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New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science, Volume 54, Issue 1, March 2026.This study aimed to investigate the effects of cobalt (Co) and zinc (Zn) on the growth, antioxidant activity, total phenolic and flavonoid contents (TPC and TFC), targeted polyphenolic compounds, and molecular dynamics simulations of Rehmannia glutinosa (R. glutinosa) L.
Bimal Kumar Ghimire +9 more
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Biomimetic Ultrasonic Vibrator with Broadband Characteristics Inspired by Leaf-Cutting Ants. [PDF]
Biomimetics (Basel)Wu W, Yao G, Zhang M, Jiang X, Zhang D.
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A Visual Guide for Studying Behavioral Defenses to Pathogen Attacks in Leaf-Cutting Ants. [PDF]
J Vis Exp, 2018 Nilsson-Møller S +2 more
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Collective action in pest management [PDF]
Since crop and animal pests destroy farmers' production, this brief looks at the ways pests can be controlled either by individual farmers, by public programmes, or by "neighbors working together".
Ravnborg , Helle Munk
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Impacts of rodents in piggeries in Australia – review and pilot impact study
Pest Management Science, Volume 82, Issue 3, Page 2177-2189, March 2026.Rodent impacts in Australian piggeries are under‐researched, with limited data on economic losses and control costs. A review and pilot study found average losses of AUD$100 000 annually. Key concerns include disease, damage, and control expenses.
Peter R. Brown, Steve Henry
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Advanced Functional Materials, Volume 36, Issue 13, 12 February 2026.This review explores functional and responsive materials for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) in sustainable smart agriculture. It examines how particulate contamination and dirt affect charge transfer and efficiency. Environmental challenges and strategies to enhance durability and responsiveness are outlined, including active functional layers ...
Rafael R. A. Silva +9 more
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Indigenous Management Practices to Reduce Pests and Pathogens of Cash Crops in Agroforestry Systems
Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2026.The crop with the highest damages was cocoa (63.9% plants affected by black pod disease), followed by Fusarium stem rot was the second highest damage in crops (30.0% of vanilla plants infected). Insecticides and fungicides do not have a significant impact in reducing pest and pathogen infestation.
Marco Campera +27 more
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New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, Volume 69, Issue 1, February 2026.We outline the diversity of pests, weeds and plant pathogens absent from New Zealand that threaten forage production, examine their potential import pathways, and outline the challenges of managing them should they arrive. The number and diversity of threats and pathways indicates ongoing incursions are inevitable.
Craig B. Phillips +9 more
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Small Structures, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2026.Biological models in nature reveal remarkable friction‐adhesion mechanisms, driven by intermolecular forces and suction. Researchers leverage these principles to design advanced materials with enhanced adhesion properties. By optimizing these materials under stimuli like light and electricity, new solutions emerge for regulating interface interactions ...
Yunfang Sun +9 more
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Essential Oils of Hyptis pectinata Chemotypes: Isolation, Binary Mixtures and Acute Toxicity on Leaf-Cutting Ants. [PDF]
Molecules, 2017 Feitosa-Alcantara RB +8 more
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