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View article: Assessing the viability of a proposed third-party reusable foodware system: An environmental and economic comparison
Assessing the viability of a proposed third-party reusable foodware system: An environmental and economic comparison Open
View article: Combining Diluted Seawater and Fertilizer in an Ion-Based Multivariate Approach as an Effective Assay of Salt Tolerance in Brassica juncea Seedlings
Combining Diluted Seawater and Fertilizer in an Ion-Based Multivariate Approach as an Effective Assay of Salt Tolerance in Brassica juncea Seedlings Open
Non-conventional water sources (saline and brackish water) are viable options for crop cultivation. Current salt-tolerance research largely focuses on Na+ and Cl−, while other ions in these waters remain ill-understood. Synthetic seawater …
View article: Development of the Diabetes Index for Social Determinants of Health (DISDOH)
Development of the Diabetes Index for Social Determinants of Health (DISDOH) Open
Introduction Social determinants of health (SDoH) are key risk factors impacting diabetes outcomes. The American Diabetes Association has identified five principal SDoH categories influencing diabetes outcomes: socioeconomic status, neighb…
View article: Phenotypic Validation of the Cotton Fiber Length QTL, qFL-Chr.25, and Its Impact on AFIS Fiber Quality
Phenotypic Validation of the Cotton Fiber Length QTL, qFL-Chr.25, and Its Impact on AFIS Fiber Quality Open
Advances in spinning technology have increased the demand for upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) cultivars with superior fiber quality. However, progress in breeding for traits such as fiber length is constrained by limited phenotypic a…
View article: Winter activity of tricolored bats in aboveground and subterranean hibernacula in the southeastern USA
Winter activity of tricolored bats in aboveground and subterranean hibernacula in the southeastern USA Open
View article: Unveiling the potential of calcium chloride for Botrytis blight management in cut roses using untargeted metabolomics analysis
Unveiling the potential of calcium chloride for Botrytis blight management in cut roses using untargeted metabolomics analysis Open
View article: Genetic and Genomic Literacy of Healthcare Providers Treating Anorexia Nervosa in the United States: A Mixed Methods, Cross‐Sectional Study
Genetic and Genomic Literacy of Healthcare Providers Treating Anorexia Nervosa in the United States: A Mixed Methods, Cross‐Sectional Study Open
Background Genetic testing has the potential to transform the prevention, treatment, and management of anorexia nervosa (AN) as it has for other conditions. However, healthcare providers require the knowledge and openness to implement gene…
View article: Corrigendum to “Comparative efficacy of tannin-free grain sorghum varieties for the control of necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens in broiler chickens” [Poultry Science, Volume 102, Issue 2, February 2023, 102300]
Corrigendum to “Comparative efficacy of tannin-free grain sorghum varieties for the control of necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens in broiler chickens” [Poultry Science, Volume 102, Issue 2, February 2023, 102300] Open
View article: Watermelon Genotypes and Weed Response to Chicken Manure and Molasses-Induced Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in High Tunnels
Watermelon Genotypes and Weed Response to Chicken Manure and Molasses-Induced Anaerobic Soil Disinfestation in High Tunnels Open
Weed and disease management in organic watermelon [Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai] production is challenging. Yellow nutsedge (Cyperus esculentus L.) and Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri S. Wats.) are two competitor weeds in…
View article: Estimating Consumer Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Knowledge
Estimating Consumer Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Knowledge Open
Landscape pest management is challenging and has historically relied on traditional pesticide rotations. Integrated pest management (IPM) is a combination of chemical and nonchemical control methods to reduce pesticide usage and reliance. …
View article: Managing Phytophthora Root and Crown Rot on English Lavender in the Greenhouse with Fungicides
Managing Phytophthora Root and Crown Rot on English Lavender in the Greenhouse with Fungicides Open
Phytophthora root and crown rot (PRCR) of lavender is an emerging disease that has become one of the most significant threats to the lavender industry worldwide. Primarily caused by Phytophthora nicotianae , the disease impacts multiple sp…
View article: Better root length distribution in the deep soil profile enhances upland cotton performance
Better root length distribution in the deep soil profile enhances upland cotton performance Open
View article: Postharvest calcium chloride dips. An effective strategy to reduce Botrytis blight severity and increase petal strength in cut roses.
Postharvest calcium chloride dips. An effective strategy to reduce Botrytis blight severity and increase petal strength in cut roses. Open
View article: High-protein soybean lines with stable seed protein content under heat and drought stresses
High-protein soybean lines with stable seed protein content under heat and drought stresses Open
A significant factor determining the value of soybean is protein content, in addition to its importance as an oilseed. Increasing the seed protein content in soybean will make it a more valuable food and feedstock and enhance its importanc…
View article: Foliar solution hydrophobicity influenced by plant species, product, and concentration
Foliar solution hydrophobicity influenced by plant species, product, and concentration Open
Foliar application of nutrients and pesticides is a popular practice for plant maintenance and weed control. Understanding how different products and adjuvants interact with the intended plant leaf surface will improve uptake and decrease …
View article: High‐throughput phenotyping platforms for pulse crop biofortification
High‐throughput phenotyping platforms for pulse crop biofortification Open
Societal Impact Statement Pulse crops, including dry pea, lentil, and chickpea, are rich sources of protein, low digestible carbohydrates, and micronutrients. With the increasing demand for plant‐based protein with gluten‐free and allergen…
View article: Effects of Caffeine Doses on Rumen Fermentation Profile and Nutrient Digestibility Using a Lactating Cow Diet under Continuous Cultures Conditions
Effects of Caffeine Doses on Rumen Fermentation Profile and Nutrient Digestibility Using a Lactating Cow Diet under Continuous Cultures Conditions Open
Caffeine is a plant secondary metabolite, commonly known for its bioactivity properties. This molecule increases microbial activity during anaerobic digestion. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of caffeine doses on the rum…
View article: A Longitudinal Study: Microbiological Quality of Raw Beef from Halal and Non-Halal Meat Markets in the United States
A Longitudinal Study: Microbiological Quality of Raw Beef from Halal and Non-Halal Meat Markets in the United States Open
Halal means permissible according to Islamic law. Halal meat is obtained by hand slaughtering an animal that is not stunned and that is blessed by a Muslim individual immediately before slaughter. The purpose of this study was to determine…
View article: Apparent metabolizable energy and performance of Northern Bobwhite quail fed selected grain sorghum varieties
Apparent metabolizable energy and performance of Northern Bobwhite quail fed selected grain sorghum varieties Open
One objective of this study was to determine the nitrogen-corrected apparent metabolizable energy (AMEn) content of tannin-free red/bronze, white/tan, and US No. 2 varieties of grain sorghum fed to Northern Bobwhite quail; the determinatio…
View article: Characterizing Dry Pea (<scp><i>Pisum sativum</i></scp> L.) for Improved Nutritional Traits and the Potential for Biofortification
Characterizing Dry Pea (<span><i>Pisum sativum</i></span> L.) for Improved Nutritional Traits and the Potential for Biofortification Open
Dry pea ( Pisum sativum L.) is a highly nutritious cool season food legume or pulse crop within the Fabaceae family that features high levels of protein (20%–25%), prebiotic carbohydrates, and a range of minerals and vitamins. Dry pea is c…
View article: Method: effect of different ileal content collection methods on ileal amino acid digestibility coefficients determination in broiler chickens
Method: effect of different ileal content collection methods on ileal amino acid digestibility coefficients determination in broiler chickens Open
This study compared two collection methods (CMs) to obtain ileal content from broiler chickens to determine apparent ileal amino acid digestibility coefficients (AIAAD). CM1 consisted of collecting the digesta by gently squeezing the ileum…
View article: Accumulation and Potential Remediation of Copper in Golf Course Putting Greens
Accumulation and Potential Remediation of Copper in Golf Course Putting Greens Open
The objective of this study was to determine the potential accumulation of copper (Cu) within a USGA golf green profile and analyze potential remediation techniques of soils containing toxic Cu concentrations. Accumulation study utilized: …
View article: Aqueous humour interleukin-6 and vision outcomes with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy
Aqueous humour interleukin-6 and vision outcomes with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy Open
View article: Phenotypic variability in the US upland cotton core set for root traits and water use efficiency at the late reproductive stage
Phenotypic variability in the US upland cotton core set for root traits and water use efficiency at the late reproductive stage Open
To incorporate root traits that improve water use efficiency (WUE) in cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum L.) variety development, harnessing the genetic variability for root traits is essential. The objectives of this study were to characterize t…
View article: First-Year Engineering Student Perceptions of Calculus Exams and Future-Oriented Motivation
First-Year Engineering Student Perceptions of Calculus Exams and Future-Oriented Motivation Open
This research paper describes an exploratory pilot study focused on uncovering first-year engineering (FYE) students' perceptions of the purpose of taking Calculus exams and how these perceptions of Calculus exams may be interacting with t…
View article: Response of Palmer amaranth accessions in South Carolina to selected herbicides
Response of Palmer amaranth accessions in South Carolina to selected herbicides Open
Palmer amaranth with resistance to dicamba, glufosinate, and protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors has been documented in several southern states. With extensive use of these and other herbicides in South Carolina, a survey was initiated i…
View article: Lipid modulation contributes to heat stress adaptation in peanut
Lipid modulation contributes to heat stress adaptation in peanut Open
At the cellular level, membrane damage is a fundamental cause of yield loss at high temperatures (HT). We report our investigations on a subset of a peanut ( Arachis hypogaea ) recombinant inbred line population, demonstrating that the mem…
View article: Targeted improvement of plant‐based protein: Genome‐wide association mapping of a lentil (<scp><i>Lens culinaris</i></scp> Medik.) diversity panel
Targeted improvement of plant‐based protein: Genome‐wide association mapping of a lentil (<span><i>Lens culinaris</i></span> Medik.) diversity panel Open
Societal Impact Statement The world is increasingly looking to plant‐based sources to meet its protein needs. Multiple factors are driving this progression, ranging from nutritional and ethical considerations to climate change and populati…
View article: PSIII-4 Effect of Photobiomodulation Treatment on Atp Concentrations in Bovine Oocytes During Maturation
PSIII-4 Effect of Photobiomodulation Treatment on Atp Concentrations in Bovine Oocytes During Maturation Open
Oocyte cytoplasmic maturation is critical in determining the success of subsequent embryo development. It has been proposed that light in the red-to-near infrared optical region (~600–1000 nm) enhances cellular metabolic activity through a…
View article: Use of AgomiR and AntagomiR technologies to alter satellite cell proliferation in vitro, miRNA expression, and muscle fiber hypertrophy in intrauterine growth-restricted lambs
Use of AgomiR and AntagomiR technologies to alter satellite cell proliferation in vitro, miRNA expression, and muscle fiber hypertrophy in intrauterine growth-restricted lambs Open
Introduction: microRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that work at the posttranscriptional level to repress gene expression. Several miRNAs are preferentially expressed in skeletal muscle and participate in myogenesis. This research w…