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agriculture

1903 papers

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Phenotypic characterization, milk yield, udder health and heat tolerance of Saanen Crossbred, Saanen, and Etawah Crossbred dairy goats under tropical farm conditions

This study provides the first integrated phenotypic and physiological characterization of Saanen Crossbred (Sapera) goats in Indonesia, revealing that while they exhibit intermediate milk yields and heat tolerance with predominantly Saanen-like dairy traits, residual Etawah influences indicate that a uniform breed standard has not yet been established.

Alika Bettyno Sastro, Yustina Yuni Suranindyah, Dyah Maharani2026-09-21
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Preharvest Fungicide Timing Improves Postharvest Seed Quality and Storage Stability by Suppressing Grain Mould in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)

This study demonstrates that applying fungicides at the flowering stage significantly reduces grain mould incidence and severity in sorghum, thereby preserving seed germination, vigour, and storage stability over six months compared to later applications or untreated controls.

John Mbugri Azasiba, Francis Kusi, Peter Anabire Asungre, Francis Appiah, Eli Gaveh, Salim Lamini, Patrick Attamah, Must (…)2026-09-21
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Technical efficiency of irrigated versus rain-fed wheat production among rural household farmers in East Gojjam Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

This study of 420 households in East Gojjam, Ethiopia, reveals that irrigated wheat production is significantly more technically efficient (78%) than rain-fed production (65.5%) and identifies key determinants of inefficiency—such as education, credit access, and market distance—to guide policy interventions aimed at boosting food security through improved institutional support and resource allocation.

Dagnaw Beza, Abreham Seyoum, Yibeltal Walle2026-09-21
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Assessing image based high throughput phenotyping for accurate characterization of soybean seed morphology

This study demonstrates that while the PLIMAN-based image phenotyping platform offers a rapid, high-throughput, and highly heritable method for characterizing soybean seed morphology with greater sensitivity than conventional Vernier callipers, significant systematic biases between the two methods necessitate standardized calibration protocols before direct comparisons can be made.

Shreyash Gijare, Arathi S, Preetkumar Trivedi, Vaibhav Bhangare, Aditya Gobade, Jayshree Sarode, Vijay Khade, Manoj D Oa (…)2026-09-21
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Farmers' Adaptive Strategies to Drought Based on Social Capital and Knowledge Access as an Approach for Enhancing Rural Livelihood Security

This study demonstrates that among smallholder farmers in western Iran, social capital and knowledge access significantly enhance drought adaptive strategies through the mediating role of perceived effectiveness and the moderating influence of drought experience, offering a framework to improve rural livelihood security by up to 45%.

Masoumeh Taghibaygi, Amirhossein Alibaygi2026-09-21
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Melatonin and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Synergistically Activate Antioxidant Defense Cascades, Osmotic Priming, and Membrane Stabilization Pathways in Drought-Stressed Camelina sativa L. During Reproductive Development

This study demonstrates that the synergistic application of *Funneliformis mosseae* arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and foliar melatonin, alongside reduced chemical fertilization, significantly enhances drought tolerance and oil yield in reproductive-stage *Camelina sativa* by activating a hierarchical defense cascade involving antioxidant enzyme induction, osmotic adjustment, and membrane stabilization.

Mehdi Taheri Asghari, Seyed Reza Miralizadeh Fard, Saiedeh Salavati2026-09-21
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Hyperspectral imaging for non-destructive detection of process-related impact damage in whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua L.)

This study demonstrates that hyperspectral imaging can effectively distinguish Atlantic cod with process-related impact damage from undamaged controls by detecting elevated muscle hemoglobin levels, although factors like tissue depth and scattering currently limit its ability to accurately quantify damage severity or grade individual fish.

Marcus Hoff Hansen, Wenche Emblem Larssen, Silje Ottestad, Jørgen Lerfall2026-09-21
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Response of Malt Barley Varieties to Nitrogen Rate and Time of Application for Optimum Yield and Malting Quality in Highlands of Ethiopia

This study conducted in the Ethiopian highlands during the 2023–2024 season determined that the Holker, Traveler, and Henerike malt barley varieties, when treated with 90 kg ha⁻¹ of nitrogen fertilizer applied in three equal splits at sowing, tillering, and booting, produce the highest grain and biomass yields while meeting malting quality standards.

Degu Temeche, Elias Getachew, Getachew Hailu, Adamu Molla, Altaye Tiruneh, Aemiro Bezabih, Yeshitila Merene2026-09-21
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Effects of Fish Bone Utilization Patterns on Protein Conformation and Gelation Behavior of Anchovy (Stolephorus commersonii) Mince

This study demonstrates that incorporating finely processed anchovy bone meal significantly enhances the gelation properties, protein network structure, and water-holding capacity of anchovy mince by promoting beneficial protein interactions, whereas direct whole-fish comminution with bones causes structural damage and quality deterioration.

Xiayin Ma, Jingfu Bai, Shixian Yin, Shihao Chen, Zhixing Rong, Wenli Kang, Hu Hou2026-09-21