruit
yield in fruit orchards. However, there is no information on its impact on calafate (Berberis …

Calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst) Populations from Chilean Patagonia Exhibit Similar Structuring at the Genetic and Metabolic Levels

A Ruiz, M Meneses, B Varas, J Araya, C Vergara… - Horticulturae, 2024 - mdpi.com
Berberis microphylla, commonly known as calafate, is one of the most promising species of
Chilean Patagonia to be domesticated, due to its anthocyanin-rich berries. The main aim of …