2025 July-1 - 133 articles
The present research focused on the physiological alterations and antioxidant potential of Portulaca oleracea L. due to mycorrhizal symbiosis with diverse strains. Purslane belongs to the plants that form a symbiosis with mycorrhizal fungi and show t...
Fermented feed has considerable potential as a high-quality protein source in animal production. This research aimed to examine the effects of a low-protein (LP) diet, supplemented with fermented feed, on the meat quality and intestinal health of gro...
Perennial monoculture crops are perceived as detrimental to soil health. This study examines this assumption with regard to winter wheat cultivated in crop rotations with varying cereal shares (50%, 75%, and 100%) and under different irrigation regim...
Caragana korshinskii, a protein-rich feed plant in arid regions, lacks comprehensive nutrient analysis. This study compared the chemical composition of its five parts (leaves, bark, twigs, branches, and stems) and evaluated protein quality through am...
Eliminating all forms of poverty is a core component of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. At the household level, poverty and income inequality significantly threaten farmers’ sustainable development and food security. Ba...
Assessing available phosphorus (P) in paddy fields is challenging due to waterlogging-induced reducing conditions. This study tested the applicability of the Truog, Bray 2, and Mehlich 3 extraction methods in both air-dried and incubated soils, as we...
Although many plant families are predominantly mycorrhizal, few symbiotic relationships between plants and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) have been thoroughly studied. Mycorrhized plants tend to exhibit greater tolerance to soil-borne pathogens a...
Thrips parvispinus (Karny) is an invasive pest of vegetable and ornamentals in the United States. To support ornamental growers to control T. parvispinus infestations, we tested seven conventional (spinosad, chlorfenapyr, sulfoxaflor–spinetoram...
Accurate behavioral monitoring of silkworms (Bombyx mori) during the fourth instar development is crucial for enhancing productivity and welfare in sericulture operations. Current manual observation paradigms face critical limitations in temporal res...
Caragana korshinskii Kom. (CKB), widely cultivated in Inner Mongolia, China, has potential for silage feed development due to its favorable nutritional characteristics, including a crude protein content of 14.2% and a neutral detergent fiber content...
With increasing concerns over antibiotic resistance in livestock, there is an urgent need for sustainable alternatives to enhance health and productivity in poultry production. Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), a phytobiotic recognized for its div...
This study evaluated the synergistic effects of microbial decomposition agents and deep rotary tillage on rice straw decomposition, soil nutrient dynamics, and microbial communities in paddy fields of southern China. A two-factor randomized block exp...
In arid agricultural production, exploring suitable water-saving irrigation strategies and analyzing their water-saving mechanisms are of great significance. Alternating partial root-zone drying irrigation (APRI), a water-saving strategy, enhances th...
Objectives: The present study aimed to determine the reference intervals for complete blood count and total protein parameters in Greek indigenous Capra prisca goats and to evaluate their associations with parasitic burden, age and reproductive stage...
Wheat stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici, Pst) resistance and agronomic traits are crucial determinants of wheat yield. Elucidating the quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with these essential traits can furnish valuable genetic r...
This study was performed to assess the effects of grape pomace feeding on the immunoglobulin concentration in mammary gland secretions and the biochemical parameters of sows’ blood. This study presents unique results of sow blood parameters obt...
Efficient water management is critical for sustainable dryland agriculture, especially under increasing water scarcity and climate variability. Shanxi Province, a typical dryland region in northern China characterized by pronounced climatic variabili...
Viticulture is vital to Italy’s agricultural sector, since it significantly contributes to the global wine industry. Microflora and microfauna are considered important factors for soil quality, improving grapevine growth, and promoting resistan...
Excessive application of phosphate fertilizers exacerbates water pollution, while the low phosphorus availability in acidic soils results in diminished phosphorus utilization efficiency of crops. This study conducted a maize pot experiment to investi...
Climatic variability, particularly fluctuating precipitation and rising temperatures, poses a significant threat to crop productivity and stability. Forage sorghum hybrids are a promising alternative for fodder and bioenergy due to their high level o...
Permanent grasslands play a crucial role in ruminant nutrition, providing cost-effective and nutritionally rich forage. Their effective management is essential for improving agricultural productivity and sustainability. This review examines factors a...
Plant roots influence various soil physical properties by altering the soil structure and pore configuration; however, a detailed understanding of these effects remains limited. In this study, we applied a relatively simple approach for segmenting pl...
Planting tomatoes in enclosed facilities requires manual pollination assistance. Chemically-assisted pollination poses environmental pollution and food safety hazards. Contact vibration pollination is inefficient, ineffective, and prone to plant dama...
Plant diseases caused by Rhizoctonia solani present a significant challenge in agriculture. While chemical pesticides remain a common control strategy, their use leads to health and environmental problems. In contrast, endophytic bacteria with plant...
Monitoring parturient cattle during calving is crucial for reducing cow and calf mortality, enhancing reproductive and production performance, and minimizing labor costs. Traditional monitoring methods include direct animal inspection or the use of s...
Integrating organic soil amendments such as vermicompost (VC) and vermicompost tea (VCT) in agriculture has received increasing attention as a sustainable strategy to improve soil fertility, enhance plant growth, and suppress pest infestations. This...
In the context of increasing demands for sustainable natural resource management, this study analyzes the demographic and structural characteristics of family farms in Croatia and their participation in three environmental measures under the 2014&nda...
This study evaluated the application of the aqueous extract from Baccharis trimera (Less) DC. in the control of weed species Oryza sativa L. and Cyperus ferax Rich. during the germination and early development stages. Extracts were obtained through p...
China’s National Famous, Special, Excellent, and New Agricultural Products are key rural economic assets, yet their spatial patterns and sustainability drivers remain underexplored. Based on the geospatial data of 1932 National Famous, Special,...
Improper regulation of sugarcane feed volume can lead to harvester inefficiency or clogging. Accurate recognition of feed volume is therefore critical. However, visual recognition is challenging due to sugarcane stacking during feeding. To address th...
To investigate the relationship between the seeding performance of a novel pre-cut sugarcane planter designed by South China Agricultural University and operational settings, field seeding tests was conducted with the following protocol: First, the J...
Root rot, a globally devastating disease of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), remains a major constraint on bean production across China. Despite its agricultural impact, the pathogen complex associated with this disease has been poorly characteri...
Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) plays a pivotal role in modern agriculture by capturing fine-grained spectral signatures that support crop classification, health assessment, and land-use monitoring. However, the transition from raw spectral data to relia...
The chlorophyll index (CHI) is a crucial indicator for assessing the photosynthetic capacity and nutritional status of crops. However, traditional methods for measuring CHI, such as chemical extraction and handheld instruments, fall short in meeting...
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Aiming at the problem that the whole row of reciprocating seedling picking mechanism is prone to inertial impacts during operation due to its excessive mass, causing seedling damage and positioning errors, this study builds a motion control system wi...
Soil organic carbon (SOC) is a critical indicator of soil health and carbon sequestration potential. Accurate, efficient, and scalable SOC estimation is essential for sustainable orchard management and climate-resilient agriculture. However, traditio...
To address the challenges of inadequate adaptability, insufficient power, high ground clearance, and limited functionality in existing pineapple field machinery, this study proposes a height-adjustable pineapple field management platform based on pre...
To address poor film pickup, incomplete soil–film separation, and high soil content in conventional residual film recovery machines, this study designed a belt-tooth type residual film recovery machine. Its core component integrates flexible be...
Due to prolonged irrigation from the Yellow River, a large area of farmland in the Hetao Oasis has undergone different degrees of salinization and alkalization, leading to reduced crop yields and incapable soil for plant growth. To enhance the produc...
Environmental air anomaly detection is crucial for ensuring the healthy growth of livestock in smart pig farming systems. This study focuses on four key environmental variables within pig housing: temperature, relative humidity, carbon dioxide concen...
In this paper, we propose a knowledge distillation framework specifically designed for semantic segmentation tasks in agricultural scenarios. This framework aims to address several prevalent challenges in smart agriculture, including limited computat...
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) is a highly nutritious vegetable rich in various bioactive compounds. Ensuring both yield improvement and quality preservation is a shared goal for producers and researchers. As novel green yield-enhancing technol...
Potentially toxic elements such as cadmium (Cd) in agricultural soils represent a global concern due to their toxicity and potential accumulation in the food chain. However, our understanding of cadmium’s complex sources and the mechanisms cont...
What is the potential impact on carbon storage of the native and introduced tree species commonly associated with coffee in the central Peruvian Amazon? Coffee is a pivotal crop within the Peruvian economy. Nevertheless, the establishment of new plan...
Phytophthora cinnamomi is a globally distributed plant-pathogenic oomycete that threatens economically important crops, including Lauraceae, Bromeliaceae, Fabaceae, and Solanaceae. Utilizing species occurrence records and 35 environmental variables (...
This study investigates the influence of agricultural mechanization on maize productivity in Tanzania’s Ruvuma region, a major maize-producing area vital to national food security. It addresses gaps in understanding the cumulative effects of me...
Agricultural green production (AGP) is a key strategy for ensuring stable and sustainable grain production in developing countries. However, from the perspective of technology acquisition, research on farmers’ willingness to adopt AGP remains l...
Alpine steppe (AS), alpine meadow (AM), and alpine swamp meadow (ASM) are the principal grassland types on the Tibetan Plateau, which not only contribute to the maintenance of local ecosystem functions but also play a crucial role in global ecologica...
Dairy farm profitability in the European Union has become increasingly volatile following market deregulation, complicating farm operations and undermining food security amid geopolitical tensions. To address the need for a streamlined analytical too...
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