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Soil salinization severely constrains the productivity of Medicago sativa L. Although exogenous melatonin (MT) has been proven to effectively alleviate salt stress injury in plants, the molecular regulatory networks underlying its function during the...

Coupling equipment operation parameters with the hourly heat balance model, this study realized the integrated estimation of energy consumption and costs. Meanwhile, two typical greenhouse growth settings were investigated: one at an average temperat...

Accurate and reliable estimation of reference crop evapotranspiration (ET₀) in the North Henan Plain is crucial for agricultural water resource management, production, and food supply in China. This study aims to evaluate the performance of deep lear...

This study aimed to assess the phenotypic changes in tetraploids of two gooseberry genotypes (‘White Triumph’ and AGR9, 2n = 4x = 32) in relation to their diploid counterparts (2n = 2x = 16). Tetraploid plants of the ‘White Triumph&...

Phytochelatin synthase (PCS) is crucial for synthesizing phytochelatins, cysteine-rich peptides vital for heavy metal detoxification in plants. Potato, a key staple crop in China, faces risks from soil heavy metal contamination, yet the genes involve...

Stem lodging critically limits wheat yield stability, with its resistance heavily influenced by internode mechanical strength, a trait whose genetic architecture remains poorly resolved. This study aimed to dissect the genetic basis of stem strength...

Wheat canopy chlorophyll content (CSPAD) is an important physiological parameter characterizing the photosynthetic capacity and nutritional status of crops. Precision agricultural technologies are widely used for non-destructive monitoring of wheat S...

Mechanical weed-control methods using autonomous weeding machines provide an option for farmers to reduce the use of herbicides while efficiently dealing with weed issues. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the effects of advanced mechanic...

Pre-cooling can rapidly reduce the respiration intensity of fruit, helping extend its preservation period. This study investigates the effects of forced-air cooling with package treatment on fruit cooling and subsequent quality during storage. Moreov...

Chenopodium album L. is a highly problematic weed in agricultural systems, exhibiting resistance or tolerance to multiple herbicides. This weed significantly impacts crop growth and yield, threatening global agricultural production. Since the introdu...

Kiwifruit (Actinidia spp.) has become a globally important crop, with A. chinensis var. deliciosa cv. Hayward being the most widely cultivated cultivar. Root-knot nematodes (RKNs, Meloidogyne spp.) are highly damaging plant parasites that are widespr...

Drought severely constrains grassland stability and forage productivity. Allium mongolicum Regel, a dominant species in desert steppes, exhibits high drought tolerance, yet its multi-level adaptive responses remain incompletely understood. Here, drou...

(1) Background: In recent years, new pests have been constantly emerging in tea trees, posing a significant threat to tea production. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor and investigate whether new pests have emerged in tea trees. (2) Methods: A ne...

Mollisols represent foundational agricultural soils in which high organic carbon (C) and active microbiomes sustain fertility and mediate global C cycling. However, decades of intensive cultivation have depleted soil organic C (SOC) and degraded soil...

Salinity is an abiotic constraint that limits the growth and productivity of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). However, the role of small ubiquitin-like modifier (SUMO) E3 ligases (SIZs) in the salt stress response in tomato remains unknown. Here, a...

Capsicum species are important ornamental plants used as potted plants. Exposure to ethylene causes chlorophyll degradation and leaf and fruit abscission in ornamental peppers, resulting in a loss of their commercial value. The aim of this study was...

The circadian clock genes in tomato are key regulators of cold stress adaptation. However, the low-temperature regulatory mechanism of the circadian clock gene SlPCL1 remains unclear. In this study, we evaluated the role of SlPCL1 in cold tolerance t...

This research presents an advanced YOLOv8-MMD framework specifically designed for intelligent white radish harvesting systems, addressing the critical need for simultaneous species recognition and quality evaluation. The proposed architecture is buil...

Boron (B) is an essential but narrow-range micronutrient for citrus, with toxicity risks heightened in dry regions due to potentially high-B irrigation water and limited soil leaching. ‘Forner-Alcaide 5’ (FA5) is a promising rootstock for...

Zeolite amendment to arable soils has been proposed as a promising strategy to improve soil quality and crop performance, particularly under drought. Nevertheless, empirical evidence remains scarce. In this study, we evaluated the effect of uncharged...

Accurately quantifying the amount of corn straw returned to the field is crucial for evaluating conservation tillage measures and phaeozem protection. This study proposes a framework for quantitatively estimating the amount of corn straw returned to...

Spodoptera exigua has emerged as a globally agricultural pest due to its strong adaptability to diverse nutritional conditions. In this study, we used artificial diets with a protein-to-carbohydrate (P:C) ratio of 1:1 as the control and examined the...

While organic amendments are extensively applied to increase soil organic carbon (SOC), the mechanisms by which they restructure soil food web energetics to regulate microbial necromass formation and carbon sequestration remain unclear. We conducted...

Members of the multiple organellar RNA editing factor (MORF) gene family play indispensable roles in regulating chloroplast development, plant growth, and responses to abiotic stress. However, their functions in potato (Solanum tuberosum) remain uncl...

Understanding the spatial variability of soil organic carbon (SOC) content and its functional pools under current farming practices is crucial for developing targeted C management. This study quantified and predicted the farm-scale variability of SOC...

Tagetes patula is a widely cultivated ornamental plant and a natural source of bioactive compounds. This study evaluated the effects of cultivation–substrate systems on growth, flowering, lutein and zeaxanthin accumulation, substrate microbiolo...

To explore the effects of Fe/P-loaded biochar on neutral Cd-contaminated paddy soils and the potential synergistic effects between biochar and modifying materials, a pot experiment was conducted using neutral paddy soil with a total Cd concentration...

Although the role of proline (Pro) as an important osmolyte has been extensively studied, there are few comprehensive studies on their metabolism under salinity conditions. We investigated Pro metabolism in two habanero pepper varieties with contrast...

To clarify the effects and mechanisms of the solution formed by mixing flaxseed meal powder with water on soil water movement in sandy land, this study conducted laboratory simulation experiments using three extraction forms of flaxseed meal solution...

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is a vital dual-use crop, with some varieties being used as leafy vegetables that are rich in anthocyanins. Nevertheless, salinity stress is a challenge to their production. Homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-ZIP) gene f...

Soil salinization has become a major threat affecting global arable productivity. Rice cultivation with amendment application is considered an important approach for saline–sodic soil reclamation. Saline–sodic soil without vegetation was...

Oxalic acid is a key root exudate released by plants under phosphorus (P) deficiency and plays a direct role in solubilizing fixed soil P. However, its specific effects on soil microbial community assembly and ecological functions remain less clear....

Soil degradation driven by intensive management practices has become of increasing concern for olive cultivation, as trends for desertification and loss of arable land have emerged across the Mediterranean basin. Agroecological management practices,...

Esca disease, the most widespread grapevine trunk disease in Europe, is characterized by both chronic and acute forms. In both cases, alterations in the plant’s physiological processes are significant and lead to yield losses and/or plant death...

The fragile Karst landscapes of southwest China face persistent challenges of soil degradation and rocky desertification. While sustainable land use such as mulberry plantation can support ecological restoration, the dynamics of soil organic carbon (...

Analyzing three-dimensional (3D) phenotypic parameters of maize seedlings is of significant importance for maize cultivation and selection. However, existing methods often struggle to balance cost, efficiency, and accuracy, particularly when capturin...

Preparations containing appropriate microorganisms stimulate plant growth and are increasingly used to alleviate plant stress, including water deficit stress. Despite the growing interest in PGPR, little is known about the post-emergence efficacy of...

Mediterranean greenhouses commonly rely on passive climate control techniques to reduce dependence on energy-intensive systems. This study was conducted in Almería (Spain) in a multi-span greenhouse divided into two sectors: a West sector equi...

The transition toward sustainable agriculture is increasingly shaped by two converging pressures: the need to secure food production under climate and resource constraints and the imperative to reduce environmental burdens associated with linear &ldq...

Wheat is among the most important staple crops worldwide; however, its yield and quality are severely threatened by stripe rust caused by Puccinia striiformis f. sp. tritici (Pst). CH806 is a Thinopyrum intermedium-derived resistant breeding line dev...

Tree intercropping systems with leguminous cover crops and aromatic plants may provide sustainable yields, which could be improved by beneficial microbes (BMs) and zeolite, while their effects on young tree growth remain unclear. We tested whether su...

The incorporation of alfalfa into grass systems reduces reliance on nitrogen fertilizer application. Over two consecutive years, we investigated the regulation of carbon and nitrogen metabolism in grasses and productivity enhancement under four nitro...

The traditional approach to agriculture is changing due to rapid advances in technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), proximal and remote sensors, and the Internet of Things (IoT) [...]

Salinity–alkalinity stress is one of the major abiotic stresses that limit rice production in the world. The salinity–alkalinity tolerance of rice at the germination stage has a direct effect on the survival and final yield of seedlings i...

Postharvest fungal diseases result in substantial crop losses, with disease severity often exacerbated by inadequate handling practices and unfavorable environmental conditions. Conventional fungicides have been widely employed; however, the frequent...

Mushrooms are among the most important indoor-grown horticultural cash crops. Recent increases in consumption are driven by shifts toward healthier diets and a growing vegan population. Mushroom spawn is one of key factors that influence consistency,...

Apples are cultivated over a large global area with high yields, and efficient robotic harvesting requires accurate detection and localization, particularly in complex orchard environments where occlusion by leaves and fruits poses substantial challe...

Current agriculture faces the challenge of producing sufficient food from diminishing land resources, due to deteriorating soil quality and accelerated population growth. Numerous studies have demonstrated that biochar/hydrochar can serve as efficien...

Modern combine harvesters can collect real-time geolocated yield data, but it is subject to errors. Various protocols have been proposed to clean this data, each with varying levels of complexity. This data is valuable for precision agriculture to im...

Phosphorus is a fundamental macronutrient, yet its low bioavailability in most soils makes phosphorus deficiency one of the most persistent constraints limiting global crop productivity. Although mineral fertilisation has long been the primary strate...