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Comprehensive Analysis of Full-Length Transcriptome Profiling, Genetic and Phenotypic Variation in Multiplier Onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) Accessions in China

06/11/2025 - Multiplier onion (Allium cepa L. var. aggregatum) is an important bulbous vegetable widely utilized for culinary, condimental, and medicinal purposes. However, limited research on its genetic...

A Low-Rank Coal-Derived Soil Amendment Promotes Plant Growth and Shapes Rhizosphere Microbial Communities of Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)

06/11/2025 - Coal-derived soil amendments have been shown to improve soil physicochemical properties and promote plant growth; however, their effects on rhizosphere microbial communities remain insufficiently...

Mechanistic Insights into the Differential Effects of Biochar and Organic Fertilizer on Nitrogen Loss Pathways in Vegetable Soils: Linking Soil Carbon, Aggregate Stability, and Denitrifying Microbes

08/11/2025 - Biochar and organic fertilizer applications are widely recognized as effective strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and controlling agricultural non-point source pollution in...

A Machine Learning-Based Model for Classifying the Shape of Tomato

05/11/2025 - Most fruit classification studies rely on color-based features, but shape-based analysis provides a promising alternative for distinguishing subtle variations within the same variety. Tomato shape...

Interactive Effects of Planting Density and Row Spacing on Maize Root Distribution and Yield

03/11/2025 - Effective spatial arrangement in maize population can reduce inter-plant competition, promote root development, and enhance nutrient uptake. This study aimed to clarify how planting density and row...

Biochar and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Promote Rice Paddy Phosphorus Cycle by Altering Soil Phosphorus Turnover and Leaf Phosphorus Distribution

06/11/2025 - Biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) make significant contributions to improving soil and plant mineral nutrition, primarily phosphorus (P). However, the response of soil and leaf P...

Nanostructured Ge-Based Glass Coatings for Sustainable Greenhouse Production: Balancing Light Transmission, Energy Harvesting, and Crop Performance

05/11/2025 - Greenhouse horticulture is an energy-intensive production system that requires innovative solutions to reduce energy demand without compromising crop yield or quality. Functional greenhouse covers...

Long-Term Organic Fertilization and Straw Return Affect Shajiang Black Soil (Vertisol) Nutrient Availability, Aggregate Stability, and Crop Yield with the Winter Wheat&ndash;Summer Maize Double-Cropping System in Northern China

05/11/2025 - Long-term fertilization affects soil nutrient levels and aggregate stability, eventually altering crop yield. However, their responses to organic fertilizer application and straw returning are still...

Evaluation of Biochar and Humus Amendments and Early-Season Insect Netting on Soil Properties, Crop Yield, and Pest Management in Organic Vegetable Production in Maine

07/11/2025 - Effective implementation and optimization of organic amendments and other management practices is essential for sustainable organic vegetable production, yet needed information is lacking on the...

Sustainable Fertilization with Ramial Chipped Wood Enhances Antioxidant Profiles in Tomato Varieties: An Untargeted Metabolomics Approach

05/11/2025 - Tomatoes are among the most consumed vegetables within the Mediterranean diet, recognized as one of the healthiest dietary patterns in the world. This study evaluated the effects of four...

Recent Advances in Inks for 3D Food Printing: A Review

08/11/2025 - The integration of 3D printers into food production represents an unprecedented innovation, envisaging applications from the industry to missions in space to home cooking, with no geographical or...

Rooting for sustainability: Pantoea ananatis D1-28 volatiles boost tomato growth and rhizosphere microbial diversity

07/11/2025 - Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum), a vital global crop rich in bioactive compounds, faces sustainability issues due to agrochemical overuse, necessitating eco-friendly biofertilizers like plant...

Enhancing AquaCrop model precision for accurate simulation of sweet potato and taro landraces

- Neglected and underutilised crop species (NUS) such as orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) and taro are nutrient-dense, climate-resilient crops with high potential to diversify food systems. While the...

Identifying governance challenges in scaling biofortification programs and the potential of training: a case study of Uganda

- IntroductionBiofortification initiatives can significantly help reduce micronutrient deficiencies in developing countries. However, when hidden hunger affects a large segment of the population,...

Identification of DMP Family Members in Solanaceous Vegetables Potentially Involved in Haploid Induction

04/11/2025 - Haploid breeding technology offers a promising means of significantly shortening the breeding cycle by rapidly generating homozygous inbred lines. Previous studies have shown that DMP8 is involved in...

Genome-Wide Identification of GW5-LIKE Family Revealed the Function of ClGL1 Involved in Fruit and Seed Shape by Mediating Brassinosteroid Signaling in Watermelon

04/11/2025 - The regulatory mechanism of brassinolide (BR) signaling in cucurbitaceae crops remains incompletely understood. Previous research demonstrated that the rice genes GW5 and GW5L modulate seed...

Leveraging Multispectral and 3D Phenotyping to Determine Morpho-Physiological Changes in Peppers Under Increasing Drought Stress Levels

03/11/2025 - The expected population rise will require a maximum exploitation of agricultural lands with a consequent increase in the demand for freshwater for irrigation uses. Future trends predict increasing...

Transcriptome&ndash;Metabolome Integration Reveals Mechanisms of Leaf Color Variation in Leafy Vegetable Sweet Potato

03/11/2025 - Leaf color, as a key ornamental and quality trait in leafy vegetable sweet potato, is controlled by the coordinated regulation of multiple pigment metabolic pathways. To dissect the mechanisms...

There Is Some Data on Our Plate! Discovering Insights of the LCCA Method

06/11/2025 - In the context of increasing economic pressures on global food systems, employing a comprehensive analytical method is crucial for ensuring both efficiency and sustainability in the agriculture...

Pulsed Light as a Physical Defense Elicitor in Tomato cv. Marmande: Enhancing Defense Responses and Reducing Botrytis Infection

04/11/2025 - The trade-off between reducing pesticide use and ensuring effective crop protection is a key challenge for sustainable agriculture. Stimulating the plant's natural defense mechanisms represents a...

Quantification of Light, Photoperiod, Temperature, and Water Stress Symptoms Using Image Features for Smart Vegetable Seedling Production

07/11/2025 - Environmental factors like light, photoperiod, temperature, and water are vital for crop growth, and even slight deviations from their optimal ranges can cause seedling stress and reduce yield....

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