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Multi‑Sensor Deep Learning for Smallholder Paddy Rice Mapping with Sentinel‑1 SAR and Sentinel‑2 Optical Imagery

This study demonstrates that an ensemble of U-Net and PSPNet deep learning models, trained on fused multi-temporal Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 optical data, achieves high-accuracy mapping of fragmented smallholder paddy rice fields by leveraging multi-scale contextual reasoning and phenological growth stages.

Alex Okiemute Onojeghuo, Ajoke Ruth Onojeghuo2026-09-10
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Design and Performance Testing of a Tractor-Integrated Corn Seed Planter on Performance Parameters and Planting Accuracy

This paper presents the design and field testing of a tractor-integrated corn seed planter, demonstrating that an operating speed of 4.5 km/h yields the optimal balance between work capacity (0.45 ha/h) and high planting accuracy (92.4% distance index), whereas higher speeds significantly compromise precision due to wheel slippage.

Ansar A, Hery Haryanto, I Wayan Joniarta2026-09-09
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Assessment of Sewage Sludge Application with Beneficial Microbial Inoculants on Fenugreek Productivity in Sandy Loam Soil

This study demonstrates that co-applying urban sewage sludge with bio-inoculants, particularly in combination with 100% NPK and rhizobium, significantly enhances nutrient availability, vegetative growth, and seed yield of fenugreek in sandy loam soil, offering a sustainable strategy to boost agricultural productivity while maintaining environmental safety.

Raj Sharma, Neha Kumari, Raghvendra Kumar Kushwaha, Jugul Kishor Tiwari, Anurag Singh Suman, Anamika Singh2026-09-09
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Spatial Assessment of Biophysical Suitability for Climate-Smart Agriculture across Nigeria

This study utilizes an integrated GIS and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis framework to map Nigeria's biophysical suitability for Climate-Smart Agriculture, revealing a pronounced south–north gradient where over 80% of the country exhibits low to very low suitability, thereby providing a critical baseline for targeted climate adaptation and agricultural planning.

Bimbola Rasheed Bashorun, Lanre Tajudeen Ajibade, Toluwalope Mubo Agaja, Davies Ojo Ajewole2026-09-09
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A Physics-Inspired Lightweight Multimodal Network for Robust Winter Wheat LAI Estimation under Spectral Saturation Conditions

This study proposes HFI-Net, a lightweight physics-inspired dual-stream network that integrates RGB texture and vegetation index features via attention-guided interactions to achieve robust, high-accuracy winter wheat LAI estimation under spectral saturation conditions while significantly reducing computational costs compared to traditional deep learning models.

Shihao Mei, Yusheng Cheng, Chundu Wu, Lulu Zhang, Xiaowen Wang2026-09-09
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Biofortification of Iron induced drought tolerance in mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) by modulating the antioxidant defense system

This study demonstrates that foliar application of iron, particularly at 1% concentration, mitigates drought-induced damage in mung bean by enhancing iron accumulation and activating the antioxidant defense system, with the Pre-Mung 2018 variety showing superior resilience compared to LS-442.

Aiman Sikandar, Ejaz Ahmad Waraich, Tahrim Ramzan, Arslan Haider, Sundas Qadeer, Mohamed M. El-Mogy2026-09-09
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Assessment of phosphorus and zinc dynamics in a rice growing soil of North-Eastern India under contrasting moisture regimes

This study demonstrates that in North-Eastern Indian rice soils, continuous flooding and the combined application of 60 kg P and 25 kg Zn ha⁻¹ maximize grain yield by enhancing nutrient availability and uptake, with phosphorus acting as the primary productivity driver and zinc providing complementary benefits despite minor antagonistic interactions.

Tathagata Karmakar, Rohit Kumar Choudhury, Dibyendu Mukhopadhyay, Sumana Balo, Sayan Debsingha, Ganesh Chandra Banik, Ra (…)2026-09-09
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Optimization of kombucha production using organic green tea (Camellia sinensis) and specialty coffee (Coffea arabica): Production optimization, physicochemical composition, microbial viability, and sensory evaluation

This study utilized a Central Composite Rotatable Design to optimize kombucha production from organic green tea and specialty coffee, revealing that while high tea concentration boosts phenolic content and acidity, formulations with higher residual sugar and balanced acidity achieved the best sensory acceptance and market potential.

Radharani Melo Serafim Ferreira, Ana Camile Assis Jesus, Jaqueline dos Santos de Jesus, Beatriz Fernandes Vieira, Wallys (…)2026-09-09
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Foliar spraying of sorbitol-chelated potassium and zinc enhances winter wheat yield and quality through source-flow-sink coordination and rhizosphere feedback

This study demonstrates that foliar application of sorbitol-chelated potassium and zinc significantly enhances winter wheat yield and quality by coordinating source-flow-sink dynamics and enriching beneficial rhizosphere bacteria, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional fertilization.

zongbin ma, jing zhang, shichang liu, fei wang, zhi'en gao, guangxin wang, niancheng zhang, houguang ma, xiaocui wang, k (…)2026-09-09