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Mixed Volvariella volvacea and Lentinula edodes extracts improve antioxidant activity and sensory quality of soy sauce Yangzhou Institute for Food and Drug Control

This study demonstrates that incorporating a 3:1 blend of *Volvariella volvacea* and *Lentinula edodes* extracts into soy sauce significantly enhances antioxidant activity and umami flavor while maintaining a desirable sensory profile.

Xinyu Wu, Yuqi Xie, Dingshuo Zheng, Jiaxiu Wang, Qiangshen Xu, Shuai Wang, Shuo Wang2026-09-01
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Refined Groundwater Well Group Irrigation Scheduling in Arid Regions

This study proposes a refined, bi-objective hierarchical optimization framework for groundwater well groups in Yingjisha County that synergizes time, space, and water quality to strategically allocate high-salinity water to salt-tolerant crops and enforce ecological extraction limits, thereby achieving Pareto optimality between agricultural efficiency and aquifer sustainability in arid regions.

Yifan Jia, Xiao Wang, Khalil Rahman, Deqiang Mao, Feilong Jie, Sheng Li, Yanyan Ge2026-09-01
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Exogenous putrescine enhances fruit set and yield in tomato under drought through improved water status and antioxidant defense

Exogenous application of putrescine, particularly at 10 mM, significantly enhances tomato fruit set and yield under drought stress by improving water status, stabilizing cell membranes, and boosting antioxidant enzyme activity and gene expression.

Gyanendra Kumar Rai, Danish Mushtaq Khanday, Gayatri Jamwal, Pradeep Kumar Rai, Pradeep Kumar, Monika Singh, Ranjeet Ran (…)2026-09-01
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A CPP-Functionalized LNP Platform for Oral Baculovirus DNA Delivery Enables Precision Control of Invasive Pests

This study pioneers the first field-ready application of clinical-stage SORT-LNP technology in agriculture by engineering a CPP-functionalized nanoparticle platform that enables efficient oral delivery of baculovirus DNA, resulting in significantly enhanced, species-selective control of invasive pests like the fall webworm while maintaining vertebrate biosafety.

Wen Zhao, Wen-Hao Hu, Tao Lin, Zi-Shang Li, Hui-Lan Mo, Ye-Pin Yu, Ping Hu, Ben-Shui Shu, Jian-Ting Fan, Ding-Ze Mang, C (…)2026-09-01
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Biological and genetic variability of Brazilian populations of Telenomus podisi (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) their implications for biological control of stink bugs

This study reveals significant biological, reproductive, and genetic variations among Brazilian populations of the parasitoid *Telenomus podisi*, identifying a potentially cryptic species in the Federal District that exhibits reproductive incompatibility with other populations, thereby highlighting the critical need to consider intraspecific diversity when selecting agents for stink bug biological control.

Beatriz Guedes, Ana Paula Gonçalves da Silva Wengrat, Maria Carolina Blassioli-Moraes, Miguel Borges, Maura Vianna Prate (…)2026-09-01
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Genotype × environment interactions influence early fruit traits in young Mediterranean sweet chestnut orchards

This study demonstrates that strong genotype × environment interactions significantly influence early production, fruit quality, and kernel composition in young Mediterranean sweet chestnut orchards, highlighting the necessity of site-specific cultivar selection to ensure resilient production under climate variability.

Tiago Marques, Hugo Ferreira, Andrea Ferreira-Pinto, Luís Ferreira, Teresa Pinto, Elisete Correia, José Gomes-Laranjo2026-09-01
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Productive windbreaks for environmental management of agricultural land: spatial targeting, comparative techno-economic assessment, and risk analysis of a European hazel (Corylus avellana L.) system

This study integrates spatial analysis with techno-economic modeling to demonstrate that while a significant portion of arable land in northeastern Slovenia lacks nearby woody vegetation, implementing productive European hazel windbreaks offers a financially viable investment with a strong return, provided that yield uncertainties are managed.

Karmen Pažek¹, Alen Bolkovič¹, Tina Lešnik¹, Damjan Jerič², Črtomir Rozman¹2026-09-01
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Residual feed intake phenotype modulates growth performance and ruminal microbiome responses to a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial in beef steers

This study demonstrates that supplementation with a *Bacillus*-based direct-fed microbial enhances growth performance and differentially modulates the ruminal microbiome in beef steers depending on their residual feed intake phenotype, with feed-efficient animals showing greater benefits than less efficient ones.

Modoluwamu Idowu, Taylor Sidney, Godstime Taiwo, samanthia Johnson, Yarahy Leal, Aderanti Oni, Yun Jiang, Matthew Wilson (…)2026-09-01
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Optimization of Nutrient-Dense Plantain Dough Meals through Millet Bran Valorization and Defatted Soybean Fortification

This study demonstrates that fortifying unripe plantain dough with millet bran and defatted soybean flour significantly enhances its protein, fiber, and mineral content while maintaining acceptable sensory quality and modifying functional properties, thereby offering a sustainable strategy for developing nutrient-dense staple foods in sub-Saharan Africa.

Blessing T Ojo, Daniel S. Ajewole2026-09-01
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Evaluation of Integrated (Irrigation-Fertigation) Measures Taken Against Drought in Potatoes in Terms of Mathematical Modeling of Crop Water Production Functions (CWPF)

This study evaluates integrated irrigation and fertigation strategies for drought-resistant potato cultivation by modeling crop water production functions across four phenological stages, ultimately identifying the Rao and Minhas models as the most effective for optimizing water use and dry matter content.

Serhat AYAS2026-09-01