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Impact of Processing Conditions and Membrane Fractionation on Chloropropanol Formation during Protein Hydrolysate Production from Meat Trimming By-products

This study demonstrates that while extraction pH does not significantly affect chloropropanol formation, the overall processing conditions and subsequent membrane fractionation (< 3 kDa) influence 2-MCPD levels in meat trimming-derived protein hydrolysates, with fractionation effectively removing the contaminant likely by eliminating precursor components.

Elif Ekiz Terzioğlu, Emel Oz, Fatih Oz2026-08-24

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High-throughput in vitro rooting in caper (Capparis spinosa L.) via a paper-based system

This study demonstrates that a paper-based rooting system combined with reduced Murashige and Skoog mineral salts significantly enhances the speed, percentage, and quality of root formation in micropropagated caper shoots, offering a scalable solution for large-scale clonal propagation.

Margarita Pérez-Jiménez, José Manuel Gambín, Miriam Romero-Muñoz, Carmen López-Sierra2026-08-24

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Where the chain stops: chain length and customary markups in three smallholder plantation timber chains in eastern Nepal

This study of three smallholder timber chains in eastern Nepal reveals that growers' share of the final timber price is determined primarily by chain length rather than wood value, with shorter chains like kadam yielding significantly higher returns (over 30%) compared to longer chains for eucalyptus and teak (under 8%).

Prameshwar Paswan, Milan Adhikari, Shishir Mrasini2026-08-24

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Preliminary Field Records of Four Calamus Species and Their Resource Management Implications in a Mindanao Forest Landscape

This brief report presents preliminary field records of four *Calamus* species in a Mindanao forest landscape and discusses the implications of these findings for their resource management.

Medrid T. Mait, Janny Sumilla, Jay Mark Plaza, Christine Ramos2026-08-24

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Cultivation of diverse crop species and varieties support yield stability in smallholder farming system

Based on five years of on-farm data from Senegal, this study demonstrates that increasing crop species and varietal diversity stabilizes smallholder yields under climatic variability through a combination of a selection effect driven by stable pearl millet and an insurance effect arising from asynchronous fluctuations among different crops.

Ewen MENGUY, Adeline Barnaud, Stéphanie S.M. Carrière, Robert Diatte, Abdou Ngom, Saidou Nourou Sall, Paul Sene, Vanesse (…)2026-08-24

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Development and validation of the SAGA Food Frequency Questionnaire with Focus on Fish Consumption

This study validates the SAGA Food Frequency Questionnaire for use in Nordic adult populations, demonstrating favorable reproducibility and a significant correlation between reported fish consumption and plasma long-chain n-3 fatty acid levels.

Styrmir Hallsson, Edda Andresdottir, Rikhard Landberg, Marianna Thordardottir, Gunnar Tómasson, Ingibjörg Gunnarsdóttir (…)2026-08-24

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AMMI and GGE biplot analysis for yield performance and stability assessment of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) hybrids under the multi-environmental trials (METs)

This study utilized AMMI and GGE biplot analyses to evaluate 67 rice hybrids across three environments, identifying specific high-yielding genotypes adapted to different conditions while highlighting G17, G23, G40, G42, and G55 as the most ideal candidates that combine high grain yield with stability.

K. Rajendra Prasad, P. Senguttuvel, K. V Radha Krishna, K. Deepika, A. Sreenivas, P. Nagaraju, S. Sudheer Kumar, L. V Su (…)2026-08-22

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Molecular Detection and Surveillance of Zoonotic Abortive Agents in Small Ruminants in Tunisia: Epidemiology and Risk Factors

This nationwide molecular survey in Tunisia reveals a high prevalence of co-circulating zoonotic abortive pathogens (notably *Brucella* and *Chlamydia*) in small ruminants, identifies the lack of vaccination as a critical risk factor, and underscores the necessity of molecular diagnostics to improve national surveillance and control strategies.

Kaouther Guesmi, Awatef Béjaoui, Ibtihel Ben Abdallah, Monia Lachtar, Raja Gharbi, Bassem Bel Haj Mohamed, Anissa Dhaoua (…)2026-08-22

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Study on the effects of three different types of amendment on the characteristics of the aeolian sandy soil and maize yield in Ningxia, China

A field experiment in Ningxia, China, demonstrated that three soil amendments—potassium-based humectants (PBH), mineral-derived potassium fulvate (MDPF), and Bacillus subtilis (BaSu)—all improved aeolian sandy soil properties and maize yields, with PBH showing the most significant overall effectiveness in enhancing soil nutrients and specific growth traits.

Weihong Wang, Shilong Chen, Hefang Jing, Lixin Zhang, Yan Liu, Zhongwu Wan2026-08-22

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Growing local and circular: The potential of peri-urban agriculture in reducing imports and environmental impacts

Using a life cycle assessment of the Metropolitan Area of Barcelona, this study demonstrates that peri-urban agriculture can significantly reduce the environmental footprint of local food production compared to imports, provided that circular nutrient strategies are applied to crops that inherently outperform their imported counterparts.

Juan David Arosemena, Susana Toboso-Chavero, Jeroen Guinée, Angelica Mendoza Beltran, Gara Villalba2026-08-22

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