Chapingo Autonomous University

New Strategies for Agrochemical-Conventional Management in Horticultural Crops

The horticultural production of the world is now in the midst of a great revolution [...]

Uncorking Quantitative and Qualitative Seminal Traits in French-Alpine Bucks via Carbetocin Stimulation to Enhance Goat Production in Semi-Arid Environments

Optimizing semen collection is critical for maximizing genetic advancement and reproductive efficiency in livestock. While exogenous hormones can enhance ejaculate quantity and quality, short windows of biological activity often limit their efficacy. This study was conducted in n...

Tree-level yield mapping for nut trees harvested with shake-catch harvesters, Part II: Uncertainty estimation and tree identification

A system that generates yield maps at tree-level resolution for almond orchards and, more generally, shake-catch harvested nut crops is presented in a two-part series of papers. Part I developed an on-harvester yield monitor that uses a laser scanner to profile the continuous nut...

First report of Lasiodiplodia theobromae causing dieback of Common Fig ( Ficus carica ) in Morelos, Mexico

The common fig (Ficus carica L.) is widely cultivated in semi-arid and subtropical regions. In June 2025, five-year-old fig trees cv. Black Mission exhibiting dieback symptoms were observed in Morelos, Mexico (18°52'29.59"N, 98°47'01.65" W). Among 650 trees assessed, disease inci...

Carcass Traits, Meat Quality and Fatty Acid Profile in Meat of Suckling Goat Kids Fed with Milk Replacer: A Meta-Analysis

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of milk replacer (MR) feeding on carcass characteristics, meat quality, and fatty acid profile in suckling goat kids through a meta-analysis. The electronic databases Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and Google Scholar were used to identify...

A New Genus of Oak Gall Wasp, Striatoandricus Pujade-Villar (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae: Cynipini) from America with Descriptions of Two New Mexican Species

section. Descriptions of the genus and diagnostic characters, including DNA sequence data, are presented. This new genus is supported by both morphological and molecular data.

Guanidinoacetic Acid as a Dietary Additive for Lambs: A Meta-Analysis on Performance, Antioxidant Status, Nutrient Digestibility, Ruminal Fermentation and Meat Quality

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) on growth performance, antioxidant status, nutrient digestibility, ruminal fermentation, and meat quality in lambs through a meta-analysis. The electronic databases Scopus, Web of...

Perception and Willingness to Pay for Mitigation of Tree Risk in a Peri-Urban Park in Central Mexico

People’s perception of tree risk in peri-urban environments influences decision-making on mitigation measures. This research aimed to determine the factors affecting the perception of visitors to Molino de Flores Netzahualcóyotl National Park (PNMFN) regarding the risk of tree fa...