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agriculture

1906 papers

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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
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Genetic Diversity and GWAS Analysis of Southern Africa Common Bean Panel for Acanthoscelides obtectus (Say) Resistance

This study evaluated 190 Southern African common bean genotypes for resistance to *Acanthoscelides obtectus*, identifying five superior donor candidates and specific genomic regions on chromosomes Pv01, Pv02, Pv03, Pv06, and Pv08 associated with resistance traits to guide future breeding efforts.

Tatenda Ephraim Chikasha, Rogério Marcos Chiulele, Wilson Nkhata, Bernardo Lázaro Muatinte, Hussein Shimelis, Wilfred Ab (…)2026-09-09
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Yield and Physiological Responses of Chickpea Cultivars to Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inoculation under Drought Stress

A two-year field study at Akola, India, demonstrates that inoculating chickpea with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi significantly mitigates the adverse effects of terminal drought on yield and physiological traits, with genotype JAKI-9218 identified as the most tolerant cultivar due to its superior ability to maintain water relations, photosynthetic pigments, and osmotic and antioxidative adjustments.

Akshay Satishrao Bayskar2026-09-09
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Quantitative review of environmental life cycle assessments of vertical farms – aligning reported impacts, and energy outlook for 2050

This study presents the first quantitative review of environmental life cycle assessments for lettuce-producing vertical farms, revealing that wide variations in reported impacts stem from inconsistent data reporting and system boundaries, while demonstrating that harmonizing these assessments and transitioning to decarbonized electricity grids by 2050 could reduce environmental impacts by 30–70%.

Margarethe Karpe, Michael Martin, Joan Muñoz-Liesa, Leo F. M. Marcelis, Ep Heuvelink2026-09-09
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Effect of Different Potting Media on the Propagation and Early Growth of Three Bougainvillea Species from Stem Cuttings

This study demonstrates that a potting medium composed of sand, garden soil, and vermicompost significantly enhances the sprouting, survival, and biomass growth of three Bougainvillea species from stem cuttings compared to sand alone, offering a practical and cost-effective solution for commercial nursery propagation.

Md. Tajkin Hasan, Rifat Hasan Rabbi, Mohima Jannat, Md. Hasan Mahmud, Md. Rabby Hossen2026-09-09
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Inequity by Design: Systematic Appraisal of the (in)Equities in Agriculture-Nutrition-Health Research Practices

Through a systematic scoping review of 572 articles, this paper maps inequitable research practices across the agriculture-nutrition-health continuum, highlighting power imbalances that privilege Global North institutions while identifying emerging frameworks and tools to foster authentic partnerships and drive just food systems transformations.

Swetha Manohar, Avery Quinn Sirwatka, Zip Walton, Alina Galaria, Peyton Ruth Smith, Joe Yates, Andile Mthombeni, Thalia (…)2026-09-09
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Identification and fine mapping of a novel leaf stripe resistance locus, QY-156, in the Tibetan hulless barley landrace Pengcuolinzongqingke

This study identifies and fine-maps a novel dominant leaf stripe resistance locus, QY-156, to a 101-kb interval on chromosome 6H in the Tibetan hulless barley landrace Pengcuolinzongqingke, characterizing candidate genes and providing molecular markers for breeding resistance against *Pyrenophora graminea*.

shenghua kang, Sai Zhang, Zemin Tan, Yixiong Bai, Liling Jiang, lu hou2026-09-09
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Biogas potential of orange peel biomass in anaerobic digestion (AD): Kinetics, Volatile fatty acids, microbiomes, and metabolic pathways

This study demonstrates that adding 90 g of dried orange peel waste optimizes biogas production and volatile fatty acid accumulation during anaerobic digestion by enriching specific bacterial and archaeal communities, whereas higher concentrations (120 g) significantly inhibit the process.

Guozhao jia, Nandini Thakur, Maha A Alharbi, Sedky H. A. Hassan, Roba Alatawy, El-Sayed Salama2026-09-08