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Chemo-sensory profiling of indigenous Chinese woods for strong ale aging: High (Z)-oaklactone in Mongolian oak changes aroma perception and evokes positive emotions

This study identifies Mongolian oak as a superior wood for aging strong ales due to its exceptionally high (Z)-oaklactone content, which dose-dependently enhances consumer liking and positive emotions through specific caramel and vanilla notes.

Yuxuan Zhu, Qian Liu, Xiaoyi Liu, Guiying Qian, Songyu Liu, Jiani Liu, Xuanye Li, Junni Li, Yueqin Liu, Lidong He, Tao W (…)2026-09-01
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Foliar Nutritive Strategies for Superior Seedling Vigor: Synergistic Effects of Chelated Iron and Magnesium Sulphate on Improving Growth and Nutritional Status of Nemaguard Peach Rootstock Seedlings

This study conducted in Egypt during 2023 and 2024 demonstrates that foliar applications of 3 g/L magnesium sulphate and 30 mg/L chelated iron significantly enhance the vegetative growth and nutritional status of Nemaguard peach rootstock seedlings, identifying this specific combination as the most effective strategy for producing vigorous graft-ready seedlings.

Sami Abou Rayya, Nabila Kassim, Thanaa Mahmoud, Amr Abdelkhalek, Amal Rakha2026-09-01
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Machine Learning-Based Assessment and Forecasting of Temperature–Humidity Index for Dairy Heat Stress Using Multivariate and Panel Data Approaches in Bihar, India

This study evaluates the spatial and temporal dynamics of heat stress in Bihar's dairy sector by analyzing climatic data from 2006 to 2025, demonstrating that a Random Forest model combined with panel regression and Seasonal ARIMA forecasting provides a highly accurate framework for predicting Temperature-Humidity Index variations and developing district-specific early warning systems.

Vikash Kumar, Rakesh Choudhary, Paritosh Kumar2026-09-01
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Increased Photoperiod and Temperature-Humidity Index during the Dry Period increased Colostrum Volume and decreased Brix Score in Holstein and Jersey Cattle

This study demonstrates that increased photoperiod and temperature-humidity index during the close-up dry period significantly influence colostrum volume and Brix scores in Holstein and Jersey cows, with the close-up period showing greater environmental sensitivity than the far-off period.

Kayla J. Alward, Alexandra Nin-Velez, Alison J. Duncan, Alan D. Ealy, Geoffrey E. Dahl, Christina S. Petersson-Wolfe, Re (…)2026-09-01
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Mixed Volvariella volvacea and Lentinula edodes extracts improve antioxidant activity and sensory quality of soy sauce Yangzhou Institute for Food and Drug Control

This study demonstrates that incorporating a 3:1 blend of *Volvariella volvacea* and *Lentinula edodes* extracts into soy sauce significantly enhances antioxidant activity and umami flavor while maintaining a desirable sensory profile.

Xinyu Wu, Yuqi Xie, Dingshuo Zheng, Jiaxiu Wang, Qiangshen Xu, Shuai Wang, Shuo Wang2026-09-01
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Refined Groundwater Well Group Irrigation Scheduling in Arid Regions

This study proposes a refined, bi-objective hierarchical optimization framework for groundwater well groups in Yingjisha County that synergizes time, space, and water quality to strategically allocate high-salinity water to salt-tolerant crops and enforce ecological extraction limits, thereby achieving Pareto optimality between agricultural efficiency and aquifer sustainability in arid regions.

Yifan Jia, Xiao Wang, Khalil Rahman, Deqiang Mao, Feilong Jie, Sheng Li, Yanyan Ge2026-09-01
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Exogenous putrescine enhances fruit set and yield in tomato under drought through improved water status and antioxidant defense

Exogenous application of putrescine, particularly at 10 mM, significantly enhances tomato fruit set and yield under drought stress by improving water status, stabilizing cell membranes, and boosting antioxidant enzyme activity and gene expression.

Gyanendra Kumar Rai, Danish Mushtaq Khanday, Gayatri Jamwal, Pradeep Kumar Rai, Pradeep Kumar, Monika Singh, Ranjeet Ran (…)2026-09-01
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A CPP-Functionalized LNP Platform for Oral Baculovirus DNA Delivery Enables Precision Control of Invasive Pests

This study pioneers the first field-ready application of clinical-stage SORT-LNP technology in agriculture by engineering a CPP-functionalized nanoparticle platform that enables efficient oral delivery of baculovirus DNA, resulting in significantly enhanced, species-selective control of invasive pests like the fall webworm while maintaining vertebrate biosafety.

Wen Zhao, Wen-Hao Hu, Tao Lin, Zi-Shang Li, Hui-Lan Mo, Ye-Pin Yu, Ping Hu, Ben-Shui Shu, Jian-Ting Fan, Ding-Ze Mang, C (…)2026-09-01
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Biological and genetic variability of Brazilian populations of Telenomus podisi (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) their implications for biological control of stink bugs

This study reveals significant biological, reproductive, and genetic variations among Brazilian populations of the parasitoid *Telenomus podisi*, identifying a potentially cryptic species in the Federal District that exhibits reproductive incompatibility with other populations, thereby highlighting the critical need to consider intraspecific diversity when selecting agents for stink bug biological control.

Beatriz Guedes, Ana Paula Gonçalves da Silva Wengrat, Maria Carolina Blassioli-Moraes, Miguel Borges, Maura Vianna Prate (…)2026-09-01
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Genotype × environment interactions influence early fruit traits in young Mediterranean sweet chestnut orchards

This study demonstrates that strong genotype × environment interactions significantly influence early production, fruit quality, and kernel composition in young Mediterranean sweet chestnut orchards, highlighting the necessity of site-specific cultivar selection to ensure resilient production under climate variability.

Tiago Marques, Hugo Ferreira, Andrea Ferreira-Pinto, Luís Ferreira, Teresa Pinto, Elisete Correia, José Gomes-Laranjo2026-09-01