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Comparative mutagenic effectiveness and efficiency of gamma rays and sodium azide in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (l.) Walp.)

A study conducted in India during 2021–2022 demonstrated that combined treatments of gamma rays and sodium azide, particularly at 200 Gy + 0.02% SA, offer superior mutagenic effectiveness and efficiency for generating diverse and desirable genetic variability in cowpea compared to individual mutagens.

Vikas Bagda, Shailesh Kumar Jain, Omprakash Omprakash, Rohit Sharma, Ritu Sharma2026-09-25
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Maternal Foliar Application of Indole-3-Acetic Acid and L-Tryptophan Enhances Maternal Performance and Confers Improved Salinity Tolerance to Progeny Seeds of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L)

This study demonstrates that foliar application of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) to maternal okra plants significantly enhances their reproductive performance and confers transgenerational benefits, resulting in progeny seeds with superior germination, seedling vigor, and salinity tolerance compared to those treated with L-tryptophan or untreated controls.

Mona Bakhit, Seyed Amir Moosavi, Seyed Ataollah Siadat, Aidin Hamidi, Amin Ebrahimi, Thomas Georg Roitsch2026-09-25✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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Fermented products of Bacillus velezensis improve growth, intestinal health and immune functions of crucian carp (Carassius auratus) by regulating its intestinal core microbiota

This study demonstrates that fermented products of *Bacillus velezensis* LK1, particularly its culture, serve as a sustainable antibiotic alternative that significantly enhances the growth, immunity, and intestinal health of crucian carp by regulating core gut microbiota, specifically promoting beneficial *Cetobacterium* species.

Xuexia Jin, Dashu Liang, Sizhen Liu, Zihan Yang2026-09-25
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Modulatory Effects of β-glucan on Excessive Inflammation Induced by Aeromonas hydrophila in Endangered Catfish Silurus lanzhouensis

This study demonstrates that dietary β-glucan supplementation mitigates *Aeromonas hydrophila*-induced excessive inflammation and tissue damage in the endangered catfish *Silurus lanzouensis* by suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokine expression and necroptosis pathways, thereby offering a promising strategy for its conservation-oriented aquaculture.

Yuchen Zhang, Zilin Zhu, Yuanhao Yang, Fenggang Li, Jishu Zhou2026-09-25
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Airborne fungal assemblage of Japanese rice (Oryza sativa subsp. japonica) in Paraguay: phenology-driven and weather-driven components of the aerial mycobiota

This study establishes the first aerobiological baseline for Japanese rice in South America by characterizing the airborne fungal assemblage in Paraguay, revealing that *Alternaria* and *Curvularia* are weather-driven and peak at grain maturity, while *Cochliobolus* and *Magnaporthe* are phenology-driven and associated with early vegetative and panicle emergence stages, respectively.

Nathaly Emi Takahashi-González, Andrea Alejandra Arrua, Ignacio Achon, Marta Alicia Fernández-Gamarra, Guillermo Andrés (…)2026-09-25
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Reliability-Calibrated Phenology-Guided Dual-Cycle Learning for Mapping Single- and Double-Season Rice from Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 Time Series

The paper introduces PGD-RiceNet, a novel deep learning framework that integrates reliability-calibrated gap topology and phenology-guided dual-cycle learning to achieve state-of-the-art accuracy in mapping single- and double-season rice from cloud-affected Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 time series.

Zhen Du, Xiao Ma, Boshu Xu, Yanwen Liu, Jing Cheng, Donghui Zhang2026-09-25
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Chemical, rheological, microbial and sensorial properties of bio-Greek yogurt made from cow, buffalo, goat, sheep or camel milk using transglutaminase

This study demonstrates that bio-Greek yogurt produced from sheep, buffalo, and cow milk using transglutaminase and probiotic cultures exhibits superior chemical, rheological, and sensory properties compared to those made from goat or camel milk, although the latter offer distinct advantages in antioxidant activity and specific probiotic viability.

Reham K. El-Menawy, Magdy M. Ismail, Adel M. M. Kholif, Doaa M. Mohamed, Ola M. A. K. Shalabi2026-09-25
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Phenology, Growth, and Yield of Three Wheat Varieties Under Late-Sown Terminal Heat Stress Conditions in Bangladesh and Implications for Variety Selection

This study conducted in Bangladesh during 2024–2025 demonstrates that late sowing severely compresses the wheat life cycle and drastically reduces yield across three varieties, identifying BARI Gom 21 as the most robust option for absolute grain production under terminal heat stress and BARI Gom 26 as the superior choice for maintaining grain-weight stability.

Abdur Rahman Al Mamun, Rubel Mia, Abu Taleb2026-09-25
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Field Evaluation of Root-Nodule Endophytic Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria for Improving Growth and Pod Production of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) in Semi-Arid Saurashtra

This study identifies and evaluates native root-nodule endophytic bacteria, particularly *Rhizobium* sp. MU-RM12, *Bacillus licheniformis* MU-RM3, and *Pseudomonas* sp. MU_RM2, as highly effective bioinoculants that significantly enhance groundnut growth and pod production in the semi-arid soils of Saurashtra.

Rinku Manvani, Mahendrapalsingh Rajput2026-09-25