North West Agriculture and Forestry University

Sectoral value-added and employment shifts as drivers of inclusive growth in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from structural transformation dynamics

Purpose This study investigates the linkage between structural transformation and inclusive growth in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) by decoupling productive transformation, reflected in sectoral value-added and social transformation, reflected in cross-sector employment shifts. It ask...

Highly Thermally Stable and Efficient Ru/ MAFO Catalysts for Glucose Hydrogenolysis to 1,2‐Propylene Glycol

ABSTRACT The catalytic hydrogenolysis of glucose to produce 1,2‐propylene glycol (1,2‐PG) has opened promising avenues for sustainable chemical production. However, traditional Ru‐based catalysts suffer from issues such as high metal loading, poor dispersion, and a tendency to ag...

Mitigating chromium stress on pea (Pisum sativum L.) by foliar application of trehalose

<title>Abstract</title> Pea ( <italic>Pisum sativum</italic> L.) is a valuable legume crop known for its high protein content and role in improving soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. This study tested how foliar application of trehalose can help two pea varieties (Supreme...

Design, Synthesis,and Fungicidal Activity of Novelα-Methylene-γ-Butyrolactone Derivatives BearingBenzofuran-2-yl Moiety

Abstract A series of 30 novel α-methylene-γ-butyrolactone (MBL) derivatives were designed and synthesized. Bioassays revealed that several compounds exhibited potent fungicidal activities against Valsa mali, Rhizoctonia solani, and Phytophthora capsici. A25 showed the highest act...

Comprehensive molecular characterization and biosafety assessment of TaDOF7.6 transgenic and gene-edited wheat

Wheat is one of the major staple food crops worldwide, and stable wheat yield is crucial for ensuring global food security. Transgenic and gene-editing technologies serve as important approaches for wheat genetic improvement, yet further application of related materials requires...

Structural Diversity and Differential Natural Pairings of MAT1-1-1 and MAT1-2-1 Proteins Essential for Sexual Reproduction in Ophiocordyceps sinensis Strains

The MAT1-1-1 and MAT1-2-1 proteins perform essential DNA-binding activities and regulation of the transcription of genes governing sexual reproduction in Ophiocordyceps sinensis. Previous studies have documented differential occurrence, alternative splicing, and transcriptional d...

A Magnetic MolecularlyImprinted Electrochemical Sensorfor Glycoprotein Detection via the Glutaraldehyde Cross-Linking Strategy

Abstract Magnetic electrochemical sensors (MECs) are robust bioanalytical devices because of their high selectivity, strong antifouling ability, low cost, and simple operation properties. However, since many biomolecules are nonelectroactive, achieving their electrochemical deter...

Complete genome sequence of mulberry dwarf phytoplasma strain MDAK-01: comparative genomics and evolutionary analyses

Phytoplasmas are phloem-limited plant pathogens that cause substantial economic losses in global agriculture. Complete genome sequences are essential for clarifying their taxonomic status, evolutionary relationships, and pathogenic mechanisms. In this study, we generated a high-q...

Prediction of Compressive Strength of CSGR Based on Optimized Machine Learning with Sparrow Search Algorithm

Abstract Cemented sand, gravel, and rock (CSGR) is an emerging dam material, and accurately predicting its compressive strength is essential for reliable mix-proportion design. Using 342 experimentally measured samples, this study develops an SSA-optimized machine-learning framew...

Bisphenol F ExposureInduces Ovarian Ferroptosis viathe ERβ–ATM–Ferritinophagy Axis

Abstract Bisphenol F (BPF) has rapidly emerged as a primary substitute for bisphenol A (BPA) and a ubiquitous environmental contaminant, yet its reproductive toxicity remains poorly understood, particularly at low doses. Here, we demonstrate that oral exposure to BPF (as low as 2...

Estimate ileal flow of methionine and total amino acids; supplemented rumen-protected methionine with low dietary protein diet using different in vitro digestibility techniques

It is generally accepted that amino acids (AAs) digestibility should be evaluated at the ileum level. A study was conducted, to assess the effects of varying levels of rumen-protected methionine (RPMet) supplementation, with low crude protein (CP) diet, on the total AA flow from...

Development and validation of the “Yucan-1” 5 K liquid chip for genomic studies in the silkworm (Bombyx mori)

The silkworm ( Bombyx mori ) is a lepidopteran model of paramount economic and scientific importance. While genomic resources are available, a high-throughput, cost-effective, and breed-specific genotyping platform for targeted genetic studies in Chinese local breeds, particularl...

When growth becomes risky: stress-driven sporulation and sexual development in fungi

Fungi frequently encounter nutrient limitation, osmotic stress, oxidative pressure, light fluctuations, temperature shifts, and host-associated stresses. Rather than responding passively to deteriorating environments, many fungi actively redirect development from vegetative growt...

Biosynthesis and heterologous production of the α-agarofuran scaffold of Celangulin V from Celastrus angulatus

Celangulin V is a widely used biopesticide derived from Celastrus angulatus, and features antifeedant and insecticidal properties as a dihydro-β-agarofuran (DHβAF) sesquiterpenoid. Its biosynthesis remains largely unexplored. Here, we assemble a chromosome-level and haplotype-res...

Influence Mechanisms of Spatial Optimization of the “Terraced Fields‐Gully Land Reclamation Project ( GLRP )” Cascades on Erosion‐Transportation Processes in Watershed in the Loess Hilly‐Gully Region of China

ABSTRACT Terraced fields and the Gully Land Reclamation Project (GLRP) are important soil and water conservation measures, widely constructed in China's Loess Plateau and other ecologically fragile areas in the world. However, under large‐scale governance scenarios, the impacts o...