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agriculture

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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
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Optimisation of surface sterilisation protocols to improve explant survival and reduce microbial contamination in local banana (Musa spp.) germplasm from Malawi

This study optimizes a multi-step surface sterilization protocol using 70% ethanol followed by 3.5% sodium hypochlorite with Tween 20, which significantly enhances explant survival and reduces microbial contamination across three local Malawian banana cultivars, thereby facilitating large-scale micropropagation and germplasm conservation.

Harlod Katondo, Abel Sefasi, Joyce Njoloma, Willard Mbewe, Moses Maliro2026-08-14
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Occurrence of tetracycline residues in cattle manure from southern Malawi: implications for antimicrobial resistance and One Health

This study reveals that cattle manure in southern Malawi is universally contaminated with tetracycline-class residues and highly resistant Enterobacteriaceae, highlighting significant One Health risks from unregulated antibiotic use and the application of manure as fertilizer.

Thoko Kapalamula, Precious Masitala, Natasha Mwenda, Elisha Chatanga, Peter Nambala, Rajab Mkakosya, Shannon Manning2026-08-14
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Influence of different spectral qualities on the morphology and physiology of Cattleya crispa lindl. (Orchidaceae) during in vitro cultivation and plant acclimatization

This study demonstrates that a blue/red LED light combination is the most effective spectral quality for optimizing the in vitro growth, physiological development, and successful ex vitro acclimatization of *Cattleya crispa*, outperforming white, red, and isolated blue light treatments.

Rose Mari Seledes, Elinton Soares Pontes, Thiago Sanches Ornellas, Fernanda Espíndola Assumpção Bastos, Rosete Pescador2026-08-14
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Impact of Rhinoplasty and Staphylectomy on Venous Blood Gas Parameters in French Bulldogs with Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)

This study evaluated the impact of rhinoplasty and staphylectomy on venous blood gas and electrolyte parameters in French Bulldogs with BOAS, revealing preoperative compensated respiratory acidosis and a trend toward ventilatory normalization post-surgery, though no statistically significant differences were found between pre- and postoperative values.

Francesca Lopes Zibetti, Thaís Cristina Vann, Marina Helwig Tavares, Esther Ayomikun Oluwagbemiga-Dada, Halef Herbert Ra (…)2026-08-14
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Combined Effects of Superdose Phytase and Organic Acid Supplementation on Growth Performance, Blood Biochemical Parameters, and Litter Characteristics in Broiler Chickens Fed Phosphorus-Deficient Diets

This study demonstrates that supplementing broiler chickens with a combination of superdose phytase and organic acidifiers, particularly in phosphorus-deficient diets, effectively enhances weight gain and reduces litter nitrogen excretion without negatively impacting blood biochemical parameters.

Arman Farzanegan, Seyed Davood Sharifi, Hasan Rouhanipour, Melika Jourablou, Amir Rahimi2026-08-14
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Effects of in ovo Ocimum gratissimum leaf extract on hatchability and post-hatch performance in Cobb 500 broilers

This study demonstrates that in ovo injection of Ocimum gratissimum leaf extract, particularly at a concentration of 50 µg/mL, significantly improves hatchability, reduces embryonic mortality, and enhances post-hatch growth performance and feed conversion in Cobb 500 broilers.

Kossivi Bright Benawo, Kokou Voemesse, Kpassi Seme, Oyengule Emmanuel Oke, Wèrè Pitala2026-08-14
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Complementary use of N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase and somatic cell count for detecting experimental and naturally occurring mastitis in dairy goats

This study demonstrates that measuring N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAGase) activity alongside somatic cell count (SCC) effectively detects and differentiates both experimental and natural mastitis in dairy goats, particularly those caused by *Staphylococcus warneri*, offering a valuable adjunct biomarker for early diagnosis.

Jéssica Lobo Albuquerque Caldeira, Ugonna Henry Uzoka, Richard Costa Polveiro, Luisa Maria de Souza Menezes, Mariana de (…)2026-08-14