1212 papers
This study presents the first spatial risk assessment of the coconut rhinoceros beetle in the Americas following its 2025 detection in Mexico, identifying high-risk areas for surveillance and estimating potential annual economic losses between $3 billion and $8 billion to underscore the urgent need for proactive biosecurity measures.
This study evaluated 28 cotton genotypes under varying salinity levels, identifying Giza 85 and Giza 86 as the most tolerant varieties and establishing germination percentage, speed germination index, seedling length, and vigor indices as highly heritable, correlated traits for selecting salt-tolerant cotton in breeding programs.
This study characterizes the geographic and seasonal prevalence of *Plenodomus lingam* and *P. biglobosus* in Swedish winter oilseed rape and reveals that while host resistance genes *LepR1* and *LepR2* remain effective, the high frequency of *P. lingam* isolates virulent on *Rlm7* signals an urgent need for ongoing monitoring to prevent resistance breakdown.
This study utilizes farm-level data and advanced econometric models to identify key socio-economic drivers and structural barriers influencing the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) in vulnerable regions, demonstrating that while factors like education and credit access significantly boost adoption and rice yields, overcoming institutional and financial constraints through targeted policy and extension services is critical for enhancing agricultural resilience.
This study demonstrates that a modular aeroponics system, utilizing a specifically formulated nutrient solution, is a technically functional and feasible method for rapidly producing clean seed yams to address scarcity and boost food security in Nigeria.
This study investigates the seed germination of four native tree species in Eastern Rwanda, revealing that germination success varies significantly by species and pre-germination treatment, thereby highlighting the need for species-specific propagation methods and supportive policies to promote the domestication of native trees for ecological restoration.
A cross-sectional study of swine farms in Cavite, Philippines, revealed a high prevalence (83.76%) of antimicrobial resistance genes in *E. coli*, with quinolone resistance being most common and showing distinct geographic clustering that underscores the need for localized surveillance and intervention strategies.
This study demonstrates that skim milk-based cryoprotectants, particularly those supplemented with sucrose for freeze-drying or sodium glutamate for long-term storage, significantly enhance the viability of wild boar-derived lactobacilli strains intended for use as probiotics in animal husbandry.
This study demonstrates that substituting refined bread flour with 25–50% whole grain flours from purple, einkorn, and spelt wheat significantly enhances nutritional profiles while maintaining acceptable technological and sensory qualities, with einkorn emerging as the most promising candidate due to its superior protein content and overall acceptability.
Supplementing pre-ruminant calves with xylan hydrolysate containing xylooligosaccharides (XOS-SCB) significantly improved intestinal health, immune function, and antioxidant status by enhancing beneficial gut bacteria, reducing pathogens, and lowering oxidative stress compared to control and inulin groups.