Properly calibrating a planter can determine up to 50% of a crop’s yield. Calibration directly influences planting density, seed distribution, and uniform germination.
The team led by Dr. Adela Acosta Marchetti, together with Juan J. Juarez García, Misael A. López, and Dr. Jorge Cardona, conducted a pioneering study in which they evaluated the feasibility of producing plant-based meats through 3D printing, using soy and pea proteins as the base, combined with sodium alginate and transglutaminase as structuring agents.
Researchers from the Department of Food Agroindustry, including Dr. Jorge Cardona, Dr. Luis Maldonado, and Eng. Ligia Luna, studied how different fermentation times and temperatures influence the quality of plant-based yogurts, particularly those made from soy and almond. The objective of the study, published in the journal LWT, was to compare these products with traditional dairy yogurt and determine whether, under certain conditions, plant-based alternatives can achieve similar sensory characteristics.
In December 2025, volume 58, issue 2 of the journal Ceiba was published. The five articles featured highlight Zamorano’s disciplinary diversity and the journal’s efforts to broaden its scope of coverage and integrate knowledge as a strategy to address the complex challenges currently facing agri-food systems.
Ing. Erika Tenorio, Full Professor in the Department of Environment and Development Engineering, in collaboration with partners from Colorado State University, published an important study in the journal Earth’s Future that sheds new light on the ecological pressures facing the largest freshwater body in Honduras, Lake Yojoa. The research provides evidence for policymakers, certification bodies, and communities working to balance food production with the health of freshwater ecosystems.
Dr. Ricardo Peña, Associate Professor of Soils in the Department of Agricultural Science and Production, and his team of collaborators analyzed how different levels of nitrogen (N) applied to tropical pasture grasses and maize in a previous rotation affect the performance of a subsequent mixed cropping system of soybean with grasses in areas with degraded pastures.
Dr. Arie Sanders, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, and his research team developed a participatory self-assessment tool that helps managers of marine protected areas (MPAs), policymakers, and communities examine gender dynamics, identify gaps, and reflect on opportunities for improvement.
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