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Diagnostic Utility of Pentraxin-3 Compared With N-terminal-prohormone of B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (Nt-probnp) and Tumour Necrosis Factor-α (Tnf-α) in Dogs With Degenerative Mitral Valve Disease

This study demonstrates that while N-terminal-prohormone of B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) is a reliable biomarker that correlates with disease severity and clinical parameters in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease, Pentraxin-3 and Tumour Necrosis Factor-α lack significant diagnostic utility for staging or monitoring the condition.

Umaya Gunaratne, Kuan Hua Khor, Farina Mustaffa-Kamal, Mun Keong Kok, Norhidayah Noordin, Eddie Yian Ming Tan2026-09-23
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Contrasting genetic architectures of mungbean yield components support trait-specific genomic breeding strategies

This study reveals that mungbean yield components possess contrasting genetic architectures and genomic predictability, with stable traits like seed weight suited for marker-assisted selection while complex, environment-dependent traits like pods per plant are better addressed through genomic selection.

Ya-Ping Lin, Colin A Douglas, AKM Mahbubul Alam, Herbaud Phanuel Fortunat Zohoungbogbo, James Y. Asibuo, Aditya Pratap (…)2026-09-23
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Biological treatments with Bacillus and Trichoderma reduce cassava root rot under controlled conditions

This study demonstrates that specific native isolates of *Bacillus* and *Trichoderma*, particularly *Bacillus* mix 3 and *Trichoderma asperellum* TRI81, effectively reduce cassava root rot and improve plant growth under controlled conditions, supporting their potential for integrated disease management.

Izis Katarina Santana Mello, Camila Santiago Hohenfeld, Aline Brito Vaz, Maria Selma Alves Silva Diamantino, Rafaela Vas (…)2026-09-23
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Effect of Soil–Rice Husk Growing Media Ratios on Nursery Establishment and Post-Transplant Field Performance of Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum)

This study demonstrates that blending soil with rice husk, particularly in a 75:25 ratio, significantly enhances the nursery establishment and post-transplant field performance of Napier grass compared to sole soil or sole rice husk, offering a low-cost, locally available alternative for smallholder farmers.

Erick F. Christopher2026-09-23
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Genotypic Variation and Biochemical Correlates of Macrosiphoniella sanborni resistance in Chrysanthemum morifolium Ramat

This study identifies significant genotypic variation in *Chrysanthemum morifolium* resistance to *Macrosiphoniella sanborni*, pinpointing highly resistant germplasm and establishing total phenolics, flavonoids, lignin, and Cinnamate 4-Hydrolase activity as key biochemical markers for rapid screening in breeding programs.

Roshni Agnihotri, Yash Bhardwaj, Hemlata Singh2026-09-23
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Characterization of virome of Plasmodiophora brassicae in southwest China

This study utilized high-throughput sequencing to characterize the virome of *Plasmodiophora brassicae* across 16 regions in southwest China, identifying 29 viruses including 14 putative novel species and revealing a significant positive correlation between specific viral abundances and clubroot disease incidence.

yue deng, yunhui he, xiuying qian, yaoying yu, xiaoqin huang, xiaoxiang yang, zhongmei zhang, pei song, yunxi xian, yong (…)2026-09-23
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HS-SPME-GC-MS & HPLC-MS Analysis of Sequential Fermented Mulberry Juice: Impact of Fermentation Time and Inoculum Volume on Flavor and Taste

This study demonstrates that sequential fermentation of mulberry juice using *Pichia kudriavzevii* and *Weissella confusa*, optimized by adjusting fermentation time and inoculum volume, effectively enhances flavor and taste by transforming amino acids and acids while increasing key aroma-active esters, thereby reducing bitterness and boosting umami.

Ruiying Na, Junhong Li, Changqi Cai, Fuchao Yan, Zheng Wu, Baochang Du, Xiaoyun Han2026-09-23