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Agtools Inc.
Jun 25, 20241 min read
Reddish Color of Grapefruit: Influence of High Temperatures, without Exceeding 95°F
The reddish tone of grapefruits, attributable to lycopene, intensifies in conditions of high temperatures during fruit development and...
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Agtools Inc.
Jun 25, 20241 min read
The ideal range for lemon color is 73° to 95°F
The impact of extreme temperatures on the coloration and size of lemon fruit. The fruits are susceptible to temperatures exceeding 122°F...
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Agtools Inc.
Apr 23, 20241 min read
Temperature and Ripening: Impact on Pineapple Acidity
The optimal temperature for growing pineapple ranges from 70 to 81 °F. Lower temperatures intensify the pineapple's acidic flavor during...
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Agtools Inc.
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Latitude and Temperature in the Ripening and Flavor of the Vine
Studies carried out in the wine belt (wine-growing regions between the 30º and 50º parallels) indicate that the climate influences the...
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Agtools Inc.
Apr 22, 20241 min read
Altitude and its Relationship with the Taste of Coffee
The organoleptic quality of coffee, which includes aspects such as aroma, fragrance, flavor, residual flavor, and body, is positively...
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Agtools Inc.
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Strawberries – Low Count, Potential Rejections - Adverse Influence of High Temperatures.
During the inflorescence phase, a prolonged duration of elevated temperatures, in the range of 84- 86ºF (28-30ºC), inhibits flower...
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Agtools Inc.
Feb 12, 20241 min read
Precipitation Impacts 80-90% Mango Flowering.
During the flowering stage, unexpected rain at unusual times, followed by heavy dew conditions, causes a significant increase in the...
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Agtools Inc.
Feb 12, 20241 min read
High Humidity Levels Negatively Impact Quality of Lettuce.
Bacterial leaf spot, caused by Xanthomonas campestris, represents a threat to lettuce crops since this pathogen thrives in conditions of...
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Agtools Inc.
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Discovery of Chilling Hours as a Primary Factor in the Growth of Deciduous Trees
The Chilling Hours method, proposed by Bennett (1949) and Weinberger (1950), became known when applied to analyze the dormancy time of...
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Agtools Inc.
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Temperatures and Plant Phenology
Plant growth is influenced by temperature variations in its various stages of development, which affects the generation of leaves, stems,...
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Agtools Inc.
Dec 11, 20231 min read
Growing Degrees Days of Development in Living Beings - Introduction of the Term
In 1730, French researcher René A. F. de Réaumur introduced the notion of Growing Degree Days (GDD), also known as heat units. Since...
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Agtools Inc.
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Re-discovering Phenology for a Sustainable World
Belgium Botanist Charles Morren used the term Phenology for the first time in 1849 during a lecture at the Royal Academy of Science yet...
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Agtools Inc.
Oct 11, 20231 min read
First National Phenological Recorded Network
Between 1975 and 1948 the Royal Meteorological Society ran a national recorder network and in 1899 there were 155 phenological observers...
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Agtools Inc.
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Phenology Behind Plants
3,000 observers including many notable naturalists participated in the North American Bird Phenology Program at USGS Patuxent Wildlife...
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