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Genotype × seed size interaction reveals contrasting early vigor strategies in durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.): implications for trait-based selection in Mediterranean environments

This study on 25 Algerian durum wheat genotypes reveals that significant genotype × seed size interactions drive contrasting early vigor strategies, highlighting chlorophyll content as a highly heritable and promising selection target for Mediterranean breeding programs while demonstrating the independence of root and shoot vigor dimensions.

BELAGROUZ Abdenour, BENDADA Hocine2026-07-21
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Crop phenology shapes foraging behaviour of the lesser bandicoot rat Bandicota bengalensis in irrigated rice

This study demonstrates that the foraging behavior of the lesser bandicoot rat (*Bandicota bengalensis*) in irrigated rice shifts phenology-dependently, characterized by reduced activity frequency but increased foraging duration as crops mature, suggesting that pest management strategies should be timed to specific crop developmental stages for greater efficiency.

Srinivasa Rao Namala, Ramya Sri V, Sanyasi Dhurua R, Govinda Rao S, Venkata Krishnaji M2026-07-21
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Japanese Quail Farming in the Tropics: A Baseline Survey of Production Systems, Management Practices, and Economic Performance in CALABARZON, Philippines

This study profiles the production systems, management practices, and economic performance of 33 semi-commercial Japanese quail farms in the CALABARZON region of the Philippines, revealing a profitable but challenge-prone industry dominated by male, educated farmers that requires government support and standardized regulations for sustainable growth.

Marco Felix Valdez2026-07-20
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Physics-Guided Ultrasound-Based Seed Priming for Lens culinaris: Coupled Thermo-Acoustic Modeling and Resource-Efficient Seedling Development

This study integrates thermo-acoustic modeling with biological validation and sustainability metrics to demonstrate that ultrasound-assisted priming significantly enhances the germination and vigor of *Lens culinaris* seeds while maintaining high resource efficiency.

DANIEL AGUILAR-TORRES, OMAR JIMÉNEZ-RAMÍREZ, JUAN CARLOS PAREDES-ROJAS, OMAR GUSTAVO ALVARADO-MANCILLA, RUBÉN VÁZQUEZ-ME (…)2026-07-20
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Enhancing Urban Food System Resilience through Urban Spatial Resources: A Case Study of Stockholm City

This study demonstrates that by leveraging approximately 1,102 hectares of underutilized urban spatial resources in Stockholm, the city could theoretically produce over 229,000 tonnes of vegetables annually, significantly exceeding current demand and offering a replicable framework for enhancing urban food system resilience.

Abdur Rashid Jamalzi, Vivek Anand Voora, Cameron Kennett, Michael Alan Martin2026-07-20
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Synthetic Consortium Derived from the Root Core Microbes of a Low-Cd-Accumulating Rice Cultivar Enhances Rice Cadmium Tolerance

By integrating microbiome profiling with strain isolation, researchers developed a synthetic consortium of five endophytic bacteria from a low-cadmium-accumulating rice cultivar that significantly enhances rice growth, boosts antioxidant defenses, and reduces cadmium uptake by over 70% through effective root colonization and biosorption.

Xiaoxiang Yang, Ni Li, Jiyun Xiang, Shuang Liang, Yutong Wang, Chaoqun Chu, Chongyang Song, Weiping Wang, Zhiwei Yang2026-07-20
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Feeding a microencapsulated blend of essential oils to growing cattle improves fresh beef quality

Supplementing feedlot-finished Nellore bulls with a microencapsulated blend of essential oils and capsaicin improved growth performance, carcass weight, subcutaneous fat thickness, meat tenderness, and cooking yield, although it did not affect microbial stability or lipid oxidation.

Bruna Pavan Assuane, Rodrigo Silva Goulart, Danilo Brito Bambil, Mariane Beline, Ana Maria Centola Vidal, Helena Viel Al (…)2026-07-20
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Hematologic and Biological Contour of Barela Dromedary She-Camels in Relation to Pregnancy Reared under Pastoral Conditions

This pilot study found that pregnancy status does not significantly alter hematologic or biochemical parameters in Barela dromedary she-camels reared under pastoral conditions in the Thal desert, providing a baseline reference for future camel science research.

Asim Faraz*, Abdul Waheed, Riaz Hussain Mirza, Muhammad Hussain Ghazali, Faizan Saleem, Muhammad Shahid Nabeel2026-07-20
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Growth Performance and Nutrient Intake of West African Dwarf Rams Fed Diets Containing Urea-Molasses Treated Maize Cob

This study demonstrates that incorporating urea-molasses-treated maize cob into the diets of West African Dwarf rams, particularly at a 75% inclusion level, significantly enhances nutrient intake, digestibility, rumen fermentation, and growth performance while offering a cost-effective and sustainable feed solution for Nigerian smallholders.

Abayomi Akinfemi, Babatunde John Adebayo, Ayotunde Nathaneal Mafimidiwo, Kessiana Blessing Anthony, Kafayat Adeola Lasis (…)2026-07-20