Effects of multiple agroecological interventions on crop nutrient acquisition and performance by Leah Ritcey-Thorpe, Roberta R. Fulthorpe, Marney E. Isaac

“…Using wheat and soybean as model crops, we assessed crop performance traits [leaf chlorophyll (μmol m−2), base diameter (mm), biomass (g), nitrogen (N) usage index] and root traits [specific root length (SRL, m g−1), specific root tip density (SRTD, tips g−1), root diameter (root D, mm), root tissue density (root TD, g cm−3), root nitrogen (root N; %), root carbon-to-nitrogen ratios (root C/N)], along with the chemical and biological properties of rhizosphere soil at the end of the growing season. …”
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Evaluation of photosynthetic and production potential in multi-leaderplanar-trained apple trees by SHI Caiyun, LIU Li, WEI Zhifeng, DONG Congying, SONG Chunhui, GAO Dengtao

“…The soluble solids content was quantified using a digital display sugar meter (PAL-1, ATAGO, Japan), while the titratable acidity was measured using an acidometer (GMK-835N, G-WON, Korea). The leaf area was quantified with a Li-3000C portable leaf area meter. …”
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Natural aspirin of some members of the Rosaceae and Salicaceae families by Yu. I. Korniievskyi, O. I. Panasenko, V. H. Korniievska, B. O. Varynskyi, M. M. Maletskyi

“…The aim of the work is to determine the composition of the white willow bark Salix alba L. tincture, a member of the willow family Salicaceae, using gas-liquid chromatography (GLC) and HPLC and to determine the composition of the tincture of the dropwort root Filipendula vulgaris Moench. family Rosaceae. …”
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Optimizing nitrogen fertilizer spraying timings to enhance nitrogen use efficiency in oil peony: Implications for intelligent Micro-sprinkler systems by Xiaolei Ma, Xingqiao Liu, Haolin Ma, Yabing Zhang, Shaodan Liu, Nannan Zhang, Di Yang, Xiaogai Hou

“…The assessment was based on oil peony yields and its compositions, leaf and fruit N accumulation and partitioning, chlorophyll contents, N contents at different soil depths, and the correlations between these factors and the canopy temperature and humidity accumulation effects at different time intervals. …”
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Phenotypic Variation of Oak Species (Quercus spp.) Reveals Adaptive Strategies Across Natural and Semi‐Artificial Oak Stands by Xuan Li, Xuxu Bao, Yongfu Li, Yousry A. El‐Kassaby, Yanming Fang

“…We examined the leaf phenotypic traits of six oak populations in two mixed forests with differing species compositions: Zijin Mountain in Jiangsu Province, composed of Quercus acutissima, Q. variabilis, and Q. fabri; and Youhua Village in Anhui Province, consisting of Q. acutissima, Q. chenii, and Q. fabri. …”
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Semantic Segmentation Method for High-Resolution Tomato Seedling Point Clouds Based on Sparse Convolution by Shizhao Li, Zhichao Yan, Boxiang Ma, Shaoru Guo, Hongxia Song

“…Semantic segmentation of three-dimensional (3D) plant point clouds at the stem-leaf level is foundational and indispensable for high-throughput tomato phenotyping systems. …”
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Loss of plant functional group mediates microbial community assembly in litter decomposition of alpine fir forest by Qianwei Li, Yamei Chen, Lin Xu, Xinglei Cui, Hongwei Xu, Lixia Wang, Chengming You, Xingjun Tian, Xinhua He, Yang Liu

“…To address this, we conducted a two-year in situ litter decomposition experiment in alpine fir forest using mesh bags, manipulating leaf litter composition to assess how loss of single plant functional group influences microbial community assembly (fungi and bacteria, abundant and rare taxa). …”
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Exploring the synergistic effects of drought and heat stress on chickpea seed development: Insights into nutritional quality and seed yield by Rashmi Awasthi, Poonam Devi, Uday Chand Jha, Kamal Dev Sharma, Manish Roorkiwal, Sanjeev Kumar, Ashwani Pareek, Kadambot H.M. Siddique, PV Vara Prasad, Swarup K. Parida, Harsh Nayyar

“…Principal component analysis revealed a complex interplay among various physiological responses (membrane damage, chlorophyll, chlorophyll fluorescence, relative leaf water content, and stomatal conductance), seed yield, and seed composition under the combined stress. …”
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Threshold Effects of Nitrogen Fertilization Rates on Growth and Essential Oil Yield with Component Regulation in <i>Cinnamomum camphora</i> var. <i>linaloolifera</i> by Zhirong Liu, Xinyi Chen, Jiao Zhao, Luyuan Sun, Jian Guo, Yangyang Shao, Jia Liu, Lei Zhong, Haiyan Zhang, Yanbo Wang, Jie Zhang

“…Growth parameters, including plant height, basal diameter, specific leaf area (SLA), and essential oil yield and yield rate. …”
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Identification of Factors Influencing Fluoride Content in Tea Infusions: A Systematic Review by Agata Małyszek, Sylwia Kiryk, Julia Kensy, Agnieszka Kotela, Mateusz Michalak, Jan Kiryk, Maciej Janeczek, Jacek Matys, Maciej Dobrzyński

“…Key factors influencing fluoride release included tea type (with black and green teas showing the highest values), leaf form (powdered and bagged teas released more fluoride than loose leaves), brewing time and temperature, water composition, and the presence of additives such as spices. …”
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Seasonality of Epigaeic Ant Communities in a Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest by Pâmella Souza Martins Montine, Nicoly Faria Viana, Fábio Souto Almeida, Wesley Francisco da Cruz Dátillo, Alinne Silva Santanna, Luciano Martins, André Barbosa Vargas

“… In this study we assessed the leaf-litter ant community in the Cicuta Forest, a semi-deciduous forest located in the state of Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil. …”
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Changes in Oleic Acid Content of Transgenic Soybeans by Antisense RNA Mediated Posttranscriptional Gene Silencing by Ling Zhang, Xiang-dong Yang, Yuan-yu Zhang, Jing Yang, Guang-xun Qi, Dong-quan Guo, Guo-jie Xing, Yao Yao, Wen-jing Xu, Hai-yun Li, Qi-yun Li, Ying-shan Dong

“…The Delta-12 oleate desaturase gene (FAD2-1), which converts oleic acid into linoleic acid, is the key enzyme determining the fatty acid composition of seed oil. In this study, we inhibited the expression of endogenous Delta-12 oleate desaturase GmFad2-1b gene by using antisense RNA in soybean Williams 82. …”
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Effects of simulated waterlogging on growth, physiological and biochemical characteristics of Metasequoia glyptostroboides seedlings by Bai Linli, Han Wenjiao, Li Changxiao

“…Current research on M. glyptostroboides seedlings is more focused on genetic structure, membrane composition, chemical property, growth and photosynthesis, and the like. …”
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Diuretic effects of hydromethanolic extract of Rumex nepalensis Spreng. leaves and its solvent fractions in mice by Fasika Argaw Tafesse, Tafere Mulaw Belete, Assefa Belay Asrie

“…Purpose of the study: This study aimed to evaluate the diuretic activity of R. nepalensis leaf extract and solvent fractions using standardized experimental models. …”
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Optimizing tobacco quality and yield through the scientific application of organic-inorganic fertilizer in China: a meta-analysis by Ruixuan Zhu, Shijie He, Huarong Ling, Yongjin Liang, Beilei Wei, Xiaomai Yuan, Wuyang Cheng, Bo Peng, Jinglin Xiao, Jianyu Wei, Yi He, Heyou Xiao, Ziting Wang, Ziting Wang

“…It evaluates the effects of different tobacco types and fertilizer compositions on yield and quality after fertilizer application. …”
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Phytochemicals and Bioactivities of Erigeron Sumatrensis Retz. from Gayo Highlands: Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Anticancer by Vivera Ruselli Puspa, . Zumaidar, . Nurdin, . Fitmawati

“…This study investigated the methanol leaf extract's phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and antidiabetic and anticancer properties. …”
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Comparative Effects of Macroalgal Extracts on Tomato Plant Growth and Fruit Quality by Damiano Spagnuolo, Domenico Prisa, Anupam Kundu, Maria Grazia De Michele, Valentino Russo, Giuseppa Genovese

“…The results showed that while the leaf fresh weight and chlorophyll content were not significantly affected, the fruit morphology and biochemical composition exhibited notable variations. …”
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Mitigation of Oxidized Oil Effects on Production Performances and Meat Quality of Broilers by Dietary Supplementation of Allicin by Arabela Elena Untea, Petru Alexandru Vlaicu, Iulia Varzaru, Alexandra Gabriela Oancea, Mihaela Saracila

“…The results showed that the allicin included in the experimental diet did not influence the proximate composition of breast meat (crude protein, fat, ash, and dry matter). …”
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Emerging contaminant removal using eco-friendly zinc ferrite nanoparticles: Sunlight-driven degradation of tetracycline by Ramesh Vinayagam, Syonaa Batra, Gokulakrishnan Murugesan, Louella Concepta Goveas, Thivaharan Varadavenkatesan, Ashton Menezes, Raja Selvaraj

“…In this study, mesoporous zinc ferrite nanoparticles (ZnFe2O4) were synthesized via a green hydrothermal method using sweet cherry leaf extract for the photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline (TC) under natural sunlight. …”
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Consumer‐ and seaweed‐specific impacts of invasion‐mediated changes to detrital subsidies on rocky shores by Ricardo DeSantiago, Wendi K. White, John R. Hyde, Katherine M. Swiney, Jeremy D. Long

“…Abstract Detrital subsidies such as leaf litter, animal carcasses, and marine wrack can profoundly shape recipient habitats by influencing resiliency and productivity. …”
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