7 articles in this issue
M. Gandarillas, F. Bas, A. Hargreaves
A balance between supply and demand of animal protein in Chile and particularly of the essential amino acid lysine was the main objective of this study. A preliminary study was conducted to determine human requirements of protein and essential amino acids... see more
A. Hargreaves, L. Barrales, I. Peña, R. Larraín, L. Zamorano
A data base of 5067 carcasses was collected from two slaughter plants in Chile, during a period of six months in order to study the effect of age, carcass weight, gender, transportation distance, resting yard, slaughter time, use of implants, and slaughte... see more
Y. Erner, S. Shapchiski, M. Bazelet, B. Artzi, R. Lavon
The effects of Mg applications on leaf Mg and yield were studied in a ‘Shamouti’ orange (Citrus sinensis) grove which had exhibited low leaf-Mg concentrations over six years. Soil applications of magnesium chloride were applied with a 35-cm-wide band unde... see more
L. A. Gurovich, C. I. Páez
A field study was conducted throughout the 2000-2001 season, at Viña Santa Rita, Alto Jahuel, Chile. The effects of early and late water deficits on yield, berry, must and wine composition were studied in vines (Vitis vinifera L.) cv. Chardonnay, Sauvigno... see more
B.A. Bonel, J. Denoia, M. Costanzo, G. Giubileo, G. Zerpa
Continuous no tillage system has often resulted in soil compactationaffecting soil porosity, water movement into the soil profile and plant development. Tillage systemsthat do not affect surface cover and prevent soil compactation can improve soil propert... see more
R. Ramírez, G. Montenegro
The objective of this study was to certify and register the botanical origin of honey and corbicular pollen from beehives located at the community of Litueche. For this purpose, a survey of vegetation was conducted within a radio of 2 km from the beehives... see more
Las Polillas de la Fruta en Chile