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Silvia Maroto has extensive experience as a technician and quality control manager in food companies. She is very interested in everything related to transgenic crops, as a result of her final degree project. She is currently a teacher in high schools and vocational training centers.
“Those with ambition tread further than those with mere ability”
Silvia Maroto is a biologist specializing in Food Safety and Quality Management and Control. During her degree, she had the opportunity to carry out research work on the state of transgenic crops worldwide in her degree project "Transgenic Crops: state of play". In collaboration with certain companies, she has developed work on the extension of primary and secondary shelf life in food products supplied to large food chains in Spain. Subsequent to these works, she started working as a quality manager in a food company. Currently, she is also a teacher of Biology and Geology, Anatomy and Scientific Culture, as well as some scientific and health professional training courses.
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Plants That Repel Aphids: Basil - The Cannabis Companion Plant
Basil doesn't just smell and taste divine; this culinary herb plays the important role of a companion plant in a biodiverse garden. Thanks to its potent chemical profile, it'll keep aphids away whi ...
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Peppermint In Your Cannabis Garden: The Benefits Of Companion Planting
Growing different plant species close to one another can prevent pests and enrich the soil. Peppermint makes a great companion plant for your cannabis garden, and is a popular ingredient in tasty r ...
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Why Seaweed Is a Superfood for Cannabis Plants
Kelp is an incredibly nutritious source of food for cannabis plants, and it can help to regulate pH levels and boost the growth of beneficial bacteria in the soil. Find out all about it, including ...
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How Stinging Nettles Benefit Cannabis Plants
What comes to mind when you stumble across a patch of stinging nettles? They probably set off some alarm bells, following past experiences. However, when used in the right way, nettles offer cannab ...
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Cannabis Hermaphroditism: What Is It, And How Can You Deal With It?
Do you think you might have a “hermie” threatening to ruin your entire harvest? If so, you’ll need to act fast. In this article, we’ll teach you everything crucial about hermaphroditism in cannabis pl ... -
Organic vs Synthetic Fertiliser for Cannabis
Which side are you on when it comes to organic vs synthetic fertilisers? Organic nutrients help to feed the myriad organisms that build healthy soil, and they're also better for the environment. Ho ...
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Top Dress Your Weed Plants To Feed Your Soil
Synthetic fertilisers are convenient, but they leave the soil depleted in the long-run. Top dressing is a regenerative method of feeding plants that restores soil health and promotes the growth of ...
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Molasses: An Excellent Supplement for Cannabis Plants
What if we told you that something in your kitchen cupboard could seriously benefit your cannabis plants? Molasses is a type of syrup packed with key minerals that help weed plants thrive and achie ...
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Cannabis Trichomes Importance
Everything you need to know about what makes your green sticky icky. Trichomes are the frost on your buds and the resin from which all your favorite Hash, BHO, Shatter and Wax are made. We zoom in ...
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How And Why To Create Homemade Organic Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers can save you money and boost your yields. Here's an overview on how and why you should make your own homemade fertilizer. You won't regret it!