Articles Científics

Modelling seedling emergence of Amaranthus retroflexus affected by soil depth

A. Taab, A. Royo-Esnal (2023). Modelling seedling emergence of Amaranthus retroflexus affected by soil depth. Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research 21 (2), e(101), 11 pgs. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5424/sjar/2023212-19814

First report of glyphosate resistance in an Amaranthus palmeri population from Europe

A. Manicardi, A. Milani, L. Scarabel, G. Mora, J. Recasens, J.M. Llenes, J.M. Montull, J. Torra (2023). First report of glyphosate resistance in an Amaranthus palmeri population from Europe. Weed Research. DOI: 10.111/wre.12579

 Different Non-Target Site Mechanisms Endow Different Glyphosate Susceptibility in Avena Species from Spain

Vázquez-García, J.G.; Torra, J.; Palma-Bautista, C.; Bastida, F.; Alcántara-de la Cruz, R.; Portugal, J.; Jorrin-Novo, J.V.; De Prado, R. (2023) Different Non-Target Site Mechanisms Endow Different Glyphosate Susceptibility in Avena Species from SpainAgronomy 202313, 763. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13030763

Enhanced detoxification via Cyt-P450 governs cross-tolerance to ALS-inhibiting herbicides in weed species of Centaurea

Palma-Bautista C, Vázquez-García JG, de Portugal J, Bastida F, Alcántara-de la Cruz R, Osuna-Ruiz MD, Torra J, De Prado R. (2023). Enhanced detoxification via Cyt-P450 governs cross-tolerance to ALS-inhibiting herbicides in weed species of Centaurea. Environ Pollut. 2023 Apr 1;322:121140. doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121140.

Organic mulches as an alternative for under-vine weed management in Mediterranean irrigated vineyards: Impact on agronomic performance

C. Cabrera-Pérez, J. Llorens, A. Escolà, A. Royo-Esnal, J. Recasens (2023). Organic mulches as an alternative for under-vine weed management in Mediterranean irrigated vineyards: Impact on agronomic performance. European Journal of Agronomy 145, (2023) 126798 DOI: 10.1016/j.eja.2023.126798

First report of a wide distribution of glyphosate resistant Compact Brome (Bromus madritensis) in the Iberian Peninsula: confirmation and field management

J. G. Vázquez-García, P. Castro, A. Royo-Esnal, C. Palma-Bautista, J. Torra, R. de Prado (2023). First report of a wide distribution of glyphosate resistant Compact Brome (Bromus madritensis) in the Iberian Peninsula: confirmation and field management. Weed Science 1-21.  DOI: doi:10.1017/wsc.2023.9

Herbicide resistance is increasing in Spain: Concomitant management and prevention

J.M. Montull, J. Torra (2023). Herbicide resistance is increasing in Spain: Concomitant management and prevention. Plants 12 (2023) 469. http://doi.org/10.3390/plants12030469

Phenological development of barnyard grass plants originating from different locations

J. Necajeva, A. Royo-Esnal, D. Loddo, P. Jensen, A. Taab, A. Synowiec, A. Udulag, I. Uremis, A. Murdoch, A. Bochenek, A. onofri, K. Torresen (2022). Phenological development of barnyard grass plants originating from different locations. Agronomy Journal 2022: 1-13. https://DOI:10.1002/agj2.21219

Molecular Mechanisms of Herbicide Resistance in Weeds

J. Torra & R. Alcántara-de la Cruz (2022). Molecular mechanisms of herbicide resistance in weeds. Genes 2022,13, 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/genes13112025

Organic mulches as an alternative to conventional under-vine weed management in Mediterranean vineyards

C. Cabrera-Pérez, F. Valencia-Gredilla, A. Royo-Esnal, J. Recasens (2022). Organic mulches as an alternative to conventional under-vine weed management in Mediterranean vineyards. Plants 2022, 11, 2785. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11202785

An Asp376Glu substitution in ALS gene and enhanced metabolism confers high tribenuron-methyl resistance in Sinapis alba

C. Palma-Bautista, J.G. Vázquez-García, M.D. Osuna, B. Garcia-Garcia, J. Torra, J. Portugal and R. De Prado R (2022).  An Asp376Glu substitution in ALS gene and enhanced metabolism confers high tribenuron-methyl resistance in Sinapis alba. Frontiers in Plant Science 13:1011596. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2022.1011596

Tribenuron-methyl metabolism and the rare Pro197Phe double mutation together with 2,4-D metabolism and reduced absorption can evolve in papaver rhoeas with multiple and cross herbicide resistance to ALS inhibitors and auxin mimics

Palma-Bautista, C., Portugal, J., Vázquez-García, J. G., Osuna, M. D., Torra, J., Lozano-Juste, J., . . . De Prado, R. (2022). Tribenuron-methyl metabolism and the rare Pro197Phe double mutation together with 2,4-D metabolism and reduced absorption can evolve in Papaver rhoeas with multiple and cross herbicide resistance to ALS inhibitors and auxin mimics. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 188  https://doi:10.1016/j.pestbp.2022.105226

Current status of herbicide resistance in the iberian peninsula: Future trends and challenges

Torra J, Montull JM, Calha IM, Osuna MD, Portugal J, de Prado R (2022). Current status of herbicide resistance in the Iberian peninsula: Future trends and challenges. Agronomy, 12(4), 929 https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12040929

Comparison between the mechanisms of ClearfieldTM wheat and Lolium rigidum multiple resistant to ACCase and ALS inhibiting herbicides.

Vazquez-Garcia JG, Portugal J, Torra J, Osuna MD, Palma-Bautista C, Cruz-Hipolito HE, De Prado R (2022). Comparison between the mechanisms of ClearfieldTM wheat and Lolium rigidum multiple resistant to ACCase and ALS inhibiting herbicides. Environmental Pollution 306, 119438 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119438

Weed suppression capacity of camelina (Camelina sativa) against winter weeds. The exemple of corn-poppy (Papaver rhoeas).

N. Codina-Pascual, J. Torra, B. Baraibar, A. Royo-Esnal (2022). Weed suppression capacity of camelina (Camelina sativa) against winter weeds. The exemple of corn-poppy (Papaver rhoeas). Industrial Crops and Products 184 (2022) 115063. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.115063

Approach to Demography of ALS-Resistant Glebionis coronaria as Influenced by Management Factors: Tillage, Allelopathic Crops and Herbicides

Hada Z, Khammassi M, Jenfaoui H, Menchari Y, Torra J, Souissi T. (2022). Approach to Demography of ALS-Resistant Glebionis coronaria as Influenced by Management Factors: Tillage, Allelopathic Crops and Herbicides. Agronomy, 12(5), 1803 https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12051083

Herbicide effect of different alternative compounds to control Conyza bonariensis in vineyards

C. Cabrera-Pérez, A, Royo-Esnal, J. Recasens (2022). Herbicide effect of different alternative compounds to control Conyza bonariensis in vineyards. Agronomy MDPI 12, 960.). https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12040960

Comparing the emergence of Echinochloa crus-galli populations in different locations. Part I: variations in emergence timing and behaviour of two populations

Royo-Esnal A, Onofri A, Loddo D, Necajeva J, Jensen PK, Economou G, Taab A, Synowiec A, Calha I, Andersson L, Uludag A, Uremis I, Murdoch A, Torresen KS (2022). Comparing the emergence of Echinochloa crus-galli populations in different locations. Part I: variations in emergence timing and behaviour of two populations. Weed Research 62: 192-202. http://doi.org:10.1111/wre.12525

Comparing the emergence of Echinochloa crus-galli populations in different locations. Part II: similarities and threshold parameters

Royo-Esnal A, Onofri A, Taab A, Loddo D, Necajeva J, Uludag A, Synowiec A, Calha I, Andersson L, Jensen PK, Uremis I, Economou G, Murdoch A, Torresen KS (2022) Comparing the emergence of Echinochloa crus-galli populations in different locations. Part II: similarities and threshold parameters. Weed Research 62: 203-214. http://doi.org:10.1111/WRE.12529

Emergence modelling of 18 species susceptible to be used as cover crops in Mediterranean semiarid vineyards.

C. Cabrera-Pérez, J. Recasens, B. Baraibar, A. Royo-Esnal (2022). Emergence modelling of 18 species susceptible to be used as cover crops in Mediterranean semiarid vineyards. European Journal of Agronomy 132 (2022) 126413. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2021.126413

Non-Target-Site Resistance mechanisms endow multiple herbicide resistance to five mechanisms of action in Conyza bonariensis.

C. Palma-Bautista, J.G. Vázquez-García, J.A. Domínguez-Valenzuela, K. Ferreira-Mendes, R. Alcántara-de la Cruz, J. Torra, R. De Prado R (2021). Non-Target-Site Resistance mechanisms endow multiple herbicide resistance to five mechanisms of action in Conyza bonariensis. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 69, 14792–14801. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c04279

Point mutations and cytochrome p450 can contribute to resistance to accase-inhibiting herbicides in three Phalaris species

J.G. Vázquez-García, J. Torr, C. Palma-Bautist, R.A. de la Cruz RA, R. De Prado (2021). Point mutations and cytochrome p450 can contribute to resistance to accase-inhibiting herbicides in three Phalaris species. Plants 10(8) 1703.  DOI:10.3390/plants10081703

Predictive phytotoxic value of water-soluble allelochemicals in plant extracts for choosing a cover crop or mulch for specific weed control

C. G. Puig, F. Valencia-Gredilla, M. Pardo-Muras, C. Souto, J. Recasens, N. Pedrol (2021). Predictive phytotoxic value of water-soluble allelochemicals in plant extracts for choosing a cover crop or mulch for specific weed control. Italian Journal of Agronomy 16:1872 https://doi.org/10.4081/ija.2021.1872

Editorial: Multiple Resistant Weeds and Non-target Site Resistance Mechanisms: A Global Challenge for Food Production

J. Torra, M.D. Osuna, A. Merotto, M. Vila-Aiub (2021). Editorial: Multiple Resistant Weeds and Non-target Site Resistance Mechanisms: A Global Challenge for Food Production. Frontiers in Plant Science 12, 763212. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.763212

Winter camelina seed quality in diferent growing environaments across Northern America and Europe

M. K. Walia, F. Zanetti, R.W. Gesch, M. Krzyzaniak, C. Eynck, D. Puttick, E. Alexopoulou, A. Royo-Esnal, M. J. Stolarski, T. Isbell, A. Monti (2021). Winter camelina seed quality in diferent growing environaments across Northern America and Europe. Industrial Crops and Products 169, 113639. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2021.113639

Predicting seedling emergence of three canarygrass (Phalaris spp.) species under semi-arid condition using parametric and non-parametric models

C. Sousa-Ortega, A. Royo-Esnal, J.M. Urbano (2021). Predicting seedling emergence of three canarygrass (Phalaris spp.) species under semi-arid condition using parametric and non-parametric models. Agronomy 11 (5) 893. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11050893 

Point Mutations as Main Resistance Mechanism Together With P450-Based Metabolism Confer Broad Resistance to Different ALS-Inhibiting Herbicides in Glebionis coronaria From Tunisia

Z. Hada, Y. Menchari, A.M. Rojano-Delgado, J. Torra, J. Menéndez, R. De Prado, T. Souissi (2021). Point Mutations as Main Resistance Mechanism Together With P450-Based Metabolism Confer Broad Resistance to Different ALS-Inhibiting Herbicides in Glebionis coronaria From Tunisia. Frontiers in Plant Science 12, 626702. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.626702

Weeds in cover crops. Context and management considerations

B. Baraibar, C. M. White, M. C. Hunter, D. M. Finney, M. E. Barbercheck, J. P. Kaye, W. S. Curran, D. A. Mortensen (2021). Weeds in cover crops. Context and management considerations. Agriculture, 11, 193 https://doi.org(10.3390/agriculture11030193

Modelling the emergence of winter wild oat (Avena sterilis spp ludoviciana) under semi-arid conditions

C. Sousa-Ortega, A. Royo-Esnal, I. Loureiro, A.I. Marí, F. Cordero, M. Saavedra, J.A. Paramio, J.L. Fernández, J. Torra, J.M. Urbano (2021). Modelling the emergence of winter wild oat (Avena sterilis spp ludoviciana) under semi-arid conditions. Weed Science 69, 341-352 https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2021.10

Distribution of glyphosate-resistance in Echinochloa crus-galli across agriculture areas in Iberian Peninsula

J.G. Vázquez-Garcia, A.M. Rojano-Delgado, R. Alcántara de la Cruz, J. Torra, I. Dellaferrera, J. Portugal, R. De Prado (2021). Distribution of glyphosate-resistance in Echinochloa crus-galli across agriculture areas in Iberian Peninsula. Frontiers in Plant Science 12, 617040. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2021.617040

Target-site and non-target-site resistance mechanisms confers multiple and cross- resistance to ALS and ACCase inhibiting herbicides in Lolium rigidum from Spain

J. Torra,  J.M. Montull, A. Taberner, N. Onkokesung, N. Boonham, R. Edwards (2021). Target-site and non-target-site resistance mechanisms confers multiple and cross- resistance to ALS and ACCase inhibiting herbicides in Lolium rigidum from Spain. Frontiers in Plant Science 12, 625138. 10.3389/fpls.2021.625138

Cytochrome P450 metabolism-based herbicide resistance to ALS inhibitors and 2,4-D in Papaver rhoeas

J. Torra, A.M. Rojano-Delgado, J. Menéndez, M. Salas, R. De Prado (2021). Cytochrome P450 metabolism-based herbicide resistance to ALS inhibitors and 2,4-D in Papaver rhoeas. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 160, 51-61.B. 10.1016/j.plaphy.2021.01.007

Accumulation of target gene mutations confers multiple resistance to ALS, ACCase and EPSPS inhibitors in Lolium species from Chile

J.G. Vázquez-García, R. Alcántara de la Cruz, C. Palma-Bautista, A.M. Rojano-Delgado, H. Cruz-Hipolito, J. Torra, R. De Prado (2020). Accumulation of target gene mutations confers multiple resistance to ALS, ACCase and EPSPS inhibitors in Lolium species from Chile. Frontiers in Plant Science 11, 553948. doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2020.553948

Multiple mutations in EPSPS and ALS genes are involved in the multiple resistance to glyphosate and ALS inhibitors in Amaranthus hybridus

M.J. García del Rosal, C. Palma-Bautista, R. Alcántara de la Cruz, A.M. Rojano-Delgado, M.D. Osuna, J. Torra, R. De Prado (2020). Multiple mutations in EPSPS and ALS genes are involved in the multiple resistance to glyphosate and ALS inhibitors in Amaranthus hybridus. Scientific Reports 10, 17681. DOI:10.1038/s41598-020-74430-0

Field survey and resistance occurrence to ALS inhibiting herbicides in Glebionis coronaria L. in Tunisian wheat crops

Z. Hada, M. Khammassi, H. Jenfaoui, Y. Menchari, J. Torra, T. Souissi (2020). Field survey and resistance occurrence to ALS inhibiting herbicides in Glebionis coronaria L. in Tunisian wheat crops. Plants 2020 9(9), 1210. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9091210

Las invasiones vegetales en sistemas agrícolas. Retrospectiva de los últimos 40 años en Cataluña

J. Recasens, A. Juárez-Escario, J.A. Conesa (2020). Las invasiones vegetales en sistemas agrícolas. Retrospectiva de los últimos 40 años en Cataluña. ITEA – Información Técnica Económica Agraria. 116(3): 190-211. htpps://doi.org/10.12706/itea.2019.020 

Aspectos de la dispersión y viabilidad de las semillas de teosinte (Zea mays ssp.) en el Valle del Ebro

J.M. Montull, G. Pardo, J. Aibar, J.M. Llenes, A.I. Marí, A. Taberner1, A. Cirujeda (2020). Aspectos de la dispersión y viabilidad de las semillas de teosinte (Zea mays ssp.) en el Valle del Ebro. ITEA-Información Técnica Económica Agraria. 116-3 (227-240). https://doi.org/10.12706/itea.2020.010

Geomorphological control of habitat distribution in an intermitent hallow saline lake, Gallocanta Lake, NE Spain

C. Castañeda, F.J. Gracia, J.A. Conesa, B. Latorre (2020). Geomorphological control of habitat distribution in an intermitent hallow saline lake, Gallocanta Lake, NE Spain. Science of the Total Environment 726: 138601. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.138601

Amaranthus palmeri a New Invasive Weed in Spain with Herbicide Resistant Biotypes

J. Torra, A. Royo-Esnal, Y. Romano, M.D. Osuna, R.G. León, J Recasens (2020). Amaranthus palmeri a New Invasive Weed in Spain with Herbicide Resistant Biotypes. Agronomy Basel 2020, 10, 993; doi:10.3390/agronomy10070993

Resistance Evolution to EPSPS Inhibiting Herbicides in False Barley (Hordeum murinum) Harvested in Southern Spain

J. G. Vázquez-García, P. Castro, J. Torra, R. Alcántara-de la Cruz, R. De Prado (2020). Resistance Evolution to EPSPS Inhibiting Herbicides in False Barley (Hordeum murinum) Harvested in Southern Spain. Agronomy Basel 2020, 10, 992; doi:10.3390/agronomy10070992

Different ground vegetation cover management system to control Cynodon dactylon in irrigated vineyard

F. Valencia-Gredilla, A. Royo-Esnal, A. Juárez-Escario, J. Recasens (2020). Different ground vegetation cover management system to control Cynodon dactylon in irrigated vineyard. Agronomy Basel 2020, 10, 908; doi:10.3390/agronomy10060908 

Germination paterns in seeds produced in apical and basal fruits of two Thlaspi arvense populations

E. Edo-Tena, R.W. Gesch, A. Royo-Esnal (2020). Germination paterns in seeds produced in apical and basal fruits of two Thlaspi arvense populations. Agronomy Basel 2020, 10, 756; doi:10.3390/agronomy10050756

Experiencia en el control de malas hierbas invasoras en Cataluña desde el punto de vista de su gestión

J.M. Llenes, S. Cónsola, JM. Montull, A. Taberner  (2020). Experiencia en el control de malas hierbas invasoras en Cataluña desde el punto de vista de su gestión. ITEA Información Técnica Económica Agraria 116(3): 256 275. https://doi.org/10.12706/itea.2020.015

Resistance mechanisms to 2,4-D in six different dicotyledonous weeds around the world

C. Palma-Bautista, A.M. Rojano-Delgado, I. Dellaferrera, M.R. Vigna, J. Torra, R. de Prado (2020). Resistance mechanisms to 2,4-D in six different dicotyledonous weeds around the world. Agronomy https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10040566 

Spatio-Temporal Stability of Weed Patches in Cereal Fields under Direct Drill and Harrow Tillage

J. Izquierdo, A. Milne, J. Recasens, A. Royo-Esnal, J. Torra, R. Webster, B. Baraibar (2020). Spatio-Temporal Stability of Weed Patches in Cereal Fields under Direct Drill and Harrow Tillage. Agronomy Basel 2020, 10(4), 452; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10040452

Efficiency, profitability and carbon footprint of different management programs under no-till to control herbicide resistant Papaver rhoeas

J. Recasens, A. Royo-Esnal, F. Valencia-Gredilla, & J. Torra (2020). Efficiency, profitability and carbon footprint of different management programs under no-till to control herbicide resistant Papaver rhoeas. Plants 2020, 9, 433; doi:10.3390/plants9040433 

Modeling the Emergence of North African Knapweed (Centaurea diluta), an Increasingly Troublesome Weed in Spain

C. Sousa-Ortega, A. Royo-Esnal, A. DiTommaso, J. Izquierdo, I. Loureiro, A. I. Marí, F. Cordero, M. Vargas, M. Saavedra, J. A. Paramio, J. L. Fernández, J. Torra, J. M. Urbano (2020). Modeling the Emergence of North African Knapweed (Centaurea diluta), an Increasingly Troublesome Weed in Spain. Weed Science 68:268-277. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2020.22 

Increasing compositional and configurational crop heterogeneity contributes to enhancing within-field plant diversity

A. Alignier, X.O. Solé-Senan, I. Robleño,  B. Baraibar, L. Fahrig, D. Giralt, N. Gross, J.-L. Martin, J. Recasens, C. Sirami, G. Siriwardena, A.B. Baillod, C. Bertrand, R. Carrié, A. Hass, L. Henckel, P. Miguet, C. Vuillot, I. Badenhausser, J. A. Barrientos, G. Balent, J. Baudry, J. Bosch, G. Bota, V. Bretagnolle, L. Brotons, F. Burel, F. Calatayud, Y. Clough, B. Gauffre, R. Georges, A. Gibon, A. Gil-Tena, J. Girard, S. Hilaire, G. Lefebvre, K. Lindsay, M. A. Marcos-Garcia, R. Mathevet, J. Minano, S. Mitchell, A. Ouin, B. Poulin, A. Ricarte, L. Tischendorf, T. Tscharntke, A. Vialatte, C. Violle, P. Batáry. (2020). Increasing compositional and configurational crop heterogeneity contributes to enhancing within-field plant diversity. Journal of Applied Ecology. 57(4): 654-663. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.13585

Emergence patterns of rare arable plants and conservation implications

J. Torra, F. Forcella, J. Recasens, A. Royo-Esnal (2020). Emergence patterns of rare arable plants and conservation implications. Plants 2020, 9, 309; doi:103390/plants9030309. 

Mapping Cynodon dactylon infesting cover crops with an automatic Decision Tree-OBIA procedure and UAV imagery for precision viticulture

A.I. de Castro, J.M. Peña, J. Torres-Sánchez, F.M. Jiménez-Brenes, F. Valencia-Gredilla, J. Recasens, F. López-Granados (2020). Mapping Cynodon dactylon infesting cover crops with an automatic Decision Tree-OBIA procedure and UAV imagery for precision viticulture. Remote Sensing 12(1): 56. Doi:10.3390/rs12010056 

Should emergence models for Lolium rigidum be changed throughout climatic conditions? The case of Spain

C. Sousa-Ortega, E. Chamber, J.M. Urbano, J. Izquierdo, I. Loureiro, A.I. Marí, F. Cordero, M. Vargas, M. Saavedra, J.A. Lezaún, J.A. Paramio, J.L. Fernández, J. Torra, A. Royo-Esnal (2020). Should emergence models for Lolium rigidum be changed throughout climatic conditions? The case of Spain. Crop Protection 128: 105012. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prorop.2019.105012 

Germination behaviour of Conyza bonariensis to constant and alternating temperaturas across different populations

F. Valencia-Gredilla, M. L. Supiciche, G. R. Chantre, J. Recasens, A. Royo-Esnal (2019). Germination behaviour of Conyza bonariensis to constant and alternating temperaturas across different populations. Annals of Applied Biology 176(1): 36-46. DOI: 10.1111/AAB.12556

Target site as the main mechanism of resistance to imazamox in a Euphorbia heterophylla biotype

A.M. Rojano-Delgado, J.M. Portugal, C. Palma-Bautista, R. Alcántara-de la Cruz, J. Torra, E. Alcántara, R. De Prado. (2019). Target site as the main mechanism of resistance to imazamox in a Euphorbia heterophylla biotype. Scientific Reports. 9(1),15423.
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Biology, ecology and impacts of johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers) and the role of glyphosate and non-chemical alternative practices for the management of this weed in Europe

I.S. Travlos, J.M. Montull, G. Kukorelli, G. Malidza, N. Dogan, N. Chimona, N. Antonopoulos, G. Peteinatos (2019). Biology, ecology and impacts of johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense (L.) Pers) and the role of glyphosate and non-chemical alternative practices for the management of this weed in Europe. Agronomy Basel, 9, 717; doi:103390/agronomy9110717

Multiple resistance to synthetic auxin herbicide and glyphosate in Parthenium hysterophorus occurring in citrus orchards

A.D. Mora, J. Rosario, A.M. Rojano-Delgado, C. Palma-Bautista, J. Torra, R. Alcántara-de la Cruz, R. De Prado (2019). Multiple resistance to synthetic auxin herbicide and glyphosate in Parthenium hysterophorus occurring in citrus orchards. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 67(36), pp. 10010-10017.

Increasing crop diversity and decreasing field size enhance multidiversity across agricultural regions

C. Sirami, N. Gross, A. B. Baillod, C. Bertrand, R. Carrié, A. Hass, L. Henckel, P. Miguet, C. Vuillot, A. Alignier, J. Girard, P. Batáry, Y. Clough, C. Violle, D. Giralt, G. Bota, I. Badenhauser, G. Lefebvre, B. Gauffre, A. Vialatte, F. Calatayud, A. Gil-Tena L.Tischendorf, S. Mitchell, K. Lindsay, R. Georges, S. Hilaire, J. Recasens, X. O. Solé-Senan, I. Robleño, J. Bosch, J. A. Barrientos, A. Ricarte, M. A. Marcos-Garcia, J. Minano, R. Mathevet, A. Gibon, J. Baudry, G. Balent, B. Poulin, F. Burel, T. Tscharntke, V. Bretagnolle, G. Siriwardena, A. Ouin, L. Brotons, J.-L. Martin, L. Fahrig (2019). Increasing crop diversity and decreasing field size enhance multidiversity across agricultural regions. (PNAS) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences vol 116, issue 33.  Manuscript ID: 2019-06419R. 29 July 2019. https://www.pnas.org/cgi/doi/10.1073/pnas.1906419116

Fallow management increases habitat stability for endangered steppe bird species through changes in vegetation structure

A Sanz-Pérez, D. Giralt, I. Robleño, G. Bota, Cyril Milleret, S. Mañosa, F. Sardà-Palomera (2019). Fallow management increases habitat stability for endangered steppe bird species through changes in vegetation structure. Journal of Applied Ecology. 56(9), pp. 2166-2175. DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.13450

The structural classification of field boundaries in Mediterranean arable cropping systems allows the prediction of weed abundances in the boundary and in the adjacent crop

A. Cirujeda, G. Pardo, A.I. Marí, J. Aibar, Y. Pallavicini, J.L. González-Andújar, J. Recasens, X.O. Solé-Senan (2019). The structural classification of field boundaries in Mediterranean arable cropping systems allows the prediction of weed abundances in the boundary and in the adjacent crop. Weed Research 59: 300-311. Doi.10.1111/wr.12366

Consistency of impact assessment protocols for non-native species

P. González-Moreno, L. Lazzaro, M. Vilà, C. Preda, T. Adriaens, S. Bacher, G. Brundu, G.H. Copp, F. Essl, E. García-Berthou, Stelios Katsanevakis, T. L. Moen, F. E. Lucy, W. Nentwig, H.E. Roy, G. Srébalienè, V. Talgo, S. Vanderhoeven, A. Anjelkovic, K. Arbaciauskas, M.A.Auger-Rozenberg, M-J Bae, M. Bariche, Pieter Boets, M. Boieiro, P.A. Borges, J. Canning-Clode, F. Crocetta, B. D’hondt, B. Foggi, S. Follak, B. gallardo, O. Gammelmo, S. Giakoumi, C. Giuliani, G. Fried, L.S. Jelaska,, J.M. Jeschke, M. Jover, A. Juárez-Escario, S. Kalogirou, A. Kocic, E.Kytinou, C. Laverty, V. Lozazo, A. Maceda-Veiga, E. Marchante, H. Marchante, A.F. Martinou, S. Meyer, D. Michin, A. Montero-Castaño, M.C. Morais, C. Morales-Rodríguez, N. Muhthassim, Z.A. Nagy, N. Ogris, H. Onen, J. Pergl, R. Puntila, W. Rabitsch, T.T. Ramburn, C. rego, F. Reichenbach, C. romeralo, W.C. Saul, A. O. Soares, L. Sundheim, A.S. Tarkan, R. Tomov, E. Tricarico, K. Tsimais, A. Uludag, J. Van Valkenburg, H. Verreycken, A.M. Vettraino, L. Vilar, O. Wiig, J. Witzell, A. Zanetta, M. Kenis (2919). Consistency of impact assessment protocols for non-native species. NeoBiota 44: 1-25. Doi: 10.3897/neobiota.44.31650 

Germination and emergence of Neslia paniculata

A. Royo-Esnal; R. W Gesch, J. Necajeva; F. Forcella; E. Edo-Tena; J. Recasens, J. Torra. (2019).  Germination and emergence of Neslia paniculata (L.) Desv. Industrial Crops and Products 129: 455-462. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2018.12.030

May the inclusion of a legume crop change weed composition in cereal fields? Example of sainfoin in Aragon (Spain)

A. Cirujeda, A. I. Marí, S. Murillo, J. Aibar, G. Pardo, X. O. Solé-Senan (2019). May the inclusion of a legume crop change weed composition in cereal fields? Example of sainfoin in Aragon (Spain). Agronomy Basel 9: 134. doi:10.3390/agronomy9030134

Reduced absorption and impaired translocation endows glyphosate resistance in Amaranthus palmeri harvested in glyphosate-resistant soybean from Argentina

C. Palma-Bautista, J. Torra, M. J. Garcia, E. Bracamonte, A. M. Rojano-Delgado, R. Alcántara-de la Cruz, R. De Prado (2019). Reduced absorption and impaired translocation endows glyphosate resistance in Amaranthus palmeri harvested in glyphosate-resistant soybean from Argentina. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 67(4), pp. 1052-1060
DOI:10.1021/acs.jafc.8b6105
 

Harvester ant nest distribution depends on soil disturbance regime

B. Baraibar, J. Torra, A. Royo-Esnal, J. Recasens, C. Comas. (2019). Harvester ant nest distribution depends on soil disturbance regime. Biological Control 128: 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.09.009 

Plant species functional asemblages and partitioning of diversity in a Mediterranean agricultural mosaic landscape

X. Solé-Senan, A. Juárez-Escario, J.A. Conesa, J. Recasens (2018). Plant species functional asemblages and partitioning of diversity in a Mediterranean agricultural mosaic landscape. Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment 256: 163-172.
 htps://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2018.01.014 
 

Using the response-effect trait framework to quantify the value of fallow patches in agricultural landscapes to pollinators

I. Robleño, J. Storkey, X.O. Solé-Senan, J. Recasens (2018). Using the response-effect trait framework to quantify the value of fallow patches in agricultural landscapes to pollinators. Applied Vegetation Science 21: 267-277. DOI: 10.1111/avsc.12359

Weed resistance to synthetic auxin herbicides

R. Busi, D. E. Goggin, I. M. Heap, M. J. Horak, M. Jugulam, R. A. Masters, R. M. Napier, D. S. Riar, N. M. Satchivi, J. Torra, P. Westra, T. Rwight. (2018). Weed resistance to synthetic auxin herbicides. Pest Management Sciences. 74(10): 2265-2276. DOI 10.1002/ps.4823

Research priorities in weed ecology, evolution and management: A horizon scan

P. Neve, J. N. Barney , Y. Buckley , R. Cousens, S. Graham, N.R. Jordan, A. Lawton-Rauh, M. Liebman, M.B. Mesgaran, M. Schut, J. Shaw, J. Storkey, B. Baraibar, R. S. Baucom, M. A. Chalak, D. Z. Childs, S. Christensen, H. Eizenberg, C. Fernández-Quintanilla, K. French, M. Harsch, S. Heijtinng, L. Harrison, D. Loddo, M. Macel, N. Maczey, A. Merotto, D. Mortensen, J. Necajeva, D. A. Peltzer, J. Recasens, M. Renton, M. Riemens, M. Sonderskov, M. Williams (2018). Research priorities in weed ecology, evolution and management: A horizon scan. Weed Research 58: 250-258. DOI: 10.1111/wre.12304. 

Long-term compositional and functional changes in alien and native weed communities in annual and perennial irrigated crops

A. Juárez, X.O. Solé-Senan, A. Taberner, J. Recasens, J. A. Conesa (2018). Long-term compositional and functional changes in alien and native weed communities in annual and perennial irrigated crops. Annals of Applied Biology 173: 42-54. DOI: 10.1111/aab.12432. 

Seedling emergence response of rare arable plants to soil tillage varies by species

J. Torra, J. Recasens, A. Royo-Esnal (2018). Seedling emergence response of rare arable plants to soil tillage varies by species. PLoS-One 13(6),e0199425. 
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0199425
 

Camelina as a rotation crop for weed control in organic farming in a semiarid Mediterranean climate

A. Royo-Esnal, Valencia-Gredilla, F. (2018). Camelina as a rotation crop for weed control in organic farming in a semiarid Mediterranean climate. Agriculture, 8(11), 156.
Doi:10.3390/agriculture8100156  
 

Rigput brome (Bromus diandrus Roth.) management in a no tilled field in Spain

A. Royo-Esnal, J. Recasens, J. Garrido, J. Torra (2018). Rigput brome (Bromus diandrus Roth.) management in a no tilled field in Spain. Agronomy 2018, 8 (11) 253. Doi: 103390/agronomy8110251

Multiple resistance evolution in Bipyridylium-resistant Epilobium ciliatum after recurrent selection

B. K. Tahmasebi, R. Alcántara-de la Cruz, E. Alcántara, J. Torra, J.A. Domínguez-Valenzuela, H E. Cruz-Hipólito, A.M. Rojano-Delgado, R. De Prado (2018). Multiple resistance evolution in Bipyridylium-resistant Epilobium ciliatum after recurrent selection. Frontiers in Plant Science. May 2018, vol 9, article 695. Doi: 10.3389/fpls.2018.00695. 

Management of herbicide resistant corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) under different tillage systems does not change the frequency of resistant plants

J. Torra, A. Royo-Esnal, J. Rey-Caballero, J. Recasens, M. Salas (2018). Management of herbicide resistant corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas) under different tillage systems does not change the frequency of resistant plants. Weed Science 66:764-772. doi: 0.1017/wsc.2018.53

Fallow management for steppe bird conservation: the impact of cultural practices on vegetation structure and food resources.

I. Robleño, G. Bota, D. Giralt, J. Recasens (2017). Fallow management for steppe bird conservation: the impact of cultural practices on vegetation structure and food resources. Biodiversity and Conservation 26: 133-150. DOI 10.1007/s10531-016-1230-7

Weed Seed Fate During Summer Fallow: The Importance of Seed Predation and Seed Burial.

B. Baraibar, C. Canadell, J. Torra, A. Royo-Esnal, J. Recasens (2017). Weed Seed Fate During Summer Fallow: The Importance of Seed Predation and Seed Burial. Weed Science 65: 515-524. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1614/WS-D-16-00031.1 

Using fitness parameters to evaluate three oilseed Brassicaceae species as potential oil crops in two contrasting environments

A. Royo-Esnal, E. Edo-Tena, J. Torra, J. Recasens, R.W. Gesch. (2017). Using fitness parameters to evaluate three oilseed Brassicaceae species as potential oil crops in two contrasting environments. Industrial Crops and Products 95: 148-155. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.10.020 

Target-site and non-target-site resistance mechanisms to ALS inhibiting herbicides in Papaver rhoeas

J. Rey-Caballero, J. Menéndez, M. D. Osuna, M. Salas, J. Torra (2017). Target-site and non-target-site resistance mechanisms to ALS inhibiting herbicides in Papaver rhoeas. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology 138 57-65. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pestbp.2017.03.001.

Management options for multiple herbicide resistant corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas L.) in Spain

J. Rey-Caballero, A. Royo-Esnal, J. Recasens, I. González, J. Torra (2017). Management options for multiple herbicide resistant corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas L.) in Spain. Weed Science 65: 295-304. https://doi.org/10.1017/wsc.2016.38 

Using the response-effect trait framework to disentangle the effects of agricultural intensification on the provision of ecosystem services of Mediterranean arable plants

X. Solé-Senan, I. Robleño, A. Juárez, J.A. Conesa, J. Recasens (2017). Using the response-effect trait framework to disentangle the effects of agricultural intensification on the provision of ecosystem services of Mediterranean arable plants. Agriculture Ecosystems and Environment 247: 255-264. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2017.07.005. 

Enhanced 2,4-D metabolism in two resistant Papaver rhoeas populations in Spain

J. Torra, A.M. Rojano-Delgado, J. Rey-Caballero, A. Royo-Esnal, M. Salas, R. de Prado (2017). Enhanced 2,4-D metabolism in two resistant Papaver rhoeas populations in Spain. Frontiers in Plant Sciences, 8: 1584-1595. http://doi 103389/fpls.2017.01584

Management as a driver of functional patterns and alien species prominence in weed communities of irrigated orchards in Mediterranean areas

A. Juárez-Escario, J. A. Conesa, X. O. Solé-Senan (2017). Management as a driver of functional patterns and alien species prominence in weed communities of irrigated orchards in Mediterranean areas. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 249: 247-255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agee.2017.07.042