The increasing interest on natural and ecological solutions, driven by environmental concerns and the growing popularity of natural materials, accelerated research into sustainable fibers. Hemp fibers are particularly notable due to its low environmental impact with respect to petroleum-based synthetic fibers, high production potential, and versatility. Retting is a crucial treatment of hemp that is

Eucalyptus, as one of the world's three major fast-growing tree species, not only provides timber for various industries but also makes significant contributions to carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change. However, due to the rapid growth and diverse variations in eucalyptus, accurate individual tree segmentation poses certain challenges. Additionally, achieving individual tree segmentation

Crop quality is a critical aspect of food security, impacting end-use applications and market competitiveness. There is a well-established understanding of the impacts of climate change on crop yields, while its impacts on crop quality are often overlooked. Given the critical role of wheat in global food security and the ongoing climate change, it is essential to explore the climate drivers in shaping

Restoration of degraded grasslands can enhance productivity and promote carbon and water cycling, but changes in energy fluxes and the partitioning of net radiation (Rn) during restoration remain poorly understood. Clarifying the role of vegetation structural and physiological regulations of energy partitioning in semiarid grasslands is critical for advancing our understanding of ecosystem functioning

Seasonally Dry Tropical Forests (SDTFs) may act as considerable carbon sinks, regulating the atmospheric and terrestrial carbon storage and fluxes with implications for local, regional and global climates. In the Caatinga, an endemic Brazilian SDTF, the research on the magnitude of the CO2 sink is still incipient. To address this gap, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of observed CO2 fluxes using

Aquilaria sinensis is a subtropical tree species known for producing agarwood, which is widely used in traditional medicines and renowned for its incense qualities. The Chi-Nan germplasm (CNG), a new chemotype of A. sinensis, has a high capacity for agarwood production and has recently been discovered in the wild, with extensive cultivation through grafting in China. However, the origin and genetic

Bamboo is widely distributed in the tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions worldwide and high productivity of bamboo forests are essential to the livelihoods of people. Small-molecule organic fertilizers, such as sodium gluconate (SG), are known to enhance crop growth and quality, their application in bamboo remains unstudied. Photosynthesis and its products are particularly important for bamboos

Bud sport is a natural phenomenon that provides valuable germplasm resources for crops. In this study, we report the first discovery of a bud sport material in Chinese pepper (Zanthoxylum bungeanum) found in the wild. We compared the physiological indicators of three above-ground tissues (buds, leaves, and stems) of two variants, designated ‘Green branch’ (the typical phenotype, serving as the control)

Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is an important industrial crop for energy oil production. Its pistillate line is critical for heterosis utilization, but its genetic and molecular mechanisms are still poorly understood. In this study, we performed a classical Mendelian genetic analysis on two groups of multi-generation castor populations, revealing that the completely pistillate lines are controlled by

The aim of the work was to evaluate the influence of three selected additives and their proportions on the sorption of ammonia on fly ash based geopolymer composites. The fly ash was alkali activated with a 10 M sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution. Charred spent coffee grounds were used as an additive at 0.1 %, 1 %, 2 % and 3 % by weight of the dry ingredients. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was used as a foaming

In response to the global anti-plastic movement, cellulose-based materials have gained attention as eco-friendly alternatives to plastics. However, their water and oil resistance often depend on non-biodegradable coatings or harmful fluorinated substances. This study proposes a green and efficient approach combining internal sizing and hot-press molding to produce fully biobased cellulose/chitosan

Drought-related forest mortality or dieback is increasing with climate warming. Previous studies have showed canopy height was one of the most important factors that related to forest survival and growth under drought, but the mechanism of this canopy height-dependency is still unclear. Based on standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index (SPEI) data, gross primary productivity (GPP) data and

In this study, we tested the growth performance of Populus deltoides clones at two different geographic sites in China. Diameter at breast height (DBH) for 37 clones was measured through four consecutive years, and data were subjected to analysis using a linear mixed-effects model with heterogeneous errors. Subsequently, the best linear unbiased prediction (BLUP) values were analyzed with genotype

The thermoplastic starch/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (TPS/PBAT) antibacterial active films incorporated with cinnamon essential oil (CEO) were fabricated through extrusion granulation and extrusion casting processes. CEO was introduced at extrusion granulation stage through four different processes: (1) blending CEO with TPS and PBAT (marked as P/T-C-1 film), (2) blending CEO with starch

The authors regret the following errors in the manuscript titled “Analysis of potential antidiarrheal lipids in Valeriana jatamansi reveals effects of lipophilic active substances on inflammation.” published in Industrial Crops and Products.

Microfibrillated cellulose aerogel (MFCA) has gained increasing attention due to its eco-friendliness, low-cost production, and tunable surface chemistry. However, the utilization of MFCA in treating oil pollution is limited by poor selectivity in oil/water separation, weak mechanical properties and suboptimal adsorption capacities. In the present work, a highly compressible and hydrophobic aerogel

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Remote sensing estimation of aerial net primary production (ANPP) is a key challenge in precision agriculture and environmental monitoring. The Monteith model serves as the main conceptual frameworkin pastures.Sun-induced fluorescence (SIF), closely linked to photosynthesis, is a promising candidate for ANPP estimations when radiation use efficiency (RUE) undergoes physiological changes.Our aim was

Biochar is applied worldwide as an effective tool for improving rice yield and increasing soil carbon pools while contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction. However, there is a knowledge gap concerning the effects of biochar application on rice yield, soil carbon pools, and greenhouse gas emissions in rice fields under varying environmental conditions. Therefore, we conducted a comprehensive

Fresh water is indisputably a vital resource in ecosystems and its scarcity threatens the economy and society. Due to climate change, economic growth and unsustainable water management, water systems have become depleted and very contaminated worldwide. The scarcity and ecological degradation of water resources have threatened the sustainability of human life, socio-economic development and ecosystem

Fagopyrum tataricum, a nutritionally valuable buckwheat species, is increasingly recognized for its rich flavonoid content. However, its cultivation faces mounting challenges due to drought stress, a problem exacerbated by global climate change. While endophytic fungi have demonstrated potential in enhancing plant drought resistance, their application in F. tataricum and the underlying mechanisms remain

Mangrove swamp rice production (MSRP) is of fundamental importance for the livelihoods, food security, and nutritional well-being of coastal populations in West Africa. However, this system faces increasing challenges due to its reliance on sufficient and well-distributed rainfall to maintain feasible soil salinity levels for rice production during the growing season. This study examines the dynamics

Hazard assessment serves as the foundation for agricultural climate disaster risk assessment. As the impact of compound drought and heat events on agricultural production continues to intensity, this study constructed a hazard assessment model using a compound magnitude index improved by pre-factors and joint probabilities fitted with optimal copula functions. The aim was to compare and analyze the

A hydrologic model was developed to investigate the surface ponding dynamics in a pothole complex in Iowa's prairie pothole region. This study includes a description of the ponding process, the identification of the main drivers of surface ponding, and an analysis of ponding depth and duration. The modeling was based on Saint-Venant and Richard’s equations to calculate overland and groundwater flows

Managing water resources is particularly important in the semi-arid Southern Great Plains of the United States. Surface water supply is limited compared to the extensive yet overly exploited groundwater resources of the Ogallala Aquifer. The region’s irrigators often encounter a reduced water table and tradeoffs between prolonging groundwater life and maximizing the profitability of irrigated agriculture

Biological N2-fixation by legumes such as pigeon pea is a potentially important nitrogen input and a pathway for replenishing soil nitrogen (N) in maize dominant cropping systems. Biochar has been reported to affect N cycling, yet there are no studies on the synergism of conservation agriculture (CA) and biochar amendments on biological N2-fixation of pigeon pea in low input systems of sub-Saharan

The nitrogen is a crucial element in crop production, which can be associated with the environmental loss and low agronomic nitrogen efficiency. The utilization of fertilizers with inhibitors represents an economical option by lowering the number of applications, lowering the dose of nitrogen and limiting the risk of environmental loss of N.

Nitrogen (N) uptake and utilisation are crucial for improving rice yields, but the mechanisms of N absorption and transportation under salt stress conditions are still unclear. To address this gap, therefore, a field experiment was conducted from 2022 to 2023 to evaluate the characteristics of N metabolism, nitrogen use efficiency, and yield in rice under varying saline conditions. The experiment was

There is great interest in hemp cultivation to obtain an oil rich in cannabinoids. Cannabidiol (CBD) is the most sought after because it has remarkable medicinal properties. But hemp crops are sometimes improperly dried, leading to excessive bacteria and moulds growth during storage, which jeopardizes the microbiological quality of the oil. As a result, the crop must be discarded with a large economic

Controlled release urea combined with normal urea (CN) has huge potential for wider applications as the sustained nitrogen (N) supply can meet the N demands of most crops and its cost is relatively affordable compared with the single application of controlled release urea (CRU). However, it is currently unclear how to balance the crop yield, N recovery efficiency (NRE), and N uptake in response to

Drip-irrigated wheat systems typically require more drip tubes, leading to higher costs. We previously developed the enlarging lateral space (ELS) wheat drip irrigation patterns, which reduced drip tube input but resulted in fluctuating yields. Balancing economic benefits with stable yields and water use efficiency (WUE) remains a significant challenge.

The effect of a soil yeast seed coating on germination, growth and crop characteristics of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is unknown. Thus we determined the plant growth promoting (PGP) traits of Papiliotrema laurentii CAB 91 before evaluating the effect of the yeast on the germination and vigour of wheat. We then studied the effect of a seed coating containing the yeast on wheat growth, as well as grain

Climate change amplifies the frequency and severity of fires in tropical regions, particularly in savanna ecosystems. Amidst these changes, we provide the first comprehensive analysis of future fire risks in northern South American tropical savanna ecosystems under diverse climate scenarios. Utilizing a compounded-event framework, we not only assess but also predict fire risks in savannas under varying

Terrestrial ecosystems play a crucial role in carbon sequestration and provide vital ecosystem services such as food, energy, and raw materials. Climate change, through rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and extreme events, threatens the carbon sink potential of these ecosystems, with forests and grasslands particularly at risk. Long-term data from flux tower networks offer valuable

Substituting synthetic nitrogen (N) with green manure (GM) is a sustainable agricultural practice. However, the role of GM nitrogen (GMN) in crop productivity and its environmental impact have not been well summarized. Furthermore, the mechanisms driving GMN use efficiency in response to field management, climatic conditions, and soil properties remain unclear. Therefore, this study conducted a comprehensive

Panax notoginseng (Burk.) F.H.Chen is a highly valuable medicinal plant. The saponins abundant in its roots and rhizomes are effective in medicine, health products, and skincare. However, its planting faces severe continuous-cropping obstacles, high soil-borne disease susceptibility, and product contamination by agro-residues and heavy metals. Moreover, its recalcitrant seeds require field-based germplasm

Parasitic plants withdraw water, nutrients and metabolites from other plants through haustoria, establishing intimate physiological connections with their host plants. However, the associational effects of herbivore-attacked host plants on parasite defense against other enemies, and especially whether the haustorium transmits defense signals, have not yet been examined. Under greenhouse conditions

Chinese fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) is an important coniferous wood species, which has the characteristics of fast-growing, desirable timber performance, and strong adaptability. The molecular network of production of wood has been depicted in model species. Nevertheless, the regulatory mechanism governing secondary cell wall (SCW) thickening remains elusive in Chinese fir. Hereby, we identified

The BBX transcription factor family plays a crucial role in light-mediated growth and development, including seed germination, photomorphogenesis, and stress responses. This study identified 37 PfBBX proteins in the Paulownia genome, classified into five subfamilies. We analyzed the bioinformatics characteristics and expression patterns of these proteins under drought and high salt stress. The PfBBX

Considering the important role of tobacco in promoting the economic development of agricultural crops, the high-value recycling of its waste has been a hot topic of interest. In this study, we developed a waste tobacco leaf-driven biomass-based carbon dot (Cur@TB CD) nanozyme with high reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging and anti-inflammatory activities for the amelioration of acute lung injury