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Temperature and relative humidity influence Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) infestation and larval parasitoid activity in the tomato agroecosystems of the Niayes area, Senegal

This study conducted in Senegal's Niayes area reveals that warmer, drier conditions favor *Helicoverpa armigera* infestation in tomatoes while promoting high parasitism rates by natural enemies like *Cotesia vestalis*, underscoring the critical role of climate-driven interactions in integrated pest management.

Serigne Omar SENE, Mamadou DIATTE, Aladji Kéba CISSE, Aliou WILANE, Babacar LABOU, Serigne SYLLA, Etienne TENDENG, Pape (…)2026-08-13
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Genetic Variability and Multivariate Study in Indica Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Germplasm of the Tungabhadra Basin, Karnataka

This study evaluated 214 Indica rice germplasm accessions from the Tungabhadra Basin, Karnataka, revealing significant genetic variability and divergence among five distinct clusters, particularly highlighting biological yield, harvest index, and spikelets per panicle as key traits for selecting diverse parents to develop high-yielding rice varieties.

N. R. Raghavendra, Bobochand Singh, Garudapalya Muniswamy Keerthi, Mohammed Ibrahim, R. Lokesha2026-08-13
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Rice evapotranspiration estimation and irrigation optimization based on coupling UAV multispectral and thermal infrared imagery with the FAO-56 model

This study proposes a novel framework that integrates UAV multispectral and thermal infrared imagery with the FAO-56 model and NSGA-II optimization to accurately estimate rice evapotranspiration and identify optimal water-nitrogen management strategies that balance high yield, resource efficiency, and low greenhouse gas emissions in Northeast China's cold black soil region.

Yan Sha, Tianyang Gao, Aizheng Yang, Xiaofang Wang, Shengbo Li, Lei Ma, Nan Chai, Mo Li2026-08-13
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Integrated bioprocess development for laccase production by an endophytic Trametes villosa isolated from cocoa agro-industrial waste

This study demonstrates a sustainable bioprocess strategy that utilizes cocoa agro-industrial waste to isolate and optimize the production of laccase from *Trametes villosa*, followed by enzyme immobilization on chitosan to create an efficient, reusable biocatalyst for dye degradation.

Sophia Alves Luzeiro, João Victor Younes Oliveira, Gustavo Vieira Olivieri, Antonio d'Angelo, Rosa Turco, Riccardo Tesse (…)2026-08-13
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Effect of Goat Manure and Two Biostimulant Fertilizers (Rapid-Grow and Vegimax) on Growth and Biomass Yield of Welsh Onion (Allium fistulosum L.) in Butembo, DRC

This study demonstrates that integrating goat manure with the biostimulant Vegimax significantly enhances the biomass yield and economic profitability of Welsh onion cultivation in Butembo, DRC, offering a promising sustainable fertilization strategy despite the lack of significant effects on individual growth parameters.

Kambere Siviri Lwanga, Kambale Muyisa Musongora, Kambale Kathuko Dalmond, Paluku Yeye Eloge, Katembo Sabuni Alain, Kamba (…)2026-08-13
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Soxhlet-Extracted Date Kernel Oil from Phoenix dactylifera L.: Physicochemical Characterization and Ultra High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Phytochemical Profiling with Antioxidant and Selective Antimicrobial / Antifungal Activities

This study demonstrates that hexane-extracted date kernel oil possesses favorable physicochemical properties, a phenolic-rich phytochemical profile, and significant selective antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal activities, highlighting its potential as a valuable resource for functional foods and natural antimicrobial applications.

Youcef Bendiaf, Fatima Zohra Baba Ahmed, Samira Bouanane2026-08-13
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Consequence of Gibberellic Acid and Vermicomposting on Vegetative Development, Mineral Content and Features of Persian Shallot: allium Hirtifolium bios, Tarom region, Mazandaran

This study demonstrates that the application of vermicompost and gibberellic acid significantly enhances the vegetative growth, mineral content, and bulb characteristics of Persian Shallot (*Allium hirtifolium*), with specific treatments like 1.2 kg/m² vermicompost and 410 ppm gibberellic acid yielding optimal results in daughter bulb production, dry weight, and nutrient accumulation.

Kaveh Ostad-Ali-Askari, Hossein Gholami2026-08-13
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Interinstitutional transport and anesthetic management of two captive-born lowland tapirs (Tapirus terrestris) across an altitudinal gradient in Ecuador

This paper reports the successful interinstitutional transport of two captive lowland tapirs across an altitudinal gradient in Ecuador, demonstrating that coordinated anesthetic planning, environmental management, and continuous veterinary monitoring can facilitate safe relocation with only minor, self-resolving complications.

Cristian Vaca Ortega2026-08-12
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Physicochemical Characterization of Cassava Peel-Derived Biodegradable Hydrogel for Agricultural Soil Amendment

This study characterizes biodegradable hydrogel granules derived from Mkombozi cassava peels, demonstrating their potential as a sustainable soil amendment for rice production through their specific physicochemical properties, nutrient content, moisture retention capabilities, and biodegradability.

Jenard Mathayo Mlengera¹, Stanslaus Terengia Materu¹, Yusto Mugisha Yustas²2026-08-12