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Deep Learning-Based Soil Quality Assessment Using NIR Spectroscopy for Precision Agriculture and Sustainable Land Management

This study demonstrates that a deep learning framework combining 1D-CNN and SMOTE with NIR spectroscopy can accurately and rapidly classify soil organic matter and total carbon in northern Thailand, offering a non-destructive, high-performance alternative to conventional laboratory methods for precision agriculture and sustainable land management.

Md Mehedi Hasan Bhuiyan, Faisal Ahmed², Mohammad Hossain Bin Idrish2026-08-27
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Systematic evaluation of hyperspectral imaging workflows for predicting pigment and nutrient traits in tomato leaves under varying nitrogen supply levels

This study systematically evaluated hyperspectral imaging workflows to identify optimal combinations of sample partitioning, spectral preprocessing, feature selection, and machine learning models for non-destructively predicting pigment and nutrient traits in tomato leaves, revealing that while nitrogen-related traits were reliably predicted using CNNs, chlorophyll prediction remained limited and that workflow optimization must be tailored to specific target traits.

Yige Zhang, Xiaolong Ma, Chengda Niu, Junfeng Zhang, Jitao Wang, Zibin Xiao, Shiwei Liu, Hua Ma, Cui Yin, Longguo Wu, Yu (…)2026-08-27
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Citric Acid-Mediated Microwave Extraction Outperforms Conventional Heating for Recovery of Antidiabetic Polysaccharides from Centella asiatica

This study demonstrates that citric acid-mediated microwave extraction (CAM-MAE) significantly outperforms conventional heating methods by rapidly yielding high-purity, high-molecular-weight polysaccharides from *Centella asiatica* with potent antidiabetic and antioxidant activities.

Nur Qistina Abdul Razak, Li Meng, Babul Airianah Othman2026-08-27
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Beyond tree planting: complementary roles of agroforestry and rainforestation in reducing tropical deforestation pressure

This critical review argues that agroforestry and rainforestation are complementary, not interchangeable, strategies for reducing tropical deforestation pressure, emphasizing that their success depends on a landscape hierarchy prioritizing intact forest protection and natural regeneration alongside context-specific implementation, tenure security, and robust monitoring.

Janny Acosta Sumilla2026-08-27
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From Hyperspectral Signatures to Robotic LiDAR-Based Moisture Monitoring: A Machine Learning-Based Framework

This study presents a machine learning-based framework that transitions from high-resolution laboratory spectroscopy to a deployable robotic LiDAR system, successfully achieving non-contact, high-precision estimation of volumetric water content in soilless rockwool substrates for automated irrigation in controlled-environment agriculture.

Parham Jafary, Kourosh Zareinia, Lesley G. Campbell, Habiba Bougherara2026-08-27
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Novel low-dose resveratrol-loaded CMC/nanochitosan/green pomelo essential oil bionanocomposite coating for postharvest preservation of mushrooms

This study demonstrates that a novel low-dose resveratrol-loaded bionanocomposite coating composed of carboxymethyl cellulose, nanochitosan, and green pomelo essential oil effectively extends the shelf life and preserves the quality of fresh mushrooms by reducing weight loss, maintaining firmness, and retaining aromatic compounds during cold storage.

Tran Thi Van, Fumina Tanaka, Dong Pham Thanh, Meng Fanze, Xirui Yan, Mohammad Hamayoon Wardak, Amna Bibi, Malawara Arach (…)2026-08-27
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Potential Health Benefits of Edible Larvae: Identification and Quantification of Bioactive Compounds with Nutritional Benefits

This study characterizes the nutritional and bioactive properties of *Rhynchophorus phoenicis* and *Oryctes rhinoceros* larvae consumed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, revealing their rich mineral profiles, phytochemical diversity, and potent antioxidant activities as a scientific basis for their integration into functional food strategies to address food insecurity and oxidative stress in sub-Saharan Africa.

Dorcas L. Mukundi, Beni K. Way-Way, Merveille N. Mbombo, Dep E. Enofo, Isaac E. Kaba, Carmel G. Kandhe, Messie M. Muipat (…)2026-08-27
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Toward Drought-Resilient Soybean Genotypes Integrating Global Socioeconomic Constraints Genetic Mechanisms and Breeding Priorities

This systematic review synthesizes global evidence on physiological, genetic, and socioeconomic strategies for developing drought-resilient soybean genotypes, identifying key molecular mechanisms and breeding technologies while highlighting critical gaps and a tailored roadmap for enhancing soybean productivity and climate resilience in Tanzania.

Frenk Mulamila Reuben2026-08-27
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An annotated dataset of soybean root nodules for deep learning-based object detection

This paper introduces SoyNodules, a FAIR-compliant dataset containing 1,701 annotated images of soybean roots and isolated nodules with 49,210 bounding boxes, designed to facilitate the development of deep learning models for automated nodule detection and biological nitrogen fixation assessment in precision agriculture.

Eber Fabiano Pacanhela, Artur Berbel Lirio Rondina, Marco Antonio Nogueira, Mariangela Hungria, Igor Gabrig Barboza, Álv (…)2026-08-27