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Integration of horticultural mineral oil in Kinnow mandarin orchards: phenology-guided management of multi-pest complexes under semi-arid subtropical conditions in Southwestern Punjab India

This study demonstrates that integrating horticultural mineral oil at concentrations of 1.25–1.75%, strategically timed to pest phenology and host flush cycles, effectively suppresses key multi-pest complexes and reduces fruit scarring in Kinnow mandarin orchards in semi-arid Southwestern Punjab, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic insecticides.

Mandeep Pathania2026-08-03

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Evaluation of Moringa oleifera Leaves and Stems Bark crude extract for controlling potato wilt caused by Fusarium species.

This study demonstrates that crude extracts of *Moringa oleifera* leaves and stem bark, particularly acetone extracts at higher concentrations, exhibit significant antifungal activity against *Fusarium* species causing potato wilt, suggesting their potential as effective and safer alternatives to chemical fungicides.

Gemechis Kinati, Asefa Keneni, Fikadu Kuma, Tolera Kuma2026-08-03

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Functional changes in the rhizosphere microbiome during rebiosis

This study demonstrates that the transition of soil from a disease-conducive to a disease-suppressive state against *Rhizoctonia solani* is driven not by major shifts in rhizobacterial community composition, but by strain-specific changes in the expression of functional genes, particularly those encoding pirin family proteins in the genus *Fluviicola*.

Ruth Gómez-Expósito, Irene de Bruijn, Luisa M. Arias-Giraldo, Luc F.M. Rouws, Allison L. H. Jack, Mariana Avalos, Joeke (…)2026-08-03

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Foraging Tactics and Dietary Habits of Red-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus cafer stanfordi Deignan) and Their Impact on Fruit Crops: A Field Case Study

This field study demonstrates that seasonal shifts in the foraging behavior and dietary composition of Red-vented Bulbuls directly influence their depredation patterns, causing significant yield losses in guava, papaya, and banana crops.

Neelakshi Verma, Khangpila Sangtam, Ramita Sougrakpam, Bendang Ao2026-08-03

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Comprehensive Effects and Evaluation of Ecological Factors on the Quality of Citrus reticulata 'Tangerina'

This study elucidates how specific ecological factors, including rhizosphere soil elements, microorganisms, and climate conditions, drive the accumulation of secondary metabolites in Citrus reticulata 'Tangerina', thereby establishing the scientific basis for the genuineness of Chenpi and guiding high-quality cultivation practices.

Kailin Qiao, Qian Qin, Bo Wang, Luxin Xie, Xinlin Peng, Yu Zhu, Yan Luo, Shouwen Zhang2026-08-01

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What Drives Protective Behaviors against Pesticide Exposure? A Study of Rice Farmers in Northern Iran

This study of 388 rice farmers in Northern Iran reveals that protective behaviors against pesticide exposure are low and driven by a multi-stage process significantly influenced by information flows, institutional incentives, and social support, alongside individual factors like education and gender, suggesting that strengthening these enabling environments is crucial for promoting sustainable pest management.

Mohammad Sharif Sharifzadeh, Masoud Hashemi, Gholamhossein Abdollahzadeh2026-07-31

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Comparative Morphological and SSR-Based Molecular Characterization of Zea nicaraguensis and the Maize Inbred Line

This study demonstrates the significant phenotypic and molecular divergence between the wild relative *Zea nicaraguensis* and the cultivated maize inbred line LM13, highlighting the former's potential as a valuable donor of novel alleles for maize breeding programs aimed at improving stress adaptation and broadening the gene pool.

Senthilkumar Velmurugan, Priya Garkoti, Sharat Prabhakaran, Anu Singh, Dinesh Pandey, Usha Pant, Jai Prakash Jaiswal, Na (…)2026-07-31

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Risk Awareness or Regulatory Burden? Trust, One Health Responsibility, and Antimicrobial-Use Compliance in Chinese Food-Animal Production

This study of 3,647 Chinese food-animal producers reveals that while antimicrobial resistance awareness fosters a sense of One Health responsibility, the translation of this responsibility into actual compliance depends critically on institutional trust, veterinary support, and minimizing administrative burdens.

Ruilin Zhao2026-07-31

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Morphological and molecular marker-based characterization of winter wheat genotypes for enhanced adaptation and yield

This study characterized 134 winter wheat genotypes through morphological and molecular analyses, revealing significant genetic variability in key agronomic traits and identifying specific molecular markers (VRN1 and NAM-B1) to support breeding for enhanced adaptation and yield under high-temperature stress.

Muhammad Farooq, Asma Khan, Amjad Hassan, Mohammad Maroof Shah2026-07-31

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Pharmacological correction endogenous intoxication caused by endometritis in cows

This study demonstrates that a new complex drug containing polyvinylpyrrolidone, glucose, sodium chloride, and streptomycin sulfate effectively treats endometritis in cows by normalizing hematological and biochemical parameters and reducing endogenous intoxication within 30 days.

Emil Rakhmatullin, Lenar Musin, Ilnur Kadikov, Oleg Sklyarov, Danil Sagdeev, Danil Mingaleev, Lenar Zainullin, Ekaterina (…)2026-07-31

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