Effects of sowing peanut with shells on key agronomic traits and yield
December 2025
The peanut farming system plays a crucial role in the development of the agricultural industry. Traditionally, peanuts are sown as shelled seeds; however, systematic research on the agronomic performance...
Development of novel genotypes of peanut with resistance to stem rot, large pod and seed
December 2025
Stem rot caused by Agroathelia rolfsii (syn. Sclerotium rolfsii) is one of the major biotic constraints to peanut production in many countries, particularly under high temperature and humidity conditions....
Genome-wide association study (GWAS) identifies genetic loci and candidate genes for variation in protein and oil content in Sesamum indicum L.
Available online 19 December 2025
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an ancient diploid oilseed crop valued for its high oil content, quality protein, unsaturated fatty acids, and antioxidants. The emerging research focuses on the utilization...
Genetic diversity in Morocco’ sunflower “Helianthus annuus L.” gene-bank for autumn-early winter plantation conditions: Agro-morpho-physiological screening.
Available online 18 December 2025
Despite Morocco’s reliance on sunflower as an oilseed crop, little is known about its agronomic performance when sown in autumn or early winter. This knowledge gap is critical, as spring-sown varieties...
Enhancement of soybean productivity and nutritional properties by use of exogenous Rhizobium isolates
Available online 16 December 2025
Soybeans is a vital nutritional resource rich in protein, oil, vitamins, and minerals, serving as a leading global source of vegetable oil and helping combat undernourishment, especially in developing...
Overexpression of demethylase-related gene FTO improves salt and drought tolerance in rapeseed
Available online 15 December 2025
Drought and salt stresses are major abiotic factors that severely affect the growth, development, and yield formation of Brassica napus. Human derived FTO gene (Fat mass and obesity-associated), is...
Effects of compound microbial agents and cellulase on the fermentation quality and nutritional characteristics of Camellia oleifera cake
Available online 15 December 2025
Camellia oleifera cake (COC), a nutrient-rich by-product of tea oil extraction, holds promise as a high-quality protein source but is limited in feed applications due to anti-nutritional factors, mainly...
Ameliorative Effects of Flaxseed-Based Plant Milk on Water Restriction-Induced Constipation in Mice
Available online 15 December 2025
Traditional Chinese medicine has long regarded flaxseed as a natural remedy for constipation. However, the efficacy or mechanism of flaxseed plant milk (FPM), a functional beverage derived from flaxseed,...
The Impact of Advanced Rapeseed Pretreatment Technology on Minor Compounds in Rapeseed Oil: A Review
Available online 15 December 2025
Rapeseed is the primary domestic source of edible vegetable oil in China. Its oil is naturally rich in phytosterols, polyphenols, tocopherols, carotenoids and other lipid-soluble companions,which are...
Winners of the Brazilian soybean yield contest: climatic, soil, management, and economic factors
Available online 15 December 2025
Soybean yield contests have been generating useful information regarding the cultivation of this important crop commodity. The aim of this study was to analyze environmental, management, and economic...
Multiple adulteration detection of olive oils by Raman spectroscopy
Available online 4 November 2025
The increasing prevalence of multiple adulteration in olive oil, which undermines product authenticity and market integrity, necessitates the development of advanced detection methods. In this study,...
Effect of ARC-BBBE microbial inoculant on main phytohormones in peanut root from seedling to podding stage
Available online 4 November 2025
Phytohormones play a crucial role in regulating peanut growth and development. Our previous studies have demonstrated that the microbial inoculant ARC-BBBE, developed by our research group, effectively...
Enhancing China's agri-food security: Palms as alternative oil crops under U.S.-China trade war
September 2025
The 2025 U.S.-China Trade War has intensified the vulnerability of China's oil supply chain due to heavy reliance on soybean imports, posing serious challenges to food security. This study examines...
Evaluation of the nutritional qualities of flaxseeds from five main producing areas in China
September 2025
Flax (Linum usitatissimum L.) is an important oil crop in the high-altitude arid regions of China. Flaxseed is rich in various nutrients. However, the nutritional qualities of flaxseeds from different...
Effect of particle size of Flaxseed-based milk coproduct on the quality of dough and steamed bread
September 2025
The increased risk of chronic diseases has led to increasing importance of coarse foods in daily life, but the inclusion of new ingredients has a great degree of influence on the structural characteristics...
Optimization of plant oil-based nanoemulsions prepared via phase inversion temperature and evaluation of their antioxidant capacity
September 2025
This study focuses on the preparation, and optimization of the nanoemulsions coorporating with pumpkin seed oil, grape seed oil, and grapefruit essential oil using the phase inversion temperature (PIT)...
Overexpression of Vitreoscilla hemoglobin gene enhances flooding resistance in Brassica napus
September 2025
Flooding can lead to oxygen deprivation in rapeseed, negatively affecting its growth and development and ultimately reducing yields. Vitreoscilla hemoglobin (VHb), a bacterial hemoglobin with a high...
Analysis of the effect of temperature and packing method on the quality and oxidative stability of walnuts in storage
September 2025
Walnuts are rich in a variety of nutritional components. However, due to their high content of unsaturated fatty acids (UFAs), the quality of walnuts tends to decline during storage, which adversely...
Double nano-emulsions for stabilizing Vitamin C and enhancing antioxidant capacity with macadamia oil and tea tree essential oil
September 2025
Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant with broad therapeutic applications, is limited by rapid degradation under environmental stressors, which compromises its stability and bioactivity. This study addresses...
Evaluation of heterotic effects and inbreeding depression of F2 populations of Brassica juncea based on yield and yield-contributing traits
September 2025
Indian mustard is recognized as a resilient and economically important oilseed crop. However, its potential remains untapped due to the limited availability of short-duration, high-yielding varieties...
Genes and QTLs discovery for sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) breeding traits: A review
September 2025
Sesame is a multi-purpose high-value oilseed crop, which can beused in the food, feed, and cosmetics applications. The low yield of sesame is due to the lack of high-yielding and locally adapted varieties,...
Interactive effect of potassium and zinc application on oil yield of sunflower
June 2025
Several initiatives have been made in Egypt to increase the overall production of oil crops, especially sunflower and to close the gap between edible oil production and demand. Field experiments were...
ARC microbial inoculants promote peanut growth and yield while suppressing Aspergillus flavus infection
June 2025
Peanuts are important oilseed legume crops that are susceptible to contamination by Aspergillus flavus in soil, leading to serious economic losses. Previously, our research team developed the Aspergillus-Rihizobia...
Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on peanut seedlings (Arachis hypogaea L.): Isolation, taxonomical, and functional characterization
June 2025
To improve crop yields, global food production needs sustainable agronomic tools like Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR). Region-adapted PGPR strains are crucial to increasing peanut production....
The importance of sulphur in oilseed production – A South Asian context
June 2025
Sulphur (S) is essential for the quality of oilseed crops, ranking as the fourth major nutrient after nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). While crops need sulphur in slightly lower amounts...