Exogenous dsRNA-Mediated RNAi: Mechanisms, Applications, Delivery Methods and Challenges in the Induction of Viral Disease Resistance in Plants by Emmadi Venu, Akurathi Ramya, Pedapudi Lokesh Babu, Bhukya Srinivas, Sathiyaseelan Kumar, Namburi Karunakar Reddy, Yeluru Mohan Babu, Anik Majumdar, Suryakant Manik

“…Practical applications of this technology against various plant viruses and its potential to ensure food security are emphasized. The review also delves into regulatory considerations, risk assessments, and the challenges associated with off-target effects and pathogen resistance. …”
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A conserved fungal Knr4/Smi1 protein is crucial for maintaining cell wall stress tolerance and host plant pathogenesis. by Erika Kroll, Carlos Bayon, Jason Rudd, Victoria J Armer, Anjana Magaji-Umashankar, Ryan Ames, Martin Urban, Neil A Brown, Kim Hammond-Kosack

“…Filamentous plant pathogenic fungi pose significant threats to global food security, particularly through diseases like Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) and Septoria Tritici Blotch (STB) which affects cereals. …”
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Sustainable, greenhouse gas derived fermented protein in canine diets—a pilot study by Ravindra Babu, Sreedevi Padmanabhan, Ravikumar Ganesan, Ezhil Subbian, Thi Thu Hao Van, Rajaraman Eri

“…As with farmed livestock, it is imperative to ensure the well-being and food security of companion animals and to develop sustainable and affordable pet foods. …”
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Response of Soil CO2 Emission and Summer Maize Yield to Plant Density and Straw Mulching in the North China Plain by Quanru Liu, Xinhui Liu, Chengyue Bian, Changjian Ma, Kun Lang, Huifang Han, Quanqi Li

“…Demand for food security and the current global warming situation make high and strict demands on the North China Plain for both food production and the inhibition of agricultural carbon emissions. …”
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Temporal–Spatial Dynamics and Collaborative Effects of Cropland Resilience in China by Liang Luo, Yetong Li, Wenjie Ma, Jianbo Rong, Jie Wei, Yong Cui, Tingting Qu

“…Cropland resilience is vital for ensuring national food security, promoting sustainable agricultural development, and adapting to global climate change. …”
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Price response to consumer attention during major animal epidemics in developing markets: perspectives from the influence of information and emotion contagion by Xia Li, Xia Li, Jing Ji

“…Understanding how consumer network attention, triggered by these epidemics, impacts pork price fluctuations is of great significance for maintaining market stability and ensuring food security. This study focuses on exploring this complex relationship, with a particular emphasis on the roles of information dissemination and emotion transmission. …”
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The genomic pattern of insertion/deletion variations during rice improvement by Xia Zhou, Jilong Li, Lei Chen, Minjie Guo, Renmin Liang, Yinghua Pan

“…Abstract Background Rice, as one of the most important staple crops, its genetic improvement plays a crucial role in agricultural production and food security. Although extensive research has utilized single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) data to explore the genetic basis of important agronomic traits in rice improvement, reports on the role of other types of variations, such as insertions and deletions (INDELs), are still limited. …”
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INNOVATIVE TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE NATIONAL LEGAL SYSTEM OF UKRAINE AS A CONDITION FOR PARTICIPATION IN EUROPEAN POLICIES by Oleksandr Perederii

“…The author reveals the main clusters of EU law provisions which are currently most implemented in the legal system of Ukraine (customs, food security, veterinary and phytosanitary policy, consumer protection and healthcare, statistics, foreign relations, transport policy, freedom of entrepreneurship and provision of services, financial services, freedom of movement of goods). …”
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Mechanisms of Stress Alleviation after Lime and Biochar Applications for Brassica napus L. in Cadmium-Contaminated Soil by Ming Lei, Zhuoqing Li, Beibei Zhang, Xinqi Wang, Boqing Tie, Tehreem Ayaz, Xia Lu

“…Lime and biochar amendments are widely used to immobilize cadmium (Cd) in agricultural soils and to ensure food security. However, the effects of these two soil amendments on the mechanisms of Cd stress alleviation in crops are unclear. …”
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Development of a Multifunctional Chitosan-Based Composite Film from Crab Shell (<i>Portunus segnis</i>) and Algae (<i>Ulva lactuca</i>) with Enhanced Antioxidant and Antimicrobial... by Imen Zaghbib, Johar Amin Ahmed Abdullah, Alberto Romero

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A Comparative Study on Drought Stress Response In Vitro and In Vivo Propagated <i>Fragaria vesca</i> Plants by Marta Rokosa, Małgorzata Mikiciuk, Danuta Kulpa, Piotr Ptak

“…The evaluation of plant responses to water deficit in the substrate, particularly in the context of intensifying climate change, represents a critical factor for ensuring stable agricultural production, economic resilience, and food security. The primary objective of this study was to compare the physiological and biochemical responses to water deficit in conventional cultivation of <i>Fragaria vesca</i> plants propagated both in vitro and in vivo. …”
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Global Transcriptomic Analysis of Inbred Lines Reveal Candidate Genes for Response to Maize Lethal Necrosis by Ann Murithi, Gayathri Panangipalli, Zhengyu Wen, Michael S. Olsen, Thomas Lübberstedt, Kanwarpal S. Dhugga, Mark Jung

“…Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a significant threat to food security in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with limited commercial inbred lines displaying tolerance. …”
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Genome assembly and population analysis of tetraploid marama bean reveal two distinct genome types by Jin Li, Christopher Cullis

“…Abstract Tylosema esculentum (marama bean), an underutilized orphan legume native to southern Africa, holds significant potential for domestication as a rescue crop to enhance local food security. Well-adapted to harsh desert environments, it offers valuable insights into plant resilience to extreme drought and high temperatures. …”
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COVID-19 preparedness and response in rural and remote areas: A scoping review. by Lilian Dudley, Ian Couper, Niluka Wijekoon Kannangarage, Selvan Naidoo, Clara Rodriguez Ribas, Theadora Swift Koller, Taryn Young

“…Rural livelihoods and food security were affected through disruptions to local labour markets, farm produce markets and input supply chains. …”
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Drought Analysis Using Standardized Evapotranspiration and Aridity Index at Bilate Watershed: Sub-Basins of Ethiopian Rift Valley by Bereket Tesfaye Haile, Kassahun Ture Bekitie, Tadesse Terefe Zeleke, Desalegn Yayeh Ayal, Gudina Legese Feyisa, Fikiru Abiko Anose

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Genetic parameter analysis and evaluation of maize hybrids under local climatic condition of Mymensingh, Bangladesh by Nahid Hasan, Md. Jahid Hasan Jone, Biswajit Das, Md. Nure Adil Siddique, Yousuf Islam, Md. Abul Kashem

“…Maize is a cornerstone of global agriculture, essential for food security, livestock feed, and industrial uses. With the increasing demand for maize due to population growth and changing dietary patterns, there is a pressing need to enhance maize production. …”
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Microbial biopesticides: A one health perspective on benefits and risks by Panqin Cai, George Dimopoulos

“…This narrative review examines the benefits and risks of microbial biopesticides from a One Health perspective, focusing on the Americas and Europe, and aligned with respective SDGs.The value of biopesticides in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management (IPM) approaches for food security, particularly SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 1 (No Poverty) has been widely recognized, with relatively fewer adverse effects to people and the environment than synthetic pesticides. …”
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PCR-based detection of Botryosphaeria canker pathogens in fig trees by Mahdiyeh Ghaedi, Zeinab Bolboli, Hamed Negahban, Reza Mostowfizadeh-Ghalamfarsa

“…Abstract Canker and dieback, caused by members of the Botryosphaeriaceae family, pose significant threats to plant productivity, food security, and natural ecosystems, particularly in economically important woody crops including fig trees. …”
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A Spatial&#x2013;Temporal Difference Aggregation Network for Gaofen-2 Multitemporal Image in Cropland Change Area by Chuang Liu, Liyang Bao, Zhiqi Zhang

“…Food security is an important guarantee of peace and development in the world. …”
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Roles of fermented plant-, dairy- and meat-based foods in the modulation of allergic responses by Muhamad Hafiz Abd Rahim, Nur Hazlin Hazrin-Chong, Hanis Hazeera Harith, Wan Abd Al Qadr Imad Wan-Mohtar, Rashidah Sukor

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