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Comparative analysis of ladybird beetle (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) diversity and abundance across cropland and non-cropland agroecosystems in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

A study conducted in Madurai, India, from August 2024 to March 2025 reveals that cropland habitats, particularly brinjal, cowpea, and cotton fields, support significantly higher diversity and abundance of predatory ladybird beetles compared to non-cropland areas, underscoring the critical role of crop diversity and reduced insecticide use in sustaining natural pest control.

Thangavel Rajagopal, Boominathan Aishwarya, Ponnirul Ponmanickam, Marimuthu Muthukatturaja, Raju Eswaran, Subramanian Se (…)2026-08-14
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Effects of Compound Ratio of Agricultural By-Products and Fox- Raccoon Dog Dung on the Growth and Development of Black Soldier Flies

This study demonstrates that a 1:1 mixture of wheat bran and fox-raccoon dog dung serves as the optimal feed formula for black soldier flies, significantly enhancing their growth, survival, and feed conversion efficiency compared to other agricultural by-product mixtures or pure dung.

Nan An, Runbin Xu, Yumeng Zhang, Lihua Yang, Yanying Zhang, Shuang Liu, Zhixin Ji, Zhiwei Zhang2026-08-14
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Projecting maize yield in the North China Plain under climate extremes: A hybrid crop model-machine learning approach

This study develops a hybrid framework integrating the APSIM process-based model with machine learning algorithms and feature selection techniques to significantly improve maize yield prediction accuracy in the North China Plain, revealing that future climate extremes will cause substantial yield losses even when accounting for the positive effects of elevated CO₂.

Haonan Tan, Dengpan Xiao, Huizi Bai, Yang Lu, Lihua Lv, Peipei Pan, Dandan Ren, Man Zhang, Xiaomeng Yin, Yan Wang, Ying (…)2026-08-14
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Carbon Efficiency in the European Agri-Food–Climate Nexus: Determinants, Pathways and Policy Implications

This study employs a multi-method framework to analyze 24 EU countries from 2014 to 2024, revealing that carbon efficiency in the European agri-food system is a complex, heterogeneous outcome driven by economic development and nutrient balance, shaped by multiple configurational pathways, and constrained by necessary conditions like R&D and livestock density.

Matheus Koengkan, José Alberto Fuinhas, Anne Yenching Liu, Muhammad Aqib Khursheed, Zakir Khan2026-08-13
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Beyond Carbon: A Bibliometric and Thematic Analysis of Nitrogen Representation in Fertilizer Sustainability Research (1984–2026)

This bibliometric analysis of fertilizer sustainability research from 1984 to 2026 reveals that while nitrogen-related concerns significantly outweigh carbon-focused discourse in the literature, the weak correlation between nitrogen discussions and policy terminology highlights a critical gap in governance responses that must be addressed to achieve comprehensive sustainability.

Ms Pragnya Velaga2026-08-13
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Determinants of the adoption of Vivo Plants and Organic Fertilizers in agroecological banana and plantain farming in Southern Benin

This study analyzes data from 321 farmers in Southern Benin to identify distinct socio-economic and institutional factors—such as age, farm size, training, and credit access—that drive the adoption of vivo plants and organic fertilizers in banana and plantain farming, ultimately recommending targeted interventions to promote sustainable agroecological practices.

Marie Annick Geneviève Yabo Fadegnon, Augustin Nounagnon Kossi Aoudji, Frédéric Gaspart2026-08-13
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Endogenous Ca-driven phosphorus immobilization by sugarcane filter mud biochar: 21-month evidence from an acidic citrus soil

This 21-month study demonstrates that granulating calcium-rich sugarcane filter mud biochar with compound fertilizer effectively immobilizes phosphorus in acidic citrus soils through the formation of endogenous amorphous calcium phosphate, thereby reducing leaching and maintaining plant nutrition while valorizing industrial waste without exogenous reagents.

Shizhe Tang, Xiaohui Tang, Chunfeng Chunfeng, Huijiao Wei, Xiran Cheng, Li Suli, ZHIGANG li2026-08-13
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Comparative evaluation of the immunostimulatory activities of autolyzed yeast and purified β-glucan in Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)

This study demonstrates that dietary supplementation with purified β-glucan, particularly at 200 g/ton, enhances growth performance, upregulates immune-related genes, and significantly improves survival against AHPND in Pacific white shrimp more effectively than autolyzed yeast.

Rungkarn Suebsing, Chanadda Kasamechotchung, Suparat Taengchaiyaphum, Siriwan Khidprasert, Kallaya Sritunyalucksana, Pra (…)2026-08-13
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UAV-based NDVI assessment of frost impacts on native maize in the Ecuadorian Andes

This study demonstrates that UAV-based NDVI monitoring effectively quantifies the severe impact of frost on native Ecuadorian maize, revealing that minimum temperature and relative humidity are the dominant factors driving canopy decline, surpassing the effects of planting density and nitrogen fertilization.

Alberto Macancela-Herrera, Enith Guanuchi-Armijos, Eduardo Tacuri-Espinoza, Mateo López-Espinoza, Lucía Lupercio-Novillo2026-08-13