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Structural asymmetries and synergies in Lithuania's bioeconomy transformation

open access: yesAgronomy Journal, Volume 118, Issue 1, January/February 2026.
Abstract Agriculture is undergoing a shift driven by the need to address sustainability challenges linked to environmental degradation, resource inefficiency, and uneven technological access across farm structures. This study examines how the twin transformation is defined as the concurrent adoption of digital technologies and ecological practices and ...
Kristina Sermuksnyte‐Alesiuniene   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advances in second‐generation biofuel production from rice straw and barley straw

open access: yesBiofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, Volume 20, Issue 1, Page 313-331, January/February 2026.
Abstract This review critically examines recent advances in the use of rice straw and barley straw as lignocellulosic feedstocks for second‐generation biofuel production. A comprehensive analysis of their chemical composition, including cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and ash content, reveals how these intrinsic properties affect the efficiency of ...
Tâmili Vitória Duarte de Souza   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Potential of Lavandula latifolia and Lavandula angustifolia Essential Oils Against Bacillus cereus Isolated From Pipelines of Dairy Industry

open access: yesChemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 1, January 2026.
1,8‐Cineole, limonene, and camphor were abundant in Algerian Lavandula latifolia essential oil, whereas linalol and linalyl acetate were in Lavandula angustifolia. MIC and MBC results revealed L. latifolia oil was the most effective against Bacillus cereus. Hexyl butyrate and lavandulyl acetate, among others, bound efficiently to the active site of the
Mounir Saifi   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioactive Compounds From Agri‐Food By‐Products: Advancements in Environmental Sustainability and Bioeconomic Progress

open access: yesEngineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2026.
Agri‐food by‐products are sustainably transformed into high‐value bioactive compounds through advanced green extraction technologies. This valorization supports circular economy goals and promotes environmental and bioeconomic progress. ABSTRACT The rapid growth of agri‐food industries has led to an alarming increase in waste generation, posing ...
Payel Dhar   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synergistic Effect of Organic Waste Products and Microbial Inocula on Iron and Zinc Biofortification in Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.]

open access: yesFood Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
Agro‐biofortification using micronutrient‐rich organic waste products combined with local beneficial microorganisms and mycorrhizal fungi substantially enhanced iron and zinc concentrations in cowpea. Across contrasting seasons, this integrated approach increased Fe by up to 48% in grains and 259% in haulms, and Zn by up to 28% in grains and 265% in ...
Emmanuel Noumsi‐Foamouhoue   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Screening and identification of two novel phosphate-solubilizing Pyrenochaetopsis tabarestanensis strains and their role in enhancing phosphorus uptake in rice

open access: yesFrontiers in Microbiology
Low phosphorus (P) use efficiency significantly impacts rice yields. An environmentally friendly approach to increase phosphorus absorption and utilization in rice involves the exploration of phosphorus-solubilizing fungal resources.
Xiaozhe Bao   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Spatial Analysis of Agricultural Waste and By‐Products to Tackle the Water–Energy Nexus in Rural Mozambique

open access: yesGlobal Challenges, Volume 10, Issue 1, January 2026.
This study presents a geographic information system‐based, participatory methodology to identify high‐potential zones for agricultural waste valorization in rural Mozambique. By integrating spatial data with local knowledge, it reveals opportunities for bioenergy production and sustainable water use. The findings support circular development strategies,
Giuseppe Mancuso   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Spirulina supported plant growth in regolith simulants and elevated levels of CO2

open access: yesFrontiers in Space Technologies
IntroductionA key element for sustainable off-world habitation is the ability to grow food through in-situ resource utilization (ISRU). Growth substrates are required to overcome the challenges of ISRU in the space environment, including the use of ...
Kristen A. Miller   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Revisiting Deere in an Extractivist Era: Agrarian Reform and Feminist Legacies in Coastal Ecuador

open access: yesJournal of Agrarian Change, Volume 26, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT This article examines how campesinas in coastal Ecuador have navigated shifting labour roles, financial precarity and ecological degradation under Plan Tierras, a state‐led land redistribution policy embedded in an extractivist model of agriculture.
Natalia Landívar, Lynne Phillips
wiley   +1 more source

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