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Biological-morphological and physiological-biochemical characteristics of the plants of Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam. (sweet potato) in the Right-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine

- Dzhamal Rakhmetov Oleksandr Bondarchuk Svitlana Rakhmetova Olena Vergun Nataliia Nikishova Anar Rakhmetov Namik Rashydov a M.M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden, National Academy of Sciences of...

Territorial Disparities, Structural Imbalances and Economic Implications in the Potato Crop System in Romania

11/11/2025 - At the European level, potato cultivation is highly polarized. In Western Europe (Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark), yields are high, agricultural technology is advanced, and...

Anomaly Detection and Regional Clustering in Chilean Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Prices with Machine Learning

14/11/2025 - These days, the prices of fruits and vegetables fluctuate significantly, causing issues in the supply chain and for perishable products. This study aimed to use hybrid machine learning methods to...

From Molecules to Fields: Mapping the Thematic Evolution of Intelligent Crop Breeding via BERTopic Text Mining

16/11/2025 - The convergence of agricultural biotechnology and artificial intelligence is reshaping modern crop improvement. Despite a surge of studies integrating artificial intelligence and biotechnology, the...

Effects of Substituting Organic Fertilizers for Chemical Nitrogen Fertilizers on Physical and Chemical Properties and Maize Yield of Anthropogenic-Alluvial Soil

10/11/2025 - To resolve issues in the traditional agricultural production of the Ningxia irrigated area, where the sole pursuit of yield through extensive application of chemical nitrogen fertilizers has resulted...

Greenhouse Evaluation of the Agronomic Potential of Urban Wastewater-Based Fertilizers: Sewage Sludge and Struvite for Lettuce Production in Sandy Soil

10/11/2025 - Environmental impacts of urban wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) can be reduced by recovering nutrients and organic matter (OM) from their streams for agricultural use, decreasing dependence on...

High-Resolution Crop Mapping and Suitability Assessment in China's Three Northeastern Provinces (2000&ndash;2023): Implications for Optimizing Crop Layout

10/11/2025 - The three northeastern provinces of China are the country's most important grain-producing region, particularly for maize, soybean, and rice, and form its largest commercial grain base. Over the past...

Effects of Long-Term Straw Return and Tillage Practices on Soil Physicochemical Traits and Yield of Waxy Maize

10/11/2025 - In the waxy maize production of Zhejiang Province, China, conventional straw management often causes planting difficulties and nutrient competition. Although no-till with straw retention is known to...

Harnessing Genomics and Transcriptomics to Combat PVY Resistance in Potato: From Gene Discovery to Breeding Applications

13/11/2025 - Potato virus Y (PVY) is a major threat to global potato production, causing yield losses of nearly 90%. This emphasizes the urgent need to explore the genetic factors underlying resistance...

Biodegradable Film Mulching Increases Soil Respiration: A Two-Year Field Comparison with Polyethylene Film Mulching in a Semi-Arid Region of Northern China

16/11/2025 - Biodegradable film mulching is increasingly used to replace polyethylene in agriculture, but effects on soil respiration (SR) and components remain unclear, especially during degradation. This study...

Research Progress on the Regulation of Plant Rhizosphere Oxygen Environment by Micro-Nano Bubbles and Their Application Prospects in Alleviating Hypoxic Stress

14/11/2025 - Rhizosphere hypoxia, caused by soil compaction and waterlogging, is a major constraint on agricultural productivity. It severely impairs crop growth and yield by inhibiting root aerobic respiration,...

Nitrogen and Water Regulate the Soil Microbial Carbon Cycle in Wheat Fields Primarily via the Pentose Phosphate Pathway

16/11/2025 - To clarify how nitrogen (N) and water regulate the microbe mediated carbon (C) cycle in farmland, a 3-year experiment was conducted in a wheat&ndash;maize rotation at Jiaozhou Station, North...

Unlocking the Antioxidant Potential of Sea Cucumber Viscera: Pre-Treatment Modulates the Keap1-Nrf2 Pathway and Gut Microbiota to Attenuate Cold Stress-Induced Oxidative Damage

13/11/2025 - The internal organs of sea cucumbers (SCV) are a byproduct of the seafood processing industry and hold untapped potential as a functional food. This study investigates the antioxidant capacity of SCV...

Dynamic Characterization of Antioxidant-Related, Non-Volatile, and Volatile Metabolite Profiles of Cherry Tomato During Ripening

13/11/2025 - Cherry tomato is a notable dietary source of metabolites associated with antioxidant functions. However, how ripening reshapes primary, specialized, and volatile metabolites remains incompletely...

Dietary Antioxidants Influence IER5 Activation and DNA Repair: Implications for Radioprotection and Healthy Aging

13/11/2025 - Radioprotective agents derived from natural food sources represent promising candidates for reducing the harmful effects of ionizing radiation and supporting healthy aging. In this study, we...

Coupling Subsurface Drip Irrigation and Integrated Crop Management in a Maize–Wheat Rotation for Increased Food, Water, and Energy Security in Northwest India

- ABSTRACTIncreasing crop productivity, along with increasing water, nutrient, and energy use efficiency, is vital for sustainable food production. Globally, the maize–wheat system contributes to...

Solanum lycopersicoides Introgression Lines Used as Rootstocks Uncover QTLs Affecting Tomato Morphological and Fruit Quality Traits

13/11/2025 - Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is the most important vegetable crop globally; however, its production is often hindered by soil-borne biotic and abiotic stresses. The use of rootstocks provides an...

Field Assessment of Floral Resources and Pollinator Abundance Across Six Vegetable Crops

12/11/2025 - Pollinators play a crucial role in global biodiversity, providing essential ecosystem services such as crop pollination. However, their abundance and diversity have been gradually decreasing in...

Valorizing Fresh-Cut Lettuce Quality Following Sustainable Soil Disinfestation Practices

12/11/2025 - Fresh lettuce is a key ingredient in ready-to-eat salads that are considered a valued dietary choice. Lettuce quality is strongly influenced by soil management practices, particularly in sustainable...

Evaluation of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) Growth in an Open Soilless System Using Different Substrates

11/11/2025 - The soil of the Trifinio region, the tri-national territory between Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, is damaged by the expansion of monoculture, which decreases fertility and causes problems for...

Analysis of Multi-Environment-Driven Variations in Net Photosynthetic Rate and Predictive Model Development for Tomatoes During Early Flowering and Fruit Development Stages in Winter Solar Greenhouses

13/11/2025 - In protected horticulture, precise regulation of light intensity [i.e., photosynthetic photon flux density (PPFD)], ambient temperature, and ambient CO2 concentration is crucial for optimizing crop...

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