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Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacillus spp. Isolated from Fresh Vegetables in Ogun State, Nigeria: Relevance to Foodborne AMR

This study reveals that fresh vegetables in Ogun State, Nigeria, are contaminated with antimicrobial-resistant *Bacillus* spp. exhibiting high resistance to critical antibiotics and carrying virulence and resistance genes like *blaTEM*, underscoring a significant food safety risk that necessitates enhanced surveillance and hygiene practices.

Itohan Ebunoluwa Abatan, Lenis Saweda Liverpool-Tasie, Taofik Akinyemi Shittu, Adebukunola Mobolaji Omemu, Muinah Adenik (…)2026-10-12
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Evaluation of the microalga Tetradesmus lagerheimii for biomass production and elimination of endocrine disrupting chemicals in paper mill wastewater

This study demonstrates that the robust microalga *Tetradesmus lagerheimii* can effectively treat paper mill wastewater by significantly reducing endocrine-disrupting chemicals and achieving high biomass productivity in a stable repeated-batch process without elaborate pretreatment.

Samira Reuscher, Gerd Klock, Laura Grünewald, Antje Kersten, Samuel Schabel, Rüdiger Graf2026-10-12
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Mechanism of Plantation Development Based on NIIT Theory [A Unified Framework Driven by Dual Order Parameters of Habitat and Fractal Dimensions]

This paper proposes a unified dynamical framework based on NIIT Theory that utilizes habitat dimension and tree fractal dimension as dual order parameters to mathematically derive stand development trajectories and optimal densities, successfully validating the model across multiple tree species and elevating forestry growth modeling from empirical fitting to order-parameter-driven physics.

Mingyuan Wang2026-10-12✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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Chemical heterogeneity of Kappaphycus alvarezii and Gracilaria edulis biostimulants reshapes the maize phyllosphere microbiome and improves plant performance

This study demonstrates that foliar applications of biostimulants derived from *Kappaphycus alvarezii* and *Gracilaria edulis* reshape the maize phyllosphere microbiome through the enrichment of beneficial taxa, thereby enhancing photosynthetic performance, biomass accumulation, and yield.

Mansi B. Kevadiya, Tejas C. Bosamia, Jigar Prajapati, Vijayanad K. Gopalakrishnan, V. Veeragurunathan, Avinash Mishra, A (…)2026-10-12
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Geospatial Assessment of Smallholder Maize Farm Distribution, Heatwave Exposure and Farmer Adaptation in Thulamela Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

This study integrates remote sensing, climate reanalysis, and farmer surveys to map smallholder maize distribution and heatwave exposure in Thulamela, South Africa, revealing that nearly 75% of farms face high heat stress while highlighting a critical gap in agricultural support despite prevalent adaptation strategies like crop rotation.

Rinae Vincent Mirenzheni, Oupa E. Malahlela, Mavhungu S. Muthige2026-10-12
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Traceable acquisition and processing workflow for multispectral drone monitoring of orchards

This paper presents a traceable acquisition and processing workflow for DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral drone monitoring of orchards, detailing a comprehensive protocol from mission planning to quality control that was evaluated using data from durian orchards in Malaysia to enable reproducible data provenance and identify areas for future validation.

Stanley Sait Agusti, Bernard Maringgal, Mohd Effendi Wasli, Mohamad Hasnul Bolhassan, Siti Nurbaidzuri Reli@Raily, Liew (…)2026-10-12
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Comparative efficacy of neem (Azadirachta indica) and papaya (Carica papaya) seeds on digestive health of grasscutters (Thryonomys swinderianus): insights into their nutritional potential.

This study demonstrates that both neem and papaya seeds effectively reduce gastrointestinal parasite shedding in farmed grasscutters, with neem showing slightly greater efficacy at tested doses, though further statistical validation is needed before specific field recommendations can be made.

Isabelle Téniola SACRAMENTO, Doha Yétongnon AWOUHEDJI, Gaïus Régis ADANDEDJAN, Parfait ANANI, Jean-Marc ATEGBO2026-10-12
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Differentiation of Nephelium lappaceum producers in Honduras: perspectives for the inclusive rural bioeconomy

This study employs multivariate statistical analysis of 314 rambutan producers in Honduras to identify three distinct typologies characterized by agrarian dualism, revealing that structural inequalities hinder small-scale farmers from participating in the inclusive rural bioeconomy and highlighting the need for differentiated policies to leverage underutilized bioactive compounds in rambutan byproducts.

Adelfa Patricia Colón-García, Carlos Alberto Zúniga-González, Yamila Mariela Meza-Hernández, Erick Fernando Ordoñez-Trej (…)2026-10-12