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agriculture

1932 papers

📄 agriculture

Beyond tree planting: complementary roles of agroforestry and rainforestation in reducing tropical deforestation pressure

This critical review argues that agroforestry and rainforestation are complementary, not interchangeable, strategies for reducing tropical deforestation pressure, emphasizing that their success depends on a landscape hierarchy prioritizing intact forest protection and natural regeneration alongside context-specific implementation, tenure security, and robust monitoring.

Janny Acosta Sumilla2026-08-27
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From Hyperspectral Signatures to Robotic LiDAR-Based Moisture Monitoring: A Machine Learning-Based Framework

This study presents a machine learning-based framework that transitions from high-resolution laboratory spectroscopy to a deployable robotic LiDAR system, successfully achieving non-contact, high-precision estimation of volumetric water content in soilless rockwool substrates for automated irrigation in controlled-environment agriculture.

Parham Jafary, Kourosh Zareinia, Lesley G. Campbell, Habiba Bougherara2026-08-27
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Novel low-dose resveratrol-loaded CMC/nanochitosan/green pomelo essential oil bionanocomposite coating for postharvest preservation of mushrooms

This study demonstrates that a novel low-dose resveratrol-loaded bionanocomposite coating composed of carboxymethyl cellulose, nanochitosan, and green pomelo essential oil effectively extends the shelf life and preserves the quality of fresh mushrooms by reducing weight loss, maintaining firmness, and retaining aromatic compounds during cold storage.

Tran Thi Van, Fumina Tanaka, Dong Pham Thanh, Meng Fanze, Xirui Yan, Mohammad Hamayoon Wardak, Amna Bibi, Malawara Arach (…)2026-08-27
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Potential Health Benefits of Edible Larvae: Identification and Quantification of Bioactive Compounds with Nutritional Benefits

This study characterizes the nutritional and bioactive properties of *Rhynchophorus phoenicis* and *Oryctes rhinoceros* larvae consumed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, revealing their rich mineral profiles, phytochemical diversity, and potent antioxidant activities as a scientific basis for their integration into functional food strategies to address food insecurity and oxidative stress in sub-Saharan Africa.

Dorcas L. Mukundi, Beni K. Way-Way, Merveille N. Mbombo, Dep E. Enofo, Isaac E. Kaba, Carmel G. Kandhe, Messie M. Muipat (…)2026-08-27
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Toward Drought-Resilient Soybean Genotypes Integrating Global Socioeconomic Constraints Genetic Mechanisms and Breeding Priorities

This systematic review synthesizes global evidence on physiological, genetic, and socioeconomic strategies for developing drought-resilient soybean genotypes, identifying key molecular mechanisms and breeding technologies while highlighting critical gaps and a tailored roadmap for enhancing soybean productivity and climate resilience in Tanzania.

Frenk Mulamila Reuben2026-08-27
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An annotated dataset of soybean root nodules for deep learning-based object detection

This paper introduces SoyNodules, a FAIR-compliant dataset containing 1,701 annotated images of soybean roots and isolated nodules with 49,210 bounding boxes, designed to facilitate the development of deep learning models for automated nodule detection and biological nitrogen fixation assessment in precision agriculture.

Eber Fabiano Pacanhela, Artur Berbel Lirio Rondina, Marco Antonio Nogueira, Mariangela Hungria, Igor Gabrig Barboza, Álv (…)2026-08-27
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Does the utilization of soybean production technologies influence smallholder farmers? Findings from four districts within the West Wollega zone, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia

Based on a study of 400 households in West Wollega, Ethiopia, this paper finds that while a majority of smallholder farmers have adopted soybean production technologies, their adoption and intensity are significantly driven by factors such as education, cooperative membership, and extension services, underscoring the need for strengthened institutional support to boost productivity and income.

Mulu Kaba, Bezabih Emana2026-08-27
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Optimizing Boron Nutrition in Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.): Effects of Soil and Foliar Applications on Yield, Seed Quality, and Mineral Composition

This two-year field study demonstrates that moderate soil application of boron (2–4 kg ha⁻¹) is the most effective strategy for optimizing peanut yield and seed quality under Mediterranean conditions, while foliar application serves only as a complementary measure rather than a replacement.

Abdullah Çil, Mehmet Güven, Ayfer Alkan Torun2026-08-26
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A Study on the Influence Mechanism of Agricultural socialized services on the Green Production Efficiency of Grain from a Resource Allocation Perspective

This paper empirically demonstrates that agricultural socialized services significantly enhance grain green production efficiency in China by optimizing the allocation of land, labor, capital, and technology resources, thereby advocating for a strengthened service system to support the industry's high-quality green development.

Haipeng Chen, Yuqing Tian, Yuancheng Peng, Mingshuang Feng, Tao Yuan, Zhiyao Liu, Pan Jiang2026-08-26
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Nutrient input and stock by leaf litter in tropical streams in secondary forest and cocoa agroforestry systems

This study reveals that cocoa agroforestry systems in southern Bahia exhibit higher nitrogen and phosphorus concentrations in leaf litter and stream water compared to secondary forests, suggesting that while these systems aid conservation, replacing native forest with cocoa cultivation increases nutrient inputs and stocks in local streams.

Haialla Carolina Rialli S Brandão, Camila Andrade Coqueiro, Jéssica Carneiro de Souza, José Francisco Gonçalves Júnior (…)2026-08-26