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Advancements in genetic diversity assessment and tissue culture protocol optimisation for the conservation and improvement of local banana germplasm: A systematic review

This systematic review synthesizes evidence from 70 studies to demonstrate that effective conservation and improvement of local banana germplasm require integrating molecular diversity assessment with genotype-specific tissue culture optimization, while highlighting critical gaps in research on recalcitrant African landraces and the need for standardized protocols and capacity building.

Harlod Katondo, Abel Sefasi, Joyce Njoloma, Willard Mbewe, Jabulani Nyengere, Moses Maliro2026-09-07

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Effects of a Functional Mix Feed Additive on Growth Performance, Meat Quality and Vaccine Immunity in Broiler Chickens

This study demonstrates that supplementing broiler chicken diets with a functional mix of propolis, omega-3 fatty acids, and *Lactobacillus subtilis* significantly improves growth performance, enhances meat quality, and boosts immune response to Newcastle disease vaccination.

SULEYMAN ERCUMENT ONEL, Veysel Soydal ATASEVEN, Mikail BAYLAN, Kanber KARA, Adnan KARAİBRAHİMOĞLU, Mehmet Alpay DEMIRAL2026-09-07

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Economic Efficiency and Productivity of Smallholder Teff Producers in Awabel District of East Gojjam Zone in Ethiopia

This study of 360 smallholder teff farmers in Ethiopia's Awabel District reveals that while technical efficiency is relatively high, significant allocative and economic inefficiencies driven by structural cost distortions and limited access to credit and education hinder optimal productivity, necessitating policy interventions focused on financial inclusion, extension services, and land market stabilization.

Belete Animaw, Haymanot Bassie, Bantayehu Tamrie, Silabat Enyew, Gebyaw Demeke2026-09-07

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Micronutrient deficiencies and nickel toxicity differentially alter growth, physiology, and leaf ultrastructure in Passiflora edulis seedlings

This study demonstrates that individual micronutrient deficiencies and nickel toxicity induce distinct morphophysiological and ultrastructural alterations in *Passiflora edulis* seedlings, with iron and manganese deprivation causing the most severe growth and photosynthetic declines while nickel exposure specifically disrupts chloroplast organization.

Rodolfo Lizcano Toledo, Wanderley José Melo, Renato Mello Prado, Dilier Olivera Viciedo, Alexander Calero Hurtado2026-09-07

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Determinants of Farmers’ Willingness to Participate Agricultural Waste Recycling in Iran

This study of 375 farmers in Kamyaran County, Iran, demonstrates that an extended Theory of Planned Behavior model, incorporating moral norms and knowledge, effectively predicts their high willingness to recycle agricultural waste, with attitude, subjective norms, and moral norms identified as key drivers.

Shabnam Fathi, Hamideh Maleksaeidi, Farzad Eskandari, Mehdi Karami Dehkordi2026-09-07

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MAFH Based Maize Leaf Disease Detection and Classification

This paper proposes a hybrid deep learning model based on MobileNetV3 with attention and fusion mechanisms that achieves 98% accuracy in detecting and classifying maize leaf diseases, offering a lightweight and efficient solution suitable for mobile and IoT deployment.

K. Amrutha, P. Mithun Raj, S Ananda Kumar2026-09-07

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Application of AMMI and GGE biplot to analyse the stability and G X E interaction of buckwheat genotypes in Prayagraj

This study utilized AMMI and GGE biplot analyses to evaluate 15 buckwheat genotypes across three environments in Prayagraj, identifying genotype G15 as the ideal high-yield performer for favorable conditions and G14 as the most stable and broadly adaptable variety for diverse agro-climatic settings.

Rajkaran Tripathi, Nidhi Pandey, Sandeep Nalla, Dixit Tagra, Devanshi Sharma, Harsh Yadav, Satish Kumar Yadav, Praveen K (…)2026-09-07

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Simultaneous determination of 20 veterinary drugs in grass carp by HPLC-MS/MS

This study establishes a simple and accurate HPLC-MS/MS method utilizing pass-through solid-phase extraction and isotope dilution for the simultaneous determination of 20 veterinary drug residues in grass carp, demonstrating good linearity, recovery, and precision.

Yanyan Yang, Na Li, Aiying Wang, Aijing Chen, Hongcai Liu, Mengmeng Wu, Chao Wang, Dong Sun2026-09-07

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Nutrient availability and root metabolism influence rhizosphere bacterial communities under decomposed organic amendments

This study demonstrates that decomposed organic amendments primarily reshape rhizosphere bacterial communities by altering soil nutrient availability, which subsequently drives root metabolic reprogramming in maize.

Ya'xin Liu, Ming Liu, Jiaqi Kang, Yingdi Li, Rong Cui, Guozhen Gao, Yingcong Ye, Meng Wu, Daming Li, Guilong Li, Jia Liu (…)2026-09-07

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Potentially toxic elements in per urban agricultural soils and vegetables with soil to plant transfer pollution assessment and human health risks in Wudil Kano State Nigeria

Although Wudil's peri-urban agricultural soils are generally unpolluted, the study reveals that Cadmium accumulation in vegetables poses a significant non-carcinogenic health risk to consumers, necessitating targeted monitoring and intervention despite low overall soil contamination levels.

Emmanuel Bernard, Augustina Oyibo - Ugwoke, Amina Bello Mahmoud, Ayandeji Mushim Olayiwola, Adepeju Ogunleye2026-09-07