Cereals

No Cost of Resistance in Wheat Gene Stack Lines Containing 10 Stem Rust Resistance Transgenes

- ABSTRACTGenetic resistance is the most economical and sustainable approach for crop protection, however, it is regularly overcome by pathogen virulence evolution. Polygenic resistance has greater...

Correction to “FtBPM3 modulates the orchestration of FtMYB11?mediated flavonoids biosynthesis in Tartary buckwheat”

- ABSTRACTBotrytis cinerea is a widespread plant pathogenic ascomycete that causes grey mould in over 1400 species and impacts global crop yields. Double?stranded RNA (dsRNA)?induced gene silencing is...

Sap-sucking insects associated with medicinal Cannabis sativa L. in Brazil

02/06/2026 - Sap-sucking insects are among the most important pests of Cannabis sativa worldwide; however, there are no formal records of their occurrence in medicinal cannabis crops in Brazil. Field records...

Polyphagozerra coffeae (Lepidoptera: Cossidae)—a wood-boring pest of coffee and other tree crops

01/06/2026 - The red coffee borer, Polyphagozerra coffeae (Nietner) (formerly Zeuzera coffeae)—native to South and Southeast Asia—is a highly polyphagous wood-boring pest. This review summarizes the biology,...

Association of Agro?Morphological Traits With Cup Quality in Accessions of Coffea arabica L. From the INIA Germplasm Bank, Peru

- ABSTRACTIn recent years, Peruvian coffee production has increasingly focused on specialty coffees, with cup quality (CQ) as a key criterion. While previous studies have characterized the Coffee...

Interactional Endocytosis and Transmembrane Transport Promote Cellular Internalization of Nano?Delivered RNA Drugs for Efficient Control of Crop Diseases

Mitigating pesticide overreliance in high-value agriculture: evidence from conservation biological control practices

- IntroductionConservation biological control (CBC) is increasingly regarded as a promising nature-based strategy for reducing dependence on chemical pesticides. However, evidence remains limited on...

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance proquinazid

- AbstractThe conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authorities of the rapporteur Member State...

Electrochemical biosensors for food spoilage, quality monitoring, and food safety: recent advances, sensor performance, and smart packaging integration

- Ensuring food safety and preventing spoilage are major challenges in today’s globalized food supply chain. Conventional detection methods, such as microbial culture, dye reduction tests, and...

A Chickpea NCR Peptide Suppresses Postharvest Alternaria alternata Infection by Disrupting Fungal Membranes, Mitochondria and Respiration

- NCR13_PFV2 triggers fungal death via membrane disruption, mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress. This multi?target plant peptide is a potent bio?alternative to synthetic...

Strengthening livelihoods of smallholder farm women through pluralistic extension approaches–case studies from Karnataka, India

- Women play a critical role in India’s agricultural sector, particularly in horticulture, yet remain inadequately served by extension services and excluded from decision-making and access to key...

Unlocking crop protection models for decision support: web infrastructure and integration

08/04/2026 - Decision support systems (DSS) in crop protection provide valuable support for pest risk prognosis and recommendations for pest control, enabling farmers to make better-informed decisions. As a part...

Assessing eastern US tree fruit growers’ pest issues, practices, and preferences to inform effective IPM communication

27/04/2026 - Apple and peach tree growers in the eastern United States face unique pest management challenges. To maintain fruit quality and yield, integrated pest management (IPM) strategies can address...

Enhancing Stored Wheat Shelf Life: Advances in Storage Technologies, Integrated Pest Management, and Climate?Responsive Approaches

- ABSTRACTRecent advances in agricultural production and storage systems have contributed to a significant enhancement in annual wheat production and preservation, aimed at satisfying increasing...

Organophosphate Insecticide Half?Lives in Foods Fermented With Lactic Acid Bacteria

- Organophosphate insecticides are widely used on food crops, leaving residues that may present concerns for human health. During controlled fermentations with lactic acid bacteria, such as...

Correction: Knowledge graph-based analysis of registered pesticide coverage for medicinal crops: a case study of 10 representative Chinese herbal medicines

Biology, ecology, and management of Thrips parvispinus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

23/04/2026 - Thrips parvispinus (Karny) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) poses a serious threat to global horticultural production, including nursery and greenhouse ornamental crops, as well as field and vegetables...

Agronomic Performance and Microbial Diversity of Wheat Following Organic and Synthetic Seed Treatments: A Three?Year On?Farm Swiss Field Study

- ABSTRACTIntroductionEnvironmental stressors on the agricultural field are increasing, from global warming to the rise of the human population. Among the resulting challenges, plant diseases remain...

Integrating Synthetic Community With Chemical Fungicide Improves the Control of Rhizoctonia Bare Patch Disease in Wheat

- ABSTRACTThe soil borne pathogen Rhizoctonia solani AG8 causes Rhizoctonia bare patch disease, a major constraint on global wheat production, particularly in no? or minimal ?till systems. Current...

Peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance metyltetraprole

- AbstractThe conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State...

Self-described stakeholder approaches toward western bean cutworm IPM in corn in the Great Plains

17/04/2026 - The western bean cutworm, Striacosta albicosta ((Smith); Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a key pest of corn in North America. Management takes the form of the prophylactic use of transgenic corn or the...

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