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Hyperspectral time-series clustering of microalgal growth kinetics for strain-aware harvest timing

This study presents a data-driven framework that utilizes hyperspectral time-series clustering with Dynamic Time Warping to group microalgal strains by their distinct growth-kinetic behaviors rather than taxonomy, thereby enabling optimized, strain-specific harvest timing.

Rajalakshmi Elumalai, Karthikeyan Meenatchi Sundaram, Sunil Chinnadurai, Ankita Juneja, Karthik Rajendran2026-10-01
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Growth promotion of tomato plants through bacteria derived from spent substrate of edible mushrooms

This study demonstrates that bacterial isolates derived from spent mushroom substrate, particularly isolate BUD 5, possess plant growth-promoting traits and effectively enhance tomato growth and root development under greenhouse conditions when applied via foliar spraying or seed treatment.

Jessica Albach, Fabiane Gelinski Dalla Rosa, Renata Moccellin, Cacilda Marcia Duarte Rios Faria, João Domingos Rodrigues2026-10-01
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Optimized Nitrogen and Planting Density Enhance Source-Sink Coordination and Sweet Potato Productivity

This study demonstrates that a combination of medium nitrogen application (120 kg N ha⁻¹) and medium planting density (62,500 plants ha⁻¹) optimizes source-sink coordination, enhances nitrogen use efficiency, and maximizes yield, quality, and economic returns for sweet potatoes, particularly in the Haikou environment.

Rafiq Ahmad, Yujie Li, Luqman Khan, Jinhan Du, Kashif Khan, Huixian Xing, ChengCheng Si2026-10-01
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Postpartum Stage and Lactic Acid Bacteria Strain Determine Fermentation Kinetics and Refrigerated Stability of Local Gorontalo Goat Colostrum

This study demonstrates that the postpartum milking day and specific lactic acid bacteria strain significantly influence the acidification kinetics, colloidal reorganization, and refrigerated stability of fermented Local Gorontalo goat colostrum, confirming its viability for developing value-added fermented dairy products.

Agus Bahar Rachman, Purnama Ningsih Maspeke, Arif Murtaqi Akhmad Mutsyahidan, Lukman Hakim, Nicolays Jambang, Anjar Wind (…)2026-10-01
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Spectral-Correlation and Random Matrix Theory- Analysis of Raman Spectra for Detection of Milk Adulterants

This study demonstrates that combining spectral-correlation diagnostics with Random Matrix Theory, specifically through the Brody parameter, provides a robust, statistically grounded framework for detecting and distinguishing milk adulterants (hydrogen peroxide, urea, and formalin) by quantifying the degree of spectral randomization in Raman spectra.

Ravinder Tirupati, Manimaran P., Ghanashyam Krishna M., Samrat L. Sabat2026-09-30
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Python-Based Process Modelling and Optimisation of Pyrolysis Valorisation of Palm Kernel Shells and Empty Fruit Bunches for Biochar Production: A Circular Economy Assessment

This study develops a Python-based, uncertainty-aware computational framework to optimize the pyrolysis of Ghana's palm kernel shells and empty fruit bunches for biochar production, demonstrating that specific temperature and residence time conditions can achieve high yields, significant carbon benefits, and substantial net revenues within a circular economy model.

Turkson Jesse Takyi, Keti Perfect Mawuli, Emmanuel Kwesi Arthur, Konadu Sasu David, Salifu Tahiru Azeko2026-09-30
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Economic and Environmental Gains from the Use of Yeast By-Products in the Feeding of Dairy Cows

This study demonstrates that incorporating yeast by-products into dairy cow diets is both economically feasible and environmentally beneficial, as it yields positive financial returns over a decade while significantly reducing enteric methane emissions per unit of milk produced.

Janaina Tayna Silva, Euclides Reuter de Oliveira, Régio Marcio Toesca Gimenes, Vanessa Souza, Juliana Dias de Oliveira (…)2026-09-30
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Integrated Aglime, Vermicompost, and Rotation Cropping Enhanced Crop Yield and Soil Quality in Acid Soils of Arsi Zone, Oromia Region

A two-year field trial in Arsi Zone demonstrated that integrating full or partial lime with vermicompost and crop rotation significantly enhanced bread wheat and malt barley yields and improved soil chemical properties in acidic soils, offering a sustainable, lower-input alternative for resource-limited farmers.

Dawit Habte, Dugasa Gerenfes, Kassu Tadesse, Geremew Taye, Temesgen Desalegn, Getahun Dereje, Samuel Lindi, Dawit Habte (…)2026-09-30
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Ethnobotany, value chain and conservation strategies for the African breadfruit (Treculia africana Decne ex Trécul) in Kavuzi Extension Planning Area in northern Malawi

This study in northern Malawi reveals that while the African breadfruit (*Treculia africana*) is widely recognized for its nutritious seeds, its utilization is currently limited by labor-intensive processing and a lack of market structures, necessitating targeted conservation efforts and post-harvest technology interventions to harness its potential for food security and economic development.

Peter Simon Nyanda, Leonard Manda, Paul Munyenyembe, Mphatso Divinity Kachingwe, Rutaihwa Alexander Katura2026-09-30
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Storage-dependent bioefficacy of brahmastra against mustard aphid (Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt.) in rapeseed–mustard under organic farming conditions

This study demonstrates that the plant-derived biopesticide "brahmastra" effectively controls mustard aphids in organic rapeseed–mustard farming, with its highest efficacy observed at a 12.5 L/ha application rate and maintained stability for up to 150 days of storage, while preserving beneficial predatory fauna.

Subash Singh, Mehra S. Sidhu2026-09-30