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National Agricultural Technology Institute
Recent research
- AI & ComputingOpen access
A scientific commons for AI: community governance as the missing layer in global science
Foundation models are being absorbed into scientific workflows faster than the governance tools available to scrutinize them. Regulation, open-weight releases, transparency audits, public procurement standards, hybrid public-academic compute, and national sovereign-compute progra...
- BiologyOpen access
Deciphering the genomic signatures of climate vulnerability across 77 sheep breeds
Abstract Among domesticated species, sheep ( Ovis aries ) have achieved a wide geographic distribution due to their mobility, rusticity and ability to adapt to diverse environments and climatic conditions. Here, we characterise the genome-wide diversity of >1,000 sheep representi...
- BiologyOpen access
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...
- Biology
Context The expansion of the agricultural frontier in northwestern Argentina occurred at the expense of deforestation of native forests, particularly in the Dry Chaco. This land-use change alters soil physical properties and soil organic carbon (SOC), compromising sustainability....
- Biology
Context Megathyrsus maximus (Jacq.) B.K.Simon & S.W.L.Jacobs is a fast-growing perennial grass species used as forage for livestock production suitable for grazing and cut-and-carry systems, depending on management in tropical and subtropical regions. Aims This study evaluate...
- Health & MedicineOpen access
Abstract Several species within the genus Valeriana are globally recognized for their medicinal properties. However, their increasing economic value has led to overharvesting of natural populations, posing a serious threat to their long-term sustainability. Effective strategies f...
- BiologyOpen access
A pair of duplicated SOC1 genes, DcSOC1-1 and DcSOC1-2, control vernalization requirement in carrot
Abstract Background Carrot vernalization requirement (VR), the amount of cold exposure needed for plants to become vernalized, strongly influences geographical adaptation of the crop and many agricultural practices, and this trait defines annual vs. biennial cultivars. Despite it...
- Climate & EnvironmentOpen access
ABSTRACT The current state of agricultural production is characterised by a linear model of production and consumption, which has led to negative environmental consequences. In Argentina, the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the economy, particularly in the Pampas regi...