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Volatile profile comparison and characteristic compound screening for the Linden honey at different maturity stages

This study utilized GC-MS to demonstrate that mature Linden honey exhibits a higher content of volatile compounds, including specific potential characteristic markers, and possesses the strongest antibacterial activity against *E. coli*, *S. aureus*, and *Salmonella* compared to earlier maturity stages, thereby providing a scientific basis for quality certification and identifying stages with high biological activity.

Yufan Li, Huidi Wang, Xinzhuo Sui, Xuanjun Li, Lianhua Cui, Hongmei Li, Fanzhu Li2026-08-11

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Linking soil biological restoration with crop quality and ecosystem functions in organic Oolong tea agroecosystems

This study demonstrates that while organic management in Vietnamese Oolong tea agroecosystems slightly reduces fresh yield, it significantly enhances soil biological functions and phytochemical quality, thereby offering a sustainable strategy that balances productivity with ecosystem health.

Khoi Tao2026-08-11

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Effects of Pomegranate Peel Powder and Polyethylene Glycol on Growth Performance, Nutrient Absorption, Gut Microbiota, and Morphology in Broiler Chickens

This study demonstrates that while 4% pomegranate peel powder can be safely included in broiler diets to improve gut health and morphology, 8% inclusion exerts significant anti-nutritional effects due to high tannin content, and polyethylene glycol supplementation fails to mitigate these negative impacts.

Vahid Attari, Yahya Ebrahimnezhad, Naser Maheri-Sis, Abdolahad Shaddel-Teli, Abolfazl Gorbani, Mohammad Ghasemi-Sadabadi2026-08-11

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Integrated Effects of NPK Fertilization and Vermicompost on Physiological traits, Nutrient Accumulation, and Grain Yield and Quality of Zea Mays L. (hybrid KSC703) under Full and Deficit Irrigation

A two-year field study demonstrates that integrating the full recommended NPK fertilizer dose with 6 t ha⁻¹ of vermicompost significantly enhances the physiological traits, nutrient accumulation, grain quality, and yield of maize (Zea mays L. hybrid KSC703) under both full and deficit irrigation regimes compared to unfertilized controls.

Ali Shirkhani, Mohammadreza Shiri2026-08-11

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Probiotic-Enriched Bilayer Edible Films from Pumpkin Seed Flour: Effects of Pectin and Glycerol on Barrier Properties and Probiotic Stability

This study demonstrates that bilayer edible films enriched with *Lactiplantibacillus plantarum* and formulated using pumpkin seed flours, pectin, and glycerol offer improved structural integrity and probiotic stability, highlighting the potential of pumpkin seed by-products as sustainable matrices for functional food delivery.

Özgül ALTAY, Ayşegül KIRMIZIGÜL PEKER, İlkin ŞENGÜN, Figen KAYMAK2026-08-11

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Effects of PGPB Colonization on Ancient and Recent Rice Accessions

This study demonstrates that the effectiveness of a specific plant growth-promoting bacterial consortium in enhancing rice growth, yield, and seed composition is highly dependent on the rice genotype, highlighting the critical role of host-microbe interactions in breeding strategies.

Giorgia Siviero, Francesca Juretich, Francesca Grolla, Cristina Teruzzi, Ignacio Ezquer, Fabrizio Araniti, Giampiero Val (…)2026-08-11

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Fiber quality stability across canopy positions in upland cotton genotypes

This study demonstrates that evaluating upland cotton genotypes for fiber quality stability across different canopy positions, in addition to overall performance, is crucial for selecting varieties like DP 1552 B2RF that offer both superior and uniform fiber traits for textile processing.

Gabriel Gonçalves Athos, Fabrício Oliveira Fernandes, Elvécio Gomes da Silva Júnior, Larissa Barbosa Sousa2026-08-11

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Effects of Storage Conditions on Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

This study conducted in Mekelle, Ethiopia, demonstrates that while refrigeration at 4°C is the most effective method for extending the shelf life of tomatoes to 21 days, the low-cost, energy-efficient pot-in-pot evaporative cooling system also significantly improves postharvest quality and extends shelf life to 19 days compared to ambient LDPE packaging.

kidanemariam tesfay, ftwi gebremedhin, gebrehiwot gidey, lijalem tareke2026-08-11

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Agronomic performance of quinoa under deficit irrigation for sustainable cultivation in arid Mediterranean Egypt

This study demonstrates that while the locally adapted Egyptian quinoa cultivar 'Misr1' achieves superior grain yield under full irrigation, the ICBA genotypes offer greater stability under deficit irrigation, highlighting the critical role of genotype selection and the limitations of canopy temperature as a drought indicator in arid Mediterranean Egypt.

Samer Mohamed Amer, Sanaa Ibrahim Milad, Mohamed Ebaid2026-08-11

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Utilizing CRISPR-Cas9 for Enhancing Drought Tolerance and Yield in Barley in Jordan

This study demonstrates that CRISPR-Cas9-mediated editing of the *DREB2A*, *NAC1*, and *ERA1* genes in Jordanian barley cultivars significantly enhances drought tolerance and grain yield under water-limited field conditions without compromising performance in well-watered environments.

Ahmad Al Hadidi2026-08-11

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