A systematic review of multi-actor sociocultural perceptions of regenerative agriculture

Jones, H. E., Kemper, J. A., Conroy, D. M., Veer, E., & White, S. (2026). A systematic review of multi-actor sociocultural perceptions of regenerative agriculture. Outlook on Agriculture, 1. https://doi.org/10.1177/00307270261446290

Vibrational duetting and mating behaviour of the passion-vine hopper Scolypopa australis (Walker) (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae)

MacDougall, M. S., Stringer, L. D., & Nelson, X. J. (2026). Vibrational duetting and mating behaviour of the passion-vine hopper Scolypopa australis (Walker) (Hemiptera: Ricaniidae). Journal of Natural History, 60(13-16), 891-903. https://doi.org/10.1080/00222933.2026.2631722

From ecosystems to healthscapes: Indigenous-informed frameworks for restoring environmental and human wellbeing

Morris, R., Maxwell, T. K., Davis, S., & Gregorini, P. (2026). From ecosystems to healthscapes: Indigenous-informed frameworks for restoring environmental and human wellbeing. Environmental Nexus, 1(2), Article 100007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enex.2026.100007

Nutritional composition of three Aotearoa New Zealand caterpillar species: Impact of diet and life stage on amino acid and minerals

O’Connor, C.T., McNeill, M.R., Bowie, M.H., Gathercole, J.L., & Morton, J.D. (2026). Nutritional composition of three Aotearoa New Zealand caterpillar species: Impact of diet and life stage on amino acid and minerals. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed (published online ahead of print 2026). https://doi.org/10.1163/23524588-bja10354

Impacts of climate change on land suitability of key crops in New Zealand

Hamon, B., Quénol, H., Vannier, C. et al. Impacts of climate change on land suitability of key crops in New Zealand. Sci Rep (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-49178-8

Multi-gene phylogeny and morphology of Pleurotus in Aotearoa New Zealand reveal a new variety of Pleurotus pulmonarius

Hera, D., Cooper, J., Buchanan, P. K., Dhami, M. K., Dickie, I. A. (2026). Multi-gene phylogeny and morphology of Pleurotus in Aotearoa New Zealand reveal a new variety of Pleurotus pulmonarius. Fungal biology, 130(3), 101747. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.funbio.2026.101747

Abstract

Increased demand of cultivated oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus species) in Aotearoa New Zealand has led to the importation of exotic species, which pose potential invasion risks. Gaps in taxonomic knowledge of this genus have complicated biosecurity decisions and cultivation efforts. To address this, we collected 84 wild and cultivated New Zealand Pleurotus specimens for multi-locus phylogenetic analysis (ITS, LSU, RPB1, RPB2, and Tef) and morphological examination. We describe P. pulmonarius var. aotearoa as a new variety indigenous to New Zealand, distinct from imported P. pulmonarius sens. str. We establish that P. purpureo-olivaceus has no anamorphic stage and falls outside the subgenus Coremiopleurotus, unlike P. australis, a species sometimes found on living trees. The close monophyletic relationship between P. parsonsiae and P. djamor underscores the need to reconsider the presence of the exotic P. djamor in the country. The refined species boundaries between the indigenous P. australis, P. parsonsiae, P. pulmonarius var. aotearoa and P. purpureo-olivaceus have important implications for conservation and biosecurity, and support the potential of using indigenous strains for cultivation in New Zealand.

Effect of pea (Pisum sativum) cooking water on the in vitro predicted glycaemic response of wheat pasta

Zhang, Y., Burrow, K., Kim, E. H.-J., Morgenstern, M. P., Chelikani, V., & Serventi, L. (2026). Effect of pea (Pisum sativum) cooking water on the in vitro predicted glycaemic response of wheat pasta. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 106(5), 3001–3012. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.70408

Altered levels of known allergens in cultured primary bovine myoblasts for cultivated meat

Trlin, H. J. F., Bennie, R. Z., Ogilvie, O. J., Oh, J. K., Jin, A., America, A. H. P., Schols, H. A., de Ram, C., Bastiaan-Net, S., Boudewijn, A., Maes, E., Kleter, G., Domigan, L. J., & Dobson, R. C. J. (2026). Altered levels of known allergens in cultured primary bovine myoblasts for cultivated meat. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 74(8). https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.5c10735

Transforming land use: Using machine learning methods to decode farmers’ choices in New Zealand

Wang, L., Renwick, A., Thomas, S., & Dynes, R. (2026). Transforming land use: Using machine learning methods to decode farmers’ choices in New Zealand. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 69, e70019. https://doi.org/10.1002/jag2.70019

Chemical Composition and In Sacco Degradation Kinetics of Four Common Biowastes in Canterbury

Olszewski, A. S. E., Mangwe, M., Robinson, B., Whitehead, D., & Bryant, R. H. (2026). Chemical composition and in sacco degradation kinetics of four common biowastes in Canterbury. New Zealand Journal of Agricultural Research, 69, e70010. https://doi.org/10.1002/jag2.70010