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Can objective peel-color measurements by L*a*b* and RGB color spaces predict bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties in umbuguela fruits (Spondias sp.) across maturity?

This study demonstrates that objective peel-color measurements using L*a*b* and RGB color spaces can accurately predict bioactive compounds and antioxidant properties in umbuguela fruits across maturity stages, offering a valuable tool for breeding programs and future research on Spondias species.

Ana Lima Dantas, Renato Dantas, Renato Pereira Lima, Walter Esfrain Pereira, Raylson de Sá Melo, Randolph M. Beaudry, Si (…)2026-09-01
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When data lie: correcting a conflict variable reverses a significant finding in Chad's agricultural time series (1961–2024)

This paper demonstrates that correcting a miscoded conflict variable in Chad's 1961–2024 agricultural data reverses a previously significant finding of a positive conflict effect on millet yields, revealing instead that climate variability (SPI) drives differentiated crop responses and underscoring the critical need for systematic data verification in applied research.

Abderamane Mahamat Abdel-Aziz2026-09-01
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Chemical mutation of Stichococcus sp. for the selection of strains with lower chlorophyll content and higher biomass production

This study utilized ethyl methanesulfonate (EMS) mutagenesis to select a *Stichococcus* sp. mutant strain (EMS1) with significantly reduced chlorophyll content, which subsequently demonstrated enhanced biomass, lipid, and carbohydrate production compared to the wild type, addressing light penetration limitations in large-scale photobioreactors.

Georgios Makaroglou, Konstantina Pantelidaki, Evdokia Syranidou, Nicolas Kalogerakis, Petros Gikas2026-09-01
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Biochemical Methane Potential Assay as a Tool for Selecting Elephant Grass Genotypes for Anaerobic Co-Digestion with Cattle Manure

This study demonstrates that selecting specific elephant grass genotypes, particularly T_23.1, significantly enhances biogas and methane yields in anaerobic co-digestion with cattle manure, highlighting the critical role of genotype selection in optimizing renewable energy production from plant biomass.

Felipe Ferreira Coelho, Guilherme Henrique Silva, Edgard Henrique Oliveira Dias, Marcelo Henrique Otenio, Juarez Campoli (…)2026-09-01
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Yield Stability, Profitability, and Greenhouse Gas Footprint of Direct-Seeded Aus Rice Varieties in Bangladesh

This study demonstrates that dry direct-seeded cultivation of specific Aus rice varieties, particularly BRRI dhan98 and BRRI dhan75, across Bangladesh's major growing regions significantly enhances grain yield and farm profitability while maintaining or reducing greenhouse gas intensity compared to traditional farmers' checks.

Swati Nayak, Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Subhasmita Mohapatra, Nuruzzaman Shakir, Sharif Ahmed, S.M. Mofijul Islam, Amaresh (…)2026-09-01
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Breeding maize genotypes for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) resistance through conventional approaches: A systematic review

This systematic review, following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, evaluates conventional breeding approaches for fall armyworm resistance in maize within Sub-Saharan Africa, identifying significant progress through methods like recurrent selection and backcrossing while highlighting critical constraints such as limited funding and infrastructure that must be addressed to sustain smallholder food security.

Kambale Mbusa Héritier, Jean Mubalama Mondo, Marcellin Cuma Cokola, Charles Kambale Valimunzigha, René Mushizi Civava2026-09-01
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Integrated Solar-Assisted Pretreatment, Natural Buffering, and Wood Ash Alkaline Processing for Sustainable Bioethanol Production from Banana Peel and Onion Peel

This study demonstrates a sustainable, cost-effective bioethanol production process from banana and onion peels by integrating solar-assisted pretreatment with wood ash alkaline processing and natural onion peel buffering, which collectively maximizes ethanol yield while significantly reducing energy, water, and chemical inputs.

V. C. Anpalagan¹, R. Kapilan², P. N. Yapa¹2026-08-31
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Evaluation of Ratooning Potentials of Some Selected Rice Cultivars under Boro– Fallow−T. Aman Cropping Pattern

This study conducted at Bangladesh Agricultural University evaluated fifteen rice cultivars under a Boro–Fallow–T. Aman cropping pattern to identify key anatomical and physiological traits, such as vascular bundle count and water-soluble carbohydrate storage, that determine ratoon potential, ultimately highlighting BRRI dhan102 and four other cultivars as the most promising for sustainable ratoon rice production.

Sakib Ahmed Sagor¹, H. M.M.B. Fuad, ² Md. Riyadh Arefin¹, Most. Morsada Khatun¹, Md. Alamgir Hossain¹, A. K.M. Golam Sar (…)2026-08-31
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Unveiling the Potential of Non-Rhizobial Microorganisms to Improve Faba Bean Growth

This study characterizes diverse non-rhizobial endophytes within faba bean nodules from Aït Ourir and demonstrates that co-inoculating these bacteria with efficient rhizobia significantly enhances plant growth, supporting the development of multifunctional biofertilizers for sustainable agriculture.

Anas Raklami, Salma Nidbelkacem, Elmostapha Outamamat, Asma Ait Talhiq, Ahmed Nafis, Loubna El Fels2026-08-31
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Cheese whey wastewater-derived Chlorella biomass promotes growth and β-galactosidase activity of Pediococcus sp. isolated from Gundurk

This study demonstrates that *Chlorella* biomass cultivated in cheese whey wastewater effectively enhances the growth and β-galactosidase activity of *Pediococcus* sp. isolated from traditional Nepalese Gundruk, offering a sustainable strategy for dairy waste valorization and functional food development.

Monima Karmacharya, Utsav Dahal, Sanju Khadka, Basanta Chaudhary, Bibek Chandra Mahaseth, Lochan Pandeya, Kamana Dawadi (…)2026-08-31