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Morphometric and biochemical trait-based assessment of genetic diversity in coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) germplasm from Madhya Pradesh, India

This study comprehensively characterizes 30 indigenous coriander accessions from Madhya Pradesh, India, by integrating morphological and biochemical analyses to reveal significant genetic diversity, identify distinct chemotypes, and pinpoint elite germplasm with high heritability for breeding improved cultivars tailored to industrial needs.

Dinesh Semwal, Monika Jha, Praveen K. Singh, OP Dhariwal, RS Meena, MK Mahatama, Vinay Bhardwaj2026-07-27
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Ex Vitro Physiological, Antioxidant and Metabolomic Responses of Salt-Tolerant Salicornia lagascae Clones Derived from Solid and Liquid Micropropagation Systems

This study demonstrates that *Salicornia lagascae* clones derived from liquid micropropagation systems exhibit superior physiological and metabolic acclimation to high salinity compared to solid-system clones, highlighting in vitro selection as an effective strategy for generating elite halophytic germplasm for saline agriculture and soil restoration.

Ghofrane Atrous, Pedro Diaz-Vivancos, Abel Piqueras, Ana Hernández-Cánovas, Gregorio Barba-Espin, José Antonio Hernández2026-07-27
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Interactive Effects of Seed Priming and Salinity Stress on Growth, Yield, and Nutrient Dynamics in Wheat Genotypes (Triticum aestivum L.)

A field experiment in Bangladesh demonstrates that combining the salt-tolerant wheat genotype ESWYT 5 with seed priming using 5% PEG-6000 significantly mitigates the detrimental effects of salinity stress, thereby substantially improving grain yield and nutrient dynamics compared to unprimed controls and less tolerant varieties.

Nipa Monalisa, Mahrupa Tasnim, Muhammad Abdul Mannan, Mohammad Ashik Elahi Shohel, Md. Mahir Abusor, Md. Abdullahil Baqu (…)2026-07-27
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Polyphasic characterization reveals the first evidence of an atypical AFG1-dominant toxigenic profile of Aspergillus section Flavi in Uganda's cassava value chain

This study provides the first evidence of an atypical AFG1-dominant toxigenic profile in Aspergillus section Flavi isolates from Uganda's cassava value chain, identifying soil as the primary contamination reservoir and highlighting that relying solely on AFB1 detection may underestimate aflatoxin risks.

Elias Oyesigye, Carla Cervini, Angel Medina, George Mahuku2026-07-27
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D2O metabolic labeling combined with AuNPs@PVP/SA hydrogel SERS platform for rapid quantitative detection of active lactic acid bacteria

This study presents a highly accurate and stable SERS platform utilizing AuNPs@PVP/SA hydrogel and D2O metabolic labeling to enable the rapid quantitative detection and precise identification of active lactic acid bacteria in mixed samples, effectively overcoming the "coffee ring" effect for industrial monitoring applications.

Shijie Liu, Lijun Zhao, Yueyu Bai, Qian Ding, Yangyang Ma, Miaoyun Li, Dong Liang, Yanxia Liu, Haoyun Li, Lingxia Sun2026-07-27
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Seed priming with salicylic acid and seaweed extract enhances salt tolerance in Glycine max varieties from Bangladesh by enhancing antioxidant defense

This study demonstrates that combining salicylic acid seed priming with *Gracilaria verrucosa* seaweed extract foliar application significantly enhances salt tolerance in Bangladeshi soybean varieties by boosting antioxidant defenses and mitigating oxidative stress, with the combined treatment proving most effective in improving growth and biochemical stability, particularly in the BARI Soybean-7 genotype.

Mahia Binte Zakir, Ashrafi Hossain, Sharmin Sultana, Md Golam Muktadir, Md Hasan Al Banna, Fateeha Noor2026-07-27
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Systemic design principles in agricultural systems design? A review

This review reveals that while agricultural systems design frequently employs practices aligning with Peter Jones's systemic design principles—particularly in appreciating complexity and finding purpose—it lacks explicit theoretical adoption, resulting in a conceptual disconnect that limits its capacity to drive sustained, transformative change in the face of complex socio-ecological pressures.

Marcos Alberto Lana, Michelle Chevelev-Bonatti, Raymond Ison, Alfredo C. Fantini, Heitor F. Lizarelli, José Cabral Filho (…)2026-07-27