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Optimization of Phycocyanin Production and Purification from Spirulina platensis CCATMU through micronutrient induction: Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity and Biosafety Assessment

This study demonstrates that supplementing *Spirulina platensis* cultivation with 0.1 mg/mL chromium significantly enhances phycocyanin biosynthesis, which, when combined with ultrasound-assisted extraction and stepwise purification, yields high-purity pigment with moderate antioxidant activity and low acute toxicity suitable for large-scale nutraceutical and cosmetic applications.

Samaneh Moghadamzadegan, Behrouz Zarei Darki, Abdolamir Allameh, Sarvenaz Bigham Soostani2026-09-01

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Preparation and Quality Evaluation of Chhana Poda Incorporated With Wheat and Rice Flour

This study demonstrates that replacing 5% semolina with wheat flour in Chhana Poda yields the most nutritionally rich and sensorily acceptable formulation, which, when stored under refrigeration, significantly extends shelf life by slowing microbial growth compared to room-temperature storage.

Abirami S2026-09-01

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A transcriptomic and metabolomic approach to elucidate the synergistic anti-browning effect of combined L-cysteine and Trehalose treatment on fresh-cut stem lettuce and the mechanisms underlying the maintenance of cell membrane integrity

This study demonstrates that the synergistic application of L-cysteine and trehalose preserves fresh-cut stem lettuce by coordinately inhibiting browning enzymes, enhancing antioxidant defenses, and maintaining membrane integrity through the reprogramming of phenylpropanoid, amino acid, and energy metabolism pathways as revealed by integrated transcriptomic and metabolomic analyses.

Ronghua Wu, Zixuan Liu, Chunfan Guo, Jingxuan Ma, Ru Wang, Chunyu Ling, Yan Wang, Mingyue Chen, Zhaoxia Wu2026-09-01

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Synergistic contributions of root and canopy development to yield formation in densely planted maize

A field study in Northwest China demonstrates that optimizing nitrogen application rates (300–330 kg·ha⁻¹) according to planting density enhances maize yield by balancing rapid shallow-root proliferation with the sustained biomass and resource acquisition of deeper roots to mitigate early senescence under high-density conditions.

Juan Zhai, Yuanmeng Zhang, Yuehong Cao, Guoqiang Zhang, Ruizhi Xie, Keru Wang, Bo Ming, Shaokun Li, jun Xue, Ling Gou2026-09-01

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Deep incorporation of straw and biochar drives soil organic carbon through structural amelioration in coastal saline soils

This three-year field study demonstrates that the deep incorporation of maize straw and biochar significantly enhances soil organic carbon sequestration and maize yield in coastal saline soils by improving soil structure, aggregate stability, and overall soil quality.

Haiwang Yu, Hongyuan Zhang, Shang Wang, Xiaomei Jie, Haihua Wang, Ruixiao Dong, Xiaobin Li, Jing Wang, Bin Zhao, Yuyi Li2026-09-01

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Growth Performance of Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) Fed Diets Supplemented with Moringa Seed Cake, Folic Acid, and Zinc Oxide

This study found that while individual supplementation of Moringa seed cake, folic acid, or zinc oxide did not significantly impact the growth performance of weaned rabbits, specific two-way combinations of these additives notably improved total body weight and weight gain.

Isaac Aduhene2026-09-01

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Effects Of Dietary Moringa Seedcake, Folic Acid And Zinc Oxide Supplementation on Haematological and Biochemical Indices of Weaned Rabbits

This study found that while dietary supplementation with folic acid, zinc oxide, and moringa seedcake had limited overall effects on the haematological and biochemical indices of weaned rabbits, specific levels of folic acid and zinc oxide significantly influenced plateletcrit and haematocrit respectively, and a significant interaction between moringa seedcake and zinc oxide affected globulin concentration.

Isaac Aduhene2026-09-01

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Comparative Analysis of Growth and Yield Response of Cucumis sativus to Leguminous Prunings (Gliricidia sepium and Leucaena leucocephala) and Poultry Manure Amendments

This study conducted in Ghana demonstrates that poultry manure, either applied alone or in combination with *Leucaena leucocephala* prunings, significantly enhances cucumber growth and yield compared to sole *Gliricidia sepium* application or an unamended control.

Richard Ntumi2026-09-01

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Ectoparasitic identification study on livestock mammals of some regions of districtChitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, India

This study conducted in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, identifies a high prevalence of diverse ectoparasites (ticks, mites, lice, flies, and fleas) infesting livestock, highlighting their severe economic and health impacts and the urgent need for improved identification, hygiene, and treatment to enhance the region's livestock industry.

Adarsh, Neelam Bajpai2026-09-01

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Explainable Deep Learning-Based Potato Leaf Disease Detection and Severity Assessment for Smart Agriculture in Bangladesh

This paper proposes an interpretable deep learning framework using EfficientNetV2-B0 and Grad-CAM to accurately classify potato leaf diseases and quantify infection severity, thereby enabling timely, data-driven interventions for smart agriculture in Bangladesh.

Kazi Abdul Mannan, Nafiz Hasan Sinha, Shafin Ahmed2026-09-01

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