This study focuses on the physiological and biochemical responses of Crocus sativus L. (Crocus sativus) root growth under aluminum (Al) stress and the mitigating effects of exogenous polyamines. Measurements of root elongation, Al content, root tip cell viability, malondialdehyde (MDA) content, and antioxidant enzyme activities were conducted under Al stress and exogenous polyamine treatments. The results indicated that under Al stress, Crocus sativus L. root tip growth was significantly inhibited, with root tip Al content, Evans blue absorbance, and MDA content all gradually increasing with higher concentrations of Al$^{3+}$. At 0.05 and 0.2 mmol/L Al$^{3+}$ stress, antioxidant enzyme activ... More >

The demand for sustainable and viable drying technologies has risen continuously in response to the growing energy costs and emerging environmental decline. The study designed and evaluated the operational efficiency of a counter-flow heat recovery fish drying kiln at a uniform temperature (55 $^\circ$C), varying air velocities (1.0, 1.5, and 2.0m/s), and batch sizes (15, 20, and 25kg) of catfish using an eco-thermodynamic approach embodying energy, exergy, environmental, and economic assessments. The findings indicate that heat transfer was greatly improved with higher air speeds and batch sizes, which also reduced charcoal consumption from 22.18kg to 18.85kg and shortened the drying durati... More >

This commentary evaluates the study by Liu et al. (2025), which employs deep learning models for large-scale virtual screening of dietary-derived α-glucosidase inhibitors and prediction of nutrient-nutrient synergistic interactions, commending its methodological rigor and advancement toward computational food science while highlighting translational challenges including food matrix effects, dosage feasibility, and gut microbiome influences, thereby providing a significant proof-of-concept for precision nutrition in diabetes management. More >

The ongoing conflict between herdsmen and farmers across different regions in Nigeria over scarce natural resources continues to generate disputes that threaten the lives and property of citizens. The impact of this crisis is now escalating to a level that significantly endangers the country's socio-economic development and overall security. It is essential to explore technological solutions that can sustain both herdsmen and farmers in their respective activities while making the best use of limited land resources. This study investigates the potential of agrivoltaics as a strategy to address Nigeria's nomadic cattle rearing challenges. A review of existing literature was conducted on the s... More >