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Biochar‐based fertilizers improve nutrient use efficiency in sunflower grown on a subtropical tidal soil

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, EarlyView.
Abstract Improving fertilizer use efficiency is essential for reducing environmental pollution, sustaining agricultural production, and maximizing the economic profitability of crop production systems. This study tested the hypothesis that the formulation strategy of biochar‐based fertilizers, rather than nutrient addition alone, is associated with ...
Md. Al‐Amin, Miftahul Jannat Mim, S. M. Mahbubul Alam, Shamim Mia, M. M. Masud, Gopal Saha, Md. Abdul Kader, Keiji Jindo   +7 more
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of trihelix transcription factor family in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) and their roles in biotic stress responses

BMC Genomics
Background The Trihelix transcription factor family, characterized by a unique triple-helix structure, plays important roles in plant growth, development, and responses to biotic stresses. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), a globally important horticultural
Tianbao Xie, Xiaomeng Xue, Liang Chen, Ying Wang, Xinxin Geng   +4 more
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Synthesis of Tellurium Nanoparticles Using Moringa oleifera Extract, and Their Antibacterial and Antibiofilm Effects against Bacterial Pathogens

Microorganisms
Today, pathogenic microorganisms are increasingly developing resistance to conventional drugs, necessitating the exploration of alternative strategies. In addressing this challenge, nano-based antibacterial agents offer a promising avenue of research. In
Bo Ao, Honglin Jiang, Xuan Cai, Decheng Liu, Junming Tu, Xiaoshan Shi, Yanxiang Wang, Fei He, Jing Lv, Jingjing Li, Yuanliang Hu, Xian Xia, Jianjun Hou   +12 more
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Rising Strong: Cultivating Resilience in Edible City Entrepreneurship. Insights Into the Landscape of Urban Food Initiatives

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In response to growing global challenges, this study explores how social entrepreneurship within the Edible City movement contributes to building resilient, sustainable, and equitable urban food systems. Drawing on semistructured interviews with over 70 stakeholders across five cities—Berlin, Andernach, Oslo, Rotterdam, and Havana—we ...
Ina Säumel, Stephanie Ligan, Alice Bischof, Edi Emilov Ivanov, Laura Martinez‐Izquierdo, Sara Noémie Plassnig, Marisa Pettit   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Applying a Systems Thinking Approach to Circular Economy Transitions: Insights From the Use of a Sociotechnical Systems Approach Within the UK Hospitality Sector

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite more than 20 years of research into sustainable tourism, the environmental impact of the UK hospitality sector remains high. A growing body of research into the concept of a circular economy (CE) demonstrates that transitioning to this way of working has significant benefits both for the environment and business outcomes.
Danielle Farrow, Hannah Collis, Fiona Charnley   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Probiotics Alleviate Microcystin-LR-Induced Developmental Toxicity in Zebrafish Larvae

Toxics
Microcystin-LR (MCLR) poses a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and public health. This study investigated the protective effects of the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus against MCLR-induced developmental toxicity in zebrafish larvae.
Qin Wu, Aoxue Gong, Xixia Liu, Jianjun Hou, Huan Liu, Zhi Yang, Ya Zhu   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Food Waste Applications Beyond the West: Archetypes and Insights From China

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Food waste is a major challenge for sustainable development, but digital solutions designed to reduce it remain unevenly distributed globally. Food waste mobile applications (FWMAs) have emerged as promising tools for reducing food surpluses through redistribution and improved household food management.
Jiequan Hong, Ralf Barkemeyer, Anicia Jaegler   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

What Do We Know About Scope 3 Emissions in Small‐ and Medium‐Sized Enterprises? Mapping Current Knowledge and Advancing a Theory–Practice‐Oriented Framework

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Although SMEs comprise over 90% of firms globally, research on their engagement with Scope 3 (value‐chain) greenhouse gas emissions remains limited. This PRISMA‐guided systematic review synthesises 49 SME‐relevant studies to develop a theory‐informed, practice‐oriented framework for more credible and sustained Scope 3 engagement.
Chidinma Uchendu, Okechukwu Okorie, Fatemeh Khosravi, Stuart Connop, Hebba Haddad, Mike Medas   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of ultrasound-assisted low-salt curing on water retention, tenderness and in vitro digestive characteristics of grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon Idellus)

Ultrasonics Sonochemistry
The implementation of innovative techniques to achieve low-salt strategies in cured products is a critical issue faced by the food industry. This study aimed to investigate the impact of ultrasound treatment on the quality of the low-salt air-dried fish.
Jun Liu, Changxin Xie, Wenhan Ma, Xue Xiao, Weiwei Dong, Youwei Chen, Yuanliang Hu, Yanli Feng, Xiang Yu   +8 more
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‘Too Close to Eat?’ Exploring Consumer Responses to Edible Packaging Through the Lens of Food Neophobia and Construal Level Theory

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The rapid growth of packaging waste has recently intensified the search for sustainable alternatives. Edible packaging, developed from biodegradable materials safe for consumption, represents a promising innovation that combines environmental responsibility with food preservation.
Donata Tania Vergura, Cristina Zerbini, Settimio Ziccarelli   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source