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Plant saponins modulate intramuscular fatty‑acid profiles in growing lambs via divergent shifts in the rumen microbiome and fermentation metabolism

This study demonstrates that plant-derived saponins from alfalfa, astragalus, and licorice exert source-specific effects on growing lambs by differentially modulating rumen microbiota and fermentation to distinctively alter intramuscular fatty acid profiles and meat color without impacting overall growth performance.

Qian Liu, Yaokun Jiang, Xiaodong Chen, Jinxin Liu, Jianguo Li, Rongzhen Zhong2026-09-23
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Studies on Seasonal Prevalence of Major Insect Pests of Mustard and Botanical-Based Management of Mustard Aphid (Lipaphis erysimi) Under Field Conditions

This field study on mustard crops in India identified the seasonal prevalence and abiotic correlations of major insect pests, demonstrating that botanical treatments, particularly Jeevamrit and neem-based products, effectively manage the destructive mustard aphid while supporting eco-friendly integrated pest management strategies.

Sapna Devi, Ankita Vats, Ankita Dhiman, Payal Thakur, Shalini Sugha, Priyanka Rana2026-09-23
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Engineering of a plant ribosylated nucleotide immune second messenger

This study presents a biotechnology framework for synthesizing and engineering stabilized derivatives of the plant immune second messenger pRib-AMP, which, when applied to crops like Arabidopsis, Nicotiana benthamiana, and oilseed rape, effectively enhance disease resistance through natural defense pathways while minimizing growth penalties.

Steven Cheng, Julian Strippel, Federica Locci, Alexander Mandel, Maria Chalikiopoulou, Christof Domnick, Katharina Klups (…)2026-09-22
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Integrated Use of Blended NPSB Fertilizer and Biochar Rates for Enhancing Grain Yield of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Varieties in Adiyo District, Kaffa Zone, Southwestern Ethiopia

A field experiment in Adiyo District, Ethiopia, demonstrated that integrating 5 tons of biochar with 50 kg of NPSB fertilizer significantly enhances the grain yield of the Gebelcho faba bean variety, offering a viable strategy to improve productivity and food security for smallholder farmers.

Nigatu Beyene, Israel Zewide, girma abebe, Tamirat Wato2026-09-22
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Effect of a developed bilayer film of acorn starch and zein electrospun enriched with cinnamon oil on microbiological, chemical, and sensory characteristics of rainbow trout fillet

This study demonstrates that a bilayer active packaging film composed of Persian acorn starch and cinnamon oil-enriched electrospun zein nanofibers significantly extends the microbial, chemical, and sensory shelf life of refrigerated rainbow trout fillets compared to control and single-layer treatments.

Mohieddin Kazemi, Javad Aliakbarlu, Lin Lin2026-09-22
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Enhanced Methanogenesis and Shock Resistance in Anaerobic Digestion by Coupling nano- iron biochar with Electrochemistry: Microbial Community Dynamics and Thermodynamic Advantage

This study demonstrates that coupling nano-iron-modified biochar with electrochemistry significantly enhances methanogenesis and shock resistance in food waste anaerobic digestion at high organic loading rates by optimizing microbial community dynamics, upregulating key metabolic genes, and improving thermodynamic conditions to mitigate acidification.

Chuanxing Jia, He Zhao, Boxi Li, Haijiao Zhu, Peike Gao2026-09-22
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Synergistic Effects of Geological Materials on the Growth and Metabolic Parameters of Zea mays L. Grown in Sandy Soil

This study demonstrates that incorporating specific geological materials from Egypt's Western Desert, particularly combinations of bentonite and glauconite with green siltstone, significantly enhances the growth, photosynthetic efficiency, and osmotic adjustment of maize seedlings in nutrient-poor sandy soils by improving ionic balance and nutrient availability.

Alaa S. Mahmoud, Kotb A. Farghali, Mohamed A. Moneim, Abdalla M. El Ayyat, Ezzat A. Ahmed, Suzan A. Tammam2026-09-22
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Bioprospecting of some indigenous plant bioactive materials for sustainable management of stored maize pest Sitophilus zeamais Mostch (Coleoptera)

This study demonstrates that leaf powders from *Tithonia diversifolia*, *Senna alata*, *Chromolaena odorata*, and *Eucalyptus grandis* exhibit significant insecticidal activity against the maize weevil *Sitophilus zeamais*, offering eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to synthetic pesticides for protecting stored maize in resource-constrained settings.

Tange Denis Achiri, Mamudou Jallow, Oben Tom Tabi, Manju Evelyne Bi Tima, Lendzemo Eugene Tatah, Wirdzenyuy Susane Mensi (…)2026-09-22✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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Enhancement of anthracene and chrysene biodegradation in contaminated agricultural soil through bacterial bioaugmentation and organic amendments

This study demonstrates that combining poultry manure with a *Pseudomonas fluorescens* bacterial consortium significantly enhances the biodegradation of anthracene and chrysene in agricultural soils, particularly in non-sterile conditions where indigenous microflora are active.

Firmin Semboung Lang, Harris Stephane Youagang Gougueu, Laurette Ngo Nkot2026-09-22
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Valorization of kitchen waste via garbage enzyme fermentation: optimization and formulation of a sustainable bio-shampoo

This study demonstrates that optimizing garbage enzyme fermentation from kitchen waste using a specific molasses-to-diced-substrate-to-water ratio and Emzeo inoculant yields a bio-active solution that can be successfully formulated into a sustainable, sulfate-free bio-shampoo with effective cleansing properties and a scalp-friendly pH, thereby addressing both waste management and green product development.

Bảo Khoa Ngô2026-09-22