Bernardo Murillo‐Amador
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Effects of chitosan nanoparticles on growth, development, and nutraceutical quality of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Open
The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), considered one of the most desirable horticultural crops in the world for its nutritional and nutraceutical qualities, is also used as a model for many studies. The objective of this research was to co…
Exploring Salinity Tolerance in Three Halophytic Plants: Physiological and Biochemical Responses to Agronomic Management in a Half-Strength Seawater Aquaponics System Open
Understanding halophyte responses to agronomic management in saline environments is crucial for optimizing their cultivation. This study assessed the physiological and biochemical responses of three halophytic species, ice plant (Mesembrya…
Growth promoting bacteria associated with Opuntia cholla rhizosphere Open
Opuntia is one of the most diverse and complex genera of the cactaceae family. This cactaceae has a wide distribution and presence in Mexico. The soil and plant microbiome, in natural ecosystems, play a crucial role on plant development un…
Capsicum annuum L. Response to Highly Diluted Bioactive Compounds Application in Germination and Initial Growth Under Saline Conditions Open
In line with the green economy concept, food using natural products is gaining importance worldwide. Thus, the present study aims to evaluate the ef fect of Natrum muriaticum (NaM) and Silicea Terra (SiT) as salt stress (NaCl) mitigators o…
Morfometría, fisiología, bioquímica y minerales en ecotipos de <i>Suaeda edulis</i> con agua de mar diluida Open
Salinity is an abiotic factor that affects plant growth and development. However, some halophyte species develop mechanisms to tolerate saline conditions. The objective was to evaluate morphophysiological and biochemical characteristics, a…
View article: Evaluation of the Cultivation of Three Halophytic Plants Under Half-Strength Seawater Aquaponics
Evaluation of the Cultivation of Three Halophytic Plants Under Half-Strength Seawater Aquaponics Open
Water scarcity poses a significant threat to food security, particularly in coastal, arid, and semi-arid regions. To address this challenge, a half-strength seawater aquaponics system (approximately 250 mM NaCl) was developed to cultivate …
Optimization of DNA Extraction for ITS/U4U3 analysis of Rhipsalis baccifera Open
Genetic analysis of plants relies on high yields of pure DNA. For Rhipsalis baccifera this represents a great challenge since its plant tissue can accumulate large amounts of mucilage, polysaccharides, polyphenols and secondary metabolites…
Anatomía de hojas de pasto salado (Distichlis spicata L.) con riego y sin riego Open
Distichlis spicata is a gramineous halophyte species that grow around the coastal areas. The objective of the study was to identify the modifications in the anatomical structure of stomates of the D. spicata leaf epidermis, cultivated with…
View article: Ef fect of a Marine Bacterium and Vermicompost on Antioxidant Properties and Fruit Quality of Solanum lycopersicum L.
Ef fect of a Marine Bacterium and Vermicompost on Antioxidant Properties and Fruit Quality of Solanum lycopersicum L. Open
The present study aimed to evaluate caporal hybrid tomatoes’ antioxidant capacity and fruit quality under greenhouse conditions when applying a combination of a marine bacteria (Stenotrophomonas rhizophila) and dif ferent doses of vermicom…
Composición bioquímica y mineral de especies vegetales consumidas por cabras en pastoreo en tres temporadas del año Open
Objetive. Determine and compare the biochemical and mineral composition of plant species consumed by grazing goats in three seasons of the year (drought, rain, and transition). Materials and methods. Sampling of the plant species that cons…
View article: Edaphic silicon nutrition of tomato biostimulates their growth, yield and antioxidant composition under greenhouse conditions
Edaphic silicon nutrition of tomato biostimulates their growth, yield and antioxidant composition under greenhouse conditions Open
Silicon (Si) has multiple benefits in crops. Most of the studies on Si have been carried out by applying some type of stress. It has even been suggested that the positive response of Si is determined by the degree of stress in the plant, a…
Effect of chitosan on growth and productive parameters in broccoli plants (Brassicaoleracea L. var. Calabrese) Open
Biostimulants improve the absorption and assimilation of nutrients by plants, making them more tolerant to biotic or abiotic stress, improving their agronomic characteristics. Natural and biodegradable biostimulants such as chitosan have f…
Emergence capacity and seedlings early growth of four legumes in arid zones under NaCl-stress Open
Legumes are used as fodder and green manures, because of fix nitrogen biologically. The objective of this study was to determine the emergence capacity and the early growth of four legume species treated with different NaCl-stress concentr…
Physiological and morphometric characteristics of Pachycereus pringlei (S.Watson) Britton & Rose seedlings applying organic manures Open
The establishment of Pachycereus pringlei seedlings is a scarce event; soil conditions are one of the factors attributed to its high mortality rate in the early stages of development. The use of organic manures as a substrate helps to impr…
Fatty acid content of Creole-Nubia goat milk with different seasonal diets in an intensivefeeding system in an arid region Open
The objective is to determine the seasonal-diet effect (dry, rainy) on goats’ milk fatty acid profile reared on a farm with an intensive production system located in an arid zone of Mexico. In the rainy season, a group of 10 goats, Creole …
Biochemical response of Ocimum basilicum L. inoculated with Rhizophagus fasciculatus as a NaCl-stress mitigator Open
Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a medicinal and aromatic plant of commercial interest; it can be grown in salinized soils by applying a stress mitigator. The objective was to evaluate the biochemical response of two basil varieties inoculat…
Seasonal quality of milk from Creole grazing goats, stabled Saanen and French-Alpine goats Open
Background: Goat milk production has been increasing in northern Mexico; however, there is little information available about its quality. Objective: To compare goat milk quality during three seasons among creole goats in a traditional gra…
RESPUESTA DE Origanum vulgare L. AL ESTRÉS POR NaCl Open
Background. One of the classic land degradation problems that man has had to face is controlling, preventing, or improving soils affected by salinity. Objective. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physiological and morphometri…
View article: Debaryomyces hansenii, Stenotrophomonas rhizophila, and Ulvan as Biocontrol Agents of Fruit Rot Disease in Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.)
Debaryomyces hansenii, Stenotrophomonas rhizophila, and Ulvan as Biocontrol Agents of Fruit Rot Disease in Muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) Open
The indiscriminate use of synthetic fungicides has led to negative impact to human health and to the environment. Thus, we investigated the effects of postharvest biocontrol treatment with Debaryomyces hansenii, Stenotrophomonas rhizophila…
Interruption of Seed Dormancy and In Vitro Germination of the Halophile Emerging Crop Suaeda edulis (Chenopodiaceae) Open
Suaeda edulis (Flores Olvera & Noguez) is a halophile species that grows in saline environments, with concomitant difficulties to germinate and reproduce. Once a null germination under a salinity gradient or fresh water was observed, a pla…
Vermicompost humates as a salinity mitigator in the germination of basil Open
This study determined the effect of vermicompost humates as salinity mitigator in germination and morphometric characteristics of basil varieties seedlings, tolerant and sensitive to salinity, subjected to vermicompost humates diluted 1/60…
MORFOMETRÍA Y CONTENIDO DE CLOROFILA DE Salicornia bigelovii (Torr.) TRATADA CON AGUA DE MAR Y Natrum muriaticum COMO MITIGADOR DE ESTRÉS SALINO Open
Background. Salicornia bigelovii (Torr) is a halophyte plant, whose cultivation could be optimized by applying eco-friendly homeopathic treatments, generating new applicable knowledge to reduce saline stress in this and other plant species…
MORPHOMETRY AND CHLOROPHYLL CONTENT OF Salicornia bigelovii (Torr.) UNDER SEA WATER TREATMENTS AND Natrum muriaticum AS A SALINE STRESS MITIGATOR Open
Background. Salicornia bigelovii (Torr) is a halophyte plant, whose cultivation could be optimized by applying eco-friendly homeopathic treatments, generating new applicable knowledge to reduce saline stress in this and other plant species…
Foliar fertilization of sodium selenite and its effects on yield and nutraceutical quality in grapevine Open
Selenium (Se) is an essential micronutrient for humans, but in plants, this essentiality has not been demonstrated. However, the supplementation of Se in crops has been shown to improve the yield and the quality of the edible part. The obj…
NaCl effect on germination and seedling fresh weight of Stenocereus eruca (Brandegee) A.C. Gibson & K.E. Horak Open
Environmental disruption is particularly determinant for cacti development since they have slow growth and long life cycles. Soil and water salinity are two of the main environmental factors that are considered primordial for the propagati…
NaCl effect on germination and seedling fresh weight of Stenocereus eruca (Brandegee) A.C. Gibson & K.E. Horak Open
Environmental disruption is particularly determinant for cacti development since they have slow growth and long life cycles. Soil and water salinity are two of the main environmental factors that are considered primordial for the propagati…
Hydro-Environmental Criteria for Introducing an Edible Halophyte from a Rainy Region to an Arid Zone: A Study Case of Suaeda spp. as a New Crop in NW México Open
Halophytes are capable of growing in saline environments. However, this attribute results from a wide genetic variability, making it difficult to approximate halophytes’ agroecological management. We examined the hydro-climatological attri…
Effects of Vermicompost Leachate versus Inorganic Fertilizer on Morphology and Microbial Traits in the Early Development Growth Stage in Mint (Mentha spicata L.) And Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) Plants under Closed Hydroponic System Open
The objective of this study was to compare the morphology of M. spicata and R. officinalis plants, and the relative abundance quantification, colony-forming units, ribotypes, and biofilm former bacteria under an inorganic fertilizer and th…
CONDUCTIVIDAD ELÉCTRICA DE LA SOLUCIÓN NUTRITIVA Y SU EFECTO EN COMPUESTOS BIOACTIVOS Y RENDIMIENTO DE PIMIENTO MORRÓN (Capsicum annuum L.) Open
Background. The electrical conductivity (EC) of a nutrient solution (NS) in hydroponic or soilless systems influences the yield and quality of the fruits. Objective. The aim of this research was to determine the quality and fruit yield of …