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In Situ Characterization of Fruit Components, Yield Parameters, and SSR-based Genetic Diversity of Select Tall Coconut Populations in Capiz, Philippines for Breeding and Conservation

This study characterizes three tall coconut populations in Capiz, Philippines, by evaluating their fruit and yield traits alongside SSR-based genetic analysis, revealing that while CAP3 exhibits superior productivity, all populations maintain high genetic diversity and connectivity, making them valuable resources for future breeding and conservation efforts.

Elaine P. Laurio, Andrea Jean A. Dolotina, Salvacion J. Legaspi, Speedy D. Crisostomo, Mariecris Rizalyn R. Mendoza, Ana (…)2026-07-21
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Behavioural habituation undermines deterrents in rhesus macaque crop raiding in Eastern Ghats, India

A three-year study in India's Eastern Ghats reveals that while novelty-dependent deterrents lose effectiveness against crop-raiding rhesus macaques due to behavioural habituation, low-cost solar fencing provides consistent, economically viable protection across diverse habitats.

Srinivasa Rao Namala¹, Anand Kumar ADVSLP, Reshma Banu Syed¹, Venkata Krishnaji M, Sitarama Sarma A, Phani Kumar K, Nage (…)2026-07-21
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Image-Based Estimation of Blueberry Yield Incorporating External Validation and Canopy Architecture Under Field Conditions

This study demonstrates that integrating image-derived canopy architecture features with YOLOv8x-based berry detection significantly improves the accuracy of blueberry yield estimation by addressing systematic undercounting caused by canopy occlusion across diverse genotypes.

Paul Adunola, Tyler J. Schultz, Bruno Leme, M. Usman Maqbool Bhutta, Amman Mohit Minz, Luis Felipe Ventorim Ferrão, Patr (…)2026-07-21
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Cestode and Trematode Infections in Sheep: Epidemiology, Economic Impact, and Control Strategies in Gondar, Central Gondar zone, Northwestern Ethiopia

A cross-sectional study conducted in Gondar, Ethiopia, reveals that cestode and trematode infections affect 50% of sheep, causing significant economic losses primarily driven by *Fasciola* spp., with adult age, poor body condition, and extensive management identified as key risk factors, while highlighting a critical gap between farmer awareness and the low adoption of regular deworming practices.

seid kassaw, zenebe jemere2026-07-21
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A Theoretical Framework for Bio-Magnetic Filtration of Microplastics in Urban Irrigation Systems: I nsights from a Systematic Review

This study presents a theoretical framework, derived from a systematic literature review and conceptual modeling, proposing a bio-magnetic composite filter functionalized with iron oxide nanoparticles as a viable strategy for removing microplastics from urban irrigation channels in Central Asian agrosystems, pending future experimental validation.

Mohlaroyim Habibullayeva2026-07-21
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Development of a theory-informed multicomponent food safety intervention to enhance food safety knowledge and behaviours of meat handlers and reduce microbial contamination in butcher shops in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This paper describes the development and implementation of a theory-informed, multifaceted food safety intervention for meat handlers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, which integrates the Behaviour Change Wheel, COM-B, and Theoretical Domains Framework to design a randomized controlled trial aimed at enhancing knowledge, behaviors, and reducing microbial contamination in butcher shops.

Getachew Dinede, Stacey Duvenage, Dennis N. Makau, Kebede Amenu, Hung Nguyen-Viet, Delia Grace2026-07-21