2026 October - 18 articles
Widespread legume varieties common across arid/low-rainfall desert regions, of great economic importance, are becoming threatened despite prolonged evolution and adaptive endurance to abiotic stresses. However, research planning has paid little atten...
Heavy metal contamination of agricultural soils is a critical environmental challenge because of its persistence and the risks it poses to ecosystems and human health. Heavy metals cannot be degraded, and changes in soil conditions can remobilize sta...
Mineral nutrition is a decisive factor in the growth, development, yield, and fruit quality of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims), yet the available evidence is scattered across contrasting production systems and agroecological contexts. This rev...
Zinc deficiency in agricultural soils limits food security and the nutritional quality of crops. Purslane (Portulaca oleracea L.) is a leafy vegetable of growing interest as a functional food owing to its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, minerals...
Cell wall lignification in grass leaf tissue occurs during plant development and senescence, reducing the availability of fermentable carbohydrates in the rumen. However, these seasonal effects on cellular aging, lignin aggregation, and nutrient avai...
Conventional propagation of yam (Dioscorea spp.) is constrained by low multiplication rates, pathogen accumulation, and vulnerability of field-maintained germplasm to biotic and abiotic losses. However, most studies emphasize survival, whereas fewer...
Olive knot disease, caused by Pseudomonas savastanoi pv. savastanoi, is a significant economic threat to olive cultivation in Mediterranean regions. This study focused on the polyphasic characterization of fifty-five P. savastanoi (Psav) isolates fro...
Comparative evidence on the performance of urea and ammonium nitrate within integrated organo-mineral fertilization systems in acidic Luvisols under humid subtropical kiwifruit production remains limited. This study evaluated compost (30 t ha−1 + P15...
Industrial hemp is often considered sensitive to waterlogging; however, empirical evidence remains scarce. This study evaluated the effects of waterlogging duration and timing on the physiology, growth, and development of hemp under controlled condit...
Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) link germplasm diversity to molecular markers for crop improvement. This review synthesizes nine barley GWAS articles and two articles on the development or validation of GWAS-derived Kompetitive Allele-Specific...
Yellow (stripe) rust, caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst), is a devastating disease of common wheat worldwide. The virulence variability of Pst isolates from common wheat was studied in geographically distant Russian regions (the Nort...
Practical application rates of liquid manure-derived biofertilizers (biols) are poorly documented during tropical grass establishment. This study evaluated dry matter yield, nutritive value, and energy estimates of Cayman Blend (Urochloa hybrid) and...
Olive leaf biomass, generated as a residue of olive cultivation, represents a readily available source of phenolic compounds with recognized nutraceutical potential. However, the composition of these bioactive compounds is influenced by both genetic...
The Texas High Plains (THP) is a major cotton-producing region facing challenges from continuous cotton monoculture, which has increased weed pressure and reduced system sustainability. Over 90% of cotton acreage relies on herbicides, accelerating th...
Waterleaf (Talinum fruticosum) is an underutilized leafy vegetable with recognized tolerance to environmental stresses, yet comprehensive characterization of its morpho-physiological and biochemical responses to contrasting water stress conditions re...
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is a key staple crop in Kenya, where plant-parasitic nematodes are among the most damaging yield constraints for smallholder farmers. This study evaluated fluopyram-treated banana fibre paper, a biodegradable carrier for ta...
Water deficit stress poses significant challenges to chickpea production, affecting plant growth, physiological parameters, and overall crop yield. This study aimed to identify drought-tolerant chickpea genotypes and evaluate the potential of grape b...
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) cv. BRS Anahí is a promising crop for agricultural diversification in the Brazilian semi-arid region, although saline irrigation can limit its development and productivity. The objective of this study was to evaluat...
