Aims and scope

Ingeniería Agrícola y Biosistemas (Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering; INAGBI) is a bilingual (Spanish and English) scientific journal published by the Universidad Autónoma Chapingo on a biannual basis. It offers professionals in agricultural and biosystems engineering a means of disseminating and discussing the results of unpublished research. In this sense, the journal’s aim is to disseminate the results of scientific research and technological developments related to biological systems and agricultural engineering.

Read more
 
 
 

Included in

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Maduración y calidad de mango ‘Manila’ de cosecha temprana tratado con 1-MCP y Ethephon

Berenice Alonso-Barrera; Crescenciano Saucedo-Veloz; Bertha Tlapal-Bolaños; Francisco Marcelo Lara-Viveros; Nadia Landero-Valenzuela

10.5154/r.inagbi.2022.01.005

Received: 2022-01-07
Accepted: 2023-06-30
Available online: 2023-07-25

View online       Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Estimación del coeficiente de cultivo del maíz forrajero por teledetección

10.5154/r.inagbi.2022.09.075

Received: 2022-09-02
Accepted: 2023-07-26
Available online: 2023-09-12

View online       Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Light pulses flashed to Atta cephalotes face for control in fruit trees

10.5154/r.inagbi.2022.05.045

Received: 2022-04-26
Accepted: 2023-07-26
Available online: 2023-09-12

View online       Downloadpicture_as_pdf

 

     Vol. 14, issue 2 July - December 2022  Creative Commons License

        Cover and credits
 

     Vol. 14, issue 2 July - December 2022  

 
  

  • Olneya tesota plantations under different growing conditions in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico

  • Establecimiento de plantaciones de Olneya tesota bajo diferentes condiciones de siembra en Hermosillo, Sonora, México

Hernán Celaya-Michel; César Hinojo-Hinojo; Esther Sánchez-Villalba; Miguel Ángel Barrera-Silva

Keywords: ironwood, land degradation, desertification, Sonoran Desert, herbivory, reforestation

10.5154/r.inagbi.2022.06.060

Received: 2022-05-27
Accepted: 2022-10-13
Available online: 2022-12-30
Pages:3-17

Introduction: The Sonoran desert shows degradation, risk of desertification and loss of biodiversity. A typical plant of the area is the Mexican ironwood (Olneya tesota), with ecological, economic and social importance. Objectives: To evaluate germination, survival and growth of Mexican ironwood seeds sown in degraded soil, conserved soil, agricultural soil and nursery in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Methodology: Annual experiments were carried out from 2017 to 2019, with 1450 Mexican ironwood seeds sown directly in degraded and conserved arid soils, and in soil patches (bare, with grasses, under tree, in accumulation zones and with herbivory protections). The experiment was conducted under controlled conditions of humidity, nursery and irrigated agricultural soil. Results: Seed germination was 0 to 20 % in degraded soils, with zero annual survival. The application of irrigation and herbivory protection led higher germination (16 to 78 %) and annual survival (0 to 50 %). Annual survival in patches of conserved soil ranged from 0 to 30. The highest germination (84 %), annual survival (74 %) and annual growth (84.7 cm) were observed in agricultural soil and drip irrigation. Limitations of the study: The results correspond to three years of evaluations. Originality: There are no detailed studies on the limitations of establishing ironwood plants. Conclusions: Netting protection increases germination, survival and height of ironwood plants in degraded soils. It is possible to initiate ironwood forest plantations on agricultural land with drip irrigation.

....

Introduction: The Sonoran desert shows degradation, risk of desertification and loss of biodiversity. A typical plant of the area is the Mexican ironwood (Olneya tesota), with ecological, economic and social importance. Objectives: To evaluate germination, survival and growth of Mexican ironwood seeds sown in degraded soil, conserved soil, agricultural soil and nursery in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Methodology: Annual experiments were carried out from 2017 to 2019, with 1450 Mexican ironwood seeds sown directly in degraded and conserved arid soils, and in soil patches (bare, with grasses, under tree, in accumulation zones and with herbivory protections). The experiment was conducted under controlled conditions of humidity, nursery and irrigated agricultural soil. Results: Seed germination was 0 to 20 % in degraded soils, with zero annual survival. The application of irrigation and herbivory protection led higher germination (16 to 78 %) and annual survival (0 to 50 %). Annual survival in patches of conserved soil ranged from 0 to 30. The highest germination (84 %), annual survival (74 %) and annual growth (84.7 cm) were observed in agricultural soil and drip irrigation. Limitations of the study: The results correspond to three years of evaluations. Originality: There are no detailed studies on the limitations of establishing ironwood plants. Conclusions: Netting protection increases germination, survival and height of ironwood plants in degraded soils. It is possible to initiate ironwood forest plantations on agricultural land with drip irrigation.

....
 

  • Spatial distribution of Copturus aguacatae in avocado plantations in central Mexico

  • Distribución espacial de Copturus aguacatae en el cultivo de aguacate en la región central de México

Roberto Rivera-Martínez; Atenas Tapia-Rodríguez; Dulce Karen Figueroa-Figueroa; Alfredo Ruiz-Orta; José Francisco Ramírez-Dávila

Keywords: infestation, krigeado, pests, populations, infested area

10.5154/r.inagbi.2022.05.035

Received: 2022-05-02
Accepted: 2022-11-29
Available online: 2022-12-30
Pages:19-31

Introduction: Copturus aguacatae is one of the most important pests of avocado plantations in Estado de México. The presence of this insect represents a risk for avocado production.
Objectives: To study the spatial behavior of adult population of C. aguacatae using geostatistical techniques in avocado plantations in Estado de México.
Methodology: A total of 400 7-year-old cv. Hass trees were selected and georeferenced in the municipalities of Temascaltepec and Tenancingo, Estado de México. Adult insects of C. aguacatae were collected using sticky traps baited with a commercial adhesive. For geostatistical analysis, experimental semivariograms were performed and fitted with theoretical models using the Variowin program. Infected surface maps were generated with the ordinary kriging technique, and graphical representation was provided with the Surfer 16 software.
Results: The spatial behavior of the insect is observed in clusters within the plots. In some months, infestations were distributed over 100 % of the surface, but with variable population densities. These results can improve pest detection and sampling programs, as well as control measures on specific areas of infestation.
Study limitations: No insects during some sampling periods.
Originality: Use of geostatistical methods as a tool to know the spatial distribution of pests in the avocado plantations in Mexico.
Conclusions: Including geostatistical methods in the management of C. aguacatae can help avocado growers, because it it provides a more precise knowledge of their spatial behavior.

....

Introduction: Copturus aguacatae is one of the most important pests of avocado plantations in Estado de México. The presence of this insect represents a risk for avocado production.
Objectives: To study the spatial behavior of adult population of C. aguacatae using geostatistical techniques in avocado plantations in Estado de México.
Methodology: A total of 400 7-year-old cv. Hass trees were selected and georeferenced in the municipalities of Temascaltepec and Tenancingo, Estado de México. Adult insects of C. aguacatae were collected using sticky traps baited with a commercial adhesive. For geostatistical analysis, experimental semivariograms were performed and fitted with theoretical models using the Variowin program. Infected surface maps were generated with the ordinary kriging technique, and graphical representation was provided with the Surfer 16 software.
Results: The spatial behavior of the insect is observed in clusters within the plots. In some months, infestations were distributed over 100 % of the surface, but with variable population densities. These results can improve pest detection and sampling programs, as well as control measures on specific areas of infestation.
Study limitations: No insects during some sampling periods.
Originality: Use of geostatistical methods as a tool to know the spatial distribution of pests in the avocado plantations in Mexico.
Conclusions: Including geostatistical methods in the management of C. aguacatae can help avocado growers, because it it provides a more precise knowledge of their spatial behavior.

....
 

  • Based UV-A LEDs food disinfection mechatronic system

  • Sistema mecatrónico de desinfección de alimentos mediante luz LED UV-A

Eduardo Flores-Gallegos; Ernesto Olvera-González; Nivia Escalante-García; Daniel Alaniz-Lumbreras; Rumen Ivanov-Tsonchev; Alfredo Lara-Herrera

Keywords: irradiation, food safety, fresh product, integrated system, aerobic mesophilic

10.5154/r.inagbi.2021.10.115

Received: 2021-10-04
Accepted: 2022-11-29
Available online: 2022-12-30
Pages:33-45

Introduction: The recent development of UV LEDs has allowed us to investigate the germicidal effect with different wavelengths in the UV spectrum including type A. Objective: To develop and evaluate a UV-A LED irradiation system at an emission peak of 374 nm, controlled through an automatic routine, and integrated into a semi-industrial mechatronic system designed for fresh products disinfection
Methodology: Fresh products (garlic, serrano pepper, and tomato) were used to evaluate the benefits and functionality of the System. The irradiation doses established for the experiment were 7.9, 23.7, 47.4 and 71.1 J·cm-2. The temperature of each product was monitored throughout the treatment.
Results: The maximum germicidal effect in garlic, serrano pepper, and tomato was 1.25, 1.05 and 1.24 Log, respectively with a dose of 71.1 J·cm-2. The irradiation emission does not present secondary effects on the weight and color of each fresh product. Obtaining maximum values of 40, 41.9 and 38.3 °C in garlic, serrano pepper, and tomato, respectively in temperature.
Study limitations: The high time required for disinfection due to the low efficiency of UV-A LEDs.
Originality: The system was designed and developed for the agro-industrial sector considering that it can be inserted as a process within the production line. Ensuring the safety of food is possible to control the doses and irradiation time of each product.
Conclusions: These results allow us to use UV-A as an alternative method for the disinfection of fresh produce.

....

Introduction: The recent development of UV LEDs has allowed us to investigate the germicidal effect with different wavelengths in the UV spectrum including type A. Objective: To develop and evaluate a UV-A LED irradiation system at an emission peak of 374 nm, controlled through an automatic routine, and integrated into a semi-industrial mechatronic system designed for fresh products disinfection
Methodology: Fresh products (garlic, serrano pepper, and tomato) were used to evaluate the benefits and functionality of the System. The irradiation doses established for the experiment were 7.9, 23.7, 47.4 and 71.1 J·cm-2. The temperature of each product was monitored throughout the treatment.
Results: The maximum germicidal effect in garlic, serrano pepper, and tomato was 1.25, 1.05 and 1.24 Log, respectively with a dose of 71.1 J·cm-2. The irradiation emission does not present secondary effects on the weight and color of each fresh product. Obtaining maximum values of 40, 41.9 and 38.3 °C in garlic, serrano pepper, and tomato, respectively in temperature.
Study limitations: The high time required for disinfection due to the low efficiency of UV-A LEDs.
Originality: The system was designed and developed for the agro-industrial sector considering that it can be inserted as a process within the production line. Ensuring the safety of food is possible to control the doses and irradiation time of each product.
Conclusions: These results allow us to use UV-A as an alternative method for the disinfection of fresh produce.

....
 

  • Parameter optimization of Green and Ampt equation using a nonlinear algorithm

  • Optimización de parámetros de la ecuación de Green y Ampt mediante un algoritmo no lineal

Sebastián Fuentes; Carlos Fuentes; Carlos Chávez

Keywords: infiltración, conductividad hidráulica a saturación, succión en el frente de humedecimiento, algoritmo Levenberg Marquardt, textura del suelo

10.5154/r.inagbi.2022.02.020

Received: 2022-02-12
Accepted: 2022-08-11
Available online: 2022-12-30
Pages:47-63

Introduction: The Richards equation or a simplification, such as the Green and Ampt equation, is mainly used to describe the flow of water in the soil. The Richards equation produces accurate results, but lacks general analytical solutions, so the Green and Ampt equation is used as an intermediate way of modeling the phenomenon by maintaining physical-mathematical bases in the representation.
Objective: To optimize the parameters of saturated hydraulic conductivity and wetting front suction of the Green and Ampt equation by means of a nonlinear optimization algorithm, and to validate the solution to optimize the parameters as a function of soil textures.
Methodology: The Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm was used to estimate the infiltration parameters of the Green and Ampt equation, and the initial pair of values was taken according to soil texture.
Results: This model was used to calculate the hydraulic conductivity parameters at saturation and wetting front suction.
Study limitations: A homogeneous soil column and a constant initial moisture content were considered for the whole column.
Originality: The optimization algorithm was oriented to keep the parameter values within the range established in the textural classes.
Conclusions: An optimization algorithm was implemented to estimate the parameters Ks and hf by solving the Green and Ampt equation, which included code performance review and experimental validation with infiltration tests

....

Introduction: The Richards equation or a simplification, such as the Green and Ampt equation, is mainly used to describe the flow of water in the soil. The Richards equation produces accurate results, but lacks general analytical solutions, so the Green and Ampt equation is used as an intermediate way of modeling the phenomenon by maintaining physical-mathematical bases in the representation.
Objective: To optimize the parameters of saturated hydraulic conductivity and wetting front suction of the Green and Ampt equation by means of a nonlinear optimization algorithm, and to validate the solution to optimize the parameters as a function of soil textures.
Methodology: The Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm was used to estimate the infiltration parameters of the Green and Ampt equation, and the initial pair of values was taken according to soil texture.
Results: This model was used to calculate the hydraulic conductivity parameters at saturation and wetting front suction.
Study limitations: A homogeneous soil column and a constant initial moisture content were considered for the whole column.
Originality: The optimization algorithm was oriented to keep the parameter values within the range established in the textural classes.
Conclusions: An optimization algorithm was implemented to estimate the parameters Ks and hf by solving the Green and Ampt equation, which included code performance review and experimental validation with infiltration tests

....
 

COretention and application frequency optimizes yield per gas used in hydroponic lettuce

Federico Hahn-Schlam;Edi Manqueiros;Juan José Aguilar;Homero Alonso;Abel Lorenzo-Cabrera;Rafael de la Cruz

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.04.001

Received: 2009-04-25
Accepted: 2009-06-24
Available online: 2009-06-29

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Simultaneous three climatic variable predictions in a greenhouse

Raquel Salazar-Moreno;Abraham Rojano-Aguilar;Uwe Schmidt;Christian Huber

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.05.013

Received: 2009-05-31
Accepted: 2009-06-24
Available online: 2009-06-15

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Mechanical properties and ripening of mango fruits (Mangifera indica L.) under axial compression

Artemio Pérez-López;Carlos Alberto Villaseñor-Perea;Verónica Crisanto-Martínez;J. Joel Corrales-García

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.05.011

Received: 2009-05-28
Accepted: 2009-06-23
Available online: 2009-06-15

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) nixtamalization optimization and development of new food PRODUCT

Paula Téllez-Téllez;Adriana Arellano-San Vicente;María Ofelia Buendía-González;Juan Velázquez-Mendoza;María Griselda Vázquez-Carrillo

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.06.014

Received: 2009-06-03
Accepted: 2009-06-20
Available online: 2009-06-15

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Modeling of a modified atmosphere to preserve husk tomato (Physalis ixocarpa BROT.) fruits

Salvador Valle-Guadarrama;Adalberto Gómez-Cruz;Fabiola Cruz-Cruz;Armando Chan-Chi

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.05.004

Received: 2009-05-15
Accepted: 2009-06-20
Available online: 2009-06-15

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Texture and microstructure of low-fat and low-cholesterol panela type cheeses: different methodologies

Consuelo Lobato-Calleros;Ivanhoe Lozano-Castañeda;E. Jaime Vernon-Carter

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.05.009

Received: 2009-05-26
Accepted: 2009-06-25
Available online: 2009-06-15

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Tractional force of the plow subsoiler as a function of work width

Eugenio Romantchik-Kriuchkova;Ismael Sandoval-Assia;Noel Chávez-Aguilera;José Gaytán-Ruelas;Pedro Mayans-Céspedes

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.05.007

Received: 25-05-2009
Accepted: 28-06-2009
Available online: 2014-06-30

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Gamma irradiation as a quarantine treatment on guava fruits (Psidium guajava L.) and changes in its quality

María del Rosario Justo-Gómez;Arturo Hernández-Montes

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.05.006

Received: 2009-05-20
Accepted: 2009-06-29
Available online: 2009-06-15

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Analysis of guava (Psisium guajava L.) fruits under compression and its relation to physiological processes

José Antonio Yam-Tzec;Carlos Alberto Villaseñor-Perea;Eugenio Romantchik-Kriuchkova;Martín Soto-Escobar;Miguel Ángel Peña-Peralta

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.05.003

Received: 2009-05-08
Accepted: 2009-06-30
Available online: 2009-06-15

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Land use change and runoff in the Huehuetan watershed

Juan Juárez-Méndez;Laura A. Ibáñez-Castillo;Samuel Pérez-Nieto;José Luis L. Arellano-Monterrosas

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.07.016

Received: 2009-06-24
Accepted: 2010-04-14
Available online: 2010-06-12

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Tires pull force of a tractor in the 4X2 and 4x4 schemes when it makes a turn

Álvaro Morelos-Moreno;Eugenio Romantchik-Kriuchkova;José Gaytán-Ruelas;Carlos Alberto Villaseñor-Perea

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.07.015

Received: 2009-06-07
Accepted: 2010-04-09
Available online: 2010-06-15

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

Onion slices dehydration in a dryer with air dehumidification based on silica gel

Federico Hahn-Schlam;José Manuel Vargas-Sállago

10.5154/r.inagbi.2009.10.019

Received: 0000-00-00
Accepted: 0000-00-00
Available online: 2010-06-15

View online remove_red_eye      Downloadpicture_as_pdf

 
 
 

Journal information

Now including Plum X Metrics

Usage, Captures, Mentions, Social Media and Citation.

navigate_nextLearn more

Publication ethics

Ingeniería Agrícola y Biosistemas subscribes to the code of ethics of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

navigate_nextRead ethics code