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Systemic effects of foliar nitrogen application reshape root amino acid exudation in VitisviniferaL. cv. Riesling

This study demonstrates that repeated foliar nitrogen applications in Riesling grapevines not only increase the total magnitude of root amino acid exudation but also induce transient shifts in the exudate composition, thereby significantly altering belowground metabolic processes and rhizosphere substrate supply.

Joschua Goettmann, Leonie Dries, Christoph-Martin Geilfus2026-07-31
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Fluke in the grass: forage species influence Fasciola hepatica and Calicophoron daubneyi metacercarial encystment

This study demonstrates that the encystment rates of the trematode parasites *Fasciola hepatica* and *Calicophoron daubneyi* on forage species vary significantly and in contrasting patterns, suggesting that specific plant-parasite interactions influence the spatial distribution of infective stages on pasture.

Rhys Aled Jones, Serian R. Evans, Susan Girdwood, Cennydd Owen Jones2026-07-31
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Genome-wide association-assisted genomic prediction improves haplotype-tagged marker panels for multi-environment prediction in chickpea

This study demonstrates that while dense genome-wide panels are superior for predicting untested chickpea breeding lines, incorporating significant GWAS markers into reduced-cost LD-based haplotype-tagged panels effectively maintains predictive accuracy for previously evaluated germplasm across multi-environment trials.

Nelson Lubanga, Sean Mayes, Rakesh Srivastava2026-07-31
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Isolation and Pathogenicity of Native Beauveria bassiana Isolated from Soil Against Culex Larvae

This study demonstrates that native *Beauveria bassiana* isolates obtained from soil samples at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in Nigeria exhibit significant, dose-dependent larvicidal activity against *Culex* mosquito larvae, highlighting their potential as an environmentally sustainable biological control agent for integrated mosquito management.

Shamsudden Abdullahi, Mustapha Dahiru, Zainab Rabiu Gamawa2026-07-31
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Optimizing NPK fertilization rate and ratio improves growth, flowering, nutrient uptake, and stress tolerance in Nymphaea micrantha

This study demonstrates that applying a balanced compound fertilizer at a rate of 100 g per plant significantly enhances the growth, flowering, nutrient uptake, and stress tolerance of *Nymphaea micrantha* by optimizing antioxidant defenses and nutrient homeostasis, thereby providing a precise fertilization strategy for high-quality water lily production.

Yuhua Guo, Jie Shen, Pengfei Zhang, Dasen Ji, Caishuo Wang, Xiaofeng Jiang, Yamei Li, Yunjiang Cheng, Qun Su, Junmei Yin (…)2026-07-31
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Bark Anatomy, Chemistry, and Extractive Variation Among Forest Tree Species: Implications for Medicinal Applications, Industrial Utilization, and Sustainable Forest Management—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesizes global evidence on the anatomical, chemical, and extractive diversity of tree bark across 574 studies, demonstrating its significant potential for medicinal and industrial applications while advocating for its integration into sustainable forest management and circular bioeconomy strategies.

Brian Mulenga Nsofu, Mutinta Muleya¹, Adams Kazoni¹, Kasamba Hatimbula¹, Kapaya Hope¹2026-07-31