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agriculture

455 papers

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Morphological and molecular identification of Diaporthe eres, causing foliar blight on Chrysanthemum morifolium in Egypt: Integrated assessment of pathogen characterization, host genetic diversity and fungicide efficacy

This study identifies *Diaporthe eres* as a newly confirmed, highly virulent pathogen causing foliar blight on Egyptian chrysanthemums, characterizes its genetic diversity and fungicide resistance patterns, and recommends an integrated management strategy prioritizing Difinoconazole while phasing out ineffective chemicals to prevent further resistance development.

Mohamed F. Hassan, Mostafa M. Abou ghazala, Abdalaleem M. Alnaggar, Amany A. Awad, Nouh M. Shaaban, Ehab M. Elballat, Ab (…)2026-07-08
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High-voltage cold plasma alleviates chilling injury in green pepper by synergistically regulating antioxidant ane membrane lipid metabolism

This study demonstrates that high-voltage cold plasma (HVCP) treatment effectively alleviates chilling injury in green peppers during cold storage by synergistically enhancing antioxidant defense mechanisms and preserving membrane lipid integrity through the coordinated regulation of reactive oxygen species, enzymatic activity, and gene expression.

Bowen Jia, Wanting Yang, Jiankang Cao, Shaobo Cheng, Guogang Chen2026-07-08
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Improving Smallholder Participation in Regional Agricultural Trade: Evidence From the Malawi–Tanzania Sesame Value Chain

This study analyzes the Malawi–Tanzania sesame value chain to reveal how institutional voids, such as non-standardized measurement practices and weak regulatory enforcement, create a "margin paradox" where smallholders capture high gross margins yet remain constrained by low market power, thereby proposing a multi-faceted upgrading strategy to enhance their participation in regional trade.

Alex Kapalasa, Kenneth Lapuken, Simbarashy Phiri, Madalo Issa, Nyumbani Moyo2026-07-08
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Synthetic microbial seed coating reshapes rhizosphere microbiome assembly and enhances maize tolerance to saline-alkali stress

This study demonstrates that a synthetic microbial seed coating enhances maize tolerance to saline-alkali stress and boosts yield by reshaping rhizosphere bacterial community assembly toward stochastic drift, remodeling cross-kingdom interaction networks, and alleviating ionic stress through microbiome-mediated environmental modification.

Fu Yang, Yijun Li, Qianyu Wu, Daoshun Zhang, Hongyuan Zhang, Yuyi Li, Xiaoxia Zhang2026-07-07
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Haplotype-resolved ancestry profiling reveals mosaic architecture of the lemon genome

By re-analyzing telomere-to-telomere genome assemblies, this study reveals that the lemon genome possesses a mosaic architecture where distinct haplotypes exhibit divergent ancestral compositions and transcriptional activities, with mandarin- and pummelo-derived alleles showing significantly higher expression than citron-derived ones, thereby providing a haplotype-resolved framework for understanding heterosis and guiding citrus breeding.

Xiaobo Long, Yushi Wei, Haomin Lyu, Fanzai Zeng2026-07-07
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Time-Series Accumulation Forecasting of Organophosphate Pesticides in Agricultural Soils and Vegetables of Delta Central District, Nigeria

This study develops a hybrid ARIMA-LSTM time-series model to forecast the accumulation of organophosphate pesticides in Delta Central District, Nigeria, demonstrating that while business-as-usual practices could lead to a 93% increase in soil residues by 2035, a 50% reduction in pesticide use starting in 2025 would significantly mitigate this risk.

Ibigoni C. Howard, Kngsley E. Okpara, Chioma C. Howard2026-07-07
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Pasteurized Milk Quality Evaluation and Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals Using Monte Carlo Simulation and Sensitivity Analysis in Iran Market

This study evaluates heavy metal contamination in Iranian pasteurized milk and, using Monte Carlo simulation, finds that while non-carcinogenic risks are low, moderate carcinogenic risks exist for both children and adults, primarily driven by arsenic exposure, necessitating continuous monitoring to ensure food safety.

Zahra Alinezhad, Mohammad Hashemi, Mostafa boskabadi, Saeid Khanzadi, Seyedeh belin Tavakoly sany2026-07-07
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Bridging Environmental Relevance and Analytical Sensitivity: Artificial Soil and KOH–Methanol Extraction Improve Root Exudate Metabolomic Profiling

This study demonstrates that using standardized artificial soils combined with a sequential KOH–methanol extraction method significantly enhances the recovery and diversity of root exudates for metabolomic profiling by overcoming soil adsorption challenges while minimizing microbial interference.

Daniel R. Lammel, Caroline Kukolj, Alexander Erban, Joachim Kopka, Andreas Springer, Seungwoo Seo, Tae-Young Kim, Matthi (…)2026-07-07