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Vegetables and Fruits

Use of tractors in persimmon, pear and plum production

Versatility of LS R65 tractors results in well-tended persimmon, pear and plum orchards, with timely applications and operator comfort

29.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

Tractor for work in vineyards in Serra

Working in vineyards located in rough terrain requires stable tractors, capable of working in conditions with little room for maneuver for different applications.

29.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Seeding

Production of baby leaf vegetables

​​There is growing research and search for production alternatives for the sector that is characterized by the supply of leaves that are not yet completely expanded and harvested early

19.06.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Export

Coronavirus crisis affects Brazilian exports and imports of vegetables

By Warley Marcos Nascimento, Researcher and General Manager of Embrapa Hortaliças

29.04.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables

Double Test Drive with LS Tractors tractors

We tested the versatility of the LS Tractor Plus 90 and U60 tractors in the most diverse applications in vegetable production, from planting to harvesting.

25.06.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables

Management of purple spot in organic garlic cultivation

The production of organic garlic demands knowledge and technologies that guarantee competitiveness and coexistence with diseases such as purple spot, caused by the fungus Alternaria porri

15.05.2018 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Challenges faced in vegetable production due to high temperatures

In addition to affecting humans, excessive heat, which worsens every year, harms plants. In vegetable production it is no different

16.08.2017 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

How to combat rhizoctoniosis in potato crops

Characterized by occurring in reboleiras, with alternation of sick and healthy plants in the field, rhizoctoniosis is an aggressive disease

08.07.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables

Management of cercosporiosis, the main disease in beet crops

Responsible for leaf destruction and productivity losses of up to 45%, cercosporiosis is the main disease affecting beet crops.

24.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

Challenges faced in vegetable production due to high temperatures

In addition to affecting humans, excessive heat, which worsens every year, harms plants. In vegetable production it is no different

23.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Septoriosis

Septoriosis in tomato: significant disease

With the potential to lead plants to death and result in losses of up to 100% of production, in certain regions or growing seasons, septoria has grown in areas of staked, industrial tomatoes

23.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

Optimal spacing in pumpkin production

​Productivity and consumer market define the best spacing of pumpkin selected for higher carotenoid content

17.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables

Wicked rot

Caused by the nematode Ditylenchus dipsaci, crown and bulb rot in onions can cause serious damage to the crop, both in the field and during storage.

06.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

Prevention as a tool for managing nematodes in pepper crops

In the fight against nematodes in pepper, the species Meloidogyne incognita being the main cause of damage, prevention is the best way to go.

06.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

White Mold

How to manage white mold on vegetables

White mold, caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, is a serious problem in vegetables, especially tomatoes, potatoes, peas, eggplant, brassicas and lettuce.

02.06.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables

Accelerator effect

Increasing germination speed, improving seedling uniformity and germination percentage are some of the objectives pursued when adopting osmotic conditioning of vegetable seeds.

20.05.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

French Fries

hidden obstacle

By Jesus G. Töfoli, Josiane T. Ferrari and Ricardo J. Domingues (APTA - Biological Institute)

10.05.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables

Management of Diaphania hyalinata caterpillars in Japanese pumpkin cultivation

High infestation of Diaphania hyalinata caterpillars was detected in Japanese pumpkin cultivation, in the south of Rio Grande do Sul. An aggressive pest in cucurbits, the insect requires periodic and systematic monitoring of the washing

10.03.2016 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

Hot pepper grown in greenhouse

Experts guide the production of peppers in the greenhouse, clarifying doubts such as recommended spacing, staking system, stems, etc.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables

Reducing food losses: steps and strategies for involving the horticultural chain

Far beyond a logistical problem, the loss of food during post-harvest ends up being a fundamental part of the search for food security.

12.03.2019 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

How to deal with resistance?

The diamondback moth may be resistant to insecticides. See expert tips to delay this situation.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

Deadly stain

The aggressiveness and virulence of Leandria spot is high and can destroy a crop in up to a week.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

Underground threat

A newly identified species of root-knot nematode attacks carrots and threatens tomato crops. Researchers are racing against time to develop resistant varieties.

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)

Vegetables and Fruits

Correct application of fertilizers to vegetables

Researcher presents, in a practical way, calculation of the quantities of fertilizer formulas to be applied in rows or furrows for planting seeds or vegetable seedlings

10.11.2015 | 21:59 (UTC -3)