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Techno-Economic Analysis and Process Intensification of a Cost-Effective Hybrid-Mixing Internally Illuminated Photobioreactor for Improved Microalgal Biodiesel Production

This study demonstrates that a cost-effective, hybrid-mixing, internally illuminated photobioreactor significantly enhances microalgal biomass and lipid productivity, achieving a biodiesel yield of 85.72% while identifying energy consumption and scale as primary factors for future cost reduction in large-scale production.

Abideen. A. Adekanmi, Emmanuel. O. Garuba, Taoreed A. Muraina, Abdulhakeem . D. Olasupo, Nurudeen A. Azeez, Akinwale . M (…)2026-06-26

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Biological strategies to mitigate the effect of water deficit on morphophysiology of soybean

This study demonstrates that inoculating soybeans with *Bacillus subtilis* and the microalga *Parachlorella* sp. mitigates the adverse effects of water deficit by enhancing photosynthetic efficiency, stabilizing photosystem II, and promoting root biomass accumulation.

Anderson dos Santos Dias, Luiz Otávio Montera Martins, Davi Lucas Bertolino de Alencar, Victor Garcia Holsbaque, Obadias (…)2026-06-26

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Spatiotemporal Canopy Temperature Forecasting for Precision Irrigation Management

This paper introduces UAV-linear, a novel spatio-temporal model that integrates in-situ sensors with UAV thermal imagery to generate high-resolution canopy temperature forecasts, significantly outperforming traditional uniform assumptions and enabling more precise irrigation management for cotton crops.

Stephen Rogers, Huidong Jin, Rose Roche, Danielle Way2026-06-25

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Trait-Based Specific Protection Goals for Wild Pollinators: A Staged Modelling Framework for Pesticide Risk Assessment

This paper proposes a pragmatic, staged modelling framework that utilizes trait-based species selection and demographic toxicity assessment to establish defined, quantitative Specific Protection Goals for wild pollinators, thereby resolving current regulatory impasses in pesticide risk assessment while providing a roadmap for future spatial and agent-based refinements.

Christopher Topping, Andreas Focks, Serio Albacete González, Celeste Azpiazu Segovia, Agnieszka Bednarska, Jordan Benrez (…)2026-06-25

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Synergistic effects of vermicompost and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria on wheat growth, phosphorus bioavailability, and soil microbial dynamics in calcareous soils

This study demonstrates that the synergistic application of vermicompost and phosphate-solubilizing bacteria significantly enhances wheat growth, phosphorus bioavailability, and soil microbial activity in calcareous soils, offering a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilizers.

Ragheb M Eladly, Elham A. Badr, Islam Abou ElSeoud2026-06-25

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Haplotypic Variation in Stomatal Development Genes Governs Yield Stability and Drought Resilience in Thai Rice Cultivars

This study demonstrates that haplotypic variation in stomatal development genes dictates distinct drought resilience strategies in Thai rice cultivars, where metabolic momentum ensures stability in clay soils while photochemical resilience and proactive stomatal control are critical for survival in sandy, drought-prone environments.

Jonaliza Lanceras Siangliw, Decha Songtoasrisakul, Mathurada Ruangsiri, Suriyan Cha-um, Cattarin Theerawitaya, Wanchana (…)2026-06-25

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Predicting Paddy Rice NDVI from Meteorological Variables Using Linear Regression

This study demonstrates that polynomial regression models, particularly those utilizing cumulative meteorological variables like temperature and solar radiation, effectively predict paddy rice NDVI by capturing nonlinear growth relationships while offering a computationally efficient alternative to complex machine learning approaches.

Kim Soo-Jin, Bae Seung-Jong, Jang Min-Won2026-06-25

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Comparative study of regional ethnobotany in Andean Region

By combining field research in Ecuador with a comprehensive literature review of Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia, this study reveals a shared ethnobotanical heritage across the Andean region dominated by medicinal plant use, while highlighting critical gaps in documentation and the urgent need to preserve these traditional knowledge systems.

Juan Carlos Carrasco-Baquero, Zbynek Polesny, Daisy Carolina Carrasco-López, Fernando Romero-Cañizares, Josué Bonilla, V (…)2026-06-25

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Integrated Vermicompost and Inorganic Fertilizer Application Improves Soil Physicochemical Properties and Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Productivity on Nitisols of Northwestern Ethiopia

This study demonstrates that the integrated application of 9 t/ha vermicompost and 138N/92 P₂O₅ kg/ha inorganic fertilizer significantly improves soil physicochemical properties and maximizes bread wheat productivity and economic returns on Nitisols in northwestern Ethiopia.

Abere Tenagne, Eyayu Molla, Tadele Amare2026-06-25

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Antimicrobial efficacy of plasma-treated grapefruit seed extract against foodborne pathogens: Enhanced bactericidal activity through cold plasma synergism

This study demonstrates that combining cold atmospheric plasma with grapefruit seed extract creates a synergistic bactericidal effect, significantly enhancing the elimination of foodborne pathogens like *Salmonella*, *E. coli*, *Listeria*, and *Staphylococcus* through reactive species generation and membrane disruption.

Donggyun Yim2026-06-25

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