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Effects of Storage Conditions on Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

This study conducted in Mekelle, Ethiopia, demonstrates that while refrigeration at 4°C is the most effective method for extending the shelf life of tomatoes to 21 days, the low-cost, energy-efficient pot-in-pot evaporative cooling system also significantly improves postharvest quality and extends shelf life to 19 days compared to ambient LDPE packaging.

kidanemariam tesfay, ftwi gebremedhin, gebrehiwot gidey, lijalem tareke2026-08-11

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Agronomic performance of quinoa under deficit irrigation for sustainable cultivation in arid Mediterranean Egypt

This study demonstrates that while the locally adapted Egyptian quinoa cultivar 'Misr1' achieves superior grain yield under full irrigation, the ICBA genotypes offer greater stability under deficit irrigation, highlighting the critical role of genotype selection and the limitations of canopy temperature as a drought indicator in arid Mediterranean Egypt.

Samer Mohamed Amer, Sanaa Ibrahim Milad, Mohamed Ebaid2026-08-11

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Utilizing CRISPR-Cas9 for Enhancing Drought Tolerance and Yield in Barley in Jordan

This study demonstrates that CRISPR-Cas9-mediated editing of the *DREB2A*, *NAC1*, and *ERA1* genes in Jordanian barley cultivars significantly enhances drought tolerance and grain yield under water-limited field conditions without compromising performance in well-watered environments.

Ahmad Al Hadidi2026-08-11

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Distinct physiological adaptation strategies of bread wheat genotypes under simultaneous salinity and Gaeumannomyces tritici stress: the role of ionic homeostasis and antioxidant regulation

This study demonstrates that bread wheat genotypes employ distinct physiological adaptation strategies under combined salinity and *Gaeumannomyces tritici* stress, with resilient varieties characterized by superior ionic homeostasis (high K⁺/Na⁺ ratios) and antioxidant regulation (elevated POD activity) compared to those relying on secondary metabolic defenses.

Mozhgan Gholizadeh Vazvani, Roohallah Saberi Riseh, Hossein Dashti, Evelin Loit-Harro2026-08-11

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Development of PIF Specific Monoclonal Fab Antibodies Using Phage Display for Early Pregnancy Diagnosis in Dairy Cows

This study successfully developed high-affinity, PIF-specific monoclonal Fab antibodies using phage display technology to create a competitive ELISA capable of accurately diagnosing pregnancy in dairy cows as early as 10–20 days post-insemination.

Seyed Masoud Mousavi Shahtouri, Ahmad Zare Shahneh, Saied Kadkhodaei, Najmeh Salehi, Ali Kargar Kheirabad2026-08-11

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Effects of prolonged seed submersion on seedling establishment and early growth in wheat

This study demonstrates that while prolonged seed submersion (up to 48 hours) maintains high germination rates in wheat, durations exceeding this threshold significantly impair subsequent seedling establishment and early growth, highlighting the critical need to evaluate post-germination performance when assessing the impacts of pre-germination water exposure.

Koutaro Ould Maeno2026-08-11

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Biocontrol Potential of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PR6 Against Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxin B1 Contamination

The study demonstrates that the probiotic strain *Lactiplantibacillus plantarum* PR6 effectively inhibits *Aspergillus flavus* growth and significantly degrades aflatoxin B1 through both cell-associated and metabolite-mediated mechanisms, establishing it as a promising natural biocontrol agent for ensuring food and feed safety.

Bhutada Sarita, Yeole Rutika, Dahikar Samadhan2026-08-11

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District-Level Trends in Veterinary Antimicrobial Prescribing in a Resource-Limited Setting: Evidence from Mongar, Bhutan (2023–2026)

This retrospective study of 3.5 years of veterinary data from Mongar, Bhutan, reveals that antimicrobial prescribing rates remained stable with a seasonal peak during the monsoon, while highlighting significant variations in drug class selection based on animal species and facility type, with Tetracyclines and Penicillins being the most commonly prescribed.

Narayan Pokhrel¹, Cheda Cheda¹2026-08-11

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Long-term curative and immunizing control of olive verticillium wilt (Verticillium dahliae Kleb.): 28 years of field evidence, yield dynamics and trees recovery

This paper presents 28 years of field evidence demonstrating that a novel six-component chemical formulation applied to a commercial olive orchard effectively cured and immunized trees against Verticillium wilt, resulting in a sustained, significant increase in yield that persisted even after treatment cessation, in stark contrast to untreated neighboring orchards.

Juan Barranco2026-08-11

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Relative ion enrichment patterns in epidermal cell walls stabilise gas exchange during salt stress

This study reveals that the salt-tolerant maize genotype ES-Metronom maintains photosynthetic resilience under salinity by selectively sequestering sodium and chloride ions in the cell walls of subsidiary and pavement epidermal cells while protecting guard cells, a mechanism absent in the sensitive genotype that ensures sustained gas exchange.

Xudong Zhang2026-08-11

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