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An Explainable AI-Driven Probabilistic Rainfall Forecasting and Harvest Optimization Framework for Precision Agriculture

This paper proposes XAI-PRFHO, an explainable AI framework that integrates a TCN–BiLSTM model with conformal prediction and multi-layer interpretability to generate calibrated probabilistic rainfall forecasts, which are then optimized via NSGA-III to significantly reduce weather-induced crop losses and increase yields in precision agriculture.

Mohammad Zahangir Alam2026-08-10
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Study on the Impact of Digital Literacy on the Adoption Behavior of Intelligent Agricultural Machinery among Large-Scale Rice Producers

Based on survey data from 858 large-scale rice producers in Jiangxi Province, this study demonstrates that digital literacy significantly promotes the adoption of intelligent agricultural machinery through mediating social networks and cognitive levels, with effects varying by resource endowments, location, and farming type.

Xuanzhou Yan, Mingyang Zuo, Junhua Zou, Xingtong Wu2026-08-10
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Mapping the Chemical Language of Bacillus Consortia: Toward the Rational Design of Microbial Biostimulants

This computational metabolomics study utilizes LC-MS/MS and machine learning to characterize the distinct chemical landscapes of three *Bacillus* consortia across growth stages, providing a foundational chemical lexicon for the rational design of next-generation microbial biostimulants that support sustainable agriculture.

Musiwalo Samuel Mulaudzi, Lerato Pertunia Tshehlane, Fidele Tugizimana2026-08-10
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Comparative Effectiveness of Zeolite- and Biochar-Coated Urea Formulations with Nitrogen Dose Optimization for Enhanced Wheat Productivity and Nitrogen Use Efficiency

This study demonstrates that applying zeolite- or biochar-coated urea formulations at 75% of the recommended nitrogen dose significantly enhances wheat growth, yield, and nitrogen use efficiency to levels comparable to conventional urea at full dose, offering a sustainable strategy to reduce nitrogen application by 25% without compromising productivity.

Hassnain Haider, Mukkram Ali Tahir, Noor Us Sabah, Iqra Zainab, Narjis Bano, Fakher Abbas2026-08-08
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Dose-dependent effects of ethyl methanesulfonate and ethidium bromide on growth, physiological traits and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.)

This study demonstrates that low concentrations of the chemical mutagens ethyl methanesulfonate (20–25 mM) and ethidium bromide (0.05–0.10 mM) significantly enhance growth, physiological efficiency, and yield in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) by inducing beneficial genetic variability, whereas higher concentrations exert detrimental inhibitory effects.

Gayathri Gunasekaran, Ashok Subiramaniyan, Chandrasekaran Perumal2026-08-08
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Use of colorimetry for the distinction and classification of 24 species of rosewood and palisander (Dalbergia spp.) from Madagascar

This study demonstrates that colorimetry serves as an effective, low-cost, and objective tool for distinguishing and classifying 24 valuable *Dalbergia* species from Madagascar by analyzing significant variations in color parameters and clustering them into distinct groups based on their visual characteristics.

Andry Clarel Raobelina, Ndrianarisoa Manalinarivo Raoby, Gérard Janin, Tahiana Ramananantoandro2026-08-07
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Iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles improve physiological performance, growth, and yield of soybean under salinity stress

A pot experiment conducted at Gazipur Agricultural University demonstrated that foliar application of 400 ppm Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles partially alleviates salinity-induced physiological and yield reductions in soybeans, although the study's lack of soluble iron controls and independent nanoparticle characterization prevents conclusive attribution of these benefits solely to the nanoparticles.

Masuma Akter, Md. A. Mannan, Nurunnaher Akter, Md. Motaher Hossain, Most. Tanjina Akter, Dipanjoli Baral Dola, Jay Karan (…)2026-08-07
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Irrigation Methods Shape System-Level Resource Use Efficiency, Crop Productivity, and Profitability of Soybean/Maize Intercropping in Irrigated Drylands

This three-year field study demonstrates that combining drip irrigation with plastic mulch and soybean-maize intercropping significantly enhances resource use efficiency, crop productivity, and profitability in arid regions, offering a climate-resilient pathway for sustainable agricultural intensification.

Wang Zhiqi, Muhammad Ali Raza, Xue Liang, Muhammad Hayder Bin Khalid, Hassan Shehryar Yasin, Mohammad Shafiq U Rahman, S (…)2026-08-07
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The effect of starter culture type and dairy protein enrichment on amino acid profile and rheological properties of yogurt

This study demonstrates that enriching yogurt with a combination of whey protein concentrate and sodium caseinate, particularly when fermented with specific starter cultures like Y172F or Y429A, significantly enhances rheological stability, amino acid profiles, and sensory quality compared to control or single-protein formulations.

Mehdi Hadadian, Alireza Shahab Lavasani, Nargess Mooraki, Mohammad Javad Shakouri, Zhaleh Khoshkhoo2026-08-07