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Active carbon fractions mediate microbial responses to long-term organic–inorganic fertilization and full-film mulching in a Loess Plateau wheat system

This six-year study on the Loess Plateau demonstrates that combined organic–inorganic fertilization with full-film mulching significantly boosts grain yield and soil biological function by increasing active carbon fractions, which serve as the primary drivers of microbial abundance and enzyme activity rather than total soil organic carbon.

Qiang Liu, XiangXiang Hu, Xuhui Zhang2026-09-23
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Integrating phenotypic and SSR marker-based molecular diversity for prioritization of parental resources in elite maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines

This study integrates phenotypic and SSR marker-based molecular diversity analyses of 54 elite maize inbred lines to identify complementary parental resources with distinct genetic backgrounds and superior agronomic traits for strategic use in breeding programs.

Danish Mushtaq Khanday, Praveen Singh, Ravinder Singh Sudhan, Gyanendra Kumar Rai, Manmohan Sharma, Gurdev Chand, Priyat (…)2026-09-23
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Drench Applications in Citrus Trees: Soil–Plant Boron Dynamics and Fertilizer Recovery

This study demonstrates that localized drench applications of boron in young citrus orchards effectively increase soil and plant boron availability, with a rate of 900 mg B per plant identified as the optimal strategy for enhancing boron status without causing phytotoxicity or significantly affecting growth.

Raja Yamma Rodrigues Souza, Ricardo Silva Teixeira, Maria Fernanda Boava Cordaz, Rafael Miranda de Lima Carvalho, Gabrie (…)2026-09-23
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Pasting Properties, Digestibility, and Nutritional Enhancement of Cassava, Yam, and Maize-Based Composite Flours Enriched with Potato Peel Powder

This study demonstrates that incorporating potato peel powder into cassava, yam, and maize composite flours significantly enhances their nutritional profile, particularly by increasing resistant starch and dietary fiber, while modifying functional and pasting properties to create sustainable, nutrient-enriched food products with improved digestibility.

Lydia Oluwatoyin Ajayi, Oluwole David Tolulope, Ayodeji Folorunsho Ajayi2026-09-23
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Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies Resistance Loci to Bacterial Wilt in Capsicum species Using a Cotyledon-Based Rapid Screening Method

This study establishes a reliable cotyledon-based rapid screening method for bacterial wilt in pepper and utilizes genome-wide association studies to identify and validate key resistance loci, particularly on chromosome 8, providing valuable targets for marker-assisted breeding.

Jaw-rong Chen, Hung-chia Chang, Jutatape Watcharachaiyakup, Derek Barchenger, Ricardo Oliva, Ya-ping Lin2026-09-23
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Atmospheric Cold Plasma Treatment of Skim Milk for Enrofloxacin Reduction Using a Multiple Plasma Jet–Bubble Column Reactor

This study demonstrates that atmospheric cold plasma treatment using a multiple plasma jet–bubble column reactor can effectively reduce enrofloxacin residues in skim milk by up to 95%, although this decontamination comes with significant alterations to the milk's physicochemical properties, highlighting the need for optimized operating conditions to balance efficacy and quality preservation.

Fatemeh Yazdi, Aria Rasooli, Hamed Taghvaei, Seyed Shahram Shekarforoush, Arash Omidi, Marjan Jafari2026-09-23
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In-soil CH4 partial pressure and diffusive emissions in flooded soils: effects of labile carbon and microbial inoculation

This study introduces a plant-free silicone coil system to demonstrate that labile carbon supply, rather than methanogen abundance, controls in-soil methane partial pressure and diffusive emissions in flooded soils, provided measurements occur before bubble formation decouples these variables.

Magnus Langstrup Pedersen, Henrik Munch Jørgensen, Albert Guldborg Andersen, Anders Priemé, Juan de la Cruz Jiménez, Ole (…)2026-09-23
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Early-life forage modulation shapes ruminal microbiome assembly and metabolic adaptation associated with rumen maturation in yak calves

This study demonstrates that moderately replacing alfalfa hay with oat hay in the diet of preweaning yak calves optimizes ruminal maturation by enhancing growth performance, reshaping the microbial community toward carbohydrate-degrading taxa, and improving metabolic adaptation and fermentation capacity.

Yanan Zhou, Xinya Bie, Jinquan Yuan, Shujie Liu, Zhian Zhang, Zhanhong Cui2026-09-23
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Determinants, Constraints, and Livelihood Implications of Agroforestry Adoption in the Indo-Gangetic Plains of Uttar Pradesh, India

This study of 200 households in Uttar Pradesh's Indo-Gangetic Plains reveals that while agri-silviculture is the dominant agroforestry system with a strong preference for Eucalyptus and teak, adoption is significantly hindered by constraints such as limited market access, labor demands, and technical knowledge gaps, necessitating strengthened extension services and institutional support to promote climate-resilient livelihoods.

Rahul Yadav, Devendra Kumar, Sachin Kumar, Anjali Tiwari, Shayma Parveen, S Chandana2026-09-23