Agroquímicos
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Los agroquímicos son compuestos químicos producidos comercialmente, generalmente sintéticos, que se utilizan en la agricultura, como fertilizantes, pesticidas o acondicionadores del suelo. Son sustancias utilizadas o destinadas a ser utilizadas para prevenir, destruir, repeler, atraer, inhibir o controlar cualquier insecto, roedores, aves, nematodos, bacterias, hongos, malas hierbas u otras formas de vida vegetal, animal o microbiana consideradas plagas [AGROVOC]
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A Review of Feed Attractants as a Guide for Aquaculture Operations
Thaleia N. Roda, Razieh Farzad, yMicheal S. Allen
The aquaculture industry can use feed attractants to improve the feed intake efficiency of various fish and shellfish species. These attractants can improve fish growth and survival, particularly during the sensitive early-life phases when effective feeding is critical to survival. Thus, there is a need to review the types of attractants and their effectiveness in improving fish growth and survival. In this EDIS publication, we provide background information on how feed attractants work and a list of available feed attractants used by the industry.
Application of Surfactants in Commercial Crop Production for Water and Nutrient Management in Sandy Soil
Guodong Liu, Gene McAvoy, Ben Hogue, and Crystal A. Snodgrass
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Animal Systems
Managing Vine Growth in Peanuts: When to Use Plant Growth Regulators
Olive Stewart, Satinderpal Singh, Hardeep Singh, Ethan Carter, yKeith Wynn
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are commonly used in cotton and fruit trees. This publication outlines the benefits of PGRs and discusses when they can be a practical tool for peanut farmers, Extension agents, and agricultural workers. Written by Olive Stewart, Satinderpal Singh, Hardeep Singh, Ethan Carter, and Keith Wynn, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, September 2025.