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Application of plasma-activated fog (PAF) in postharvest treatments to reduce spoilage by fungal pathogens and pesticide residues in fruits.

Plasma-Activated Fog Revolutionizes Postharvest Fruit Preservation: Eco-Friendly Solution to Fungal Spoilage and Pesticide Residues

New research introduces plasma-activated fog (PAF), an eco-friendly technology that reduces fungal spoilage and pesticide residues in fruits, offering a sustainable postharvest treatment alternative.

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025

Silicon-Enriched Biochar for Cadmium Stabilization in Paddy Soils: Sorption Mechanisms and Bioavailability Reduction.

Agriculture Biochar Emerging Science

Silicon-Enriched Biochar Offers New Pathway to Reduce Cadmium Contamination in Rice Fields

A new study in the Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition shows that silicon-enriched biochar derived from rice husks and wood chips can stabilize cadmium in paddy soils by raising soil pH and forming cadmium carbonates, reducing heavy metal bioavailability in rice fields.

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025

Combustion Reactivity of Hydrochars Derived from Sugarcane Green Harvesting Residues via Hydrothermal Carbonization

Agriculture Biochar Biochemistry

Sugarcane Residues Transformed into Efficient Hydrochar Biofuels

Researchers from Universidad del Valle (Colombia) and the University of Saskatchewan have discovered a sustainable method for converting sugarcane green harvesting residues (GHR) into efficient solid biofuels. Published in BioEnergy…

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025

Sustainable farming in Kilombero district, Tanzania: a comparative profitability study of agroforestry (Acacia albida–pigeon peas intercrop) and continuous monocropping systems.

Agriculture Biodiversity Emerging Science

Agroforestry Outperforms Monocropping in Tanzania

A 2025 study in Discover Agriculture shows that integrating Acacia albida with pigeon peas boosts profitability and sustainability in Tanzania’s Kilombero District, outperforming traditional monocropping systems in both revenue and soil health benefits.

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025

Parasitoids (Hymenoptera) of Diaspis boisduvalii (Hemiptera: Diaspididae) in Costa Rican banana plantations: assessing responses to insecticide and herbicide use.

Agriculture Emerging Science Insect Pests

New Study Reveals Hidden Allies Against Banana Pest: Parasitic Wasps Offer Sustainable Control in Costa Rica

Researchers have identified four parasitoid wasp species that naturally attack the destructive Boisduval scale in Costa Rican banana plantations. The study shows reduced insecticide use enhances biological control, paving the way for eco-friendly pest management.

Aneknowledge October 28, 2025

Valorization of orange peel waste: activated carbon production and its role in enhancing particleboard performance.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Turning Orange Peels into Stronger, Safer Wood: Sustainable Particleboards from Waste

A new study published in the European Journal of Wood and Wood Products demonstrates how activated carbon made from orange peel waste strengthens particleboards by over 50 % and cuts formaldehyde emissions by up to 70 %, offering a sustainable, low-emission alternative for the wood industry.

Aneknowledge October 27, 2025

Environmental and Economic Assessment of Cow Manure Management in Halland, Sweden: Land Return, Biofuel, and Biochar.

Agriculture Biochar Biochemistry

Composting Cow Manure Proves Most Sustainable Option for Sweden’s Livestock Industry

A new study in BioEnergy Research reveals that composted cow manure is the most sustainable and cost-effective method for managing livestock waste in Halland, Sweden—offering major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions compared to biofuel and biochar systems.

Aneknowledge October 27, 2025

Reducing antibiotic resistance genes through biochar-enhanced reductive soil disinfestation.

Agriculture Biochar Biochemistry

Biochar-Enhanced Soil Treatment Cuts Antibiotic Resistance Genes by Over 59%

A new study reveals that adding biochar to reductive soil disinfestation significantly reduces antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs), mobile genetic elements, and metal resistance genes by up to 59.5%, offering a sustainable approach to combat antimicrobial resistance in agricultural soils.

Aneknowledge October 27, 2025

Evaluation of repellent and contact toxic effects of Citrullus colocynthis against the Periplaneta americana.

Biochemistry Emerging Science Environment

Bitter Apple Plant Shows Strong Cockroach-Killing Power: Eco-Friendly Solution from Nature

A new study reveals that extracts from Citrullus colocynthis (bitter apple) effectively repel and kill the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.

Aneknowledge October 27, 2025

The effects of the secondary metabolites of the citrus endophytic fungus Nemania sp. LJZ-Y-11 on the citrus canker disease-causing pathogen Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri.

Agriculture Biochemistry Emerging Science

Citrus Endophytic Fungus Nemania sp. LJZ-Y-11 Shows Strong Natural Defense Against Citrus Canker

Researchers have discovered that a fungus living harmlessly inside citrus plants can fight the bacteria causing citrus canker. The study identifies two key antifungal compounds that could replace copper-based bactericides with safer, eco-friendly alternatives.

Aneknowledge October 27, 2025