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Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses Implicate Key Genes and Metabolic Pathways in Maize Lodging Resistance

24/11/2025 - Maize stalk lodging causes substantial yield losses worldwide. Although stalk strength is a genetically determined trait, its molecular mechanisms—particularly the dynamic changes during key...

Predicting Long-Term Maize Straw Decomposition from Incorporation Amount and Depth in the Black Soil Region of Northeast China

26/11/2025 - Straw incorporation, as a widely recommended agronomic practice, has been continuously enhancing global crop production and soil&ndash;water conservation. However, the absence of a direct...

Economic Assessment of Conventional Broccoli Cultivation in Southeastern Spain

26/11/2025 - Europe ranks second in global broccoli production and first in exports, with Spain leading the sector. In Spain, cultivation is concentrated in the southeast, especially the Region of Murcia, one of...

Water and Nitrogen Transport in Wheat and Maize: Impacts of Irrigation, Fertilization, and Soil Management

26/11/2025 - Water and nitrogen are fundamental factors for maintaining yield stability and achieving efficient resource utilization in wheat&ndash;maize rotation systems. Based on 131 publications...

Study on the Estimation of Greenhouse Sensible Heat Flux Based on the Surface Renewal Method: Validation and Calculation Results

26/11/2025 - To address the issues of poor universality, high cost, and difficulty in parameter acquisition associated with existing methods for estimating crop evapotranspiration (ETc) in greenhouses, this study...

Research on Accurate Weed Identification and a Variable Application Method in Maize Fields Based on an Improved YOLOv11n Model

27/11/2025 - Uniform spraying by conventional plant protection drones often results in low herbicide utilization efficiency and environmental contamination, both of which are critical issues in agricultural...

Biological Control Properties of Two Strains of Priestia megaterium Isolated from Tar Spots in Maize Leaves

28/11/2025 - Priestia megaterium is a maize endophyte that may help the plant defend itself against bacterial and fungal pathogens. This study aimed to identify antimicrobials produced by two P. megaterium...

Diversified Cropping Combined with Biochar Application Enhances Soil Fertility, Biodiversity, and Crop Productivity in a Coastal Saline&ndash;Alkali Soil

30/11/2025 - Conventional cereal production in coastal saline&ndash;alkali drylands is constrained by low productivity and soil degradation. While diversified cropping and biochar application have each...

Phosphorus Fertilizer Effects Following Continuous Application of Biochar-Based Soil Amendments in Low-Input Cropping System

28/11/2025 - Biochar produced from phosphorus (P)-rich feedstocks has often been promoted as an alternative P fertilizer. However, existing evidence has mainly been obtained from incubation experiments and field...

The Effects of Root-Zone Temperature Regulation on the Growth and Quality of Hydroponic Lettuce in Summer

30/11/2025 - High-air temperature stress inhibits the growth of hydroponic lettuce. The practical application of conventional air cooling is constrained by high cost and moderate efficacy. However, root-zone...

Optimizing Sowing Time Using Cumulative Temperature-Tailored Yield of Vegetable Soybean

30/11/2025 - Cumulative temperature (CT) serves as a critical factor influencing soybean growth and yield, particularly under changing climatic conditions. This study investigated the relationship between CT,...

Preliminary Assessment of Leisure Horses' Preferences for Different Forms of Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)

24/11/2025 - Cultivated carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) is a valuable component of equine diets due to its high &beta;-carotene content (a precursor of vitamin A) and desirable sensory properties....

Wastewater Valorisation in Sustainable Productive Systems: Aquaculture, Urban, and Swine Farm Effluents Hydroponics

30/11/2025 - The agricultural sector faces significant challenges related to climate change and population growth, which intensify pressure on natural resources and food security. Sustainable resource-efficient...

Stabilisation of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl China Virus Infectious Clones Through Micro?Homology Mediated End Joining

- ABSTRACTTomato yellow leaf curl China virus (TYLCCNV) is a major agricultural pathogen and primary model for circular single?stranded DNA (cssDNA) virus studies. The infectious clones of TYLCCNV and...

Assessment of genetically modified maize NK603?×?T25 for renewal authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 (dossier GMFF?2023?21252)

- AbstractFollowing the submission of dossier GMFF?2023?21252 under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Bayer CropScience LP, the Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms of the European Food Safety...

Effect of Co-Digestion Ratios and Temperature on Biomethane Production in Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Cheese Whey and Tomato Waste

25/11/2025 - Tomato processing and dairy industries generate significant effluents worldwide, contributing to environmental pollution and nutrient loss. Anaerobic digestion (AD) offers a sustainable solution by...

Comparative Evaluation of Organic and Synthetic Fertilizers on Lettuce Yield and Metabolomic Profiles

24/11/2025 - The excessive use of synthetic fertilizers in agriculture has raised environmental concerns, prompting the search for sustainable alternatives, such as organic amendments. This study evaluated the...

Breeding for Disease Resistance in Cucumber: Current Status, Genetic Insights, and Genomic Resources

28/11/2025 - Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is a globally important crop valued for both fresh consumption and processing, particularly in the United States. It was the first specialty crop among horticultural...

Evaluation of Stem Polyphenol Content as a Potential Marker for Selecting Foot-Rot-Resistant Sweet Potato (Ipomoea&nbsp;batatas (L.) Lam.) Hybrids

28/11/2025 - Foot rot, a disease caused by the fungal plant pathogen Diaporthe destruens, has been a major problem throughout East Asia. In major sweet-potato-producing regions, developing sweet potato cultivars...

Effect of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria Inoculation on Sweet Potato Yield and Nutritional Quality in Northeast Thailand

28/11/2025 - Excessive fertilizer use poses environmental risks in the long term. Thus, plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) have been proposed as a complementary approach to reduce fertilizer use and...

Improving Sustainable Vegetable Production with Biochar and Chitosan Xerogel Combination Under Water and Fertilizer Stress

30/11/2025 - Global warming has intensified water scarcity, while excessive fertilizer use has caused soil acidification and limited nutrient availability. This study investigated the effects of biochar and...

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