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Pathogen genetic diversity shapes the in vitro antagonistic responses of native Trichoderma spp. against Bipolaris sorokiniana

This study demonstrates that the antagonistic efficacy of native *Trichoderma* species against *Bipolaris sorokiniana* varies significantly depending on the pathogen's genetic diversity, highlighting the necessity of evaluating biocontrol candidates against a range of genetically distinct isolates for effective sustainable disease management.

Gabriela Pupo Hagemeyer, Simone Cristine Izidoro-Morimitsu, Cacilda Marcia Duarte Rios Faria, Jackson Kawakami, Paulo Ro (…)2026-07-31
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Gene mapping and preliminary functional validation of leaf spot resistance genes in barley (Hordeum vulgare L.)

This study identifies and functionally validates the cytochrome P450 gene *HORVU7Hr1G017950* as a key determinant of quantitative resistance to *Bipolaris sorokiniana* in barley through QTL mapping, marker development, and VIGS-mediated silencing, providing valuable resources for marker-assisted breeding.

Ruibin Ren, Erjing Si, Peiying Ye, Guangyou Wan, Dan Zhang, Juncheng Wang, Ganggang Guo, Hong Zhang, Lirong Yao, Xiaole (…)2026-07-31
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Dietary supplementation of Shatavari Root Powder alleviates Negative Energy Balance and Improves Productive & Reproductive Performance in Transition Sahiwal Cows

Dietary supplementation of Shatavari root powder in transition Sahiwal cows significantly alleviates negative energy balance, enhances productive performance, and improves reproductive outcomes by modulating metabolic hormones and reducing stress markers.

Imtiwati Imtiwati, Bhabesh Mili, Keneiseizo Kuothou, Malsawmkima Malsawmkima, Gunjan Das2026-07-31
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Use of a Vessel Sealing Device During Elective Orchiectomy in Client-Owned Pet Rabbits: A Clinical Comparison with Conventional Ligation

This clinical study demonstrates that using a vessel sealing device (LigaSure) for elective orchiectomy in pet rabbits significantly reduces surgical duration and postoperative pain compared to conventional suture ligation, without adversely affecting physiological stability or recovery time.

Mahla Abbasi, Hamzeh Soltaninejad, Hojjat Gholipour2026-07-31
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Systemic effects of foliar nitrogen application reshape root amino acid exudation in VitisviniferaL. cv. Riesling

This study demonstrates that repeated foliar nitrogen applications in Riesling grapevines not only increase the total magnitude of root amino acid exudation but also induce transient shifts in the exudate composition, thereby significantly altering belowground metabolic processes and rhizosphere substrate supply.

Joschua Goettmann, Leonie Dries, Christoph-Martin Geilfus2026-07-31
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Fluke in the grass: forage species influence Fasciola hepatica and Calicophoron daubneyi metacercarial encystment

This study demonstrates that the encystment rates of the trematode parasites *Fasciola hepatica* and *Calicophoron daubneyi* on forage species vary significantly and in contrasting patterns, suggesting that specific plant-parasite interactions influence the spatial distribution of infective stages on pasture.

Rhys Aled Jones, Serian R. Evans, Susan Girdwood, Cennydd Owen Jones2026-07-31
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Genome-wide association-assisted genomic prediction improves haplotype-tagged marker panels for multi-environment prediction in chickpea

This study demonstrates that while dense genome-wide panels are superior for predicting untested chickpea breeding lines, incorporating significant GWAS markers into reduced-cost LD-based haplotype-tagged panels effectively maintains predictive accuracy for previously evaluated germplasm across multi-environment trials.

Nelson Lubanga, Sean Mayes, Rakesh Srivastava2026-07-31
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Isolation and Pathogenicity of Native Beauveria bassiana Isolated from Soil Against Culex Larvae

This study demonstrates that native *Beauveria bassiana* isolates obtained from soil samples at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Nigeria exhibit significant, dose-dependent larvicidal activity against *Culex* mosquito larvae, highlighting their potential as an environmentally sustainable biological control agent for integrated mosquito management.

Shamsudden Abdullahi, Mustapha Dahiru, Zainab Rabiu Gamawa2026-07-31