1178 papers
This study identifies the three-leaf stage as the most vulnerable period to pyrithiobac-sodium stress in cotton, revealing that variety C61 exhibits superior tolerance through a robust and rapid antioxidant response, thereby providing a scientific basis for optimizing herbicide application timing and guiding molecular breeding for resistance.
This study demonstrates that converting coal gangue into artificial soil effectively improves crop growth and nutrient content, although careful control of the mixture proportion is necessary to manage the increased bioavailability of certain heavy metals like mercury.
This study demonstrates that supplementing grazing Holstein crossbred cows in Colombia's high Andean tropics with whole sugarcane silage, and optionally a rumen activator, significantly increases milk yield and solids production, offering a viable and sustainable alternative to commercial concentrates for small-scale producers.
This study demonstrates that citric acid pretreatment combined with optimized combustion conditions (550–650°C for 2 hours) significantly enhances the yield and quality of biogenic silica from various agricultural residues while effectively mitigating slagging risks through reduced alkali content.
This study reveals that while both Single Superphosphate (SSP) and Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) enhance maize growth and phosphorus uptake under saline-alkali stress, they operate through distinct regulatory mechanisms, with SSP primarily improving ion homeostasis and acidifying the rhizosphere, whereas DAP boosts antioxidant defense, soil enzyme activity, and available phosphorus levels.
This study identifies irrigation access, agricultural category, operating costs, investment site location, and distance from the district center as key determinants of land rent for large-scale agricultural investments in Ethiopia's Gamo Lowlands, recommending policy improvements in infrastructure and lease terms to enhance market efficiency and investor motivation.
This study of 211 smallholder farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria, demonstrates that adopting sustainable agricultural practices significantly reduces household poverty, highlighting the critical role of education, extension services, farmer associations, and secure land tenure in promoting both welfare and sustainable development.
This study demonstrates that applying 0.6 g of the nitrification inhibitor DMPP per simulated urine patch effectively reduces nitrous oxide emissions by approximately 42.5% in New Zealand dairy pastures while leaving significantly lower residues compared to DCD, offering a safe and targeted mitigation strategy.
This study demonstrates that optimizing inoculation methods and selecting ecologically relevant strains are more critical than assembly strategies for constructing multi-kingdom synthetic communities that effectively colonize seedlings and reshape native soil microbiota through host adaptation and network integration.
This study demonstrates that using cardboard or sawdust as carbon-rich amendments during the vermicomposting of kitchen waste with *Eudrilus eugeniae* significantly enhances microbial diversity, drives phase-specific enzymatic activity, and ensures the production of safe, high-quality compost suitable for sub-Saharan African urban waste management.