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Farmers’ perception and adoption of agroforestry practices in Manikganj sadar upazila, Bangladesh

This study of 100 farmers in Manikganj Sadar, Bangladesh, reveals that while agroforestry adoption is driven by positive perceptions of its economic and environmental benefits, it is significantly constrained by low educational levels and limited land size, highlighting the need for targeted extension services to support smallholder farmers.

Abhishek Sarker, Shupriya Das, Md Abdul Wadud, Md Tariqul Islam2026-10-15
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A compact and portable system for simultaneous CO₂ and O₂ measurements of leaf respiratory quotient

This paper presents a compact, portable system that simultaneously measures leaf CO₂ production and O₂ consumption within a single chamber to provide more accurate respiratory quotient (RQ) estimates by eliminating methodological biases inherent in using separate measurement systems.

Jose Ortiz, Ignacio Tortosa, Igor Flórez-Sarasa, Jaume Flexas, Miquel Ribas-Carbo, Tomás I. Fuenzalida, Néstor Fernández (…)2026-10-15
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Ecophysiology of soursop seedlings fertilized with calcium silicate under different irrigation frequencies

Applying calcium silicate fertilizer to soursop seedlings under moderate irrigation stress (every four days) significantly enhances their ecophysiological performance and tolerance to water deficit by improving gas exchange, increasing biomass, and regulating proline synthesis.

Patrycia Elen Costa Amorim, Vander Mendonça, Thiago dos Reis, Fagner Nogueira Ferreira, David Emanoel Gomes da Silva, Jo (…)2026-10-14
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Species Diversity and Geographical Distribution of Whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in Zimbabwe

This study establishes the first molecular baseline for whitefly diversity in Zimbabwe by identifying *Bemisia tabaci* SSA1-SG3 and *Trialeurodes vaporariorum* across multiple host plants, characterizing their endosymbiont communities, and detecting the presence of TYLCV and the first recorded SLCCV in southern Africa.

Munyaradzi Kennedy Mutimbu, Friday Nguvayasvika Mudondo Kubiku, Nyasha Sakadzo, Kyeong-Yeoll Lee2026-10-14
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Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae oil in diet: Effects of growth, feed utilization; whole-body fatty acid and amino acid profile; immunology responses and Body Coloration of Goldfish Goldfish (Carassius auratus)

A 49-day feeding trial demonstrated that substituting 30% of traditional fish oil with Black Soldier Fly larvae oil in goldfish diets optimally enhances growth performance, feed efficiency, nutritional profiles, immune responses, and body coloration.

Vivi Endar Herawati, Hani Wahyunida Isnaini, Dyah Ayu Indriati, Novia Anggraeni, Nurmanita Rismaningsih, Seto Windarto2026-10-14
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Neonicotinoid residues in fruits, vegetables, and honey: advances in ultra-trace analysis, matrix-effect mitigation, and environmental risk monitoring

This review critically evaluates recent advances (2019–2026) in detecting neonicotinoid residues in fruits, vegetables, and honey, highlighting innovations in analytical techniques and matrix-effect mitigation while advocating for integrated monitoring frameworks to enhance environmental risk assessment and food safety.

steven Suryoprabowo, Zhongxing Wang, Wenbin Wang, Yahui Guo, Dody Andi Winarto, Nur Sri Wahyuni, Eddy Seong Guan Cheah (…)2026-10-14