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Influence of Different Compost-Based Growth Media for Germination and Early Seedling Growth of Three Leafy Vegetables

A laboratory experiment conducted at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University in 2024 demonstrated that a growth medium composed of 70% soil and 30% compost significantly enhances the germination and early seedling growth of three leafy vegetables (Indian spinach, spinach, and red amaranth) compared to poultry litter-based compost or 100% soil, with spinach showing the best overall performance.

MdArian Beg, Md kaosar Rahman2026-09-17
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Dead, frozen and revived: how xenotransplantation can contribute to species conservation

This study demonstrates that combining solid-surface vitrification with xenotransplantation into immunodeficient mice can successfully revitalize post-mortem jaguar cartilage collected 24 hours after death, restoring tissue viability and enabling the recovery of somatic cells for species conservation efforts.

Gediendson Ribeiro Araujo, Sofia Regina Polizelle, Pedro Nacib Jorge-Neto, Maitê Cardoso Coelho Silva, Ian Navarezi, Bia (…)2026-09-17
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Quantification of soil carbon and moisture content in varying-moisture soils withLaser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy and machine learning

This study demonstrates that combining Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) with LED-based vis-NIR reflectance and kernel ridge regression enables accurate prediction of soil total carbon and moisture content in minimally processed, variably moist samples, with moisture-aware calibration significantly enhancing carbon prediction accuracy.

Paavo Heikkilä, Wen Xu, Jussi Heinonsalo, Jan Viljanen2026-09-16
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Effects of Plastic Mulch, Wood-Shaving Mulch, Manual Weeding and Legume Intercropping on Weed Suppression, Rhizosphere Enzyme Activity and Maize (Zea mays L) Performance in Buea, Cameroon

A study conducted in Buea, Cameroon, demonstrates that while plastic mulch and legume intercropping effectively suppress weeds and enhance specific soil biological indicators in maize production, the lack of baseline data and non-significant differences in final grain yield necessitate multi-season trials before broad recommendations can be made.

Tanting Schneideur Ndongho, Lawrence Ndam, Jennifer Engu Chintang, Nelson Che, Loveline Kain Ndosak, Joel Ngemenya2026-09-16
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Mild Deficit Irrigation Coupled with Moderate Planting Density Maintains Cotton Yield and Improves Water Productivity through Sustained Canopy Photosynthetic Capacity

A two-year field study in arid Xinjiang demonstrates that combining mild deficit irrigation with moderate planting density maintains cotton yield comparable to full irrigation while significantly improving water productivity by sustaining peak canopy photosynthetic capacity.

Xianlin Zhou, Fei Cao, Qiang Dong, Zhenzhen Zhu, Xiaolei Zhang, Meizhen Song2026-09-16
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Probiotic culture activity, fatty acids composition and lipid health quality indices of bio-Greek yogurt made from cow, buffalo, goat, sheep or camel milk using transglutaminase

This study demonstrates that Greek yogurt produced from camel milk, when fortified with milk protein concentrate, ABT-5 probiotic culture, and transglutaminase, exhibits superior fatty acid composition and lipid health indices compared to yogurt made from cow, buffalo, goat, or sheep milk, making it the most beneficial option for cardiovascular health despite having the slowest starter activity.

Ola Shalabi, Magdy Ismail, Adel Kholif, Doaa Mohamed, Reham El-Menawy2026-09-16
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Functional beverages based on herbal and tea extracts: evaluation of bioactive phytochemical properties, nutritional value and effects on α-amylase and glucosidase inhibition

This study developed and evaluated clean-label functional beverages based on herbal and tea extracts, identifying a specific variant (C2) rich in bioactive compounds that demonstrated high antioxidant activity, strong inhibition of α-glucosidase and α-amylase enzymes, and favorable nutritional and organoleptic properties.

Joanna Ziętala, Grażyna Budryn, Joanna Grzelczyk2026-09-16
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Paddy-upland rotation regimes shape soil microbial communities and functional traits

This study demonstrates that paddy-upland rotation regimes, particularly those involving legumes versus rape or fallow, significantly reshape soil bacterial and fungal community structures and functional traits by altering physicochemical properties, ultimately influencing crop yield through the balance between beneficial nutrient-cycling microbes and pathogens.

Liuge Wu, Tao Chen, Shengji Yan, Aixing Deng, Xiaosha Li, Jun Zhang, Chengyan Zheng, Ziyin Shang, Xin Zhang, Zhenwei Son (…)2026-09-16