The key to better nutrient efficiency is to simultaneously improve uptake and decrease losses. This study sought to achieve this balance using sorbent additions and manure nutrients (spent poultry litter; SL) compared with results obtained using conventional sources (Conv; urea nitrogen, N; and phosphate-phosphorus; P). Two experiments were conducted. Firstly, a phosphorus pot trial involving t...

Abstract Invasive species control management involves a large amount of plant material. The present work evaluated the allelopathic potential invasive Ulex europaeus L. (Fabaceae) or ‘Gorse’ and its possible use as bioherbicide, taking advantage extracted material after measures, particularly needed in invaded areas. Specifically, we investigated efficacy dried from U. adventitious plants, Loli...

Among the agricultural practices promoted by Common Agricultural Policy to increase soil functions, use of cover crops is a recommended tool improve sustainability Mediterranean woody such as olive orchards. However, there broad range crop typologies in relation its implementation, control and species composition. In that sense, influence different plant on quality indicators orchards remains u...

A Solanum species long considered an American introduction to the Cape Verde Islands off the west coast of Africa is identified as Solanum rigidum, a member of the Eggplant clade of Old World spiny solanums (Solanum subgenus Leptostemonum) and is probably endemic to the Cape Verde Islands. Collections of this species from the Caribbean are likely to have been introduced from the Cape Verde Isla...