📄 other

Organic loading optimization is the key to unlocking the VFAs potential of poultry manure during alkaline fermentation

This study demonstrates that optimizing organic loading rates and maintaining a low food-to-inoculum ratio under alkaline conditions significantly enhances volatile fatty acid production from poultry manure by fostering specific hydrolytic microbial communities while suppressing syntrophic bacteria.

Boyang Chen, Samet Azman, Nick Sweygers, Sam Crauwels, Raf Dewil, Lise Appels2026-07-27
📄 other

Measurement of transfer factor – TF of radioactive elements in the fast-growing plant culture Helianthus tuberosus L (sunchoke)

This study evaluates the transfer factors of radionuclides (Cs-137, Ra-226, and K-40) from soil to various parts of the fast-growing sunchoke plant (*Helianthus tuberosus* L.) in Vojvodina, revealing that while the plant accumulates these elements, it notably reconcentrates potassium-40 in all its parts, raising potential concerns for food safety and public exposure.

Aleksandar Radukin, Jan Hansman, Danijel Velimirović, Jovana Knežević Radić, Dušan Mrdja, Kristina Bikit, Sofija Forkapi (…)2026-07-27
📄 other

Evaluation of the biostimulant potential of microalgae extract in improving argan seed (Argania spinosa L. Skeels) germination performance under salinity stress condition

This study demonstrates that treating argan seeds with a 1 g/L microalgae extract significantly enhances germination performance and seedling vigor under salinity stress by inducing protective priming that optimizes osmotic adjustment and macromolecular protection while reducing oxidative distress.

Boujemaa Fassih, Amer Chabili, Mohamed Ait-El-Mokhtar, Aicha Nait Douch, Aganchich Badia, Mohammed Loudiki, Said Wahbi2026-07-27
📄 other

Mapping of the pig/pork cross-border food chain between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as a first step to assess its potential impact on the occurrence of Taenia solium in Haut Katanga Province

This study maps the largely unregulated cross-border pig and pork supply chain between Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, revealing significant gaps in veterinary oversight and health inspections that facilitate the transmission of *Taenia solium* to consumers in Haut-Katanga Province.

Alain TSHIASUMA Kedi, Gégoire Kasongo Aseke Mukanga, Moses Tshikung Kambol2026-07-27✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
📄 other

Humic Substances Modulate the Seedling–Saline Substrate System in Papaya Cultivation

This study demonstrates that applying humic substances effectively mitigates salt stress in papaya seedlings by enhancing photosynthetic efficiency, membrane stability, and substrate nutrient availability, thereby improving overall growth and seedling quality under saline irrigation conditions.

Arthur Henrique Peixe da Cunha Martins, Thiago Jardelino Dias, Ramon Freire da Silva, Tancredo Augusto Feitosa De Souza (…)2026-07-27
📄 other

Improved root-zone functionality sustains canola root proliferation and resource acquisition on a constrained duplex soil

This study demonstrates that deep soil re-engineering to simultaneously alleviate acidity, aluminum toxicity, and mechanical strength in duplex soils significantly enhances canola productivity by transforming root-zone functionality, which promotes deeper rooting and superior resource acquisition beyond what root size alone can achieve.

Gaus Azam, Kanch Wickramarachchi, Md Hasinur Rahman, Jackie Bucat, Ed G Barrett-Lennard, Geoffrey C Anderson, Felix Frit (…)2026-07-27
📄 other

Study on diffusion penetration of lignohumate into leaves in foliar application

This study investigates the diffusion and penetration of lignohumate into plant leaves using both model hydrogel systems and direct leaf experiments, revealing that while lignohumate comprises both small molecules and larger supramolecules, only the smaller fraction can effectively penetrate the cuticle barrier, with the choice of cuticle isolation method significantly influencing barrier integrity.

Martina Klucakova, Michal Kalina2026-07-27