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A Methodological Approach for Prioritization and Rationalization of Field Genebank Accessions of Coffee Genetic Resources: A Case Study of CATIE International Coffee Collection, Costa Rica
(Frontiers Media, Lausana (Suiza), 2021-12)
Good management of coffee collections is important because they ensure long-term availability of germplasm to guarantee the sustainability of coffee value chain. The conservation of coffee genetic resources is essential ...
Non-destructive estimation of the leaf weight and leaf area in common bean
(MDPI, 2022)
Regression models to predict leaf area and leaf weight in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) were fitted using the three leaflets of the leaves. A total of 1504 leaves from 40 genotypes were collected, covering a large range ...
Multi-objective forest restoration planning in Costa Rica : Balancing landscape connectivity and ecosystem service provisioning with sustainable development
(Elseiver, 2022-02-09)
It uses a spatial planning tool (Marxan) to identify priority areas for restoration meeting multiple objectives throughout a biological corridor in Costa Rica. A restoration plan is presented which seeks to maximize the ...
No evidence of foliar disease impact on crop root functional strategies and soil microbial communities : what does this mean for organic coffee?
(John Wiley and Sons Ltd, 2022-01-21)
The main objective of this study is to unravel the dynamic effects of pathogens and amendments on the functional root characteristics and communities of root endophytic fungi. As model, used Coffea arabica (coffee) variety ...
Biodiversity and the livestock sector - Guidelines for quantitative assessment
(2020)
The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on biodiversity, hereafter called Biodiversity TAG, is composed of 25 international experts in ecology, biodiversity indicators, agronomy, life cycle assessment, livestock production ...
Strong floristic distinctiveness across Neotropical successional forests
(Science, 2022)
Forests that regrow naturally on abandoned fields are important for restoring biodiversity and ecosystem services, but can they also preserve the distinct regional tree floras? Using the floristic composition of 1215 early ...
En busca de un enfoque preventivo para el manejo del barrenador de las meliáceas (Hypsipyla grandella)
(2020)
Se sintetizan las experiencias del autor y colaboradores en la búsqueda de métodos preventivos para lidiar con Hypsipyla grandella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Enmarcados en la noción del manejo integrado de plagas (MIP), ...
Time-varying pricing may increase total electricity consumption: Evidence from Costa Rica
(Elsevier, 2020)
We study the implementation of a time-varying pricing (TVP) program by a major electricity utility in Costa Rica. Because of particular features of the data, we use recently developed understanding ofthe two-way fixed ...
Evaluación de la capacidad de cambio de los sistemas ganaderos de Campeche hacia un modelo de producción orgánica
(2020)
Antecedentes. En Campeche, México, la ganadería se desarrolla en pastizales generalmente no fertilizados y acahuales, donde el ganado en raras ocasiones recibe tratamiento veterinario. Estas características sugieren que ...
Diversidad y riqueza de aves en diferentes alternativas pastoriles para la producción de leche en el trópico
(2020)
Con el objetivo de estudiar la diversidad y riqueza de aves en alternativas pastoriles para la producción de leche fue conducida una investigación en áreas del Instituto de Ciencia Animal de Cuba. Fueron evaluadas las ...