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Impact of Household Cooking Techniques on the Phytochemical Profile, Antioxidant Capacity, and Bioactive Compounds of Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

This study demonstrates that household cooking techniques significantly alter the phytochemical profile, antioxidant capacity, and bioactive compounds of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina), with steaming emerging as the optimal method for enhancing antioxidant activity compared to other treatments like boiling.

Udoka Bessie Igue, Chukwuweiken Victor Ebie, Ezeonwumelu Ebubechukwu, Okpoghono Joel, Elizabeth M Okonkwo, Mayowa Mariam (…)2026-10-16
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Indigenous synthetic bacterial community alleviates continuous cropping obstacles in tomato by reshaping rhizosphere microbiome and multitrophic microbial interactions

This study demonstrates that an indigenous synthetic bacterial community alleviates continuous cropping obstacles in tomato by enhancing soil fertility and reshaping rhizosphere multitrophic microbial networks, particularly bacteria–protist interactions, to significantly improve crop yield and quality.

Yu Zhou, Yuze Guo, Yang Liu, Yadi Song, Ting Yao, Lihua Zhang, Kai Tang, Fuying Feng2026-10-16
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Solitary exophytic renal cysts in dogs: A retrospective case series of nine dogs with clinicopathological, diagnostic imaging and 12-month outcome data following unilateral nephrectomy

This retrospective study of nine dogs with solitary exophytic renal cysts treated by unilateral nephrectomy reports favorable 12-month clinical and clinicopathological outcomes with no recurrence, while noting that renal-sparing approaches should still be considered for uncomplicated cases.

R Prarthana, Aswathy Gopinathan, Rohit Kumar, Kiranjeet Singh, Vinodkumar Obli Rajendran, A. C Saxena, Pawan Kumar, Puru (…)2026-10-16
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Synergic use of existing environmental certification schemes can support impact neutrality goals and future claims

This study empirically validates the TREEIN model by demonstrating how integrating existing environmental certification schemes, specifically FSC and Equalitas, with organizational life cycle assessment enables a Tuscan winegrowing company to quantify its carbon sequestration and achieve environmental impact neutrality.

Benedetto Rugani, Niccolò Renzi, Marco Allocco, Cinzia Saponeri, Marta Cimini, Gianluca Boffa, Giulio Castelli, Daniele (…)2026-10-16
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Resilience Thresholds and the Adaptive Cycle: Spatiotemporal Evolution and Driving Mechanisms of Grain Production Resilience in Arid Regions

This study analyzes the spatiotemporal evolution and driving mechanisms of grain production resilience in Xinjiang's arid regions from 2014 to 2024, revealing an overall upward trend with persistent spatial disparities and identifying a critical threshold where grain specialization ceases to enhance resilience, thereby highlighting the limits of input-driven adaptation.

Ben Tong, Xinwu Li2026-10-16
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Assessing Nutritional Status in Super-High-Density Olive Orchards: Integrating Diagnostic Models and NDVI-Based Remote Sensing

This study demonstrates that integrating leaf-based diagnostic models (DRIS, DOP, CND) with Sentinel-2 NDVI remote sensing effectively identifies phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrient deficiencies in super-high-density olive orchards on calcareous soils, revealing that increased nutritional imbalance inversely correlates with reduced canopy vigor and fruit yield.

Mahrokh Sharifmand, Mehdi Taheri, Ebrahim Sepehr2026-10-16
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Accelerated generation of inbred lines through DH Technology VS conventional bred QPM germplasm: Inbred and hybrid performance for higher genetic gains

This study demonstrates that while doubled haploid technology accelerates inbred line development, backcross-derived populations yielded the highest-performing QPM maize hybrids (up to 111.6 q/ha) compared to both DH-derived lines and conventional checks across two locations.

Ramesh Kumar, Abhijit Kumar Das, Yashmeet Kaur, RK Khulbe, Sushil Kumar, Chikkappa GK, Preeti Sharma, Sujay Rakshit, HS (…)2026-10-16
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Cancer and Artificial Agriculture: Converging Gene-Editing Toolkits, Governance, and Climate-Resilient Food Systems

This paper proposes and critically appraises an integrated framework combining transgene-free CRISPR biofortification, decentralized offline diagnostics, and community-scale soil regeneration to address climate-driven micronutrient dilution and its associated health risks, concluding that while the synthesis of proven components is credible, the system requires further multi-location field trials and external validation before deployment.

Asmita Kumar2026-10-16
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Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Semi-Automatic Electric Cabinet Dryer for Carrot, Cabbage and Tomato

This study presents the design, fabrication, and functional testing of a low-cost, semi-automatic electric cabinet dryer, demonstrating its ability to effectively reduce moisture in carrots, cabbage, and tomatoes while highlighting the need for future trials to optimize drying conditions and assess product quality.

Triphonie Uwamariya, Soulaiman Mwamini, Jean Nepo. Nsengiyumva, Venant Kubwimana, Marie Jeanne Umuhoza2026-10-16