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Pesticide Residues in Mangoes from Makueni County, Kenya: Multi-Analytical Characterization, Post-Harvest Reduction, and Farmer Practice Implications for Food Safety

This study evaluates pesticide residues in Makueni County mangoes through multi-analytical characterization and farmer practice surveys, revealing that while detected levels remain below safety limits, washing and peeling offer partial mitigation and highlight the need for improved extension services and integrated pest management to address knowledge gaps and ensure food safety.

Jacob Mutua Ndola, Lilian kamau Gatogo, Alex Machocho, John Wamumwe Mwangi2026-08-29
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Evaluation of Tomato Juice-Supplemented Extender Formulations for Liquid Preservation of Red Sokoto Buck Semen

This study demonstrates that supplementing extender formulations with tomato juice, particularly in a combination with sodium citrate and egg yolk (TJSCEY), significantly enhances the short-term liquid preservation quality of Red Sokoto buck semen by maintaining high sperm viability and low mortality over 72 hours.

Shehu Sidi, Tanko Abubakar Sununu, Hadiza Lawal Jibril, Ekaete Ime Oviawe, Junaidu Yusuf, Asmau Abdulmalik Sa'ad, Aminu (…)2026-08-29✓ Author reviewed ⓘ
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​Molecular characterization of Ralstonia solanacearum Species complex Strains Inciting Bacterial wilt of Tomato in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, India

This study characterizes the bacterial wilt outbreak in Annamayya district, India, as being predominantly caused by genetically diverse Phylotype I strains of *Ralstonia solanacearum*, specifically Sequevar 14, alongside rare variants, thereby providing a foundation for developing resistant tomato cultivars and targeted management strategies.

Appana Swathi, Jyosthna Mudigulam Karanam, Viswanath Kumbarthi, Karthik Reddy Panyam2026-08-28
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Environment-dependent genetic architecture of seed vigor reveals antagonistic allelic effects under water deficit in rapeseed (Brassica napus)

This study elucidates the complex, environment-dependent genetic architecture of seed vigor in rapeseed by identifying 22 QTLs and revealing antagonistic allelic effects where favorable alleles under water deficit become unfavorable under optimal conditions, thereby providing new targets for breeding varieties with improved germination in water-limited environments.

Khadidiatou Demba, Vanessa Clouet, Cécile Baron, Marie-Hélène Wagner, Didier Demilly, Sylvie Ducournau, Anne Laperche, N (…)2026-08-28
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Sustainable Nutrient Management Practices for Pearl Millet Wheat Cropping Systems in Coarse Textured Soils

Field experiments conducted in Haryana from 2018 to 2021 demonstrate that an integrated nutrient management strategy combining 15 t FYM/ha, 50% recommended dose of fertilizers, and biofertilizers significantly outperforms sole organic or inorganic applications by maximizing pearl millet and wheat yields while enhancing soil organic carbon and nutrient availability in coarse-textured soils.

Mukesh Kumar Jat, Parmod Kumar Yadav, R. S. Dadarwal, Sushil Kumar Singh2026-08-28
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Wild Edible Greens Heritage in Western Crete and Its Resilience Across Greek Islands: The Role of Small-Scale Farming, Biodiversity, and Isolation

This study demonstrates that the richness of local ecological knowledge regarding wild edible greens across Greek islands is more strongly driven by the prevalence of small-scale farming than by plant biodiversity or geographical isolation, highlighting the critical role of agroecological livelihoods in preserving this biocultural heritage.

Mousaab Alrhmoun, Ajmal Khan Manduzai, Irfan Ullah, Renata Sõukand, Andrea Pieroni2026-08-28
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Genetic evaluation of different genotypes of pot chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev) for mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh

This study evaluated twenty pot chrysanthemum genotypes under polyhouse conditions in Himachal Pradesh, identifying several superior cultivars like 'Artistic Dark Pink' and 'Nova Lime' based on high heritability, yield determinants, and excellent presentability for mid-hill cultivation.

Nishant Thakur, Suman Bhatia, Puja Sharma, Sapna Kaushal, R K Dogra, Anju Sharma, Poonam Sharma2026-08-28
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Effects of Foliar Application of Prohexadione- Calcium and Gibberellin on Photosynthetic Performance and Sucrose Metabolism in Rice under Salt Stress

This study demonstrates that foliar application of prohexadione-calcium enhances rice salt tolerance by synergistically optimizing PSII stability and promoting sucrose accumulation, whereas gibberellin increases PSII burden and depletes carbon reserves, highlighting their contrasting regulatory mechanisms on photosynthetic performance and carbon metabolism.

Qicheng Zhang, Tiejun Yang, Naijie Feng, Siyu Liu, Juezhen Zheng, Ziming Chen, Xiao Wang, Obed Kweku Sackey2026-08-28
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Structure-function design of 3D-printable whole lotus root-Schizophyllum commune composite gels for dysphagia foods with reduced starch digestibility

This study demonstrates that incorporating *Schizophyllum commune* powder into 3D-printable whole lotus root gels effectively balances printability, IDDSI Level 5 dysphagia texture, and reduced starch digestibility by modifying the composite's microstructure and molecular interactions to lower the glycemic index.

Xuanzi Liu, Xuanxuan Cao, Jinfeng Wang, Huanhuan Liu, Hao Dong, Yang Yi, Xueyu Jiang2026-08-28