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Probiotics modulates transcriptomic and gut microbiota responses to short-term thermal stress in American shad (Alosa sapidissima) fry

This study demonstrates that dietary supplementation with *Lactococcus lactis* alleviates short-term thermal stress in American shad fry by reshaping intestinal microbiota composition and modulating hepatic metabolic pathways, thereby providing a molecular basis for enhancing stress resistance in temperature-sensitive fish under climate warming.

Chuwen Qiu, Minghui Zhang, Yonghai Shi2026-07-01
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The Association Between Food Consumption in Relation to Food Processing Levels and Serum Selenium Concentration in Children from 6 to 59 Months

This cross-sectional study of Brazilian children aged 6 to 59 months found that higher consumption of fresh and minimally processed foods is significantly associated with increased serum selenium concentrations.

Linda Priscila Barbosa Jesus Garcia, Isadora Moreira Novaes, Maria Luiza Moura Rodrigues, Raquel Machado Schincaglia, Ka (…)2026-07-01
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Ovarian and oocyte characteristics of abattoir-sourced ovaries from cattle breeds in Malawi and their implications for in vitro embryo production

This study demonstrates that while Holstein Friesian cows exhibit superior ovarian morphometrics and antral follicle counts compared to Malawian Zebu and Brahman breeds, the latter two indigenous breeds maintain comparable or higher oocyte quality, suggesting that selecting younger cows with better body condition scores is crucial for optimizing in vitro embryo production in Malawi.

Chifundo Karen Masakasa, Madalitso Chelenga, Daniel Chiumia, Kingdom Kwapata, Liveness Banda2026-07-01
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Microplastic Contamination in Edible Tissues of Broiler and Free -Range Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus) in Nigeria: ATR-FTIR and SEM Characterization Comparing Alkaline (KOH) and Fenton Oxidative Digestion

This study demonstrates that edible tissues of Nigerian broiler and free-range chickens are contaminated with diverse microplastics, with broilers showing higher loads and a liver-to-muscle accumulation gradient, while establishing Fenton oxidative digestion as a superior method for isolating these particles from high-fat tissues.

Mercy O. Boyi, Adetutu O. Aliyu, Saidu Garba, Abdulafeez O. Akorede2026-07-01
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Back-Shu laser acupuncture modulates circulating ghrelin concentrations and jejunal histomorphometric adaptation in hycole rabbits

This study demonstrates that weekly laser acupuncture applied to specific Back-Shu acupoints in Hycole rabbits significantly improves jejunal histomorphometric adaptation and feed conversion efficiency while reducing circulating ghrelin levels, with effects superior to those observed at non-acupuncture sites.

Mudhita Zikkrullah Ritonga, Sri Hidanah2026-07-01
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The coupled agrivoltaic–precision-water system: a review of microclimate, crop water response, and water-efficient agriculture in tropical India

This review argues that integrating agrivoltaic systems with precision irrigation in tropical India creates a synergistic, water-saving infrastructure that simultaneously reduces crop evapotranspiration, optimizes water delivery through digital tools, and powers decentralized agricultural operations to resolve food-energy-water conflicts.

Prabakaran S, Vimal Raja M, Sanjula S, Neethirajan P, Akshaya M2026-07-01
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Compost substitution lowers the carbon and water footprints of wheat and faba bean under deficit irrigation in arid Upper Egypt: a novel cradle-to-farm-gate life cycle assessment in the scope of peaceful agricultural and environmental sustainability

This cradle-to-farm-gate life cycle assessment in arid Upper Egypt demonstrates that substituting mineral fertilizer with compost, particularly under deficit irrigation, significantly reduces the carbon and water footprints of wheat and faba bean by increasing yields and lowering emissions, while highlighting that decarbonizing diesel-powered irrigation remains a critical priority for sustainable agriculture in the region.

Zuhair N.A. Mahmoud2026-07-01
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First Report: Phloeotribus scarabaeoides (Bernard, 1788) in Czech Republic - could the new lifestyle of the population cause the spread of another bark beetle to Central Europe?

This paper reports the first detection of the bark beetle *Phloeotribus scarabaeoides* in the Czech Republic, discovered in olive stems in South Moravia in 2023, and investigates whether its emerging lifestyle could facilitate the spread of other bark beetle species into Central Europe.

Otakar Holuša, Tomáš Fiala, Kateřina Holušová2026-07-01
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Dual Optimization for Enhanced Micrografting Efficiency of Chaenomeles japonica L.: Rootstock Selection, Medium Injection, and Leaf Fall Mitigation Strategies

This study demonstrates that optimizing *Chaenomeles japonica* micrografting efficiency requires selecting compatible rootstocks, injecting culture medium at the graft union to enhance callus formation, and applying silver nitrate to effectively mitigate post-subculture physiological disorders like leaf abscission.

Mina Taghizadeh, Negin Sadat Hosseini2026-07-01
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Micropropagation of Banana cv. BRS Terra-Anã: Evaluation of Genetic Stability Across Successive Subculture Cycles

This study establishes that a benzyladenine concentration of 1.0 mg L⁻¹ optimizes the micropropagation of banana cv. BRS Terra-Anã while maintaining genetic stability, recommending a limit of three to four subculture cycles to prevent mixoploidy and associated morphological changes.

Alexssandro Rodrigues de Souza, Alana Jeniffer Alves dos Santos, Gabrielle Balbo Crepaldi, Elyabe Monteiro de Matos, Ota (…)2026-07-01