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Systemic Tissue Colonization and Pathogenic Differentiation in Cucurbit-Associated Fusarium oxysporum from Taiwan

This study demonstrates that the ability of *Fusarium oxysporum* isolates to achieve systemic tissue colonization beyond the cotyledonary node is a more reliable indicator of pathogenic differentiation in cucurbits than host origin alone, and that integrating this biological trait with *SIX6* gene sequencing provides a robust framework for characterizing isolates and improving disease management.

Yi-Jeng Chen, Chao-Jen Wang, Ching-Chen Chung, Wen-Hsin Chung2026-09-24

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Reduced N₂O emissions in peach orchards through cover crops: the role of rhizospheric microbial nitrogen cycling

This study demonstrates that intercropping peach trees with ryegrass and white clover, particularly in mixed sowing, significantly reduces N₂O emissions by optimizing the soil microenvironment and reshaping rhizosphere microbial communities to enhance nitrogen cycling and metabolic functions.

Yufeng Li, Qiyao Tang, Zhuo Pang, Fei Ren, Shanshan Liu, Lunalan Kang, Mengting Feng, Yueping Liu, Qing Chen, Anxiang Lu2026-09-24

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Correlation Between Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) Induced Selected Soil Chemical Properties, Crop Yields and Nutrients Uptake in Sweet potato/Soybean Intercrop

A two-year study in southwestern Nigeria demonstrated that the integrated application of poultry manure, the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus *Rhizophagus irregularis*, and NPK fertilizer significantly enhanced post-harvest soil chemical properties, nutrient uptake, and sweet potato tuber yields in a sweet potato/soybean intercropping system compared to other management practices and the control.

Sunday Gideon Olusakin, Gani Oladejo Kolawole, Abdulmalik Akanni Olagunju, Yetunde Bunmi Oyeyiola, Mubarak Tunde Olaboop (…)2026-09-24

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Development of crop-specific vegetable seedling quality assessment systems using z-score standardization and the analytic hierarchy process

This study developed crop-specific vegetable seedling quality assessment systems for pepper, tomato, watermelon, kimchi cabbage, and cucumber by integrating the Analytic Hierarchy Process and z-score standardization to create a unified quantitative framework that weights expert-derived traits, such as disease status and uniformity, for improved nursery management and grower communication.

Hyejin Lee, Jun Gu Lee, Yang Gyu Ku, Yurina Kwack, Tae Cheol Seo, Seung Hwan Wi, Minju Shin, Yong Gu Kang2026-09-24

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Plant-based dietary transitions shift global food production from large to small farms

This study projects that while small-scale farms will continue to produce the majority of global crops through 2050, the shift toward plant-based diets will significantly alter production volumes, commodity types, and trade patterns, reducing the large-farm share of global trade and highlighting the critical role of smallholders in regions like Asia and Africa for a sustainable food transition.

Shruti Jain, Aysegul Celik, Paul Behrens, José Mogollón, Patrik Henriksson, Stefano Cucurachi, Oliver Taherzadeh2026-09-24

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Role of Biochar, Nanotechnology, and Microbial Engineering in Soil Remediation in Pakistan

This study demonstrates that the combined application of biochar, nanotechnology, and microbial engineering effectively reduces lead and cadmium contamination while improving pH and nitrogen levels in Pakistan's degraded agricultural soils, offering a sustainable strategy to restore soil health and enhance food security.

Abdul Fahad Abro2026-09-24

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Effects of different thinning regimes on carbon storage and related economic benefits: a case study from Mytilaria laosensis plantation in South China

This study demonstrates that while triple thinning in *Mytilaria laosensis* plantations reduces stand carbon storage compared to single thinning, it significantly improves timber assortment and yields greater economic benefits across most discount rate and carbon price scenarios.

Pu Zhang, Yuanyuan Yi2026-09-24

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Constructing the Comprehensive Intelligent Monitoring System based on Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) for Mango Crop Precision Agriculture

This paper presents a comprehensive intelligent monitoring system for mango precision agriculture that integrates validated physical sensors, an Improved-YOLOv10 model leveraging StarNet for high-accuracy disease detection, and an Aquila optimizer-enhanced Wireless Sensor Network to achieve optimal energy efficiency and low latency.

Wen-Tsai Sung, Indra Griha Tofik Isa, Sung-Jung Hsiao2026-09-24

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Effects of Different Fermented Fertilizer Formulations on Soil Nutrient Status and Microbial Communities in Morchella sextelata Cultivation

This study demonstrates that specific fermented fertilizer formulations, particularly Ms1 and Ms2, significantly enhance *Morchella sextelata* cultivation performance by improving soil nutrient status and reshaping bacterial-fungal community structures, though higher microbial diversity does not always correlate with better yields.

Yongmei Miao, Wangyang Wu, Qiong Wu, Tao Han, Huaqi He2026-09-23

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Enhanced Methane Productivity and Process Stability Through the Co-Digestion of High-Yield Sorghum With Swine Manure.

Co-digesting high-yield sorghum silage (BRS716) with swine manure in a continuous stirred tank reactor enabled stable biogas production at high organic loading rates by preventing volatile fatty acid accumulation, thereby significantly enhancing methane productivity and demonstrating a viable strategy for integrated crop-livestock systems.

Ana Lazaroto, Marina Celant De Prá, João Fernando Ferri da Silva, Deisi Cristina Tapparo, Dagmara Beltrame de Assis, Ric (…)2026-09-23

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