In recent years, the fruit industry has become an important part of agricultural development,
and fruit harvesting is a key stage in the production process. However, picking fruits during …

Verticillium (Verticillium dahliae Kleb.) wilt is one of the most devastating diseases affecting
olive (Olea europaea L. subsp. europaea var. europae a) cultivation. Its effective control …

Increasing the efficiency of on-farm water use requires wise decisions on the irrigation
system, the irrigation strategy and the method to schedule irrigation, among other factors …

Specialty crops, like flowers, herbs, and vegetables, generally do not have an adequate
spectrum of herbicide chemistries to control weeds and have been dependent on hand …

In this review, we discuss the role of hedgerow structure and condition in determining the
value of hedgerow habitat for biodiversity conservation within an agricultural context, to …

More than 11 million ha of olives (Olea europaea L.) are currently grown worldwide, 98% of
which are localized in the Mediterranean Basin, with olives being one of the most important …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) provide an unprecedented capacity to monitor the
development and dynamics of tree growth and structure through time. It is generally thought …

Background Tree pruning is a costly practice with important implications for crop harvest and
nutrition, pest and disease control, soil protection and irrigation strategies. Investigations on …

Olive leaf spot (OLS) caused by Venturia oleaginea is widespread in all olive-growing areas
and continents, where can cause severe yield losses. The disease is often underestimated …

Urban parks play a key role in the provision of ecosystem services, actively participating in
improving the quality of life and welfare of local residents. This paper reports on the …