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Volume30,Issue9,2025
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  • Current status and future prospects of industrialization of genetically modified corn and soybean

    XIAO Ying, SUN Siqi, CUI Siyu, CHENG Jinkui, CHEN Limei
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 1-14(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.01
    Abstract:In order to have a comprehensive understanding of the domestic and international industrialization process and current situation of genetically modified (GM) corn and soybean, this study conducted a literature search using keywords such as “genetically modified crops”, “biotechnology industrialization”, and “genetically modified biosafety” in the databases of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) for relevant domestic and foreign literature on the cultivation, supervision, and industrialization of GM corn and soybeans from 2006 to 2024. This study also queried the relevant data from the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China and the Agbiolnvestor GM Monitor website. The current situation of GM corn and soybean traits, planting area, yield, economic benefits, and policy supervision were analyzed, and the industrialization of GM corn and soybeans in China was prospected. The following conclusions are drawn: The global insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant GM corn and soybeans accounted for 75.5% and 86.2% of the total number of GM corn and soybean transformation bodies that have obtained safety certificates, respectively, and have been widely used in agricultural production. From 1996 to 2024, the global planting area and yield of GM corn and soybeans have increased rapidly. The planting area of GM corn increased by 68.04 million hm2, and the yield per unit area increased by 0.73 t/hm2; the planting area of GM soybeans increased by 105 million hm2, and the yield per unit area increased by 0.67 t/hm2. The application rates of genetically modified corn and soybeans in the United States, Brazil and Argentina are all over 90%. In the past five years, their average export values of genetically modified corn and soybeans have been 43.269 billion, 51.267 billion and 10.392 billion US dollars,respectively. China has approved 42 safety certificates and varieties for GM corn and soybeans. In the industrialization pilot projects, insect-resistant and herbicide-tolerant GM corn and soybeans have shown significant effects in increasing yield and reducing costs. They should be widely promoted under a reasonable regulatory system. In conclusion, accelerating the industrialization of GM corn and soybeans in China is conducive to the development and utilization of arable land resources and the vigorous development of the industry. It is recommended to strengthen cooperation between scientific institution and enterprises and continuously improve the supervision and management system for the promotion of the transformation of GM corn and soybean technology.  
    Keywords:genetically modified;corn;soybean;biological breeding;industrialization  
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  • Field mulching techniques: Evolution, advances, and future perspectives

    YANG Shiqi, HAN Yu, WU Qinghan, HUANG Xiantong
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 15-26(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.02
    Abstract:As an important technology for soil cultivation, field mulching has played a significant role in enhancing crop productivity and ensuring food security, making outstanding contributions to human societal development. This paper reviews the innovation and evolution of field mulching techniques, which has gradually developed from early practices such as fine soil mulching, trampling compaction, harrowing for moisture retention, and dry grass mulching, to the gradual development of straw mulching, living grass mulching, gravel mulching, and finally modern plastic film and greenhouse covering technologies. It demonstrates that plastic film and greenhouse covering have become the most efficient covering methods today due to their remarkable effects on temperature increase and moisture retention, greatly boosting agricultural productivity. However, the soil residual pollution caused by plastic film mulching and the resulting microplastic ecological crisis have become the main problems facing global substainable agricultural development. In this context, soil film mulching offers an effective technical approach, and exhibits certain advantages in the synergistic regulation of soil water, heat, and nutrients, as well as in controlling plastic film pollution. The future development of field mulching technology will deeply integrate multidisciplinary theories and methods from physics, chemistry, ecology, and engineering. It is expected to achieve development in areas such as cover function optimization, material innovation, digital management, intelligent regulation, and farmland coverage theory system, upgrading towards high-quality, high-efficiency, low-carbon, and intelligent directions, forming a systematic sustainable agricultural solution, and providing stronger support for the future green development of agriculture, in order to better address multiple challenges such as intensifying global climate change, population growth, and the scarcity of arable land resources.  
    Keywords:field mulching;soil film mulching;plastic film mulching;microplastic  
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  • Effects of field phosphate fertilizer management on the energy-yielding and functional nutrients of maize

    LIANG Jianfen, WANG Xiaofang, LIU Tianyi, CHENG Lingyun, WANG Yueli
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 27-36(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.03
    Abstract:This study aimed to improve nutritional value of maize by precise fertilization management and identify the effects of phosphate (P) fertilizer. Taking “corn”, “nutritional composition” “phosphorus fertilizer” and “physiological metabolism” as keywords, a total of 70 relevant articles were retrieved from databases including Web of Science, Scopus and CNKI. The effects of application rates, placement methods, the types of fertilizing and timing of fertilization on contents and composition of energy-yielding and functional nutrients were reviewed. The regulatory mechanisms were summarized briefly. The results show that: 1) Proper phosphate fertilizer application increases starch, essential amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids and functional components like carotenoid, tocopherol and micro minerals; 2) The efficiency of P fertilizer is affected by varieties of maize, properties of soil, environment and so on, and the overuse or lack of P fertilizer lower the nutritional value of maize kernel; 3) The mechanisms involve phosphorus acquisition and translocation by roots, and P functions as part of essential enzymes participated in the synthesis and metabolites pathways of carbohydrate, amino acids and fatty acids. To summarize, research on P fertilization and nutritional values of maize is mainly in the field of plant nutrition and agronomy. Further studies should be explored by integrating food science and nutritional in the future to study the molecular mechanisms of P fertilizer management on nutrient synthesis, build the “phosphate fertilizer-environment-maize nutrition” model, and raise the nutritional value.  
    Keywords:maize;energy-yielding nutrients;functional nutrients;phosphate fertilizer management;physiological metabolism;regulatory mechanism  
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  • ZHU Yulei, ZHANG Qiyue, SU Hui, DU Dizhan, SONG Youhong
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 37-50(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.04
    Abstract:In recent years, the frequency and intensity of late spring coldness (LSC) have been on the rise, posing a significant constraint on the high yield and quality of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). To comprehensively understand the damage mechanisms and control measures of LSC on wheat production, relevant literature published from 2000 to 2024 were retrieved from the CNKI and Web of Science databases by taking such as “wheat”, “Triticum aestivum L.”, “low temperature”, “late spring coldness”, “cold damage”, and “spring frost” as keywords. The review focused on the impacts of LSC on wheat growth, yield, and quality, as well as the physiological and biochemical mechanisms underlying wheat responses to LSC and integrated mitigation approaches. The results indicate that: The jointing to booting stage is the most sensitive period to low temperatures, during which wheat is highly vulnerable to LSC damage. LSC can cause impeded wheat plant growth and development, delayed spikelet differentiation, reduced yield, and deteriorated grain quality, including impaired protein quality and disrupted starch biosynthesis. The physiological mechanisms of LSC damage involve photosynthetic inhibition, cell membrane damage, reactive oxygen species accumulation, and hormonal imbalance. Wheat plants respond to LSC through antioxidant defense, osmotic regulation, and signal transduction pathways. Mitigation strategies, such as marker-assisted breeding, optimized cultivation practices, and the application of exogenous substance, have proven effective in alleviating LSC damage. Future research should emphasize biotechnological approaches to enhance LSC resilience in wheat. We recommend interdisciplinary collaboration to develop precise early-warning systems and intelligent mitigation technologies, thereby addressing the challenges posed by climate change to sustainable wheat production.  
    Keywords:Triticum aestivum L.;late spring coldness;physiological response;cold-resistant cultivars;cultivation management  
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  • Trend and innovation development in the research field of wheat breeding based on patent analysis

    ZHANG Hanyu, FAN Xinru, YUAN Lezhu, ZHOU Ruizhe, LI Yangpu, SUN Huijun
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 51-63(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.05
    Abstract:To systematically reveal the technological innovation dynamics and development trend in the research field of wheat breeding, based on wheat breeding patent data in global from 1939 to 2024, patentometrics and cluster analysis were used to explore the application trend, regional layout, institutional competition, key technology layout, and innovation development direction. The results showed that: 1) In terms of application trend, wheat breeding technology has experienced four-stage evolution(early germination, rapid development, fluctuating adjustment, steady development) reflecting a shift from centralized breakthrough to platform-based evolution in technological innovation. 2) In terms of regions and institutions, China has a large number of patents, but it remains relatively lagging in international layout and high-value patents, with insufficient corporate participation. 3) In the key technology areas, mutation or genetic engineering and angiosperms characterised otherwise than by their botanic taxonomy are critical technological fields. China lacks competitiveness in seeds technology, enzymes and their compositions, as well as in undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells technology. 4) The efficient and precise design of molecular detection, the collaborative improvement of high-quality, high-yield and stress-resistant traits, the smart design systems and AI-powered breeding, and the intellectual property layout and protection strategy are the future directions for innovation development. 5) In terms of industrialization, ‘ND753’ has successfully penetrated the market through full industry-chain cooperation and flexible promotion models, highlighting the importance of technological innovation and industrial collaboration. In the future, the dual protection mechanism of “patent plus variety rights” should be further improved, the “enterprise-led plus scientific research support” model should be promoted, and the “AI plus multi-breeding” approach should be integrated to advance wheat germplasm innovation and variety industrialization, thus enhancing China's core competitiveness in global seed industry technology innovation.  
    Keywords:wheat breeding;patent analysis;innovation development;intelligent design breeding;industrialization  
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  • GAO Yike, LYU Yi
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 64-74(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.06
    Abstract:To have a deep understanding of the genetic mechanisms and adaptive significance of uniparental dominance in intergeneric and interfamilial hybrid offspring of angiosperms, relevant studies were retrieved and analyzed. The variation characteristics, genetic mechanisms, and adaptive significance of distant hybridization offspring were sorted out. The results showed that: 1) The phenotypes of intergeneric and interfamilial hybrid offspring significantly bias toward one parent, while characteristics of the other recessive parent are either minimally expressed or not expressed at all, exhibiting uniparental dominance. This differs from classical genetic variation patterns observed in closely related hybridization, demonstrating non-Mendelian inheritance patterns. 2) Uniparental dominance is regulated at three levels, i.e., asymmetric chromosome elimination during early zygotic development; biased gene expression, systematic loss of recessive parent chromosomes or fragments and transcriptional silencing and differential in epigenetic modifications. 3) Uniparental dominance represents an adaptive compatibility strategy for address genetic incompatibility between distant hybrid parents. The genetic material of the dominant parent plays a leading role in shaping offspring development, while the genetic material of the recessive parent is eliminated or suppressed. The harmonizes genetic incompatibility arising from distant parental interactions, avoiding hybrid conflicts that leads to sterility and lethality, thereby achieving relative genomic stability and maintaining normal development of offspring. Meanwhile, the retention of some exotic genes provides a potential gene pool for functional innovation. Systematic analysis of uniparental dominance in distant hybrid offspring helps to understand the unique variation patterns in intergeneric and interfamilial hybrids, and provides a theoretical basis for improving the efficiency of distant hybridization breeding.  
    Keywords:distinct hybridization;intergeneric hybridization;interfamilial hybridization;uniparental dominance;genetic incompatibility  
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  • CHEN Xiao, CHEN Xue, HASI Qiqige, HANG Gai, MENG Jiahui, GAO Zhixuan, WANG Lei, YU Zhu
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 75-84(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.07
    Abstract:To determine the effects of different corn varieties and additives on the quality of whole-plant corn silage and to screen for high-quality whole-plant corn varieties suitable for silage, the study used four corn varieties, namely ‘Yuhe2’, ‘Xingsheng188’, ‘Heyu9566’, and ‘Xiandan405’ as raw materials, and set up two additive treatment groups, namely the control group (CK) and a Lactobacillus buchneri (LB) group. Principal component analysis was employed for comprehensive evaluation. The results showed that compared with other varieties and additive treatments, the ‘Yuhe2’ variety had significantly higher lactic acid (LA) content under the Lactobacillus buchneri (LB) treatment (P<0.05). The dry matter (DM) and starch (ST) contents in the CK group were significantly lower than those of the LB group (P<0.05), while the neutral detergent fiber (NDF) and acid detergent fiber (ADF) contents in the CK group were significantly higher than those of the LB group (P<0.05). Compared with different different additives within the same variety, the lowest in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD) content was significantly lower than that of LB treatment(P<0.05) and the in vitro neutral detergent fiber digestibility (IVNDFD) of LB treated ‘Xiandan405’ variety was significantly higher than CK (P<0.05). The ADF and NDF contents of whole-plant corn silage were significantly positively correlated with crude protein (CP) and ST content (P<0.05), while the ammonium nitrogen (NH3-N) content was significantly negatively correlated with pH and DM (P<0.05). Based on principal component analysis, the quality scores of corn silage feed from highest to lowest were: ‘Yuhe2’ LB>‘Xiandan405’ LB>‘Heyu9566’ CK>‘Xingsheng188’ LB>‘Heyu9566’ LB>‘Xiandan405’ CK>‘Xingsheng188’ CK>‘Yuhe2’ CK. In conclusion, the whole-plant corn silage quality of the ‘Yuhe2’ variety supplemented with Lactobacillus buchneri is the best and suitable for promotion and application in the Tongliao region.  
    Keywords:Lactobacillus buchneri;whole-plant corn varieties;silage;aerobic stability  
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  • MENG Jiahui, WANG Zhaoming, GUO Yuping, HASI Qiqige, CHEN Xiao, GAO Zhixuan, YU Zhu
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 85-93(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.08
    Abstract:To address the issue of weak fermentation in forage oat silage at high-altitude regions, this study aimed to investigate the effects of adding different concentrations of licorice extract (LE) alone or in combination with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) on the quality and in vitro ruminal digestion characteristics of oat silage. There are a total of eight treatment groups ,namely the control group CK(with the addition of an equal amount of water), the treatment group GC0.5,GC1 and GC2(with the addition of 0.5%, 1%, and 2% fresh grass weight licorice extract, respectively) , the control group LP(with the addition of lactic acid acid bacteria at a dosage of 0.1 g/kg and a viable bacterial count of 1×105 CFU/g). and the treatment group GCLP 0.5, GCLP1 and GCLP2 for the combination of licorice extract and lactic acid bacteria, respectively. After 60 days of ensiling, samples were collected to determine the nutritional composition, fermentation quality, and in vitro digestibility of the oat silage. The entropy-weighted TOPSIS method was applied for comprehensive quality evaluation. The results showed that: 1) The NDF, ADF, CP, and WSC treated with GC and GCLP showed significant differences compared to CK (P<0.05).2) GC and GCLP treatments reduced silage pH. Compared to CK, GC treatments significantly decreased NH3-N concentration (P<0.05), while both GC and GCLP treatments increased LA and AA content. No BA was detected in any treatment. 3) IVDMD was significantly higher in GC0.5 and GC1 than in other treatments (P<0.05), while GCLP treatments exhibited significantly higher IVNDFD (P<0.05). 4) The comprehensive evaluation using entropy weight TOPSIS method showed that the quality of oat silage treated with GCLP2 was the best. In conclusion, the combination of 2% LE and LAB optimized oat silage quality, enhanced in vitro digestibility, and achieved the highest comprehensive score. It can provide a reference for the quality of oat silage feed in high-altitude areas of Qinghai.  
    Keywords:licorice extract;forage oats;silage fermentation quality;in vitro ruminal digestibility  
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  • Research progress and prospect of green manure based on bibliometrics

    YU Yang, GAO Min, LIU Xidong, QIAO Jiangbo, JIA Xiaoxu, ZHU Yuanjun, SHAO Mingan
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 94-109(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.09
    Abstract:To understand the current research status, hotspots and future development trends of green manure both domestically and internationally, the relevant literatures published from 1994 to 2024 in CNKI and Web of Science databases were retrieved by taking green manure as the keyword. Based on the bibliometric visualization tools, CiteSpace and VOSviewer, the annual number of papers, authors and institutions, keywords and emerging words were quantitatively and visually analyzed. The results showed that: 1) The number of Chinese and English literatures with the subject of green manure was on the rise as a whole. From the perspective of English-language publication institutions, the Agricultural Research Institute of the United States Department of Agriculture has the strongest international influence. 2) The United States is the core country in this research field with considerable influence. Although China has a large number of papers, the influence is relatively small, and the level of scientific research needs to be improved. 3) Researcher Cao Weidong of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences is the most published scholar in the field of green manure research, and has formed a green manure research team with him as the core member. However, his collaboration with other core international teams is lacking. 4) Green manure research mainly focuses on the development of green manure germplasm resources, optimization of green manure planting technology, and exploration of the impact on soil and crops. 5) The research hotspots of green manure are constantly evolving and innovating. In the early stage, it mainly focused on the basic research of green manure management mode, crop yield improvement and green manure decomposition mechanism. In the future, the research of green manure will turn to more in-depth areas such as the breeding and innovation of green manure germplasm resources and the comprehensive improvement of soil quality. This study provides an important reference for relevant researchers to understand the current status and future direction in this field, and has important guiding significance for the development of green manure in China.  
    Keywords:green manure;bibliometrics;CiteSpace;VOSviewer;knowledge graph  
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  • Novel perspectives on brucellosis vaccines

    XU Jian, LIU Liyuan, XU Wanyou, LYU Haoqing, ZHENG Fuying, FAN Xiaoxu, CHU Yuefeng
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 110-121(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.10
    Abstract:Brucellosis is an important zoonotic infectious disease caused by Brucella, it is one of the widely distributed and pandemic zoonotic diseases around the world. In recent years, the prevalence of brucellosis has been rapidly spread during human and livestock around the world. Attenuated vaccines immunization is an extremely effective technical avenue for the prevention and control of brucellosis. However, the attenuated vaccines of Brucella still existed drawbacks as following: 1) The immune mechanism of attenuated vaccines was still unclear, meanwhile, the Brucella wild-type strains escape the protection of vaccines in host. 2)There are risks of abortion of pregnant livestock and infection of human by Brucellosis attenuated vaccines. 3)The available types of labeled vaccines are limited, which cannot meet the major demand for purification and eradication of brucellosis currently. The future design of Brucella vaccines should be focused on the fully exploring virulent factors and immune regulation mechanism of Brucella, largely enhancing the protective efficacy of attenuated living vaccines. and these attenuated Brucella vaccines should be improved to solve the defects both of abortion of pregnant livestock and individuals’ infection by developing biosafety vaccines, while it is necessary to develop diversified Brucella labeled vaccines by identifying the available molecular markers to diagnose between vaccination and infection of Brucella. This review will provide outlook and direction for the development of Brucella vaccines.  
    Keywords:brucellosis;attenuated vaccines;immunoregulation;prospects  
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  • Research progress on the pathogenesis of fatty liver in perinatal dairy cows

    GUO Yansheng, MAO Yongxia, WANG Feifei, LI Chenlei
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 122-131(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.11
    Abstract:Perinatal fatty liver in dairy cows, a prevalent metabolic disorder, not only causes a decline in production performance and reproductive capacity but also significantly increases the risk of perinatal diseases (e.g., ketosis, abomasal displacement, and mastitis). This condition seriously restricts the high-quality and sustainable development of the dairy cattle industry in China. This article systematically reviews the classification, clinical symptoms, prevention and therapeutic strategies for periparturient fatty liver disease in dairy cattle. It deeply analyzes the multiple influencing factors such as metabolic changes, nutrition, and epigenetic regulation during the perinatal period on the occurrence and development of fatty liver, and focuses on discussing the molecular mechanisms of adenylate activated protein kinase (AMPK), nuclear transcription factor NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2), endoplasmic reticulum stress, and insulin resistance in this disease. Building on the analysis, the article further identifies limitations in current research on the molecular mechanisms of dairy cow fatty liver. It emphasizes the need to investigate potential biomarkers and precise therapeutic targets in depth, which will provide a robust scientific foundation for elucidating key pathological processes and optimizing diagnostic tools and prevention strategies.  
    Keywords:fatty liver;perinatal dairy cows;causative factors;pathogenesis  
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  • Optimization and novel design strategies for eukaryotic vector vaccines: Insights from Eimeria research

    TANG Xinming, LIANG Lin, LIANG Ruiying, YU Yonglan, DING Jiabo, LIU Xianyong, SUO Xun
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 132-140(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.12
    Abstract:Currently, viral vector vaccines have achieved commercial success in both human and veterinary medicine, while bacterial and parasitic vector vaccines, despite progress in basic research, have yet to overcome industrialization bottlenecks. The core challenge lies in the urgent need for theoretical innovation and technological breakthroughs in vector system design and optimization. This study focuses on the Eimeria-based vaccine vector system, originally proposed by Chinese researchers, and systematically elucidates the molecular design principles, optimization strategies, and immune-enhancing mechanisms of eukaryotic parasitic vectors. Key findings include: 1) The efficacy enhancement of eukaryotic vector vaccines can be summarized as the “One Body, Two Wings” project. The unique biological and immunological characteristics of Eimeria parasites serve as the foundation for its development as a eukaryotic vector vaccine, forming the “main body” of the project. 2) The design and optimization of both the Eimeria vector itself and heterologous antigens expression pattern, guided by cutting-edge theories and technologies, constitute the “two wings” for enhancing the efficacy of vector vaccines. 3) Vector-antigen synergistic optimization is an integrated approach that significantly strengthen the host’s protective immune response elicited by eukaryotic vector vaccines. In conclusion, Eimeria demonstrates feasibility as a eukaryotic vaccine vector. With the integration of genetic editing, synthetic biology, computational vaccinology, and delivery technologies, the Eimeria vector system holds promise for translational applications in livestock disease prevention and control, while also serving as a reference for the development of other eukaryotic vector vaccines.  
    Keywords:vector vaccine;Eimeria;design and optimization  
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  • Research advances in Eimeria-induced host cell apoptosis in avian coccidiosis

    LIN Xiaofeng, LUO Haoyue, CHEN Zhanghang, FU Changsheng, WU Hongyan, WU Haiyan, GUO Panpan, WANG Dengfeng, WANG Lei, LIU Rongchang, FU Guanghua, WAN Chunhe, HUANG Yu, YIN Guangwen
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 141-148(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.13
    Abstract:The latest research on the mechanism regulating apoptosis in the relationship between chicken coccidium and host are systematically reviewed in this article. Researches indicates that: 1) Different species of chicken coccidia induce host cell apoptosis differently; Eimeria tenella is the strongest, followed by Eimeria maxima and Eimeria acervulina. Each of these species primarily control cell apoptosis through important effector molecules including rhoptry proteins, microneme proteins and heat shock proteins. 2) The coccidia infection process involves a number of apoptotic regulatory cells. During the early stages, these cells inhibit the mitochondrial pathway to encourage parasite colonisation, and in the later stages, they activate the death receptor pathway to facilitate the release of progeny parasites. 3) Among the anticoccidial drugs, chemical medicines cause the parasites to directly breakdown their mitochondria, while Chinese herbal remedies work indirectly by controlling apoptotic factors such caspase-3 and Bcl-2/Bax. In summary, these studies not only shed light on the primary molecular pathways of coccidiosis pathogenesis, but also they provide a crucial theoretical foundation for the development of specifically designed prevention and control measures as well as new anti-coccidiosis medicines based on regulation.  
    Keywords:avian coccidiosis;cell apoptosis;anticoccidial drug  
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  • WANG Hui, CAO Keyao, LI Yufei, ZHOU Zhenli
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 149-160(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.14
    Abstract:As a global zoonotic parasitic disease, Toxoplasma gondii has significantly increased the miscarriage rate of infected sows and the acute mortality rate of piglets. It also poses a threat to human health through foodborne routes. Effective prevention and control have dual strategic significance for ensuring the sustainable development of the pig industry and public health safety. This article systematically reviews the factors contributing to the outbreak and prevalence of toxoplasmosis in pig farms both domestically and internationally. It is found that the main transmission routes of toxoplasmosis in pig farms include contamination of the environment with oocysts in cat feces, persistent vertical transmission, and mechanical transmission through mouse/bird vectors. Based on its transmission chain and the animal epidemic prevention policy and requirements of "prevention and elimination", further analyze and summarize the comprehensive prevention and elimination ideas of toxoplasmosis in modern pig farms, and propose a three in one biological safety prevention and control system and elimination plan of "detection grading barrier". Firstly, establish a precise mechanism to target or grade drugs for serological and pathogen positive pigs, and cooperate with regular environmental disfection and empty field treatment to achieve elimination of T. gondii positive pigs. Secondly, establish a biosafety barrier such as a cat, mouse and bird repellent system, as well as ventilation and filtration inside the house, combined with closed-loop storage and transportation of feed and water source elimination to prevent cross contamination; Simultaneously integrating a three-dimensional linkage mechanism of environmental control, pathogen host management, and personnel supervision to achieve a feasible and cost-effective elimination strategy. The comprehensive prevention and control and elimination operation procedures developed in this paper will provide a technical paradigm for creating "Toxoplasma free certified pig farms" to prevent and control public health risks of foodborne toxoplasmosis from the industry source.  
    Keywords:Toxoplasma gondii;pig farms;prevention and control;biosafety;public health  
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  • HAN Chuankun, XU Weimin, MA Yujia, SONG Zhiyu, FAN Xueming, LUAN Zhen, LI Zhifang, CHEN Qing, GAO Lihong, ZHANG Wenna
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 161-174(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.15
    Abstract:To explore the application effects of combined of hydrogen-rich water, microbial agents, and biostimulants (organic calcium, stevioside) on crop quality and soil improvement, this study took ‘Jingcai No. 8’ tomato as the test variety, planted two crops (spring and autumn) in greenhouses, and applied the above substances in combination during the growth process of tomatoes, and determined tomato growth indicators, fruit quality, and soil physical and chemical properties. The results showed that: 1) Compared with the tap water control (CK1), the hydrogen-rich water+microbial inoculant treatment (HM) significantly increased plant height, vitamin C content, soluble solids content in fruits(P<0.05) at the early stage of transplanting, as well as available phosphorus and total nitrogen contents in soil in the spring crop(P<0.05), and increased stem diameter, fruit setting rate, sugar-acid-ratio, and soil available potassium content in the late stage of autumn planting. 2) Compared with the tap water control (CK2), microbial inoculant control (M), and hydrogen-rich water+microbial inoculant treatment (HM), the hydrogen-rich water+microbial inoculant+organic calcium treatment (HMC) significantly increased the vitamin C content in spring crop fruits, available potassium and total nitrogen contents in soil of both crops(P<0.05) , while reducing the pH and EC values in the soil. In conclusion, HM can effectively promote tomato growth, improve fruit quality at specific ear positions, and enhance available nutrients to improve soil. When biostimulants are applied in combination with microbial inoculants, HMC exhibits the best effect on promoting tomato plant growth, increasing the vitamin C content in fruits at multiple ear positions, and improving soil physicochemical properties.  
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  • Effects of mineral amendments on spinach growth and cadmium accumulation in acidic Cd-contaminated soil

    FAN Beibei, CHEN Ling, HUANG Shangshu, WU Liang, LI Xinlin, CHEN Qing
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 175-185(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.16
    Abstract:To evaluate the effect of mineral amendments on reducing soil acidity and plant growth in farmland, and to analyze the possible mechanisms by which amendments inhibit Cd accumulation in spinach, pot experiments were conducted using dolomite(DM) calcined oyster shell(COS) and calcium-silicon-magnesium-potassium fertilizer(CSMP) to explore the effects of three amendments on spinach growth and Cd contamination in acidic Cd polluted soil. The results showed that the application of 10 g/kg mineral amendments significantly increased soil pH (1.44-2.40 units), decreased soil exchangeable acid (71.9%-82.8%) and exchangeable Al3+ (82.9%-100%), thus effectively alleviating Al toxicity. The application of amendments significantly reduced available Cd (28.5%-47.5%) and BCF (68.8%-78.1%), thus decreasing the plant Cd concentration by 68.4%-78.5%. Besides ameliorating soil acidity and inhibiting Cd/Al toxicities, mineral amendments all enhanced the Ca and Mg accumulation in spinach plants. Based on Pearson correlation analysis and structural equation modeling, the reduction of DTPA-Cd, the decrease of Cd uptake capacity by spinach(BCF) and the increased of ionic competition between Ca2+/Mg2+ and Cd2+ in plant roots were the important reasons for inhibiting Cd accumulation in spinach. Furthermore, DM, COS, and CSMP significantly promoted the fresh and dry weight of spinach by 4.02 to 20.0 folds and 3.32 to 11.6 folds, respectively. Among these, the fresh and dry weight of spinach was more effective, increasing by 20.0 and 11.6 times in CSMP treatment, respectively. In summary, DM, COS and CSMP can effectively remediate acidic Cd polluted soil, promote growth, and inhibit Cd accumulation in spinach. Amend them, CSMP is given priority for recommendation. In agricultural practice, it is suggested to use alkaline mineral amendments rich in calcium and magnesium to remediate acidic Cd-contaminated soil, increase crop yields and promote the sustainable use of acidic soil.  
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  • HUANG Qi, SUN Zelin, HE Yousheng, MAO Dan, YAO Zhi, ZHANG Wei, ZOU Chunqin
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 186-195(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.17
    Abstract:This study aimed to explore the accumulation characteristics of trace elements in asparagus lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.), the influence of soil fertility factors (soil nutrients, organic matter, pH, etc.) on asparagus lettuce trace elements accumulation, and its main influencing factors in the main asparagus lettuce production area located in the west of Erhai Lake Basin of Dali City, Yunnan Province. Using a survey sampling method, a total of 50 mature asparagus lettuce samples and their corresponding topsoil samples were collected. The trace elements contents in different parts of asparagus lettuce, as well as soil available P, Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, organic matter and pH were determined respectively by ICP-OES, vanadium molybdate blue colorimetric method, potassium dichromate heating method and potentiometry. The contents of trace elements in asparagus lettuce in this area and their correlations with soil fertility indicators were further analyzed. The results showed that: 1) The stem of asparagus lettuce had the highest biomass proportion, accounting for 43% of the total aboveground biomass. The accumulation of Fe, Mn, Cu and Zn in the above-ground part of asparagus lettuce was 2.2, 0.3, 0.1 and 0.8 g/plant, respectively. 2) Trace elements Fe and Mn are primarily accumulated in primary leaves, accounting for 33% and 30% of total plant content, respectively. Zn and Cu mainly accumulated in the stem, accounting for 33% and 43% of the total plant content, respectively. 3) Pearson correlation analysis indicated that the soil DTPA-Cu content was high-significantly and positively correlated with Zn, Cu and Mn accumulation in the asparagus lettuce above-ground parts. The Fe accumulation in the asparagus lettuce above-ground part displayed a significant negative correlation with the soil Olsen-P content and soil DTPA-Zn content. In conclusion, the contents of trace elements in the soil of the asparagus lettuce production area in the Erhai Lake Basin are high, and the availability of trace elements in the soil directly affects the accumulation of trace elements in the above-ground part of asparagus lettuce. Therefore, in asparagus lettuce production, maintaining soil Olsen-P content within an optimal range (20 to 40 mg/kg) and increasing the application of trace element fertilizers can enhance the accumulation of Fe, Zn, Cu, and Mn in the above‑ground parts of asparagus lettuce.  
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  • A compact and on‑site kiwifruit grading system

    KONG Shuolin, HE Leilei, SHI Yufei, LIU Guoliang, LI Rui, WU Zhenchao, XUE Yunfei, FU Longsheng
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 196-205(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.18
    Abstract:The current traditional grading equipment and system for kiwifruit is large in size, poor in mobility, and unsuitability for on-site application in field. A compact and field-deployable kiwifruit grading system is thus developed to overcome these limitations. The system comprises a compact small size kiwifruit grading device and a smartphone-based control application. The device has dimensions of 114.3 cm in length, 30.4 cm in width, and 62.8 cm in height, with a total weight of 7.63 kg. Employing the Box–Behnken experimental design, the transport tilt angle, conveying speed, and fruit intake were identified as influencing factors, with grading time established as the response variable. A regression model for grading time was developed using Design-Expert software, and response surface methodology was utilized for optimization. The optimal results indicated that the minimum grading time was achieved when the transport unit tilt angle was set at 32.86°, the conveying speed was 13.35 mm/s, and the fruit intake was 5.18 fruits/cycle. Field experiments conducted under these optimized parameters verified that the developed grading system attained a grading time of 1.89 s/ fruit with a grading accuracy of 98%. Due to its small size, light weight, and high grading precision, the compact on-site kiwifruit grading system satisfies the practical requirements for on-site kiwifruit grading in field.  
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  • Impact of onshore wind farm on the environment and insects and countermeasures

    CUI Yifan, WEI Shuhua, ZHANG Haixiang, CAO Ziyu, XIONG Changyu, XU Jinyu, LU Ye, MA Jianhua, BAN Liping
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 206-216(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.19
    Abstract:To clarify the effects of onshore wind farm on insects, the relevant literature on the ecological environment impacts of onshore wind power published from September 1960 to September 2024 were retrieved from CNKI, Web of Science, SpringerLink and other databases by taking “wind power generation”, “insects”and “environment” as keywords. The impact mechanisms of domestic and foreign onshore wind farms on local environments and insects were comprehensively analyzed from two aspects of construction period and operation period. The results indicate that: During the construction phase, land occupation and poor habitat connectivity, and during the operational phase, issues such as visual pollution, noise, electromagnetic radiation, and disruption of atmospheric circulation lead to soil nutrient loss, a decline in vegetation community structure indices, and restricted growth and development of insects. It is recommended to integrate the ecological impacts of wind farms with economic benefits, rationally plan the spatial layout to achieve uniform distribution of wind turbines, and timely implement vegetation and soil restoration. Future research could include experiments on the biological characteristics of relevant insects, focus on interactions within the wind farm ecosystem, clarify impacts on local indicator species, and establish a multifactorial evaluation system for assessing wind farm impacts on the ecological environment.  
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  • “Farming in accordance with climate”: Meteorological services and agricultural economic growth

    BAI Qingyun, SHEN Qianling, ZHANG Jian, ZANG Dungang, ZHANG Kuan, PAN Yue
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 217-231(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.20
    Abstract:To explore how to alleviate the “climate lock-in” dilemma in China’s agricultural development, this study takes the “Standardized Agricultural Meteorological Services Policy” as a quasi-natural experiment for the strengthening of agricultural meteorological services. Using a set of county-level panel data from 2011 to 2021, this study constructs a multi-period difference-in-differences model. Parallel trend tests, placebo tests, heterogeneous treatment effect tests, and PSM-DID estimation are employed to evaluate the impact of meteorological services on county-level agricultural economic growth. The results show that: Meteorological services have significantly promoted agricultural economic growth; The level of internet development and agriculture mechanization in a county enhances the positive effect of meteorological services; The positive impact of meteorological services is more pronounced in central and western regions and major grain-producing areas;The effectiveness of policy increases with the proportion of extreme weather and the scale of operations of the county. Accordingly, it is recommended to optimize the agricultural meteorological disaster risk assessment system, establish a digital network for climate information dissemination, and leverage the role of agricultural meteorological personnel to achieve sustained agricultural economic growth.  
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  • Internal force analysis and structural optimization of anti‑hail nets in the orchard

    XU Kailiang, HE Fen, HOU Yong, LI Yan, ZHANG Lingfeng, LIU Long
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 232-240(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.21
    Abstract:Aiming at the problems of non-standard construction and poor safety of orchard anti-hail nets, based on the loads such as snow and hail in Yan’an of Shaanxi Province, an anti-hail net with a plane size of 30 m×90 m was selected as a control unit. The model was built using the finite element analysis software Sap2000 to calculate and analyze the internal forces of the structural members under the most unfavorable load combination conditions. Under the condition of ensuring structural safety, the effects of deducting wind and snow load, increasing the wall thickness of the end truss steel frame columns, tilting the end truss steel frame columns inward, and changing the length of the end gap on the magnitude and distribution of internal forces in the structure were analyzed. An optimization method for the anti-hail net structure was obtained. The results show that: 1) When designing the anti-hail net, the hail load can be enveloped by the roof live load for design; when deducting wind and snow loads, the overall structural stress ratio significantly decreases, and all except the end truss steel frame columns meet the bearing capacity requirements; 2) When the wall thickness of the end truss steel frame column increases from 2.5 mm to 4 mm, the elastic critical force is increased by 50%, and the stress ratio is reduced by 36%. The main structure meets the safety requirements; 3) The inward inclination of the end truss steel frame column reduces the load on the column. When the steel frame column is inclined at 12° and the bottom of the column moves inward by about 1.0 m, and the axial force is reduced by about 15%; 4) When the length of the single-sided end gap is reduced from 20 m to 15 m, the axial force of the corresponding end steel frame column decreases by 7%, and the axial force of the other end steel frame column decreases by 3%. When the length of the gap at both ends is reduced by 5 m, the axial force of the end truss steel column is reduced by 10%.  
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  • Research on open channel water level image monitoring method based on semantic segmentation

    LIU Dukun, WANG Wen’e, SHAO Lingjia, CAO Qi, HU Xiaotao
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 241-252(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.22
    Abstract:To address the issues such as existing water level sensors being susceptible to environmental interference or water quality conditions, and traditional image processing methods having poor adaptability of open channel water level monitoring in irrigation area, a water level line detection method based on the semantic segmentation models and maximum contour detection algorithms is proposed. A segmented reference water level calibration model is established to calculate the water level. Using MobileNetV2 as the backbone network, additional skip connections and CBAM attention modules are introduced to improve the U-Net model and enhance the segmentation accuracy of the water level edge. The maximum contour detection algorithm is combined to extract the water level line, which could effectively eliminate interference factors such as floating objects. To achieve precise conversion from pixel coordinates to actual water level values, a segmented reference water level calibration model is built to obtain the mapping relationship between pixel coordinates and world coordinates. The performance tests of the improved semantic segmentation model were conducted on datasets, while an experimental platform was set up to simulate real irrigation scenarios. Water level images captured by cameras were used for water level calculations. The experimental results show that: 1) Compared to the baseline model, the improved model achieved average intersection-over-union (IoU) improvements of 1.37% and 0.88% on general surface recognition datasets and model test surface recognition datasets, respectively, compared to the baseline model; 2) Using manual observations as the benchmark, the mean absolute error of the water level calculated by the image-based monitoring method was approximately 0.21 cm, with a mean relative error of about 1.0%. The improved model and water level image monitoring method proposed in this study demonstrate excellent adaptability and stability under different channel shapes and materials, as well as various lighting conditions, which can provide a feasible solution for open channel water level monitoring in actual irrigation scenarios.  
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  • YAN Ao, LI Lianfang, ZHOU Xue, KANG Mengqi, YE Jing
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 253-265(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.23
    Abstract:To address the challenge of excessive phosphorus (P) contamination in China’s surface water bodies and the associated difficulties in its remediation, a novel LDH-based magnetic biochar composite FLBC was synthesized via a hydrothermal method. The composite was prepared using bamboo sawdust, a typical agricultural and forestry waste, as the carbon precursor, ferric oxide as the magnetic core, and LDH as the co-loaded functional phase. Batch equilibrium adsorption experiments, along with SEM-EDS and XPS characterizations, were conducted to investigate the phosphate removal performance and underlying mechanisms. The results demonstrated that FLBC reached adsorption equilibrium within 240 minutes and exhibited a maximum adsorption capacity of 93.92 mg/g, which was 3.7 times higher than that of unmodified biochar. The adsorption process conformed to the Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models, indicating a monolayer chemisorption mechanism. After three consecutive adsorption-desorption cycles, FLBC retained 56.8% of its original capacity, confirming its structural stability and regeneration potential. XPS analysis further revealed that phosphate removal involved multiple mechanisms, including metal-ligand coordination, surface complexation-precipitation, electrostatic interaction, and ion exchange. Moreover, when applied to actual phosphorus-contaminated water samples from the Guanting Reservoir, a representative surface water body in Beijing, FLBC achieved a removal efficiency of up to 85.7%, significantly improving water quality and demonstrating promising application potential in practical phosphorus pollution control.  
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  • LUO Yi, LI Xiang, WU Laping, ZHU Junfeng
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 266-277(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.24
    Abstract:The rapid development of land circulation and new agricultural operating entities contribute to the expansion of farm scale, which exerts significant impacts on grain production. Based on the survey data of 1 045 wheat farmers in 15 provinces(municipalities,autonomous regions) in China,this article used robust regression and quantile regression to analyze the impact of farm size on wheat harvest loss, and then used a two-stage method to analyze the mechanism of scale on the losses. The results showed that, after controlling other factors, farm size was significantly negatively correlated with wheat harvest loss. Moreover, with the increase of the quantile, the absolute value of the coefficient of farm size gradually increased, indicating that the larger farm size the smaller harvest losses. In addition, the mechanism analysis showed that farmers with larger scales are more likely to adopt advanced technologies and services, such as agricultural machinery services, which lead to lower harvest losses. Other factors affecting wheat harvest loss include harvesting methods, operating attitudes, weather, and pest conditions during the harvest period.  
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  • YIN Chunfeng, ZHOU Haichuan, ZHANG Lixiang
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 278-289(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.25
    Abstract:In order to understand the issue of the mechanism for enpoweringnew-type productive forces, it is of great significance to layout the industrial chain around the development of new quality productivity, promote the extension of the industrial chain upstream and downstream. Based on an panel data from 2011 to 2022, the impact of new quality productive forces on grain industry chain resilience is discussed, and the mechanism for empowering new quality productivity is verified in this study. The results show that: The development level of new quality productivity is constantly improving. The level of development of new productive forces in non-grain-producing regions is higher than that in grain-producing regions,and the gap between the two is constantly narrowing; The overall resilience of the grain industry chain is on the rise, especially with the most obvious growth trend in 2015. The new quality productivity has a positive impact on the resilience of the grain industry chain, with significant regional heterogeneity and a phenomenon of "non grain producing areas>grain producing areas" and "northern provinces>southern provinces" in terms of the degree of impact; With the improvement of the resilience of the grain industry chain, the positive promoting effect of new quality productivity is becoming increasingly evident, showing a trend of increasing impact; The concentration of the supply chain and the construction of logistics facilities are important pathways through which new quality productivity affects the resilience of the grain industry chain. Based on this, measures such as improving the level of new productive capacity development, strengthening industrial chain risk prevention, increasing logistics supply chain concentration, and improving logistics infrastructure construction are proposed to ensure the development of the grain industrial chain.  
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  • TIAN Yun, XIA Rui, ZHENG Zijuan, ZHANG Huijie
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 290-304(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.26
    Abstract:To clarify the mechanism of the rural financial agglomeration affecting agricultural carbon emission intensity, this study utilizes a panel data from 30 provincial-level administrative regions in China from 2005 to 2021(The data do not include those of Xizang, HongKong, Macao and Taiwan regions,the same below). The system GMM model, fixed effects model, and mediation effects model are comprehensively employed to investigate the impact of rural financial agglomeration on agricultural carbon emission intensity, its dynamic evolution and underlying mechanisms. The results show that: 1) The impact of rural financial agglomeration on agricultural carbon emission intensity exhibits an inverted U-shaped curve. After 2014, rural financial agglomeration shifted from promoting to inhibiting agricultural carbon emission intensity. 2) The inhibitory effect of rural financial agglomeration on agricultural carbon emission intensity is lagged. A one percentage point increase in rural financial agglomeration in the previous period reduces current agricultural carbon emission intensity by 1.558 percentage points. 3) In eastern and western regions, rural financial agglomeration shows an inverted U-shaped impact on agricultural carbon emission intensity, while in central and northeastern regions, the relationship is U-shaped. 4) Farmland transfer partially masks the promoting effect of rural financial agglomeration on agricultural carbon emission intensity, with the masking effect accounting for 34.6% of the total effect. Based on these findings, future policies should further advance rural financial service systems, develop region-specific financial strategies, improve farmland transfer markets, and fully leverage the carbon emission reduction potential of rural financial agglomeration.  
    Keywords:rural financial agglomeration;agricultural carbon emission intensity;agricultural carbon emission reduction;S-GMM model;inverted U-shaped relationship  
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  • Can digital inclusive finance promote the development of the new rural collective economy?

    ZHI Jiangong, JIANG Yan
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 305-318(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.27
    Abstract:Aiming at the financing difficulties faced by the development of the new rural collective economy, this study constructs an analytical framework to examine the impact of digital inclusive finance on the new rural collective economy. Based on the Peking University Digital Financial Inclusion Index of China and the “Thousand Students, Hundred Villages” rural survey conducted by Renmin University of China, the impact and mechanism of digital inclusive finance on the development of the new rural collective economy were empirically tested using OLS regression and instrumental variable methods. The results show that: 1) Digital inclusive finance significantly promotes the development of new rural collective economy, with the results remaining robust after endogeneity and robustness checks; 2) The promoting effect of digital inclusive finance is more pronounced in central and western regions, areas with higher levels of fiscal support for agriculture, villages with higher collective economic income, and villages where the leading industry is agriculture; 3) The promotion of digital inclusive finance is achieved through fostering new agricultural business entities and the development of non-agricultural industries in villages. Based on the above conclusions, the following policy suggestions are put forward: Development of digital inclusive finance according to local conditions in rural areas, acceleration of the high-quality development of digital inclusive finance, improvement of the digital literacy and financial literacy of rural residents, and optimization of the supporting policies for digital inclusive finance.  
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  • FENG Xian, LI Jin, CUI Kai, ZHANG Huaibo
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 319-335(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.28
    Abstract:To clarify the mechanism by which data elements drive high-quality agricultural development, this study employed exploratory analysis of four typical cases based on theoretical examination. The technological and application logic underpinning the practice of utilizing data elements to drive high-quality agricultural development were investigated. Furthermore, the implementation mechanisms for the development and utilization of agricultural data elements and the core challenges faced were summarized. The results showed that: 1) The technological logic of data elements driven high-quality agricultural development lay in constructing an intelligent decision-making system integrating “data, models and algorithms” into a synergistic triad, aimed at resolving the two core challenges of “enhancing the scientific nature of production decisions” and “optimizing resource allocation”. 2) The application logic involved​ the deep integration of data elements into the entire agricultural system and processes, thereby reconstructing agricultural industrial chain synergy mechanisms through the release of a multiplier effect. 3) Promoting the development and utilization of data elements across the entire agricultural industrial chain should first address the challenge of acquiring high-quality data, followed by establishing differentiated adaptation mechanisms tailored to different sectors and scenarios, considering technical applicability, cost-effectiveness, and scalability. 4) To tackle challenges related to insufficient data sharing, inadequate data quality, and lack of value extraction encountered in practice, it was recommended to strengthen the development of agricultural data governance frameworks, collection systems, standardization systems, technological ecosystems, and application scenarios, to deepen the extraction of data-factorization value and advance high-quality agricultural development.  
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  • LI Xiaoxiao, GAO Han, HU Nanyan, WU Laping
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 336-349(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.29
    Abstract:Based on the survey data of 1 585 vegetable planting households in 6 major vegetable production areas in China, this study employs the Double-Hurdle model and Sobel test to analyze the impact of farmers’ digital literacy on their adoption of green production technology and the underlying mechanisms. The findings are as follows: 1) Farmers’ digital literacy has a significant positive influence on their adoption of green production technology. For every one-unit increase in the comprehensive level of farmers’ digital literacy, the probability of adopting green production technology and the intensity of its adoption increase by 1.3% and 2.8%, respectively. This effect remains significant even after addressing endogeneity issues. 2) The analysis on the influence of each dimension of digital literacy discovers that the dimension of digital information sharing literacy has the greatest impact on whether farmers adopt green production technology, while the dimension of digital technical professional skills has the greatest impact on the intensity of farmers’ adoption of green production technology. 3) The results of mechanism test show that social networks have a significant positive mediating effect on both whether farmers adopt green production technology and the intensity of its adoption. Specifically, the strength of social networks explains 18.53% and 11.82% of the influence, respectively, while the breadth of social networks explains 7.77% and 5.60% of the influence, respectively. Based on these findings, this study suggests accelerating the construction of digital technology infrastructure in rural areas and implementing differentiated digital literacy cultivation programs. These measures aim to leverage the development of modern digital technology to enhance the promotion efficiency and adoption rate of agricultural green production technology among farmers.  
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  • LIU Dongyang, CHEN Baoxiong, WANG Jiating, HUANG Ding, HE Yong, ZHANG Yunhua, LIU Qin, XUE Yinghao
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 350-358(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.30
    Abstract:To investigate the implementation pathways of agroecological green transformation under the background of global climate change, taking Spain as an example, this study systematically analyzed its agricultural resource endowments, industrial structure, and the challenges faced and focused on exploring the green transformation practices of characteristic industries such as wine, olive oil and livestock husbandry under the background of climate change. The study revealed that: 1) Spain’s wine and olive oil industries held prominent positions in international markets due to their globally leading production capacity and quality. Its animal husbandry became the key suppliers in European markets through precision breeding models and premium products. 2) Spain’s distinctive agricultural industry confronted systemic challenges, including crop yield reductions induced by climate-driven extreme heatwaves and droughts, barriers to green/organic certifications in the international market, and structural labor shortages exacerbated by population aging. 3) These chanlenges drove the greener models transformation of Spain’s agriculture, and the government effectively responded to resource shortages and global competition pressures by implementing climate-smart agricultural technologies, optimizing agricultural industrial chain operations, expanding international market access, and enhancing multi-stakeholder collaboration and policy support, achieving a balance between economic benefits and ecological conservation. In conclusion, China could draw lessons from Spain’s experience by establishing policy support frameworks, strengthening technology research and development as well as application, and optimizing market operation systems, thereby enhancing agricultural sustainability and international competitiveness.  
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    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 359-372(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.31
    Abstract:To clarify the development process and policy evolution of agricultural carbon reduction in the European Union (EU), policy text analysis and literature research methods were employed to analyze the EU’s agricultural carbon reduction target setting and practical progress. The structural mechanisms of major EU agricultural carbon reduction policies were systematically examined. The results indicate that: 1) The EU has raised the 2030 emission reduction target for the agricultural sector by 15% to facilitate the achievement of its 55% emission reduction target by 2030 and climate neutrality goal by 2050. However, the adverse impacts of natural disasters on agriculture pose challenges to realizing the 2030 emission reduction target, and there are significant national differences in the agricultural emission reduction progress among member countries. 2) The EU has established an agricultural carbon reduction policy system by taking the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as its core instrument and institutional framework, the European Green Deal as its overarching objective and roadmap, the European Climate Law as its legal foundation and safeguard, and the "Fit for 55" package as its implementation measures and operational key initiative. This system provides valuable insights for China to improve its agricultural carbon reduction policies, including optimizing agricultural policy design for emission reduction and carbon sequestration, enhancing technological innovation in carbon-reducing agriculture, refining agricultural carbon sink trading market mechanisms, and establishing carbon label certification systems for agricultural products. Therefore, China and the EU could strengthen bilateral policy dialogues, enhance multilateral international collaboration, intensify technological innovation partnerships, and expand personnel exchanges to jointly address global challenges posed by climate change.  
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  • The 70th anniversary of the Journal of China Agricultural University: Retrospect and prospects

    SHEN Qingmiao, LIU Yingchun, YANG Aidong, LYU Xiaomei, WANG Yan, QIN Mei, DONG Jinbo, XING Lu, LIANG Zhijian, YUAN Wenye
    Vol. 30, Issue 9, Pages: 373-382(2025) DOI: 10.11841/j.issn.1007-4333.2025.09.32
    Abstract:To systematically review the development of the 70th anniversary of the Journal of China Agricultural University launch, based on the published literature, publication policies and important events of the Journal of China Agricultural University over the years, this study combed its publication history, summarized journal characteristics and achievements, and on this basis puts forward prospects for its future development. The development history of Journal of China Agricultural University can be divided into three stages, including the initial exploration stage, the steady improvement stage, and the rapid development stage after the merger. Five key characteristics have gradually emerged during the publication process, including adhere to the correct orientation and clarify academic positioning, strengthen manuscript solicitation and invitation to gather high-quality manuscript sources, continuous publishing innovation to improve service quality, strengthen open communication and gain experience in publishing, and build a development ecosystem by leveraging the advantages of the cluster. Through continuous efforts, the journal has achieved remarkable achievement,it has been included in many domestic and foreign databases, the number of publications has steadily increased, the academic influence has continued to expand, and it has won many important awards in the field of the science and technology journals. In the future, Journal of China Agricultural University will continue to strengthen content quality and enhance its academic leadership, actively embrace new technologies to accelerate the journal’s digital and intelligent development, and strengthen publicity and promotion to enhance its brand and influence. The journal will continue to work tirelessly toward the goal of becoming a world-class agricultural science and technology journal.  
    Keywords:Journal of China Agricultural University;journal of science and technology;initial publication;development history;journal characteristics  
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