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agriculture

1977 papers

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Dose-dependent effects of ethyl methanesulfonate and ethidium bromide on growth, physiological traits and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.)

This study demonstrates that low concentrations of the chemical mutagens ethyl methanesulfonate (20–25 mM) and ethidium bromide (0.05–0.10 mM) significantly enhance growth, physiological efficiency, and yield in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) by inducing beneficial genetic variability, whereas higher concentrations exert detrimental inhibitory effects.

Gayathri Gunasekaran, Ashok Subiramaniyan, Chandrasekaran Perumal2026-08-08
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Use of colorimetry for the distinction and classification of 24 species of rosewood and palisander (Dalbergia spp.) from Madagascar

This study demonstrates that colorimetry serves as an effective, low-cost, and objective tool for distinguishing and classifying 24 valuable *Dalbergia* species from Madagascar by analyzing significant variations in color parameters and clustering them into distinct groups based on their visual characteristics.

Andry Clarel Raobelina, Ndrianarisoa Manalinarivo Raoby, Gérard Janin, Tahiana Ramananantoandro2026-08-07
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Iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles improve physiological performance, growth, and yield of soybean under salinity stress

A pot experiment conducted at Gazipur Agricultural University demonstrated that foliar application of 400 ppm Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles partially alleviates salinity-induced physiological and yield reductions in soybeans, although the study's lack of soluble iron controls and independent nanoparticle characterization prevents conclusive attribution of these benefits solely to the nanoparticles.

Masuma Akter, Md. A. Mannan, Nurunnaher Akter, Md. Motaher Hossain, Most. Tanjina Akter, Dipanjoli Baral Dola, Jay Karan (…)2026-08-07
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Irrigation Methods Shape System-Level Resource Use Efficiency, Crop Productivity, and Profitability of Soybean/Maize Intercropping in Irrigated Drylands

This three-year field study demonstrates that combining drip irrigation with plastic mulch and soybean-maize intercropping significantly enhances resource use efficiency, crop productivity, and profitability in arid regions, offering a climate-resilient pathway for sustainable agricultural intensification.

Wang Zhiqi, Muhammad Ali Raza, Xue Liang, Muhammad Hayder Bin Khalid, Hassan Shehryar Yasin, Mohammad Shafiq U Rahman, S (…)2026-08-07
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The effect of starter culture type and dairy protein enrichment on amino acid profile and rheological properties of yogurt

This study demonstrates that enriching yogurt with a combination of whey protein concentrate and sodium caseinate, particularly when fermented with specific starter cultures like Y172F or Y429A, significantly enhances rheological stability, amino acid profiles, and sensory quality compared to control or single-protein formulations.

Mehdi Hadadian, Alireza Shahab Lavasani, Nargess Mooraki, Mohammad Javad Shakouri, Zhaleh Khoshkhoo2026-08-07
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Shipping honey bee (Apis mellifera) queens across Canada after overwintering in bank colonies: Effects on queen quality and colony introduction success

This study demonstrates that overwintered honey bee queens can be successfully shipped across Canada under appropriate temperature conditions, maintaining high reproductive quality and colony acceptance rates despite a minor reduction in sperm viability for those exposed to prolonged cold.

Mireille Levesque, Leonard J. Foster, Shelley E. Hoover, Alison McAfee, Stephen F. Pernal, Lynae P. Ovinge, Abdullah Ibr (…)2026-08-07
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Relative contributions of cultivar, planting date and growth duration to sugar extraction coefficient in autumn-sown sugar beet under farmer-field conditions

This study of autumn-sown sugar beet in Iran reveals that management factors, particularly planting date and growth duration, exert a significantly greater influence on sugar extraction coefficient than cultivar selection, highlighting the importance of optimizing agronomic practices over genetic replacement to improve production efficiency.

Esmail Mohseni, Babak Babaee, Valiallah Yousefabadi, Ali Saremirad, Battol Yaghoubi Nikoo, Nazli Vosoughi Azar2026-08-07
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Identification of high-yielding and multi-disease resistant soybean lines for cultivation in the Northwestern Himalayan Region

This study utilizes a triple test cross design to identify specific soybean parents and hybrids, such as AS 40 × Himso 1685 and Hara Soya × JS 335, that exhibit superior yield, nutritional quality, and multi-disease resistance for cultivation in the Northwestern Himalayan Region.

Ronika Thakur, Vedna Kumari, Ashita Bisht, Rajan Katoch, Amar Singh2026-08-07
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Resveratrol-loaded oil-in-water emulsion-based delivery systems: Impact of droplet size, pH, temperature, and ultraviolet light on stability

This study demonstrates that the stability and encapsulation efficiency of resveratrol in medium-chain triglyceride oil-in-water emulsions are significantly enhanced by utilizing smaller droplet sizes and maintaining acidic to neutral pH conditions at refrigerated temperatures, while degradation is accelerated by larger droplets, alkaline pH, elevated temperatures, and UV light exposure.

Adrian Boldianu, David Julian McClements2026-08-07
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Bridging Local Knowledge and Empirical Science: Validating Farmer Soil Fertility Perceptions Against Laboratory Derived Topsoil Physico-Chemical Properties

This study of smallholder dairy-forage systems in Southwestern Uganda reveals that farmers' soil fertility perceptions are primarily driven by observable physical attributes like clay content and pH levels rather than essential macronutrient concentrations, highlighting a critical need to integrate local knowledge with routine laboratory chemical testing for sustainable intensification.

Rashid S Muhoozi, Nemeyimana James2026-08-07