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Trend-decoupled district-adaptive ensemble learning for interpretable wheat yield prediction using Earth observation and climate data

This study presents a trend-decoupled, district-adaptive ensemble learning framework that integrates Earth observation and climate data to significantly improve the accuracy and interpretability of winter wheat yield forecasting in Pakistan's Multan Division, particularly under conditions of short historical records and non-stationary climate trends.

Javed Iqbal, Ahsan Ahmad, Ejaz Hussain, Noor Haleem, Lijun Su, Muhammad Hasan2026-09-25
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Upcycled coconut protein and its application in a plant-based milk alternative: Digestibility, nutrient bioaccessibility, and effect on gut barrier function

This study demonstrates that upcycled coconut protein concentrate, when strategically blended with chickpea protein, creates a sustainable plant-based milk alternative with high protein digestibility, complementary nutrient bioaccessibility, and the ability to support or restore intestinal barrier function, particularly under inflammatory conditions.

Wen Wen, Abbie Glenn Estribillo, Lydia Thomas, Yuanhui Wang, Casiana Blanca Villarino, Restituto Tocmo2026-09-25
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Synergistic effect of Pseudomonas fluorescens and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita and enzyme activity in eggplant under nursery and permanent pot conditions

This study demonstrates that the combined application of *Pseudomonas fluorescens* and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi significantly enhances eggplant growth, yield, and defense enzyme activity while effectively suppressing *Meloidogyne incognita* infestation under screen house conditions.

Mahmoud M.A. Youssef, Wafaa M.A. El-Nagdi, Ahmed E.A. Mahgoob, Mona M.S. Zayed, Entesar H. Taha, Nora R.A. Saleh2026-09-25
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Construction of a Four-Strain Synthetic Bacillus Consortium and Evaluation of Its Biocontrol Efficacy Against Tomato Fusarium Wilt Caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici

This study constructed a synthetic four-strain *Bacillus* consortium by combining optimized soil-derived and endophytic isolates, which demonstrated significant biocontrol efficacy against tomato Fusarium wilt by enhancing plant growth and inducing defense enzymes in pot trials.

Kangsheng Tian, Xiaoxu Sun, Xiaomei Wang2026-09-25
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Bioinsecticidal Properties of extracts from Eight Medicinal Plants against Key malaria and viral mosquito vectors

This study demonstrates that crude extracts from eight native medicinal plants, particularly *Ocimum gratissimum* and *Argemone mexicana*, exhibit potent larvicidal and adulticidal activity against key malaria and arboviral mosquito vectors, highlighting their potential as sustainable, eco-friendly bioinsecticides.

Negesse Gebissa, Ketema Tolossa, Araya Gebresilassie, Esayas Aklilu, Daniel Bisrat, Bersissa Kumsa, Sisay Dugassa2026-09-25
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Metabolomic Profile and Feeding Preference of Diatraea Saccharalis in Sugarcane Co-inoculated With a Diazotrophic Consortium

Co-inoculation of sugarcane with a diazotrophic bacterial consortium (Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus and Azospirillum sp.) alters the plant's metabolic profile by increasing levels of stress-related soluble metabolites, which subsequently reduces the feeding preference and weight gain of the pest Diatraea saccharalis compared to non-inoculated plants.

Demetrios José de A. Oliveira, Thyago F. L. Ribeiro, Fernanda S. Lima Sobrinho, Adilson R. Sabino, Crystian I. M. de Alm (…)2026-09-25
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Silicon Dioxide Soil Amendments for Suppressing Bipolaris Leaf Blight and Seed-Borne Pathogen Transmission in Wheat

This study demonstrates that applying 80 kg ha⁻¹ of silicon dioxide as split soil amendments during the 2025–2026 growing season in Bangladesh effectively suppresses Bipolaris leaf blight, reduces seed-borne pathogen transmission, and significantly increases wheat grain yield and quality, establishing a clear agronomic optimum and a critical disease management window at 75–79 days after sowing.

Amit Hashan, Abdur- Rahman Al- Mamun, Rubel Mia, Jakaria Hossain Jewel2026-09-25