K. R. Shashank

Impact of Organic Substrates on Oxidative Stress and Antioxidant Responses in Perionyx excavatus

K. R. Shashank, S. V. Sathish, Lakshmi. N. Gowda & M. Mahadevaswamy · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2026

Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of different organic substrates on oxidative stress and antioxidant defense mechanisms in the earthworm Perionyx excavatus, with particular emphasis on biochemical responses, antioxidant enzyme activities, oxidative damage bi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2026/v16i2480

Earthworm Pathology: An Overview of Diagnostic Approaches and Microbial Threats in Laboratory and Field Conditions

Lakshmi N. Gowda, C. Kavya & K. R. Shashank · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2026

Earthworms are vital ecosystem engineers that play fundamental roles in soil formation, nutrient cycling, organic matter decomposition, and the maintenance of soil fertility. Their ecological importance has led to the widespread adoption of vermiculture and vermicomposting techno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2026/v20i6509