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agriculture

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📄 agriculture

Modeling and Forecasting the Declining Trajectory of Agricultural Land Per Capita in Somalia (1961–2050): A Comparative Time Series Approach

This study employs a comparative time series analysis of historical data (1961–2023) to demonstrate that Somalia's agricultural land per capita is on a critical, non-stationary downward trajectory, with the Theta model projecting a continued decline to unsustainable levels by 2050, thereby necessitating urgent policy interventions in land management and population planning.

Ahmed Abdirahman Ibrahim2026-08-18
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Effects of Ethanolic Extracts from Seven Medicinal Plants on Brevicoryne brassicae (Linnaeus) under Laboratory Conditions

This study demonstrates that ethanolic extracts from seven medicinal plants, particularly *Urtica dioica* and *Peganum harmala*, exhibit significant insecticidal activity against the cabbage aphid (*Brevicoryne brassicae*) under laboratory conditions, suggesting their potential as eco-friendly alternatives for integrated pest management in canola production.

Gholamreza Salehi, Zahra Rafiei Karahroudi, Reza Vafaei Shoushtari, Saeed Chavoshi2026-08-18
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Prevalence, species composition and edaphic characteristics of agroforestry systems in the Central Kashmir Himalaya

This study conducted in Ganderbal, Kashmir, identifies four major agroforestry systems, finding that Homegardens are the most widely adopted and exhibit the highest soil fertility and nutrient levels, while all systems collectively demonstrate efficient land use and significant contributions to sustainable rural livelihoods.

Sufiya Shabir, G. M Bhat, Nazir. A Pala, Megna Rashid2026-08-15
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Mathematical Assessment of Three-Year Field Performance and Growth Promotion Efficiency of Bacillus pumilus and Bacillus thuringiensis in Brassica juncea

This study identifies *Fusarium equiseti* as the causal agent of mustard yellow leaf disease and demonstrates through a three-year field assessment that inoculation with *Bacillus pumilus* and *Bacillus thuringiensis* significantly enhances plant growth, induces systemic resistance, and increases seed yield by 34–36% while effectively suppressing the pathogen.

Shambhu Swarnakar, Papan Chowhan, Sumi Paul, Arka Pratim Chakraborty2026-08-15
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Automated Segmentation and Quantitative Analysis of Cotton Fiber Cross Sections Using a Deep Learning-Based Workflow

This study presents and validates a publicly available deep learning workflow using a YOLO11m model to automate the segmentation and quantitative analysis of cotton fiber cross-sections, significantly improving throughput and reproducibility compared to traditional manual methods.

Shalini P. Etukuri, Chaney L. Courtney, Conner Rhoden, Matthew Laufer, Riley Main, Ryan A. Smith, Damon Kenny, Khushi Pa (…)2026-08-15
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Six years after initial input of manure: Stabilized carbon gains and soil structure in a temperate syntropic agroforestry system

Six years after establishment, a temperate syntropic agroforestry system on sandy loam soil in Germany demonstrated that initial manure amendments and reduced mechanical disturbance enhanced soil organic carbon stabilization and structural resilience within tree strips through increased microbial biomass and fungal abundance, while adjacent forage alleys showed no significant differences compared to a treeless control.

Frederick Büks, Julia Toups, Lukas Beule2026-08-14
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Multi-matrix baseline monitoring of toxic metals and targeted pesticide residues in a highland vegetable agroecosystem, southern Lao PDR: Implications for adaptive surveillance design

This pilot study in southern Lao PDR establishes a baseline for toxic metals and pesticide residues in highland vegetable agroecosystems, revealing undetected targeted pesticides due to potential analytical mismatches, low-level metal contamination varying by matrix and crop morphology, and the critical need for adaptive, context-specific surveillance strategies.

Amnuay Wattanakornsiri, Hemen Sarma, Wittaya Bausri, Napaporn Khaengkhun, Jamnong Junkhiew, Somxay Thepsombath, Siamphon (…)2026-08-14
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Food Safety Risks from Heavy Metals and Pesticide Residues in Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) from a Subtropical Region of Pakistan

This study reveals that cauliflower cultivated in Gujranwala, Pakistan, using wastewater irrigation contains hazardous levels of heavy metals (specifically cadmium, lead, and cobalt) and chlorpyrifos pesticide residues that exceed permissible safety limits, posing significant risks to human health.

Laiba Waqar, Nida Mehboob, Maqsood Ahmed, Shahid Masood Shah, Adnan Arshad, Amer Rasul, Rana Qaiser Saleem, Muhammad Mus (…)2026-08-14