Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Agropecuarias

In-season optical sensor-based variable-rate nitrogen management in maize production: a meta-analysis

Abstract Purpose In-season optical sensor-based variable-rate nitrogen application (VRA) is designed to optimize nitrogen (N) management in maize (Zea mays L.) by aligning N inputs with real-time crop demand, yet reports on its performance are inconsistent. This study quantified...

Fungicide-induced modifications in soil microbial profiles and enzyme activities: a controlled, plant-free soil microcosm study under contrasting agro-management systems

Context Soil microbial communities are key indicators of bio-geochemical processes; however, their response to fungicides across various agro-management systems requires further investigation. Aims Under controlled microcosm conditions, we evaluated the effects of the fungicides...