Publications by authors named "Rafael Domingo"
The combined effects of deficit irrigation and crop load level on sweet cherry ( L.) physiological and agronomic response were evaluated during the 2019 season in a commercial orchard located in southeastern Spain. Two irrigation treatments were imposed: (i) control treatment (CTL) irrigated above crop water requirements at 110% of crop evapotranspiration (ET) and (ii) a deficit irrigation treatment (DI) irrigated at 70% ET.
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- * The article explores the original definition of "solidarity" from ancient Roman law and connects it to nursing, emphasizing its genuine and historical significance.
- * A new definition of nursing solidarity is proposed, highlighting shared responsibility for healthcare between patients and nurses, which can enhance respect, community cohesion, individual responsibility, and overall healthcare environments.
Nursing and spirituality: A discussion paper on intertwining metaparadigms.
J Nurs Manag
September 2020
Aim: To explore connections between spiritual metaparadigm and the nursing metaparadigm and advocate for a progressive spiritualization of nursing management.
Background: Relationship between the spiritual holistic metaparadigm of love, communion and gift and the holonic nursing metaparadigm of care, relationship and practice is not completely understood.
Method: The construction of a theoretical explanation on the basis of accumulated knowledge in the fields of nursing and spirituality (especially Christian spirituality) for the purpose of constructing a meaningful description.
The reproductive response of fifteen year old sweet cherry trees ( L.) combination 'Prime Giant'/SL64 under Mediterranean climate to deficit irrigation was studied in a commercial orchard in south-eastern Spain for four seasons. Three irrigation treatments were assayed: (i) control treatment, irrigated without restrictions at 110% of seasonal crop evapotranspiration; (ii) sustained deficit irrigation treatment, irrigated at 85% ET during pre-harvest and post-harvest periods, and at 100% ET during floral differentiation, and (iii) regulated deficit irrigation treatment, irrigated at 100% ET during pre-harvest and floral differentiation and at 55% ET during post-harvest.
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- The study evaluates the impact of different irrigation strategies on the quality of table grapes during post-harvest life, highlighting how berry firmness is critical for consumer satisfaction.
- Both regulated deficit irrigation (RDI) and partial root-zone drying (PRD) showed no significant differences in yield or physical quality compared to controls, while null irrigation (NI) led to poorer berry size and quality.
- Although NI resulted in the worst quality berries, RDI and PRD produced grapes that were preferred by consumers, indicating potential for reduced water use without compromising quality.
To determine whether partial rootzone drying (PRD) optimised leaf gas exchange and soil-plant water relations in almond (Prunus dulcis (Mill.) D.A.
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