Agroecology combines ecological, social, and cultural knowledge to create resilient and sustainable agricultural systems. In semi-arid regions like Minas Gerais, Federal Institutes promote teaching, research, and extension to strengthen rural communities’ productivity and autonom...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2026/v48i34106
João Rafael Prudêncio dos Santos, Andréia Márcia Santos de Souza David, Janaína Beatriz Borges, Adriene Matos dos Santos, Bruno Soares da Silva & Hemilly Kariny Cardoso Freitas·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Seed physiological quality is a key determinant of crop emergence and early stand establishment and is influenced by production and post-harvest conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the germination and vigor of maize, common bean, soybean, and sunflower seeds produced under a...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i25990
Ana Julia Jardim Viana, Fernanda Soares Oliveira, João Rafael Prudêncio dos Santos, Nermy Ribeiro Valadares, Samuel Dias Moreira, Shelda Fonseca Gomes, Bruno Soares da Silva & Ana Clara Rocha Moreira·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
The legume Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp. is a drought-tolerant, multifunctional crop whose productivity largely depends on maintaining seed physiological quality during storage. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of storage on the physiological quality of Cajanu...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56069
João Rafael Prudêncio dos Santos, Andréia Márcia Santos de Souza David, Debora Cristina Santos Custodio, Hemilly Kariny Cardoso Freitas, Janaína Beatriz Borges, Lucas Vinícius de Souza Cangussú, Hugo Tiago Ribeiro Amaro & Bruno Soares da Silva·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2026
Hydropriming is a seed pre-treatment technique that involves controlled imbibition in water, allowing the seed to initiate the germination process without radicle protrusion. This study investigated the effects of hydropriming on the quality and vigour of different sunflower (Hel...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i36013