Publications by authors named "D A Nunez-Gomez"

Efficient boron removal from irrigation waters is crucial for sustainable agriculture, as elevated levels of boron can be toxic to many plants, limiting growth and crop productivity. In this context, the present study investigated the sorption equilibrium of boron using zeolites in two types of aqueous matrices: a synthetic solution containing only boron and natural irrigation waters. Through the application of various isothermal sorption models (Langmuir, Freundlich, Sips, Toth, Jovanovic, Temkin, Dubinin-Radushkevich, and Redlich-Peterson), the efficacy of zeolite for boron removal under controlled and real conditions was evaluated.

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The pomegranate ( L.) attracts attention in studies for its nutritional and medicinal properties. However, a recurring issue in the literature arises due to the multidisciplinary nature of these studies, leading to a mistaken repetition of basic botanical terms.

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Background: The soil microbiota has a direct impact on plant development and other metabolic systems, such as the degradation of organic matter and the availability of microelements and metabolites. In the context of agricultural soils, microbial activity is crucial for maintaining soil health and productivity. Thus, the present study aimed to identify, characterize, and quantify the microbial communities of four types of substrates with varying proportions of marine port sediment used for cultivating lemons.

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  • Blood oranges are gaining popularity in Europe for their health benefits due to high levels of bioactive compounds.
  • The study analyzed various 'Tarocco' cultivars to determine how different rootstocks affected their juice quality, weight, and concentration of beneficial compounds.
  • 'Tarocco Lempso' grafted onto a specific rootstock showed the best overall agronomic performance, while 'Tarocco Ippolito' juice had the highest levels of important bioactive compounds.
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The increasingly evident threat of depletion of world peat bogs is encouraging the search for and study of alternative agricultural substrates that can fully or partially replace peat, guaranteeing food supply (quality and quantity). On the other hand, the identification of the potential for the reuse of waste from relevant economic activities has increased in recent years, mainly motivated by the change to a sustainable circular economy, as is the case of port sediments. Taking into account that significant volumes of dredged port sediments are generated annually so that ports can maintain their economic activity, it is necessary to find objective, sustainable and safe reuse alternatives.

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