Edaphoclimatic variation and harvest seasonality as determining factors of multidimensional quality in avocado cv. hass grown in the tropics.

The increase in cultivated areas in tropical zones such as Colombia for avocado cv. Hass and the lack of knowledge on edaphoclimatic relationships with factors associated with quality led to the present research. The aim of this research was to establish the relationship of soil, climatic, spatial factors (plot location), and harvest seasonality (principal and transitory) with the multidimensional quality of avocado cv.

Phenological variations of avocado cv. Hass and their relationship with thermal time under tropical conditions.

In recent years, the avocado has been one of the most dynamic fruits in the world market. In particular, cv. Hass stands out due to its productivity, nutritional quality, and acceptance.

Physicochemical Parameters, Antioxidant Capacity, and Antimicrobial Activity of Honeys from Tropical Forests of Colombia: and .

Honey is a functional food used worldwide and recognized for its multiple health benefits. In the present study, the physicochemical and antioxidant properties of honey produced by two species of bees ( and ) in two seasons were evaluated. In addition, the antimicrobial activity of honey against three bacterial strains was studied.

Towards Bioprospection of Commercial Materials of L. Using a Combined Strategy of Metabolomics and Biological Activity Analyses.

Spearmint ( L.) has been widely studied for its diversity of compounds for product generation. However, studies describing the chemical and biological characteristics of commercial spearmint materials from different origins are scarce.

Plasma Metabolome Profiling by High-Performance Chemical Isotope-Labelling LC-MS after Acute and Medium-Term Intervention with Golden Berry Fruit ( L.), Confirming Its Impact on Insulin-Associated Signaling Pathways.

Purpose: Golden berry ( L.) is an exotic fruit exported from Colombia to different countries around the world. A review of the literature tends to demonstrate a hypoglycaemic effect with an improvement in insulin sensitivity after oral ingestion of fruit extracts in animal models.

Machine Learning Applications and Optimization of Clustering Methods Improve the Selection of Descriptors in Blackberry Germplasm Banks.

Machine learning (ML) and its multiple applications have comparative advantages for improving the interpretation of knowledge on different agricultural processes. However, there are challenges that impede proper usage, as can be seen in phenotypic characterizations of germplasm banks. The objective of this research was to test and optimize different analysis methods based on ML for the prioritization and selection of morphological descriptors of spp.

Postharvest diseases and disorders in avocado cv. Hass and their relationship to preharvest management practices.

Postharvest diseases and disorders are two of the most important parameters associated with the quality of avocado fruit. The aim of this study was to identify postharvest diseases and disorders in Hass avocado plots and to evaluate their relationships with different preharvest agronomical practices. This work was developed in 20 commercial plots of Hass avocado dedicated to production for national and export markets.

Mitigation of the Adverse Effects of the El Niño (El Niño, La Niña) Southern Oscillation (ENSO) Phenomenon and the Most Important Diseases in Avocado cv. Hass Crops.

Areas cultivated with Hass avocado crops in Colombia have growth rapidly. One of the major limitations is the avocado wilt complex disease (AWC) caused by biotic and abiotic factors which have increased under the El Niño southern oscillation ENSO phenomenon (El Niño, La Niña). The objective of this study was to evaluate different strategies for mitigating the adverse effects associated with the ENSO phenomenon and AWC in avocado crops.