Barro Mariam, Boro Adama, Sondo Moussa, Sawadogo Naboblwendé Olive Emmanuel, Ouedraogo P. Alexandre, Dissa Abdoul Latif & WONNI Issa·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
Ferric toxicity is one of the main factors limiting rice production in the hydromorphic soils of West Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso’s Kou Valley. Several studies have been carried out at this specific site, but very few have focused on phenotypic and agromorphological perf...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i52398
Aya Aurélie KOUAKOU, Doudjo Soro, Ettien Léon Hamian, Mauricette Ouali N’GORAN, Kouassi Benjamin YAO & Nogbou Emmanuel Assidjo·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
Background: Microwave disinfection of cashew kernels is a long-lasting treatment that ensures the complete eradication of insect pests, unlike existing chemical and physical methods. Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of microwave energy as a disinfection p...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i52395
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a very important food in tropical countries. It is the second most consumed tuberous food crop after yam in Côte d’Ivoire. Grown for its tuberous roots and leaves, it contributes to food security and is a source of income for farmers. However...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i52396
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a significant challenge for livestock health and rural economies in India, where the disease is endemic and caused predominantly by serotypes O, A, and Asia1. This comprehensive review synthesizes current epidemiological data, highlighting the...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i52394
Seed pelleting has emerged as a multifunctional seed enhancement technology with well-documented applications across agricultural, horticultural, and forestry systems. Despite its widespread use, research on pelleting remains largely fragmented across disciplines, with limited co...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i52393
Background: Long-term internal exposure to trace environmental radionuclides poses significant health risks. This is especially true for those emitting high linear energy transfer (LET) alpha particles. Traditional radiotoxicology assessments rely heavily on in vitrocultures, mam...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i52391
Cabbage and allied brassicaceous crops are among the most economically important vegetables cultivated globally, yet they are subjected to severe yield losses caused by a diverse assemblage of insect pests. Conventional chemical control, whilst effective in the short term, has en...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i52392
Gastrointestinal parasitism remains one of the major limiting factors in poultry development. Propolis has been suggested as a natural substitute for antibiotic growth promoters due to its antimicrobial and antiparasitic effects. This study evaluated the effects of propolis suppl...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i52390
Spirulina, a filamentous photosynthetic cyanobacterium belonging to the genus Arthrospira, gained global recognition as a sustainable and nutrient-dense food resource. In the context of escalating food insecurity, climate variability, and resource limitations, spirulina presents...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i52389
Nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) is a central determinant of sustainable crop production, yet its improvement remains constrained by the complex integration of nitrogen uptake, assimilation, transport, remobilization, and signalling with plant growth and development. This review pro...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i42388