Comparative transcriptome analysis reveals key genes and pathways involved in the development of adventitious roots in tomato
July 2026
•Transcriptomic analysis identified the tomato adventitious root induction stage as the key active period.•Transcriptomic analysis identified the auxin response pathway as the core regulatory dependency...
Collateral sensitivity to gamithromycin in ciprofloxacin-resistant Streptococcus suis is driven by increasing intracellular antibiotic accumulation
July 2026
•A complex network of collateral sensitivity was characterized in Streptococcus suis.•Gamithromycin exhibited collateral sensitivity toward ciprofloxacin-resistant S. suis.•Altered membrane potential...
Optimizing maize yield and kernel quality via leguminous green manure intercropping with deficit irrigation in arid agroecosystem
July 2026
•In leguminous green manure intercropping system, 15% deficit irrigation can achieve maize yield equivalent to conventional irrigation.•It also enhanced kernel quality and sustained high levels of protein...
An on-site visual assay detecting Langya henipavirus based on recombinase polymerase amplification technology
July 2026
•A visual assay of Langya henipavirus (LayV) nucleic acids was developed based on recombinase polymerase amplification technology (RPA), combined with an immunochromatographic test device.•The detection...
Multiomics integration identifies regulatory factors underlying reproductive disorders in geese
July 2026
•Multi-omic characterization of reproductive disorders (RD): Integrative ovarian anatomical, histological, and transcriptomic profiling reveals the underlying pathogenic mechanisms of RD in geese, establishing...
Is intra-household nutrient allocation equitable? Evidence from asymmetric expenditure responses in rural China
July 2026
•The nutrient intake of rural residents responds more strongly to declines than to increases in household food expenditure.•There are significant differences in the allocation of nutrition among household...
From elite germplasm to transformation platform: Breaking recalcitrance in Tartary buckwheat
July 2026
•An elite germplasm, G253, with superior morphogenic callus induction and proliferation capacity was identified.•A stable Agrobacterium-mediated transformation platform enabling transgenic plant generation...
TaPRR95 regulates wheat flowering time and yield partially by interacting with the CONSTANS-like protein
July 2026
•A TaPRR95-A haplotype reduces flowering time and increases grain yield in wheat.•Protein–protein interaction between TaPRR95-A and TaCOL16-D modulates the TaFT1-mediated flowering pathway.•A validated...
Increasing soil organic matter and nitrogen use by optimizing summer maize straw return and nitrogen fertilizer rates minimize N2O emissions in a wheat–maize system
July 2026
•Straw return with N application increased yield by regulating soil quality and post-flowering N accumulation.•Moderate reductions in the amount of straw or N applied did not reduce soil quality or...
An application strategy of combined controlled-release fertilizers can balance the yield and quality of soft wheat while meeting its nutrient requirements
July 2026
•A combination of different types of slow-controlled release nitrogen fertilizer (BRNF) is recommended for soft wheat production. The N release from BRNF corresponded well to the N demand of soft wheat.•By...
Brassinosteroids facilitate controlled soil drying to mitigate heat stress on pistil fertilization in photo-thermosensitive genetic male-sterile rice
July 2026
•Moderate soil drying mitigates heat stress on pistil fertilization in photo-thermosensitive genetic male-sterile (PTGMS) rice better than the conventional well-watered method.•Moderate soil drying...
Improving spikelet production efficiency is crucial for further unleashing yield potential in rice
June 2026
•Improving spikelet production efficiency (SPE) can further enhance the grain yield and harvest index in rice.•Higher SPE can enhance post-anthesis photoassimilate production in the shoots of rice.•Higher...
Digital technology knowledge and farmer's e-commerce valuation in Nigeria
June 2026
•Fewer than half of rural farming households demonstrated knowledge of digital technology, with test scores exceeding 40%.•At least 88% of rural farming households were willing to pay 19% of the sale...
Promote computer vision applications in pig farming scenarios: High-quality dataset, fundamental models, and comparable performance
June 2026
•Proposed benchmark dataset creation protocols for animal recognition tasks.•Evaluated the robustness of state-of-the-art (SOTA) computer vision models in pig production scene.•Directions to zero-shot...
Farmers’ preferences for agricultural drone services under uncertainty: A choice experiment in Hubei, China
June 2026
•Small farmers are willing to adopt agricultural drone services when collective hiring is feasible.•Farmers prefer drone services provided by local suppliers with contracts.•Farmers who are younger,...
(p)ppGpp interacts with TrmE and regulates the PcoI/PcoR quorum-sensing system of Pseudomonas fluorescens 2P24
June 2026
•RelA and SpoT exert opposite effects on the PcoI/PcoR quorum-sensing (QS) system in Pseudomonas fluorescens 2P24.•(p)ppGpp regulates the PcoI/PcoR QS system by influncing the function of the tRNA modification...
Development of biodegradable triple-stimuli-responsive mesoporous organosilica nanocarriers for targeted pesticide delivery and enhanced plant immunity in rice disease management
June 2026
•PYR@MONs-COS exhibited pH-, redox-, and enzyme-responsive release properties and improved the photostability of PYR.•PYR@MONs-COS triggered immune responses in rice, promoting callose deposition in...
Genome-wide association study of appearance quality traits and development of KASP makers in vegetable soybean
June 2026
•Genome-wide association study (GWAS) analysis of 264 soybean accessions identified 525 SNPs significantly associated with pod appearance traits (length, width, and color) across multiple environments.•Five...
Radiation use efficiency of maize under high-density optimal growth conditions in Jilin Province, China
June 2026
•During the entire growth period, maize radiation use efficiency (RUE) averaged 5.71 g MJ–1 absorbed photosynthetically active radiation (APAR) under high-density optimal growth conditions.•Within the...
The impact of digital technology use on relocated households’ income stability in China
June 2026
•Digital technology use improves both income and income stability, with stronger effects at higher levels of use.•Information acquisition and human capital are important influence mechanisms.•Digital...
Alleviating negative home plant–soil feedback in vegetables through phosphorus management
June 2026
•Low-P soil conditions intensified the negative feedback effects in vegetables.•High-P application mitigated the negative feedback effects in vegetables.•Home-PSFs of wild tomatoes exhibited greater...
Stabilization of plant-derived carbon from different green manure species mediated by carbon-decomposition genes
June 2026
•Green manure application significantly enhances soil organic carbon (SOC) content in both topsoil and subsoil.•Rapeseed demonstrates a superior capacity to enhance recalcitrant organic carbon (ROC)...
Genome-wide association study of novel genetic loci for cadmium accumulation and germplasm screening for low cadmium accumulation in common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
June 2026
•Identification of 30 core quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for wheat cadmium (Cd) accumulation.•Genome-wide analysis reveals four potential candidate genes.•Development of two kompetitive allele specific...
SlPIP1;7 enhances tomato acclimation to high VPD through optimizing stomatal morphology and regulating ROS
June 2026
•Identifies SlPIP1;7 as a key gene for tomato adaptation to high vapor pressure deficit (VPD) stress.•Overexpression enhances antioxidant activity, reducing ROS accumulation and atmospheric drought...
Does digital literacy promote climate disaster-adaptive production behaviors among grain-producing smallholders in China?
June 2026
•The adoption rate of climate disaster-adaptive production behaviors remains low among grain-producing smallholders in Sichuan Province, China.•Digital literacy contributes to climate disaster-adaptive...
