Occurrence of Pseudomonas cichorii causing midrib rot of lettuce under hydroponic cultivation in Chile.

In Chile, lettuce is the vegetable that has increased in cultivated area the most in recent years, reaching 8,309 ha. The Coquimbo Region contributes the most to this growth in production with 3,284 ha in 2022 (ODEPA 2023). Most lettuce is grown under open field conditions, but there is significant production in greenhouses and an increase in hydroponic production systems (INIA 2017).

Higher Virulence of Isolates on Vines of cv. Cabernet Sauvignon Associated with 10-Year-Old Wood Compared to Young Tissue.

Botryosphaeria dieback (BD) occurs in young and old plants. In the field, the prevalence and severity of the disease increase proportionally with the age of vineyards. Among the pathogens that cause BD, is the most prevalent species in Chile and other countries with a Mediterranean climate.

Results from an IFCC global survey on laboratory practices for the analysis of circulating tumor DNA.

Background: The clinical validity of ctDNA analysis as a diagnostic, prognostic and predictive biomarker has been demonstrated in many studies. The rapid spread of tests for the analysis of ctDNA raises questions regarding their standardization and quality assurance. The aim of this study was to provide a global overview of the test methods, laboratory procedures and quality assessment practices using ctDNA diagnostics.

Is nutrition labeling associated with decreased obesity? A quantitative approach to nutritional health policy in Ecuador.

Few studies assess consumer response to nutrition labeling, especially in less-developed countries. We analyzed the link between nutrition labeling and obesity in Ecuador using a representative cross-sectional sample of 29,770 individuals from the National Health and Nutrition Survey (ENSANUT) in 2018. Nutrition labeling reduced the probability of obesity in adolescent (12-18 years old) and adult (18-59 years old) people by 4% (CI: - 5.

First Report of bacterial speck caused by pv. Race 1 affecting tomato in different Regions of Chile.

In Chile, tomato is one of the most widely cultivated vegetables, with around 5,000 ha for fresh market and 8,000 ha for processing industry. During recent years, symptoms of bacterial speck caused by pv. , have been observed more frequently in tomato plants in different regions of Chile.

Antifungal Nanoformulation for Biocontrol of Tomato Root and Crown Rot Caused by f. sp. -.

Tomatoes ( L.) are the most cultivated and important vegetable crop in the world. These plants can wilt during crop growth due to fusarium wilt (fusariosis), a disease that damages tomato vascular systems.