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Study on the effects of three different types of amendment on the characteristics of the aeolian sandy soil and maize yield in Ningxia, China

A field experiment in Ningxia, China, demonstrated that three soil amendments—potassium-based humectants (PBH), mineral-derived potassium fulvate (MDPF), and Bacillus subtilis (BaSu)—all improved aeolian sandy soil properties and maize yields, with PBH showing the most significant overall effectiveness in enhancing soil nutrients and specific growth traits.

Weihong Wang, Shilong Chen, Hefang Jing, Lixin Zhang, Yan Liu, Zhongwu Wan2026-08-22

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Growing local and circular: The potential of peri-urban agriculture in reducing imports and environmental impacts

Using a life cycle assessment of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, this study demonstrates that peri-urban agriculture can significantly reduce the environmental footprint of local food production compared to imports, provided that circular nutrient strategies are applied to crops that inherently outperform their imported counterparts.

Juan David Arosemena, Susana Toboso-Chavero, Jeroen Guinée, Angelica Mendoza Beltran, Gara Villalba2026-08-22

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Life Cycle Assessment of Rice Cultivation in Acid Sulfate Tidal Swamplands: A Case Study from Barito Kuala, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

This study evaluates the life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions of rice cultivation in Barito Kuala, Indonesia, revealing that while low-input biochar management minimizes area-based emissions, compost-amended practices offer the lowest yield-scaled intensity, though both outcomes depend heavily on nitrogen-use efficiency and the specific functional unit applied.

Muhammad Rizki, Dewi Fitriyanti2026-08-22

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Evaluation of Methane Emissions from Major Dairy Cattle Feed Resources and Identification of Low Methane-Emitting Feeds with Optimum Nutritional Quality in Central Ethiopia

This study evaluated twelve major dairy cattle feed resources in Central Ethiopia, identifying wheat bran as an optimal low-methane supplement with high nutritional value while highlighting wheat straw's high emissions as a target for chemical pre-treatment.

Teshome Gemechu, Mitiku Eshetu, Yesihak Yusuf Mummed, Ulfina Galmessa, Aemiro Kehaliew2026-08-21

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Soil Nutrient Analysis of Arabica Coffee in Shaded Coffee Systems and Monoculture Across an Environmental Gradient in the Sidama Region, Ethiopia

This study demonstrates that in Ethiopia's Sidama Region, shaded coffee systems significantly enhance soil nitrogen and potassium availability compared to monocultures, particularly at midland elevations, while phosphorus levels remain unaffected by production systems due to geochemical fixation in Nitisol soils.

Kassahun T Maru, Nega Emiru, Yared Mersha, Gebru Abebe, Girma Asressu, Abebe Chanie2026-08-21

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Comprehensive Evaluation of Buckwheat Flour: Nutritional Properties, Storage Stability, Spoilage Detection, and Safe Consumption

This study evaluates the superior nutritional profile of buckwheat flour compared to other flours and demonstrates that its storage stability and safety are critically dependent on controlled temperature and low humidity, with refrigeration significantly extending shelf life while room temperature accelerates spoilage.

Vinod Kumar Kushwah2026-08-21

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Development of a DNA-launched reverse genetics system for a highly virulent porcine deltacoronavirus and infectious dose-dependent characterization of a rescued virus in vivo

This study successfully developed a DNA-launched reverse genetics system for a highly virulent porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) and utilized the rescued virus to demonstrate that while high infectious doses cause the most severe clinical outcomes and mortality, lower doses paradoxically result in higher viral shedding and intestinal loads, providing critical insights for future control strategies and vaccine development.

Guehwan Jang, Jeonggyo Lim, Duri Lee, Hoewon Jeong, Kyeng-Cheol Min, An Kook Choi, Hokeun Won, Changhee Lee2026-08-21

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Appraisal of the Effects of Weather on Millet Yield in Northern Part of Gombe State, Nigeria

This study analyzes a decade of data from Northern Gombe State, Nigeria, revealing that climate variability, particularly excessive rainfall and rising temperatures, has significantly constrained millet yields, prompting recommendations for climate-smart agricultural practices and resilient crop varieties to ensure food security.

Joshua Kefas2026-08-21

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Breeding maize genotypes for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) resistance through conventional approaches: A systematic review

This systematic review, following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, evaluates conventional breeding approaches and identifies resistant germplasm for developing fall armyworm-resistant maize in Sub-Saharan Africa, concluding that despite resource constraints, these methods remain a viable strategy for ensuring food security.

Kambale Mbusa Héritier2026-08-21

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Impact of Acorn Moth (Cydia fagiglandana) Infestation on Seedling Vigor and Early Recovery of Persian Oak (Quercus brantii) in Koya District

This 2024–2025 field study in Koya district demonstrates that *Cydia fagiglandana* infestation severely compromises the regeneration of Persian oak (*Quercus brantii*) by drastically reducing root and stem formation rates in seedlings, thereby posing a critical threat to sustainable forest recovery.

Muzafar Kanaby Omar, Abdulbaset Mohammed Amin Mohammed, Nawzad Bawakir Kadir2026-08-21

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