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Screening of different varieties of Cowpea against Pulse Beetle (Callosobruchus chinensis) under laboratory conditions in Lamjung Campus, Nepal

A laboratory study conducted at Lamjung Campus, Nepal, evaluated eight cowpea varieties against the pulse beetle (*Callosobruchus chinensis*) and identified the Chandra variety as significantly resistant with minimal damage, while Makai bodi showed the highest susceptibility, demonstrating a strong positive correlation between beetle activity and seed weight loss.

Bhawana Regmi, Ankita Gautam, Purnima Regmi, Shakti Raj Giri2026-10-07✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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Genotype X Environmental Interaction of Breeding Lines of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) for Yield, Yield-components and Quality Traits under Lowland Ecology of Malawi

This study evaluated 20 rice genotypes across six Malawian lowland sites during the 2024/2025 seasons, revealing that hybrid lines offer the highest yield potential while specific improved varieties like Mtupatupa and IR18A1908 are recommended for their stability and consumer acceptance under both rainfed and irrigated conditions.

Elias Jeke, James Bokosi, Rosemary Murori, Maxwell Darko Asante, Kingsley Masamba2026-10-07
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Models for Predicting Fresh Fruit Yield from Tree Morphometric Parameters in Terminalia chebula Retz. Selections under Subtropical Himalayan Conditions

This study demonstrates that accurate non-destructive estimation of fresh fruit yield in *Terminalia chebula* under subtropical Himalayan conditions requires selection-specific regression models based on morphometric parameters, as no single predictor variable reliably estimates yield across genetically diverse selections.

Sourav Singh, Manjot Singh Sidhu, Kamal Kishor Sood, Sushil Kumar Gupta, Stanzin Khenrab, Tsering Lanzes2026-10-07
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Isolation and Screening of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria and Their Synergistic Interaction with Plant Extracts for Enhancing Growth of Winter Wheat

This study identified specific plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria from Lithuanian winter wheat rhizospheres, characterized their antagonistic properties against fungal pathogens, and demonstrated that a synergistic combination of *Pseudomonas* strains (JON8 and RUM4) with a nettle and yarrow plant extract significantly enhances the germination and root growth of winter wheat.

Ausra Babenskiene, Justina Kaziuniene, Skaidre Suproniene, Audrius Gegeckas, Zita Kriauciuniene2026-10-07
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Institutional and Socio-Cultural Determinants of Women's Agricultural Value Chain Participation: Evidence from Rural Ethiopia

This mixed-methods study of rural Ethiopian households demonstrates that Women's Savings and Credit Cooperatives (WSCCs) are the strongest predictor of women's transition to high-value agricultural activities, significantly outperforming individual factors like education and credit access by bundling financial, social, and capacity-building resources to overcome cultural constraints.

Ibrahim Aliyi¹, Jema Haji¹, Fresenbet Zeleke¹, Kedir Jemal¹2026-10-07
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Effects of phenological patterns and microclimate on litterfall of five shade trees in cocoa agroforestry systems in dry and moist semi-deciduous ecological zones of Ghana

This study investigated how climatic parameters influence the phenology and litterfall of five shade tree species in Ghana's cocoa agroforestry systems, revealing that while evergreen species like *Persea americana* and *Morinda lucida* produced the highest litterfall in the moist zone, increased rainfall and humidity significantly reduced overall litterfall, highlighting the critical role of farmer knowledge in managing carbon sequestration and soil fertility.

Isaac Bowah Cudjoe, Victor Rex Barnes, Daniel Dompreh, Kwame Twum-Ampofo, Uffe Jørgensen, Steve Amissah, Olivia Agbenyeg (…)2026-10-07
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Effect of Partial Replacement of full Fat Soya with Soaked Sorrel (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Seed Meal in the Diet of Weanling Rabbit

This study demonstrates that soaking sorrel seed meal and incorporating it at 10% to partially replace full-fat soybean in weanling rabbit diets yields growth performance and nutrient digestibility comparable to a control diet, while higher inclusion levels (up to 40%) negatively impact these metrics.

Sherifah Adunni Olaoye, Ademidun Olanrewaju, Okhiomah Ahmed Abu2026-10-07
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Profitability, Resource-Use Efficiency, and Production Constraints of BARI Tomato-14 in the Haor Wetlands of Habiganj, Bangladesh

This study demonstrates that while BARI Tomato-14 cultivation in Bangladesh's Haor wetlands is highly profitable, its full potential is currently hindered more by institutional gaps like insufficient extension support and credit access than by the crop's inherent risks, necessitating targeted policy interventions to enhance farmer livelihoods and climate resilience.

Tukir Ahamed, Md. Sherf-Ul-Alam, Muhtasim Billah Sajid, Tahmid Anam Chowdhury, Abdullah Al Masum, Mohammad Aminul Islam2026-10-07
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Antibacterial effect of E. coli Outer Membrane Vesicles Vaccine-Specific IgY Against Diverse Selection of APEC

This study demonstrates that vaccine-induced IgY antibodies derived from hens immunized with *E. coli* outer membrane vesicles effectively inhibit the growth of diverse avian pathogenic *E. coli* strains and protect chicken macrophages from bacterial-induced damage, highlighting the potential of this OMV-based vaccine for broad-spectrum disease prevention in poultry.

Rimsha Farooq, Louise Ladefoged Poulsen, Anders Miki Bojesen2026-10-07