A study discovers how algae produce a hormone they use to communicate
Escrito por UCC+iA study at the University of Cordoba shows how algae produce auxin, a plant hormone, opening a path of communication with bacteria to generate synergies that could benefit agricultural production
Droughts’ impact on pasture lands is measured in order to guide extensive livestock management on Spain’s dehesas
Escrito por UCC+iA study carried out by IFAPA and the University of Cordoba in the north of the province, using meteorological data and remote sensors, aims to furnish the sector with information to promote more efficient grazing.
Massive Biodiversity Data Collection Improves Ecosystem Predictions
Escrito por UCC+iA team at the University of Córdoba verifies that large biodiversity databases, in which citizens record observations of flora, are capable of calibrating joint species distribution models, even when conducted individually, provided that more than 50% of the species in the area have been recorded
Soil Footprint: A Simple Indicator of a Crop's Impact on Soil Erosion
Escrito por UCCiA team from the Department of Agronomy proposes a method to calculate, compare and communicate how different crops affect the loss of agricultural soil, with the aim of raising awareness of this problem and promoting solutions to preserve this vital resource
Genomic Analysis Confirms the Uniqueness of Iberian Red Deer in Europe
Escrito por UCC+iA genome study of more than 700 European red deer has identified four distribution areas on the continent (Norway, Scotland, Spain and Central Europe), each with their own genetic characteristics that need to be preserved
From daytime irrigation to selling surplus energy: solutions to optimize the use of solar energy in irrigation communities
Escrito por UCCiHydraulics and Irrigation researchers present strategies for the use of energy in the Lower Guadalquivir Valley, which boasts the largest photovoltaic plant for self-provisioning