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Exploratory Sequential Study on Intersectional Barriers to Innovation Among Women-Led Agricultural Startups

This exploratory sequential study reveals that while women-led agricultural startups in the Philippines' Cagayan Valley demonstrate high innovation productivity, their efforts are significantly constrained not by a lack of ability but by intersectional barriers, particularly insufficient institutional support, financial and land access limitations, and time poverty stemming from unpaid care responsibilities.

Lilibeth Languido, Maria Lourdes T. Jarabe, Digna O. Manzanilla, Leo Mendel D. Rosario2026-10-16
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Response of young Dendrocalamus asper bamboo to variable rate phosphorus fertilization

This study demonstrates that moderate phosphorus fertilization rates, specifically around 31 kg P ha⁻¹ yr⁻¹, significantly enhance the growth, biomass accumulation, and physiological performance of young *Dendrocalamus asper* bamboo in Florida, providing a foundational guideline for optimizing bamboo production in the region.

Davie M. Kadyampakeni, Cyrus J. Januarie, Lakesh Sharma, Joao2026-10-16
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A Real-Time Recombinase Polymerase Amplification Platform for Rapid and Field-Deployable Detection of Major DNA and RNA Viruses in Sweetpotato

This study developed and validated a rapid, sensitive, and field-deployable real-time Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA) platform capable of detecting seven major DNA and RNA viruses in sweetpotato within 30 minutes, offering a superior alternative to conventional PCR for virus screening and disease surveillance.

Kai-Shu Ling, A. Abdul Kader Jailani, Andrea Gilliard, Christie V. Almeyda, Phillip Wadl, Ming Li Wang, Jon Y. Suzuki, A (…)2026-10-16
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Development and Performance Evaluation of an IoT-Based Smart Irrigation System with Real-Time Data Monitoring for Beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.)

This study developed and evaluated a low-cost, ESP32-based IoT smart irrigation system for beetroot in Rwanda that successfully demonstrated functional real-time monitoring and a 45.1% reduction in water usage compared to manual methods, though further replicated trials are needed to confirm agronomic benefits.

Soulaiman Mwamini, Triphonie Uwamariya, Jean Nepo. Nsengiyumva, Venant Kubwimana, Marie Jeanne Umuhoza2026-10-16
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Vitamin D Status in European Zoo-Housed Great Apes

This multi-centre study reveals that nearly half of European zoo-housed great apes suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, primarily due to limited UVB exposure, highlighting the critical need for husbandry interventions such as unrestricted outdoor access and targeted dietary fortification to safeguard their long-term health.

Rachel Jarvis Martin, Sophie Moittié, Stephan Bandelow, Sarah Byrne, Phillipa Dobbs, Kerstin Baiker, Melissa M. Grant, C (…)2026-10-15
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Discriminating wheat genotypes for barley yellow dwarf virus tolerance through multivariate integration of chlorophyll fluorescence and agronomic traits

This study demonstrates that an integrative multivariate approach combining chlorophyll fluorescence and agronomic traits effectively discriminates wheat genotypes based on their tolerance to Barley yellow dwarf virus, revealing that tolerant varieties maintain photosynthetic efficiency and yield stability while susceptible ones suffer significant physiological and productive impairments.

Samara Campos do Nascimento, Luan Tiago dos Santos Carbonari, Vanucci Marcos Santi, Douglas Lau, Daniel Schurt, Ricardo (…)2026-10-15
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An Advanced-Analytics Assessment of Drought Risk in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Production in Rwanda: A 23-Year District-Level Bayesian, Machine-Learning, and Copula-Based Framework (2003–2025)

This study presents an advanced-analytics framework combining Bayesian regression, machine learning, and copula models to quantify the sharp post-2019 decline in Rwanda's common bean yields driven by compound hot–dry drought risks, identifying a high-risk spatial cluster in seven eastern districts and projecting further losses to inform AI-enabled climate-smart decision support.

Jean Claude Dushime, Richard Musabe, Ignace Gatare, Noella Josiane Karemera UMUHOZA2026-10-15
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Regulatory effects of phosphogypsum application on soil quality and plant physiology: A global meta-analysis

This global meta-analysis of 44 studies demonstrates that phosphogypsum application significantly enhances soil fertility, crop growth, and physiological resilience, with optimal benefits observed at medium-to-low dosages and synergistic effects when combined with biochar or compound fertilizers, while highlighting the need to monitor its impact on soil microbial diversity.

Zhe Chen, Zhengli Feng, Jianping Shen, Yingfu Zhu, Jun Bi, Hui Zhang, Syed Turab Raza, Yong Liu, Ping Li2026-10-15
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Comparative impact of four walnut based intercropping systems on soil physical properties and aggregate stability

This study demonstrates that intercropping walnut plantations with ginger, sweet potato, soybean, or potato significantly improves soil physical properties and aggregate stability compared to pure walnut systems, with the ginger-based model (WGI) yielding the most comprehensive benefits as determined by a membership function-based comprehensive evaluation.

Muhammad Asghar Ali, Jinrui Xue, Weiyi Yang, Xiulin Zhu, Fozia Dost Muhammad, Qi Lu, Shuaijie Lu, Jingyan Wang, Wei Gong2026-10-15