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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
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Integrative GWAS and Haplotype-Based Dissection Identify Additive Genomic Hotspots conferring Bacterial Leaf Streak Resistance in the Barley Interspecific Cytonuclear Multi-Parent Population (CMPP)

This study utilizes integrative GWAS and haplotype-based analysis in a barley multi-parent population to identify two major additive genomic hotspots on chromosomes 1H and 2H that confer resistance to bacterial leaf streak, providing valuable targets for breeding durable resistant varieties.

Muhammad Ahmad, Thamaraikannan Sivakumar, Joseph Tilstra, Tapish Pawar, Avital Beery, Schewach Bodenheimer, Shengming Ya (…)2026-08-14
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Dietary tropical seaweed supplementation modulates antioxidant status and immune response in adult Labrador Dogs

This study demonstrates that supplementing the diets of adult Labrador dogs with tropical seaweeds, particularly *Gracilaria salicornia*, significantly enhances antioxidant status and immune responses while reducing cortisol levels, without adversely affecting hematological or biochemical parameters.

Kiran Shinde Kiran, Asit Das Asit, Sunil E Jadhav Sunil, Suhana P.Muquit Suhana, Hrishikesh B. Gudaghe Hrish, P Bagavan (…)2026-08-14
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Evaluating space-mutagenized Sumai 3 lines for disease resistance, agronomic traits, and quality: screening elite germplasm with Fhb1 and Yr30 markers

This study evaluates 504 space-mutagenized Sumai 3 wheat lines, identifying 30 elite germplasm that successfully combine multi-disease resistance and superior flour quality while revealing a significant trade-off between stripe rust and Fusarium head blight resistance and the potential emergence of the Yr30 marker in the mutant population.

Jiayao Tong, Yuhang Li, Chiye Yang, Ruoyu Hao, Jiale Liu, Mengqian Du, Ming Qin, Qiang Li, Baotong Wang, Peng Cheng2026-08-14
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Beyond the Binary: A Multinomial Logit and Mixed-Methods Analysis of the Determinants of Integrated ConservationAgriculture–Agroforestry Adoption among Smallholder Farmers in East Wollega Zone, Ethiopia

Using a mixed-methods approach and multinomial logit model on 410 households in East Wollega, Ethiopia, this study reveals that institutional factors like land tenure security and extension services are the primary drivers of integrated conservation agriculture and agroforestry adoption, while also highlighting critical gender disparities in accessing extension benefits and the complex trade-offs farmers face.

Tena Abdissa Woldyes¹, Yimer Mohammed², Andualem Akililu2026-08-14
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Influence of production seasons on economic traits of bivoltine strain of mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori L.) in Melkassa Agricultural Research Center

A study conducted at Melkassa Agricultural Research Center demonstrates that rearing the Chinese bivoltine strain of mulberry silkworm (*Bombyx mori* L.) during the wet rainy season yields significantly superior economic traits and productivity compared to cold dry and hot dry seasons, suggesting that simulating these favorable environmental conditions could enhance production during less optimal periods.

beshada taye, Metasebia Terefe, Aynalem Tsegaw, Kedir Shifa, Ahmed Ibrahim, Abiy Tilahun2026-08-14
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Identification of Quantitative Trait Loci Conferring Resistance to Rotylenchulus reniformis in Soybean Germplasm from Maturity Groups IV and V

This study utilized a genome-wide association study on 202 soybean accessions to identify three significant SNPs on chromosome 18 associated with quantitative resistance to *Rotylenchulus reniformis*, thereby providing candidate genes and molecular markers to facilitate the breeding of resistant soybean varieties.

Lucy Kiarie, David O. Moseley, Tristan T. Watson2026-08-14
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Improved root-zone hydration and soil moisture conservation enhance drought resilience during the establishment of young tea plants (Camellia sinensis L.)

This study demonstrates that integrating root-zone hydration techniques, such as scheduled supplemental watering, with soil moisture conservation methods like mulching and water bagging significantly enhances the survival, growth, and physiological resilience of young tea plants during severe winter droughts in Bangladesh.

Md. Moshiur Rahman Akonda, Md. Shariful Islam, Partho Sarker Dhrubo, A. K. M. Rafikul Hoque, Md. Abdul Aziz, Toufiq Ahme (…)2026-08-14