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Screening for Chlamydiaceae in Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) reveals a case of ocular infection

This study screened 34 free-ranging Eurasian lynx from Romania, Slovakia, and Croatia for ocular Chlamydiaceae, identifying a single asymptomatic carrier of *C. felis* that later developed mild eye symptoms, thereby highlighting the importance of including Chlamydia testing in health-screening protocols for conservation translocations.

Magda Sindicic, Liča Lozica, Teodora Sin, Mihai Pop, Andrea Gazzola, Jakub Kubala, Branislav Tám, Rudol Kropil, Ira Topl (…)2026-08-31
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Impact of the Adoption of Digital Technologies on the Technical and Economic Performance of Pineapple Producers in Southern Benin

This study demonstrates that the adoption of digital technologies, particularly when combining guidance and application tools, significantly enhances the technical and economic efficiency of pineapple producers in southern Benin, with propensity score matching confirming a positive average treatment effect of approximately 7%.

Moboladji Yves Ogoudedji, Souléïmane A. ADEKAMBI, Ayédèguè Eustache ALAYE, Jacob A. YABI2026-08-31
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First Report of Fusarium falciforme inciting Wilt and Root Rot in Malabar neem (Melia dubia) by Polyphasic Characterization from the Bundelkhand Region of Central India

This study reports the first identification of *Fusarium falciforme* as the causal agent of a severe wilt and root rot disease causing 90% mortality in *Melia dubia* plantations in Central India, confirmed through polyphasic characterization including morphological, pathogenicity, and multi-locus molecular analyses.

Mushineni Ashajyothi, Venkatesh YN, Akash Yadav, Sakshi Bhagwat, Sushil Kumar, K. Rajarajan, A. Balamurugan, A. Kumar, A (…)2026-08-31
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Effect of nano-silicon priming on germination dynamics, morpho-physiological changes, osmotic adjustment and yield responses of late sown Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) var. Kesari Gold and TBM-143

This study demonstrates that priming Indian mustard seeds with 25–50 mg/L nano-silicon significantly mitigates late-sowing stress by enhancing germination dynamics, morpho-physiological traits, osmotic adjustment, and overall yield, with the Kesari Gold genotype showing superior performance compared to TBM-143.

Sananda Mondal, Rabindranath Acharya, Kalipada Pramanik, Dipro Sinha, Debasish Panda2026-08-31
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Impact of Processing Vernonia amgdalina (Del) leaves to reduce bitterness on the nutrient profile and Medicinal Properties

This study evaluated four processing methods for reducing the bitterness of *Vernonia amgdalina* leaves and found that while boiling and salt washing significantly altered carotene profiles, washing with water alone offered the best overall retention of nutrients and minerals, making it the most effective method for preserving the plant's medicinal value.

Nkechi Ogamba, Philippa C Ojimelukwe2026-08-31
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Genetic architecture of soluble arabinoxylan fibre in elite genotypes of bread wheat revealed by genome-wide association analysis

This study utilized genome-wide association analysis on 384 elite UK wheat genotypes to identify seven genetic loci, including major stable effects on chromosomes 1B and 6B, that regulate water-extractable arabinoxylan content, demonstrating that breeding for enhanced soluble dietary fibre is achievable by pyramiding existing favourable alleles.

Abdul Kader Alabdullah, Ondrej Kosik, Michelle Leverington-Waite, Rowan A.C. Mitchell, Anneke Prins, James Brett, Simon (…)2026-08-31
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Determining the Optimum Nitrogen and Phosphorus Fertilizer Combination for Bread Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under Farmers' Field Conditions in Hulla District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia

This study conducted in Ethiopia's Hulla District demonstrates that while the highest wheat grain yield was achieved with 207 kg N and 92 kg P₂O₅ per hectare, the economically optimum fertilizer combination for maximizing net benefits under acidic soil conditions is 115 kg N and 92 kg P₂O₅ per hectare.

Abay Ayalew, Moges Tadesse2026-08-31
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Studies on storage stability and quality attributes of jamun (Syzygium cumini L.)  jam under different packaging materials

A 2025–26 study conducted at G D Goenka University evaluated seven packaging materials for jamun jam stored over 150 days, revealing that multilayer pouches (T7) provided superior retention of physicochemical, nutritional, and sensory quality compared to other options, while HDPE jars (T3) resulted in the most significant deterioration.

Harendra Harendra, Bhagwan Deen, Dashrath Bhati2026-08-31
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Integrated Assessment of Potentially Toxic Elements Fluxes in Paddy Agroecosystems of Dry Zone: From Fertilizer Inputs to Soil Transformation and Grain-Level Bioaccumulation

This study identifies contaminated Triple Superphosphate fertilizers as the primary source of cadmium and other potentially toxic elements in Sri Lanka's CKDu-endemic dry zone paddy soils, demonstrating significant bioaccumulation in rice grains and establishing a spatially explicit link between fertilizer-derived cadmium exposure and chronic renal disease risks.

Nalika Dayananda, Namal Chathuranga, Ruwan Perera, Shermila Botheju, Jeewantha Premaratne, Janitha Liyanage2026-08-31