Publicaciones científicas

Manterola-Barroso, C.; Padilla Contreras, D.; Ondrasek, G.; Horvatinec, J.; Gavilán CuiCui, G.; Meriño-Gergichevich, C. Hazelnut and Walnut Nutshell Features as Emerging Added-Value Byproducts of the Nut Industry: A Review. Plants 2024, 13, 1034. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13071034

Osorio-Marín, J., Fernandez, E., Vieli, L., Ribera, A., Luedeling, E. and Cobo, N. Climate change impacts on temperate fruit and nut production: a systematic review. Frontiers in Plant Science 2024. ISSN 1664-462X

Ribera-Fonseca, A.; Palacios, Cristóbal; González, Jorge; Reyes-Díaz, Majorie; Serra, Ignacio. How could cover crops and deficit irrigation improve water use efficiency and oenological properties of southern chile vineyards?. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 2023. ISSN 0718-9516 (online version). 

Jorge González-Villagra, León A. Bravo, Marjorie Reyes-Díaz, Jerry D. Cohen , Alejandra Ribera-Fonseca, Rafael López-Olivari , Emilio Jorquera-Fontena and Ricardo Tighe-Neira. 2023. Pre-Harvest Salicylic Acid Application Affects Fruit Quality and Yield under Deficit Irrigation in Aristotelia chilensis (Mol.). Plants (MDPI). ISSN: 2223-7747

Manterola-Barroso, ; Godoy, K.; Alarcón, D.; Padilla, D.; Meriño-Gergichevich, C. 2022. Antioxidants in Shell and Nut Yield Components after Ca, Mg and K Preharvest Spraying on Hazelnut Plantations in Southern Chile. Plants 2022, 11, 3536. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11243536

Cristóbal Palacios-Peralta,Marjorie Reyes-Díaz , Jorge González-Villagra and Alejandra Ribera-Fonseca. 2022. The Potential Roles of the N and P Supplies on the Internal Browning Incidence in Sweet Cherries in the Southern Chile. Horticulturae (MDPI). ISSN: 2311-7524.

Cristóbal Palacios-Peralta, Antonieta Ruiz, Stefano Ercoli, Marjorie Reyes-Díaz , Marco Bustamante, Ariel Muñoz, Pamela Osorio and Alejandra Ribera-Fonseca. 2022. Plastic Covers and Potassium Pre-Harvest Sprays and Their Influence on Antioxidant Properties, Phenolic Profile, and Organic Acids Composition of Sweet Cherry Fruits Cultivated in Southern Chile. Plants. ISSN: 2223-7747.

Marco Bustamante, Ariel Muñoz, Iverly Romero, Pamela Osorio, Sergio Mánquez, Rocío Arriola, Marjorie Reyes-Díaz, Alejandra Ribera-Fonseca. Impact of Potassium Pre-harvest Applications on Fruit Quality and

Condition of Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Cultivated under Plastic Covers

in Southern Chile Orchards

González-Villagra, J., Luengo-Escobar, Ana., Ribera-Fonseca, Alejandra., Cárcamo, María Paz., Omena-Garcia, Rebeca., Nunes-Nesi, Adriano., Inostroza-Blancheteau, Claudio., Alberdi, Miren., Reyes-Díaz, Marjorie. 2021. Differential mechanisms between traditionally established and new highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars reveal new insights into manganese toxicity resistance. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry158: 454-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2020.11.034

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Bardehle, I. Seguel, F. Rubilar-Vergara, D. Martínez-Cisterna & A. Quiroz. 2021. Domestication of plants of Ugni molinae Turcz (Myrtaceae) interferes in the biology of Chilesia rudis (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) larvae. Molecules 26: 2063.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., Padilla, D., Alarcón, D., Manterola, C., Gavilán, G. 2021. Enmiendas calcáreas en avellano europeo: la importancia de considerar la dosis, localidad y el tiempo para evaluar su efectividad. RedAgrícola 119, 68-72

Castillejo, V. Waurich, H. Wagner, R. Ramos, N. Oiza, P. Muñoz, J.C. Triviño, J. Caruana, Z. Liu, N. Cobo, M.A. Hardigan, S.J. Knapp, J.G. Vallarino, S. Osorio, C. Martín-Pizarro, D. Posé, T. Toivainen, T. Hytönen, Y. Oh, C.R. Barbey, V.M. Whitaker, S. Lee, K. Olbricht, J.F. Sánchez-Sevilla, I. Amaya. 2020. Allelic Variation of MYB10 is the Major Force Controlling Natural Variation of Skin and Flesh Color in Strawberry (Fragaria spp.) fruit. The Plant Cell. tpc.00474.2020; DOI: 10.1105/tpc.20.00474

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., Luengo-Escobar, A., Alarcón, D., Reyes-Díaz, M., Ondrasek, G., Morina, F., Ogass, K. 2021. Combined spraying of boron and zinc during fruit set and premature stage improves yield and fruit quality of European hazelnut cv. Tonda di Giffoni. Frontiers in Plant Science, Section Plant Breeding, Volume 12. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.661542.

Gabrijel Ondrasek, Zed Rengel, Nada Maurović, Nada Kondres, Vilim Filipovi, Radovan Savić, Boško Blagojević, Vjekoslav Tanaskovik, Cristian Meriño Gergichevich and Davor Romić. 2021. Vegetative and mineral performances of salt-sensitive crops under combined NaCl & Cd stress. Plants 10, 1202. doi:10.3390/plants10061202

Calderón-Reyes, C.,Silva Pezoa, R., Leal, P., Ribera-Fonseca, A., Cáceres, C., Riquelme, I., Zambrano, T., Peña, D., Alberdi, M., Reyes-Díaz, M. 2020. Anthocyanin-Rich extracts of calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst.) fruits decrease in vitro viability and migration of human gastric and gallbladder cancer cell lines. Journal of Soil Science and Plan Nutrition. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00260-8

 

González-Villagra, J., Reyes-Díaz, M., Alberdi, M., Mora, M.L., Ulloa-Inostroza, E.M., and Ribera-Fonseca, A.E. 2020. Impact of cold-storage and UV-C irradiation postharvest treatments on quality and antioxidant properties of fruits from blueberry cultivars grown in Southern Chile Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00247-5

 

Meriño-Gergichevich C., Luengo-Escobar, A., Alarcón, D., Reyes-Díaz, M., Ondrasek, G., Morina, F., Ogass, K. 2020. Combined Boron and Zinc spraying in late spring improves yield and fruit traits in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cv. Tonda di Giffoni planted in La Araucanía-Chile. Frontiers in Plant Science-Crop and Product Physiology. Accepted abstract

Ribera-Fonseca, A., Jiménez, D., Leal, P., Riquelme, I., Roa, J.C., Alberdi, M., Peek, R.M., Reyes-Díaz, M. 2020. The Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Invasive Effect of Leaf Extracts of Blueberry Plants Treated with Methyl Jasmonate on Human Gastric Cancer In Vitro Is Related to Their Antioxidant Properties. Antioxidants 9 (45). Doi:10.3390/antiox9010045

Sebastian Meier, Francisca Moore, Arturo Morales, María E. González, Alex Seguel, Cristian Meriño-Gergichevich; Olga Rubilar; Jonathan Cumming; Humberto Aponte; David Alarcón; Jaime Mejías. 2020. Synthesis of Calcium Borate Nanoparticles and its use as a Potential Foliar Fertilizer in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 151, 673- 680.

 

Tampe, J., B. Pacheco, L. Bardehle, E. Fuentes, L. Salas & A. Quiroz. 2020. Attractant effect of Eucalyptus globulus (Labill) and Foeniculum vulgare (Mill.) essential oils on Aegorhinus superciliosus (Guérin) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 20: 775-783.

 

Tampe, J., B. Pacheco, L. Bardehle, E. Fuentes, L. Salas & A. Quiroz. 2020.  Attractant effect of Eucalyptus globulus (Labill) and Foeniculum vulgare (Mill.) essential oils on Aegorhinus superciliosus (Guérin) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (En Prensa). DOI: 10.1007/s42729-019-00164-2

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., Morina, F., Jorquera-Fontena, E., Seguel, A. 2019. Differential tolerance and phenolics leaf profile in response to boron supply in two highbush blueberry genotypes. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. (En Prensa). DOI 10.1007/s42729-019-00150-8.

Seguel, A., S. Meier, R. Azcón, A. Valentine, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, P. Cornejo, P. Aguilera & F. Borie. 2019. Showing their mettle: Extra-radical mycelia of arbuscular mycorrhizas form a metal filter to improve host Al tolerance and P nutrition. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Accepted manuscript.

Alarcón-Poblete, E., C. Inostroza-Blancheteau, M. Latsague, M. Alberdi, F.M. de Oliveira Silva, A. Nunes-Nesi, P. Poblete-Grant, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2019. Gypsum application ameliorates morphological and photochemical damages provoked by Al toxicity in Vaccinium corymbosum L. cultivars. Journal of Berry Research (Preprint): 1-21.

Ondrasek, G., H. Bakić Begić, M. Zovko, L. Filipović, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, R. Savić & Z. Rengel. 2019. Biogeochemistry of Soil Organic Matter in Agroecosystems and Environmental Implications. Science of the Total Environment 853: 1559-1573.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Bardehle, M. Lizama, I. Seguel & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Restoration of flavonols and isoflavonoids in Ugni molinae subjected to a reciprocal transplant experiment in a domestication framework.
Chemistry and Ecology 35(2): 115-127.

Chacón, M., A. Mutis, L. Bardehle, I. Seguel, A. Urzua & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Decrease of flavonol synthase enzymatic activity by domestication process in Ugni molinae Turcz.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 46(1): 30-39.

Duran P., S. Viscardi, M.L. Mora, C.F. Klitzke, A. Nunes-Nesi & C. Meriño-Gergichevich. 2019.
Brown spot is associated to fungal complex causing dieback symptoms on hazelnut orchard.
Frontiers in Microbiology. (Aceptada).

Godoy, R., C. Aburto, P. Lizana, R. Palma-Millanao, L. Mendez, M. Panichini, F. Moraga, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Antennal morphology and localization of a pheromone-binding protein of Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).
Neotropical Entomology 48(3): 422-433.

Ribera-Fonseca, A.E., E. Jorquera-Fontena, M. Castro, P. Acevedo, J.C. Parra, M. Reyes-Diaz. 2019.
Exploring VIS/NIR Reflectance Indices for the Estimation of Water Status in Highbush Blueberry Plants Grown Under Full and Deficit Irrigation.
Scientia Horticulturae 256 (DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.108557) (Aceptada).

Venthur, H., J. Machuca, R. Godoy, R. Palma-Millanao, J-J. Zhou, G. Larama, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz, R. Ceballos & A. Mutis. 2019.
Structural investigation of selective binding dynamics for the pheromone‐binding protein 1 of the grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana.
Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Phisiology e21557.

Seguel, A., S. Meier, R. Azcón, A. Valentine, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, P. Cornejo, P. Aguilera & F. Borie. 2019. Showing their mettle: Extra-radical mycelia of arbuscular mycorrhizas form a metal filter to improve host Al tolerance and P nutrition. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Accepted manuscript.

Alarcón-Poblete, E., C. Inostroza-Blancheteau, M. Latsague, M. Alberdi, F.M. de Oliveira Silva, A. Nunes-Nesi, P. Poblete-Grant, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2019. Gypsum application ameliorates morphological and photochemical damages provoked by Al toxicity in Vaccinium corymbosum L. cultivars. Journal of Berry Research (Preprint): 1-21.

Ondrasek, G., H. Bakić Begić, M. Zovko, L. Filipović, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, R. Savić & Z. Rengel. 2019. Biogeochemistry of Soil Organic Matter in Agroecosystems and Environmental Implications. Science of the Total Environment 853: 1559-1573.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Bardehle, M. Lizama, I. Seguel & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Restoration of flavonols and isoflavonoids in Ugni molinae subjected to a reciprocal transplant experiment in a domestication framework.
Chemistry and Ecology 35(2): 115-127.

Chacón, M., A. Mutis, L. Bardehle, I. Seguel, A. Urzua & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Decrease of flavonol synthase enzymatic activity by domestication process in Ugni molinae Turcz.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 46(1): 30-39.

Duran P., S. Viscardi, M.L. Mora, C.F. Klitzke, A. Nunes-Nesi & C. Meriño-Gergichevich. 2019.
Brown spot is associated to fungal complex causing dieback symptoms on hazelnut orchard.
Frontiers in Microbiology. (Aceptada).

Godoy, R., C. Aburto, P. Lizana, R. Palma-Millanao, L. Mendez, M. Panichini, F. Moraga, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Antennal morphology and localization of a pheromone-binding protein of Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).
Neotropical Entomology 48(3): 422-433.

Ribera-Fonseca, A.E., E. Jorquera-Fontena, M. Castro, P. Acevedo, J.C. Parra, M. Reyes-Diaz. 2019.
Exploring VIS/NIR Reflectance Indices for the Estimation of Water Status in Highbush Blueberry Plants Grown Under Full and Deficit Irrigation.
Scientia Horticulturae 256 (DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.108557) (Aceptada).

Venthur, H., J. Machuca, R. Godoy, R. Palma-Millanao, J-J. Zhou, G. Larama, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz, R. Ceballos & A. Mutis. 2019.
Structural investigation of selective binding dynamics for the pheromone‐binding protein 1 of the grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana.
Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Phisiology e21557.

Guerrero, J., A. Cárdenas, E. Bensch, C. Meriño Gergichevich & S. Pérez Fuentealba. 2018.
Puccinia meyeri-albertii in leaf and fruit of Calafate (Berberis microphylla) in Región de La Araucanía, Chile.
Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias 50(2): 331-341.

Jorquera-Fontena E., C. Pastenes, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & N. Franck. 2018.
Effect of source/sink ratio on leaf and fruit traits of blueberry fruiting canes in the field.
Scientia Horticulturae 241: 51-56.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Parra, M. Lizama, I. Seguel, A. Urzúa & A. Quiroz. 2017.
Plant flavonoid content modified by domestication.
Environmental Entomology 46(5): 1080-1089.

Jorquera-Fontena, E., M. Génard, A. Ribera-Fonseca & N. Franck. 2017.
A simple allometric model for estimating blueberry fruit weight from diameter measurements.
Scientia Horticulturae 219 (17): 131-134.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., M. Reyes-Díaz, J. Guerrero & G. Ondrašek. 2017.
Physiological and nutritional responses in two highbush blueberry cultivars exposed to deficiency and excess of boron.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 17(2): 307-318.

Montalba, R., A. Infante, A. Contreras & L. Vieli. 2017.
Agroecology in Chile: precursors, pioneers and their legacy.
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems 41(3-4): 416-428.

Peña, D., Inostroza-Blancheteau, C., Ribera-Fonseca, A., Reyes, M. 2017.
Anthocyanins in berries and their potential use in human health.
Pp. 155-172. In: N. Shiomi (Ed.). Superfood and Functional Food – Development of Superfood and its Role in Medicine. IntechOpen Limited, London, UK.

Chacón, M., M. Lizama, L. Parra, I. Seguel & A. Quiroz. 2016.
Insect diversity, community composition and damage index on wild and cultivated murtilla.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 43(1): 57-67.

Donnini, S., P. Tessarin, A. Ribera-Fonseca, M. Di Foggia, G.P. Parpinello & R. Adamo. 2016.
Glyphosate inpacts on polyphenolic composition in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) berries and wine.
Food Chemistry 213: 26-30.

Espinoza, J., A. Urzúa, J. Tampe, L. Parra & A. Quiroz. 2016.
Repellent Activity of the Essential Oil from the Heartwood of Pilgerodendron uviferum (D. Don) Florin against Aegorhinus superciliosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Molecules 21(4): 533.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., E. Pacheco & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2016.
Foliar boron spraying effect on fruit features in Brigitta and Legacy cultivars of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 43(3): 452-463.

Reyes-Díaz, M., C. Meriño-Gergichevich, C. Inostroza-Blancheteau, M. Latsague, P. Acevedo & M. Alberdi. 2016.
Anatomical, physiological and biochemical traits involved in the UV-B radiation response in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).
Biologia Plantarum 60(2): 1-12.

Reyes-Díaz, M., T. Lobos, L. Cardemil, A. Nunes-Nesi, R. Retamales, L. Jaakola, M. Alberdi & A. Ribera-Fonseca. 2016.
Methyl Jasmonate: an alternative for improving the quality and health properties of fresh fruits.
Molecules 21(6): 567.

Ribera-Fonseca, A.E., M. Noferini & A.D. Rombolà. 2016.
Non-destructive Assessment of Highbush Blueberry Fruit Maturity Parameters and Anthocyanins by Using a Visible/Near Infrared (vis/NIR) Spectroscopy Device: A Preliminary Approach.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 16(1): 174-186.

Ribera-Fonseca, AE., M. Noferini, E. Jorquera-Fontena & A.D. Rombolà. 2016.
Assessment of technological maturity parameters and anthocyanins in berries of cv. Sangiovese (Vitis vinifera L.) by a portable vis/NIR spectroscopy device.
Scientia Horticulturae 209: 229-235.

Tampe, J., L. Parra, K. Huaiquil & A. Quiroz. 2016.
Potential repellent activity of the essential oil of Ruta chalepensis (Linnaeus) from Chile against Aegorhinus superciliosus (Guerin) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 16(1): 48-59.

Ulloa-Inostroza, E., M. Alberdi, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & M. Reyes-Díaz.
2016. Low doses of exogenous methyl jasmonate applied simultaneously with toxic aluminum improve the antioxidant performance of Vaccinium corymbosum.
Plant and Soil 412: 81-96.

Vera, W., L. Parra, A. Quiroz & J. Bergmann. 2016.
Attraction to host plant volatiles and feeding preference of Naupactus xanthographus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is affected by starvation.
Journal of Insect Behavior 29(1): 48-56.

Vieli, L., F.W. Davis, B.E Kendall & M.A. Altieri. 2016.
Landscape effects on wild Bombus terrestris queens visiting blueberry fields in south-central Chile.
Apidologie 47(5): 711-716.

Carrillo, R., J. Guerrero, M. Rodriguez & C. Meriño-Gergichevich. 2015.
Colonization of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) plantlets in nursery condition by ericoid mycorrhizae.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 42(3): 365-374.

Cerna, M., R. Guzman, J. Guerrero & C. Meriño-Gergichevich 2015.
Determination of the fluorescence spectrum of Botrytis cinerea pers.: fr. isolated from highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 15(4): 938-948.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Parra, C. Rodriguez-Saona, I. Seguel, R. Ceballos & A. Quiroz. 2015.
Domestication in murtilla (Ugni molinae) reduced defensive flavonol levels but increase resistance against a native herbivorous insect.
Environmental Entomology 44(3): 627-637.

Cotoras, M., A. Ribera, A. Saavedra, E. Silva-Moreno, R. Araya-Maturana & L. Mendoza. 2015.
Action mechanism for 3?-hydroxykaurenoic acid and 4,4-dimethylanthracene-1,9,10(4H)-trione on Botrytis cinerea.
Mycologia 107(4): 661-666.

Guerrero, J., C. Meriño-Gergichevich, C. Alvarado, V. Sobarzo & K. Ogass. 2015.
Características de calidad y condición de frutos de avellano europeo (Coryllus avellana L.) cv. Barcelona en la zona centro sur de Chile.
Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias 47(2): 1-14.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., G. Ondrašek, M. Zovko, D. Šamec, M. Alberdi & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2015.
Comparative radical scavenging and reducing power capacity in Al-toxified blueberry amended with calcium sulfate.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 15(4): 965-978.

Tampe, J., L. Parra, K. Huaiquil, A. Mutis & A. Quiroz. 2015.
Repellent effect and metabolite volatile profile of the essential oil of Achillea millefolium against Aegorhinus nodipennis (Hope) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Neotropical Entomology 44(3): 279-285.

Vera, L., R. Montalba, L. Vieli, E. Jorquera, I. González. 2015.
Methodology for determining the suitability of land for the cultivation of highbush blueberry: a case study on a farm in Southern Chile.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 42(3): 353-364

Yañez-Mansilla, E., P. Cartes, M. Reyes-Díaz, A. Ribera-Fonseca, Z. Rengel & M. Alberdi. 2015.
Leaf nitrogen thresholds ensuring high antioxidant features of Vaccinium corymbosum cultivars.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 15(3): 574-586.

Pérez, S., C. Meriño-Gergichevich & J. Guerrero. 2014.
Detection of Neofusicoccum nonquaesitum causing dieback and canker in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) in Southern Chile.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 14(3): 581-588.

Yañez-Mansilla, E., P. Cartes, M. Reyes-Díaz, A.E. Ribera-Fonseca & M. Alberdi. 2014.
Photosynthetic and antioxidant performance are differentially affected by short-term nitrogen supply in highbush blueberry cultivars.
Revista Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 41(1): 61-70. 2014.

  • Manterola-Barroso, C.; Padilla Contreras, D.; Ondrasek, G.; Horvatinec, J.; Gavilán CuiCui, G.; Meriño-Gergichevich, C. Hazelnut and Walnut Nutshell Features as Emerging Added-Value Byproducts of the Nut Industry: A Review. Plants 2024, 13, 1034. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13071034
  • Manterola-Barroso, ; Godoy, K.; Alarcón, D.; Padilla, D.; Meriño-Gergichevich, C. 2022. Antioxidants in Shell and Nut Yield Components after Ca, Mg and K Preharvest Spraying on Hazelnut Plantations in Southern Chile. Plants 2022, 11, 3536. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11243536

González-Villagra, J., Luengo-Escobar, Ana., Ribera-Fonseca, Alejandra., Cárcamo, María Paz., Omena-Garcia, Rebeca., Nunes-Nesi, Adriano., Inostroza-Blancheteau, Claudio., Alberdi, Miren., Reyes-Díaz, Marjorie. 2021. Differential mechanisms between traditionally established and new highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars reveal new insights into manganese toxicity resistance. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry158: 454-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2020.11.034

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Bardehle, I. Seguel, F. Rubilar-Vergara, D. Martínez-Cisterna & A. Quiroz. 2021. Domestication of plants of Ugni molinae Turcz (Myrtaceae) interferes in the biology of Chilesia rudis (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) larvae. Molecules 26: 2063.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., Padilla, D., Alarcón, D., Manterola, C., Gavilán, G. 2021. Enmiendas calcáreas en avellano europeo: la importancia de considerar la dosis, localidad y el tiempo para evaluar su efectividad. RedAgrícola 119, 68-72

Castillejo, V. Waurich, H. Wagner, R. Ramos, N. Oiza, P. Muñoz, J.C. Triviño, J. Caruana, Z. Liu, N. Cobo, M.A. Hardigan, S.J. Knapp, J.G. Vallarino, S. Osorio, C. Martín-Pizarro, D. Posé, T. Toivainen, T. Hytönen, Y. Oh, C.R. Barbey, V.M. Whitaker, S. Lee, K. Olbricht, J.F. Sánchez-Sevilla, I. Amaya. 2020. Allelic Variation of MYB10 is the Major Force Controlling Natural Variation of Skin and Flesh Color in Strawberry (Fragaria spp.) fruit. The Plant Cell. tpc.00474.2020; DOI: 10.1105/tpc.20.00474

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., Luengo-Escobar, A., Alarcón, D., Reyes-Díaz, M., Ondrasek, G., Morina, F., Ogass, K. 2021. Combined spraying of boron and zinc during fruit set and premature stage improves yield and fruit quality of European hazelnut cv. Tonda di Giffoni. Frontiers in Plant Science, Section Plant Breeding, Volume 12. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.661542.

Gabrijel Ondrasek, Zed Rengel, Nada Maurović, Nada Kondres, Vilim Filipovi, Radovan Savić, Boško Blagojević, Vjekoslav Tanaskovik, Cristian Meriño Gergichevich and Davor Romić. 2021. Vegetative and mineral performances of salt-sensitive crops under combined NaCl & Cd stress. Plants 10, 1202. doi:10.3390/plants10061202

Calderón-Reyes, C.,Silva Pezoa, R., Leal, P., Ribera-Fonseca, A., Cáceres, C., Riquelme, I., Zambrano, T., Peña, D., Alberdi, M., Reyes-Díaz, M. 2020. Anthocyanin-Rich extracts of calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst.) fruits decrease in vitro viability and migration of human gastric and gallbladder cancer cell lines. Journal of Soil Science and Plan Nutrition. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00260-8

 

González-Villagra, J., Reyes-Díaz, M., Alberdi, M., Mora, M.L., Ulloa-Inostroza, E.M., and Ribera-Fonseca, A.E. 2020. Impact of cold-storage and UV-C irradiation postharvest treatments on quality and antioxidant properties of fruits from blueberry cultivars grown in Southern Chile Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00247-5

 

Meriño-Gergichevich C., Luengo-Escobar, A., Alarcón, D., Reyes-Díaz, M., Ondrasek, G., Morina, F., Ogass, K. 2020. Combined Boron and Zinc spraying in late spring improves yield and fruit traits in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cv. Tonda di Giffoni planted in La Araucanía-Chile. Frontiers in Plant Science-Crop and Product Physiology. Accepted abstract

Ribera-Fonseca, A., Jiménez, D., Leal, P., Riquelme, I., Roa, J.C., Alberdi, M., Peek, R.M., Reyes-Díaz, M. 2020. The Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Invasive Effect of Leaf Extracts of Blueberry Plants Treated with Methyl Jasmonate on Human Gastric Cancer In Vitro Is Related to Their Antioxidant Properties. Antioxidants 9 (45). Doi:10.3390/antiox9010045

Sebastian Meier, Francisca Moore, Arturo Morales, María E. González, Alex Seguel, Cristian Meriño-Gergichevich; Olga Rubilar; Jonathan Cumming; Humberto Aponte; David Alarcón; Jaime Mejías. 2020. Synthesis of Calcium Borate Nanoparticles and its use as a Potential Foliar Fertilizer in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 151, 673- 680.

 

Tampe, J., B. Pacheco, L. Bardehle, E. Fuentes, L. Salas & A. Quiroz. 2020. Attractant effect of Eucalyptus globulus (Labill) and Foeniculum vulgare (Mill.) essential oils on Aegorhinus superciliosus (Guérin) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 20: 775-783.

 

Tampe, J., B. Pacheco, L. Bardehle, E. Fuentes, L. Salas & A. Quiroz. 2020.  Attractant effect of Eucalyptus globulus (Labill) and Foeniculum vulgare (Mill.) essential oils on Aegorhinus superciliosus (Guérin) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (En Prensa). DOI: 10.1007/s42729-019-00164-2

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., Morina, F., Jorquera-Fontena, E., Seguel, A. 2019. Differential tolerance and phenolics leaf profile in response to boron supply in two highbush blueberry genotypes. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. (En Prensa). DOI 10.1007/s42729-019-00150-8.

Seguel, A., S. Meier, R. Azcón, A. Valentine, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, P. Cornejo, P. Aguilera & F. Borie. 2019. Showing their mettle: Extra-radical mycelia of arbuscular mycorrhizas form a metal filter to improve host Al tolerance and P nutrition. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Accepted manuscript.

Alarcón-Poblete, E., C. Inostroza-Blancheteau, M. Latsague, M. Alberdi, F.M. de Oliveira Silva, A. Nunes-Nesi, P. Poblete-Grant, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2019. Gypsum application ameliorates morphological and photochemical damages provoked by Al toxicity in Vaccinium corymbosum L. cultivars. Journal of Berry Research (Preprint): 1-21.

Ondrasek, G., H. Bakić Begić, M. Zovko, L. Filipović, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, R. Savić & Z. Rengel. 2019. Biogeochemistry of Soil Organic Matter in Agroecosystems and Environmental Implications. Science of the Total Environment 853: 1559-1573.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Bardehle, M. Lizama, I. Seguel & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Restoration of flavonols and isoflavonoids in Ugni molinae subjected to a reciprocal transplant experiment in a domestication framework.
Chemistry and Ecology 35(2): 115-127.

Chacón, M., A. Mutis, L. Bardehle, I. Seguel, A. Urzua & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Decrease of flavonol synthase enzymatic activity by domestication process in Ugni molinae Turcz.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 46(1): 30-39.

Duran P., S. Viscardi, M.L. Mora, C.F. Klitzke, A. Nunes-Nesi & C. Meriño-Gergichevich. 2019.
Brown spot is associated to fungal complex causing dieback symptoms on hazelnut orchard.
Frontiers in Microbiology. (Aceptada).

Godoy, R., C. Aburto, P. Lizana, R. Palma-Millanao, L. Mendez, M. Panichini, F. Moraga, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Antennal morphology and localization of a pheromone-binding protein of Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).
Neotropical Entomology 48(3): 422-433.

Ribera-Fonseca, A.E., E. Jorquera-Fontena, M. Castro, P. Acevedo, J.C. Parra, M. Reyes-Diaz. 2019.
Exploring VIS/NIR Reflectance Indices for the Estimation of Water Status in Highbush Blueberry Plants Grown Under Full and Deficit Irrigation.
Scientia Horticulturae 256 (DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.108557) (Aceptada).

Venthur, H., J. Machuca, R. Godoy, R. Palma-Millanao, J-J. Zhou, G. Larama, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz, R. Ceballos & A. Mutis. 2019.
Structural investigation of selective binding dynamics for the pheromone‐binding protein 1 of the grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana.
Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Phisiology e21557.

Seguel, A., S. Meier, R. Azcón, A. Valentine, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, P. Cornejo, P. Aguilera & F. Borie. 2019. Showing their mettle: Extra-radical mycelia of arbuscular mycorrhizas form a metal filter to improve host Al tolerance and P nutrition. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Accepted manuscript.

Alarcón-Poblete, E., C. Inostroza-Blancheteau, M. Latsague, M. Alberdi, F.M. de Oliveira Silva, A. Nunes-Nesi, P. Poblete-Grant, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2019. Gypsum application ameliorates morphological and photochemical damages provoked by Al toxicity in Vaccinium corymbosum L. cultivars. Journal of Berry Research (Preprint): 1-21.

Ondrasek, G., H. Bakić Begić, M. Zovko, L. Filipović, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, R. Savić & Z. Rengel. 2019. Biogeochemistry of Soil Organic Matter in Agroecosystems and Environmental Implications. Science of the Total Environment 853: 1559-1573.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Bardehle, M. Lizama, I. Seguel & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Restoration of flavonols and isoflavonoids in Ugni molinae subjected to a reciprocal transplant experiment in a domestication framework.
Chemistry and Ecology 35(2): 115-127.

Chacón, M., A. Mutis, L. Bardehle, I. Seguel, A. Urzua & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Decrease of flavonol synthase enzymatic activity by domestication process in Ugni molinae Turcz.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 46(1): 30-39.

Duran P., S. Viscardi, M.L. Mora, C.F. Klitzke, A. Nunes-Nesi & C. Meriño-Gergichevich. 2019.
Brown spot is associated to fungal complex causing dieback symptoms on hazelnut orchard.
Frontiers in Microbiology. (Aceptada).

Godoy, R., C. Aburto, P. Lizana, R. Palma-Millanao, L. Mendez, M. Panichini, F. Moraga, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Antennal morphology and localization of a pheromone-binding protein of Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).
Neotropical Entomology 48(3): 422-433.

Ribera-Fonseca, A.E., E. Jorquera-Fontena, M. Castro, P. Acevedo, J.C. Parra, M. Reyes-Diaz. 2019.
Exploring VIS/NIR Reflectance Indices for the Estimation of Water Status in Highbush Blueberry Plants Grown Under Full and Deficit Irrigation.
Scientia Horticulturae 256 (DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.108557) (Aceptada).

Venthur, H., J. Machuca, R. Godoy, R. Palma-Millanao, J-J. Zhou, G. Larama, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz, R. Ceballos & A. Mutis. 2019.
Structural investigation of selective binding dynamics for the pheromone‐binding protein 1 of the grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana.
Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Phisiology e21557.

Guerrero, J., A. Cárdenas, E. Bensch, C. Meriño Gergichevich & S. Pérez Fuentealba. 2018.
Puccinia meyeri-albertii in leaf and fruit of Calafate (Berberis microphylla) in Región de La Araucanía, Chile.
Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias 50(2): 331-341.

Jorquera-Fontena E., C. Pastenes, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & N. Franck. 2018.
Effect of source/sink ratio on leaf and fruit traits of blueberry fruiting canes in the field.
Scientia Horticulturae 241: 51-56.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Parra, M. Lizama, I. Seguel, A. Urzúa & A. Quiroz. 2017.
Plant flavonoid content modified by domestication.
Environmental Entomology 46(5): 1080-1089.

Jorquera-Fontena, E., M. Génard, A. Ribera-Fonseca & N. Franck. 2017.
A simple allometric model for estimating blueberry fruit weight from diameter measurements.
Scientia Horticulturae 219 (17): 131-134.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., M. Reyes-Díaz, J. Guerrero & G. Ondrašek. 2017.
Physiological and nutritional responses in two highbush blueberry cultivars exposed to deficiency and excess of boron.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 17(2): 307-318.

Montalba, R., A. Infante, A. Contreras & L. Vieli. 2017.
Agroecology in Chile: precursors, pioneers and their legacy.
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems 41(3-4): 416-428.

Peña, D., Inostroza-Blancheteau, C., Ribera-Fonseca, A., Reyes, M. 2017.
Anthocyanins in berries and their potential use in human health.
Pp. 155-172. In: N. Shiomi (Ed.). Superfood and Functional Food – Development of Superfood and its Role in Medicine. IntechOpen Limited, London, UK.

Chacón, M., M. Lizama, L. Parra, I. Seguel & A. Quiroz. 2016.
Insect diversity, community composition and damage index on wild and cultivated murtilla.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 43(1): 57-67.

Donnini, S., P. Tessarin, A. Ribera-Fonseca, M. Di Foggia, G.P. Parpinello & R. Adamo. 2016.
Glyphosate inpacts on polyphenolic composition in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) berries and wine.
Food Chemistry 213: 26-30.

Espinoza, J., A. Urzúa, J. Tampe, L. Parra & A. Quiroz. 2016.
Repellent Activity of the Essential Oil from the Heartwood of Pilgerodendron uviferum (D. Don) Florin against Aegorhinus superciliosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Molecules 21(4): 533.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., E. Pacheco & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2016.
Foliar boron spraying effect on fruit features in Brigitta and Legacy cultivars of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 43(3): 452-463.

Reyes-Díaz, M., C. Meriño-Gergichevich, C. Inostroza-Blancheteau, M. Latsague, P. Acevedo & M. Alberdi. 2016.
Anatomical, physiological and biochemical traits involved in the UV-B radiation response in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).
Biologia Plantarum 60(2): 1-12.

Reyes-Díaz, M., T. Lobos, L. Cardemil, A. Nunes-Nesi, R. Retamales, L. Jaakola, M. Alberdi & A. Ribera-Fonseca. 2016.
Methyl Jasmonate: an alternative for improving the quality and health properties of fresh fruits.
Molecules 21(6): 567.

Ribera-Fonseca, A.E., M. Noferini & A.D. Rombolà. 2016.
Non-destructive Assessment of Highbush Blueberry Fruit Maturity Parameters and Anthocyanins by Using a Visible/Near Infrared (vis/NIR) Spectroscopy Device: A Preliminary Approach.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 16(1): 174-186.

Ribera-Fonseca, AE., M. Noferini, E. Jorquera-Fontena & A.D. Rombolà. 2016.
Assessment of technological maturity parameters and anthocyanins in berries of cv. Sangiovese (Vitis vinifera L.) by a portable vis/NIR spectroscopy device.
Scientia Horticulturae 209: 229-235.

Tampe, J., L. Parra, K. Huaiquil & A. Quiroz. 2016.
Potential repellent activity of the essential oil of Ruta chalepensis (Linnaeus) from Chile against Aegorhinus superciliosus (Guerin) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 16(1): 48-59.

Ulloa-Inostroza, E., M. Alberdi, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & M. Reyes-Díaz.
2016. Low doses of exogenous methyl jasmonate applied simultaneously with toxic aluminum improve the antioxidant performance of Vaccinium corymbosum.
Plant and Soil 412: 81-96.

Vera, W., L. Parra, A. Quiroz & J. Bergmann. 2016.
Attraction to host plant volatiles and feeding preference of Naupactus xanthographus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is affected by starvation.
Journal of Insect Behavior 29(1): 48-56.

Vieli, L., F.W. Davis, B.E Kendall & M.A. Altieri. 2016.
Landscape effects on wild Bombus terrestris queens visiting blueberry fields in south-central Chile.
Apidologie 47(5): 711-716.

Carrillo, R., J. Guerrero, M. Rodriguez & C. Meriño-Gergichevich. 2015.
Colonization of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) plantlets in nursery condition by ericoid mycorrhizae.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 42(3): 365-374.

Cerna, M., R. Guzman, J. Guerrero & C. Meriño-Gergichevich 2015.
Determination of the fluorescence spectrum of Botrytis cinerea pers.: fr. isolated from highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 15(4): 938-948.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Parra, C. Rodriguez-Saona, I. Seguel, R. Ceballos & A. Quiroz. 2015.
Domestication in murtilla (Ugni molinae) reduced defensive flavonol levels but increase resistance against a native herbivorous insect.
Environmental Entomology 44(3): 627-637.

Cotoras, M., A. Ribera, A. Saavedra, E. Silva-Moreno, R. Araya-Maturana & L. Mendoza. 2015.
Action mechanism for 3?-hydroxykaurenoic acid and 4,4-dimethylanthracene-1,9,10(4H)-trione on Botrytis cinerea.
Mycologia 107(4): 661-666.

Guerrero, J., C. Meriño-Gergichevich, C. Alvarado, V. Sobarzo & K. Ogass. 2015.
Características de calidad y condición de frutos de avellano europeo (Coryllus avellana L.) cv. Barcelona en la zona centro sur de Chile.
Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias 47(2): 1-14.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., G. Ondrašek, M. Zovko, D. Šamec, M. Alberdi & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2015.
Comparative radical scavenging and reducing power capacity in Al-toxified blueberry amended with calcium sulfate.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 15(4): 965-978.

Tampe, J., L. Parra, K. Huaiquil, A. Mutis & A. Quiroz. 2015.
Repellent effect and metabolite volatile profile of the essential oil of Achillea millefolium against Aegorhinus nodipennis (Hope) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Neotropical Entomology 44(3): 279-285.

Vera, L., R. Montalba, L. Vieli, E. Jorquera, I. González. 2015.
Methodology for determining the suitability of land for the cultivation of highbush blueberry: a case study on a farm in Southern Chile.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 42(3): 353-364

Yañez-Mansilla, E., P. Cartes, M. Reyes-Díaz, A. Ribera-Fonseca, Z. Rengel & M. Alberdi. 2015.
Leaf nitrogen thresholds ensuring high antioxidant features of Vaccinium corymbosum cultivars.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 15(3): 574-586.

Pérez, S., C. Meriño-Gergichevich & J. Guerrero. 2014.
Detection of Neofusicoccum nonquaesitum causing dieback and canker in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) in Southern Chile.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 14(3): 581-588.

Yañez-Mansilla, E., P. Cartes, M. Reyes-Díaz, A.E. Ribera-Fonseca & M. Alberdi. 2014.
Photosynthetic and antioxidant performance are differentially affected by short-term nitrogen supply in highbush blueberry cultivars.
Revista Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 41(1): 61-70. 2014.

  • Manterola-Barroso, C.; Padilla Contreras, D.; Ondrasek, G.; Horvatinec, J.; Gavilán CuiCui, G.; Meriño-Gergichevich, C. Hazelnut and Walnut Nutshell Features as Emerging Added-Value Byproducts of the Nut Industry: A Review. Plants 2024, 13, 1034. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13071034
  • Manterola-Barroso, ; Godoy, K.; Alarcón, D.; Padilla, D.; Meriño-Gergichevich, C. 2022. Antioxidants in Shell and Nut Yield Components after Ca, Mg and K Preharvest Spraying on Hazelnut Plantations in Southern Chile. Plants 2022, 11, 3536. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11243536

González-Villagra, J., Luengo-Escobar, Ana., Ribera-Fonseca, Alejandra., Cárcamo, María Paz., Omena-Garcia, Rebeca., Nunes-Nesi, Adriano., Inostroza-Blancheteau, Claudio., Alberdi, Miren., Reyes-Díaz, Marjorie. 2021. Differential mechanisms between traditionally established and new highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivars reveal new insights into manganese toxicity resistance. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry158: 454-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.plaphy.2020.11.034

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Bardehle, I. Seguel, F. Rubilar-Vergara, D. Martínez-Cisterna & A. Quiroz. 2021. Domestication of plants of Ugni molinae Turcz (Myrtaceae) interferes in the biology of Chilesia rudis (Lepidoptera: Erebidae) larvae. Molecules 26: 2063.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., Padilla, D., Alarcón, D., Manterola, C., Gavilán, G. 2021. Enmiendas calcáreas en avellano europeo: la importancia de considerar la dosis, localidad y el tiempo para evaluar su efectividad. RedAgrícola 119, 68-72

Castillejo, V. Waurich, H. Wagner, R. Ramos, N. Oiza, P. Muñoz, J.C. Triviño, J. Caruana, Z. Liu, N. Cobo, M.A. Hardigan, S.J. Knapp, J.G. Vallarino, S. Osorio, C. Martín-Pizarro, D. Posé, T. Toivainen, T. Hytönen, Y. Oh, C.R. Barbey, V.M. Whitaker, S. Lee, K. Olbricht, J.F. Sánchez-Sevilla, I. Amaya. 2020. Allelic Variation of MYB10 is the Major Force Controlling Natural Variation of Skin and Flesh Color in Strawberry (Fragaria spp.) fruit. The Plant Cell. tpc.00474.2020; DOI: 10.1105/tpc.20.00474

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., Luengo-Escobar, A., Alarcón, D., Reyes-Díaz, M., Ondrasek, G., Morina, F., Ogass, K. 2021. Combined spraying of boron and zinc during fruit set and premature stage improves yield and fruit quality of European hazelnut cv. Tonda di Giffoni. Frontiers in Plant Science, Section Plant Breeding, Volume 12. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2021.661542.

Gabrijel Ondrasek, Zed Rengel, Nada Maurović, Nada Kondres, Vilim Filipovi, Radovan Savić, Boško Blagojević, Vjekoslav Tanaskovik, Cristian Meriño Gergichevich and Davor Romić. 2021. Vegetative and mineral performances of salt-sensitive crops under combined NaCl & Cd stress. Plants 10, 1202. doi:10.3390/plants10061202

Calderón-Reyes, C.,Silva Pezoa, R., Leal, P., Ribera-Fonseca, A., Cáceres, C., Riquelme, I., Zambrano, T., Peña, D., Alberdi, M., Reyes-Díaz, M. 2020. Anthocyanin-Rich extracts of calafate (Berberis microphylla G. Forst.) fruits decrease in vitro viability and migration of human gastric and gallbladder cancer cell lines. Journal of Soil Science and Plan Nutrition. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00260-8

 

González-Villagra, J., Reyes-Díaz, M., Alberdi, M., Mora, M.L., Ulloa-Inostroza, E.M., and Ribera-Fonseca, A.E. 2020. Impact of cold-storage and UV-C irradiation postharvest treatments on quality and antioxidant properties of fruits from blueberry cultivars grown in Southern Chile Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-020-00247-5

 

Meriño-Gergichevich C., Luengo-Escobar, A., Alarcón, D., Reyes-Díaz, M., Ondrasek, G., Morina, F., Ogass, K. 2020. Combined Boron and Zinc spraying in late spring improves yield and fruit traits in hazelnut (Corylus avellana L.) cv. Tonda di Giffoni planted in La Araucanía-Chile. Frontiers in Plant Science-Crop and Product Physiology. Accepted abstract

Ribera-Fonseca, A., Jiménez, D., Leal, P., Riquelme, I., Roa, J.C., Alberdi, M., Peek, R.M., Reyes-Díaz, M. 2020. The Anti-Proliferative and Anti-Invasive Effect of Leaf Extracts of Blueberry Plants Treated with Methyl Jasmonate on Human Gastric Cancer In Vitro Is Related to Their Antioxidant Properties. Antioxidants 9 (45). Doi:10.3390/antiox9010045

Sebastian Meier, Francisca Moore, Arturo Morales, María E. González, Alex Seguel, Cristian Meriño-Gergichevich; Olga Rubilar; Jonathan Cumming; Humberto Aponte; David Alarcón; Jaime Mejías. 2020. Synthesis of Calcium Borate Nanoparticles and its use as a Potential Foliar Fertilizer in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo). Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 151, 673- 680.

 

Tampe, J., B. Pacheco, L. Bardehle, E. Fuentes, L. Salas & A. Quiroz. 2020. Attractant effect of Eucalyptus globulus (Labill) and Foeniculum vulgare (Mill.) essential oils on Aegorhinus superciliosus (Guérin) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 20: 775-783.

 

Tampe, J., B. Pacheco, L. Bardehle, E. Fuentes, L. Salas & A. Quiroz. 2020.  Attractant effect of Eucalyptus globulus (Labill) and Foeniculum vulgare (Mill.) essential oils on Aegorhinus superciliosus (Guérin) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (En Prensa). DOI: 10.1007/s42729-019-00164-2

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., Morina, F., Jorquera-Fontena, E., Seguel, A. 2019. Differential tolerance and phenolics leaf profile in response to boron supply in two highbush blueberry genotypes. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. (En Prensa). DOI 10.1007/s42729-019-00150-8.

Seguel, A., S. Meier, R. Azcón, A. Valentine, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, P. Cornejo, P. Aguilera & F. Borie. 2019. Showing their mettle: Extra-radical mycelia of arbuscular mycorrhizas form a metal filter to improve host Al tolerance and P nutrition. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Accepted manuscript.

Alarcón-Poblete, E., C. Inostroza-Blancheteau, M. Latsague, M. Alberdi, F.M. de Oliveira Silva, A. Nunes-Nesi, P. Poblete-Grant, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2019. Gypsum application ameliorates morphological and photochemical damages provoked by Al toxicity in Vaccinium corymbosum L. cultivars. Journal of Berry Research (Preprint): 1-21.

Ondrasek, G., H. Bakić Begić, M. Zovko, L. Filipović, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, R. Savić & Z. Rengel. 2019. Biogeochemistry of Soil Organic Matter in Agroecosystems and Environmental Implications. Science of the Total Environment 853: 1559-1573.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Bardehle, M. Lizama, I. Seguel & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Restoration of flavonols and isoflavonoids in Ugni molinae subjected to a reciprocal transplant experiment in a domestication framework.
Chemistry and Ecology 35(2): 115-127.

Chacón, M., A. Mutis, L. Bardehle, I. Seguel, A. Urzua & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Decrease of flavonol synthase enzymatic activity by domestication process in Ugni molinae Turcz.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 46(1): 30-39.

Duran P., S. Viscardi, M.L. Mora, C.F. Klitzke, A. Nunes-Nesi & C. Meriño-Gergichevich. 2019.
Brown spot is associated to fungal complex causing dieback symptoms on hazelnut orchard.
Frontiers in Microbiology. (Aceptada).

Godoy, R., C. Aburto, P. Lizana, R. Palma-Millanao, L. Mendez, M. Panichini, F. Moraga, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Antennal morphology and localization of a pheromone-binding protein of Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).
Neotropical Entomology 48(3): 422-433.

Ribera-Fonseca, A.E., E. Jorquera-Fontena, M. Castro, P. Acevedo, J.C. Parra, M. Reyes-Diaz. 2019.
Exploring VIS/NIR Reflectance Indices for the Estimation of Water Status in Highbush Blueberry Plants Grown Under Full and Deficit Irrigation.
Scientia Horticulturae 256 (DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.108557) (Aceptada).

Venthur, H., J. Machuca, R. Godoy, R. Palma-Millanao, J-J. Zhou, G. Larama, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz, R. Ceballos & A. Mutis. 2019.
Structural investigation of selective binding dynamics for the pheromone‐binding protein 1 of the grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana.
Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Phisiology e21557.

Seguel, A., S. Meier, R. Azcón, A. Valentine, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, P. Cornejo, P. Aguilera & F. Borie. 2019. Showing their mettle: Extra-radical mycelia of arbuscular mycorrhizas form a metal filter to improve host Al tolerance and P nutrition. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Accepted manuscript.

Alarcón-Poblete, E., C. Inostroza-Blancheteau, M. Latsague, M. Alberdi, F.M. de Oliveira Silva, A. Nunes-Nesi, P. Poblete-Grant, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2019. Gypsum application ameliorates morphological and photochemical damages provoked by Al toxicity in Vaccinium corymbosum L. cultivars. Journal of Berry Research (Preprint): 1-21.

Ondrasek, G., H. Bakić Begić, M. Zovko, L. Filipović, C. Meriño-Gergichevich, R. Savić & Z. Rengel. 2019. Biogeochemistry of Soil Organic Matter in Agroecosystems and Environmental Implications. Science of the Total Environment 853: 1559-1573.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Bardehle, M. Lizama, I. Seguel & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Restoration of flavonols and isoflavonoids in Ugni molinae subjected to a reciprocal transplant experiment in a domestication framework.
Chemistry and Ecology 35(2): 115-127.

Chacón, M., A. Mutis, L. Bardehle, I. Seguel, A. Urzua & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Decrease of flavonol synthase enzymatic activity by domestication process in Ugni molinae Turcz.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 46(1): 30-39.

Duran P., S. Viscardi, M.L. Mora, C.F. Klitzke, A. Nunes-Nesi & C. Meriño-Gergichevich. 2019.
Brown spot is associated to fungal complex causing dieback symptoms on hazelnut orchard.
Frontiers in Microbiology. (Aceptada).

Godoy, R., C. Aburto, P. Lizana, R. Palma-Millanao, L. Mendez, M. Panichini, F. Moraga, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz & A. Quiroz. 2019.
Antennal morphology and localization of a pheromone-binding protein of Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae).
Neotropical Entomology 48(3): 422-433.

Ribera-Fonseca, A.E., E. Jorquera-Fontena, M. Castro, P. Acevedo, J.C. Parra, M. Reyes-Diaz. 2019.
Exploring VIS/NIR Reflectance Indices for the Estimation of Water Status in Highbush Blueberry Plants Grown Under Full and Deficit Irrigation.
Scientia Horticulturae 256 (DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.108557) (Aceptada).

Venthur, H., J. Machuca, R. Godoy, R. Palma-Millanao, J-J. Zhou, G. Larama, L. Bardehle, A. Quiroz, R. Ceballos & A. Mutis. 2019.
Structural investigation of selective binding dynamics for the pheromone‐binding protein 1 of the grapevine moth, Lobesia botrana.
Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Phisiology e21557.

Guerrero, J., A. Cárdenas, E. Bensch, C. Meriño Gergichevich & S. Pérez Fuentealba. 2018.
Puccinia meyeri-albertii in leaf and fruit of Calafate (Berberis microphylla) in Región de La Araucanía, Chile.
Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias 50(2): 331-341.

Jorquera-Fontena E., C. Pastenes, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & N. Franck. 2018.
Effect of source/sink ratio on leaf and fruit traits of blueberry fruiting canes in the field.
Scientia Horticulturae 241: 51-56.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Parra, M. Lizama, I. Seguel, A. Urzúa & A. Quiroz. 2017.
Plant flavonoid content modified by domestication.
Environmental Entomology 46(5): 1080-1089.

Jorquera-Fontena, E., M. Génard, A. Ribera-Fonseca & N. Franck. 2017.
A simple allometric model for estimating blueberry fruit weight from diameter measurements.
Scientia Horticulturae 219 (17): 131-134.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., M. Reyes-Díaz, J. Guerrero & G. Ondrašek. 2017.
Physiological and nutritional responses in two highbush blueberry cultivars exposed to deficiency and excess of boron.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 17(2): 307-318.

Montalba, R., A. Infante, A. Contreras & L. Vieli. 2017.
Agroecology in Chile: precursors, pioneers and their legacy.
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems 41(3-4): 416-428.

Peña, D., Inostroza-Blancheteau, C., Ribera-Fonseca, A., Reyes, M. 2017.
Anthocyanins in berries and their potential use in human health.
Pp. 155-172. In: N. Shiomi (Ed.). Superfood and Functional Food – Development of Superfood and its Role in Medicine. IntechOpen Limited, London, UK.

Chacón, M., M. Lizama, L. Parra, I. Seguel & A. Quiroz. 2016.
Insect diversity, community composition and damage index on wild and cultivated murtilla.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 43(1): 57-67.

Donnini, S., P. Tessarin, A. Ribera-Fonseca, M. Di Foggia, G.P. Parpinello & R. Adamo. 2016.
Glyphosate inpacts on polyphenolic composition in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) berries and wine.
Food Chemistry 213: 26-30.

Espinoza, J., A. Urzúa, J. Tampe, L. Parra & A. Quiroz. 2016.
Repellent Activity of the Essential Oil from the Heartwood of Pilgerodendron uviferum (D. Don) Florin against Aegorhinus superciliosus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Molecules 21(4): 533.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., E. Pacheco & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2016.
Foliar boron spraying effect on fruit features in Brigitta and Legacy cultivars of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 43(3): 452-463.

Reyes-Díaz, M., C. Meriño-Gergichevich, C. Inostroza-Blancheteau, M. Latsague, P. Acevedo & M. Alberdi. 2016.
Anatomical, physiological and biochemical traits involved in the UV-B radiation response in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).
Biologia Plantarum 60(2): 1-12.

Reyes-Díaz, M., T. Lobos, L. Cardemil, A. Nunes-Nesi, R. Retamales, L. Jaakola, M. Alberdi & A. Ribera-Fonseca. 2016.
Methyl Jasmonate: an alternative for improving the quality and health properties of fresh fruits.
Molecules 21(6): 567.

Ribera-Fonseca, A.E., M. Noferini & A.D. Rombolà. 2016.
Non-destructive Assessment of Highbush Blueberry Fruit Maturity Parameters and Anthocyanins by Using a Visible/Near Infrared (vis/NIR) Spectroscopy Device: A Preliminary Approach.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 16(1): 174-186.

Ribera-Fonseca, AE., M. Noferini, E. Jorquera-Fontena & A.D. Rombolà. 2016.
Assessment of technological maturity parameters and anthocyanins in berries of cv. Sangiovese (Vitis vinifera L.) by a portable vis/NIR spectroscopy device.
Scientia Horticulturae 209: 229-235.

Tampe, J., L. Parra, K. Huaiquil & A. Quiroz. 2016.
Potential repellent activity of the essential oil of Ruta chalepensis (Linnaeus) from Chile against Aegorhinus superciliosus (Guerin) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 16(1): 48-59.

Ulloa-Inostroza, E., M. Alberdi, C. Meriño-Gergichevich & M. Reyes-Díaz.
2016. Low doses of exogenous methyl jasmonate applied simultaneously with toxic aluminum improve the antioxidant performance of Vaccinium corymbosum.
Plant and Soil 412: 81-96.

Vera, W., L. Parra, A. Quiroz & J. Bergmann. 2016.
Attraction to host plant volatiles and feeding preference of Naupactus xanthographus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is affected by starvation.
Journal of Insect Behavior 29(1): 48-56.

Vieli, L., F.W. Davis, B.E Kendall & M.A. Altieri. 2016.
Landscape effects on wild Bombus terrestris queens visiting blueberry fields in south-central Chile.
Apidologie 47(5): 711-716.

Carrillo, R., J. Guerrero, M. Rodriguez & C. Meriño-Gergichevich. 2015.
Colonization of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) plantlets in nursery condition by ericoid mycorrhizae.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 42(3): 365-374.

Cerna, M., R. Guzman, J. Guerrero & C. Meriño-Gergichevich 2015.
Determination of the fluorescence spectrum of Botrytis cinerea pers.: fr. isolated from highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.).
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 15(4): 938-948.

Chacón-Fuentes, M., L. Parra, C. Rodriguez-Saona, I. Seguel, R. Ceballos & A. Quiroz. 2015.
Domestication in murtilla (Ugni molinae) reduced defensive flavonol levels but increase resistance against a native herbivorous insect.
Environmental Entomology 44(3): 627-637.

Cotoras, M., A. Ribera, A. Saavedra, E. Silva-Moreno, R. Araya-Maturana & L. Mendoza. 2015.
Action mechanism for 3?-hydroxykaurenoic acid and 4,4-dimethylanthracene-1,9,10(4H)-trione on Botrytis cinerea.
Mycologia 107(4): 661-666.

Guerrero, J., C. Meriño-Gergichevich, C. Alvarado, V. Sobarzo & K. Ogass. 2015.
Características de calidad y condición de frutos de avellano europeo (Coryllus avellana L.) cv. Barcelona en la zona centro sur de Chile.
Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias 47(2): 1-14.

Meriño-Gergichevich, C., G. Ondrašek, M. Zovko, D. Šamec, M. Alberdi & M. Reyes-Díaz. 2015.
Comparative radical scavenging and reducing power capacity in Al-toxified blueberry amended with calcium sulfate.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 15(4): 965-978.

Tampe, J., L. Parra, K. Huaiquil, A. Mutis & A. Quiroz. 2015.
Repellent effect and metabolite volatile profile of the essential oil of Achillea millefolium against Aegorhinus nodipennis (Hope) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).
Neotropical Entomology 44(3): 279-285.

Vera, L., R. Montalba, L. Vieli, E. Jorquera, I. González. 2015.
Methodology for determining the suitability of land for the cultivation of highbush blueberry: a case study on a farm in Southern Chile.
Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 42(3): 353-364

Yañez-Mansilla, E., P. Cartes, M. Reyes-Díaz, A. Ribera-Fonseca, Z. Rengel & M. Alberdi. 2015.
Leaf nitrogen thresholds ensuring high antioxidant features of Vaccinium corymbosum cultivars.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 15(3): 574-586.

Pérez, S., C. Meriño-Gergichevich & J. Guerrero. 2014.
Detection of Neofusicoccum nonquaesitum causing dieback and canker in highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) in Southern Chile.
Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition 14(3): 581-588.

Yañez-Mansilla, E., P. Cartes, M. Reyes-Díaz, A.E. Ribera-Fonseca & M. Alberdi. 2014.
Photosynthetic and antioxidant performance are differentially affected by short-term nitrogen supply in highbush blueberry cultivars.
Revista Ciencia e Investigación Agraria 41(1): 61-70. 2014.