Annual Research & Review in Biology

Impact of the Soil and Climatic Characteristics of Growing Localities on the Nutritional Qualities and Phytochemical Constituents of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Seeds in Côte d’Ivoire

Aya Kan Marie Louise Kouamé, Laopé Ambroise Casimir Siéné, Armel Fabrice Zoro & Tâh Valentin Félix N’Guettia · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Aims: This study was conducted to assess the influence of soil and climate conditions on the nutritional properties and phytochemical constituents of sesame accessions in three locations in Côte d’Ivoire. Study Design: The study is based on a comparative assessment of the biochem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i32377

Exploring the Freshwater Fish Diversity of the Mahanadi River Basin, India: A Taxonomically Updated and Validated Checklist

Subash Chandra Bemal, Rita Behera, Soumya Ranjan Satapathy, Roshan Dhangada Majhi, Swagatika Mishra, Nikita Naik & Subrat Kumar Panigrahi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Background: The Mahanadi River is one of the major river systems of India, supporting a rich diversity of freshwater and estuarine fish communities. However, existing information on its ichthyofaunal diversity is scattered across various publications and often shows taxonomic dis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i22376

Response of Indian Mustard to Different Levels of Nitrogen and Sulphur under Irrigated Conditions in Agra Region

Kumari Priya Bharti, Puneet Sharma, Kumar Satyam Shubham, Raghvendra Singh & Rajneesh Kumar Awasthi · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Nitrogen is the most critical macronutrient influencing plant growth and development. It is a primary constituent of chlorophyll, amino acids, nucleic acids, and plant hormones. The availability of nitrogen directly affects photosynthetic efficiency, cell division, and protein sy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i22375

Inventories of the Main Insect Pests of Stored Corn and Repellent and Insecticidal Effects of Sapwood and Heartwood Extracts from Wood Côte d'Ivoire against Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky (Coleoptera, Curculionidae)

Appolinaire Bley Bley-Atse, Armand Nahoulé Adja, Florence Bobelé Niamké, Jean Louis Lepetit N’guessan, Hakim Abdel Aziz Ouatarra, N’guessan Jean Claude YAO, Mathias Danho, Augustin Amissa Adima & Nadine AMUSANT · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Background:  Cereals play a central and important role globally in food security, nutrition and energy. Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky is without doubt the most devastating insect pest of agricultural stocks and is resistant to synthetic chemical pesticides. The search for botani...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i22374

In vivo Evaluation of the Anti-anemic Potentials of Talinum triangulare on Packed Cell Volume and Histopathology in Phenyl Hydrazine-induced Female Wistar Rats

O. G. Dawodu, T. E. Ogunwale, J. Raji, I. Ajao & Z. O. Oladimeji · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cells count is less than normal. This study looked at the effect of Talinum triangulare extract (TTE) on phenylhydrazine (PHZ) induced anemic Wistar rats. 30 Female Wistar rats grouped into 5 rats per group were used; group 1 w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i22373

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile of Cissampelos pareira Linn.: A Multi Targeted Therapeutic Approach

Shailja Kumari & Banshidhar Behera · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Cissampelos pareira (Patha) in Ayurveda and other traditional medical systems, the climbing shrub Patha (Menispermaceae) is widely used to treat fever, diarrhea, inflammation, pain, gastrointestinal problems, gynecological illnesses, metabolic abnormalities, infections, and toxic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i22372

Changes in B Vitamins in Maize Grains Stored Using a Triple Bagging System in the Presence of Two Aromatic Plants Lippia multiflora Moldenke (Verbenaceae) and Hyptis suaveolens Poit (Lamiaceae)

DIE Gnande Romaric, FOFANA Ibrahim & Chatigre Kouamé Olivier · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Maize is a vital source of nutrition for rural populations in Côte d’Ivoire. Maize grains are a rich source of many vitamins, particularly B-group vitamins, which play an essential role in overall health and nutrition. Unfortunately, this crop faces the persistent challenge of su...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i22371

Mechanisms Underlying Weight Regain After GLP-1RA Treatment: A Neurobiological Perspective

Kerolayne de Melo Nogueira & Ian Jhemes Oliveira Sousa · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Weight rebound after discontinuation of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) is common and often misinterpreted as a sign of weak willpower. This review summarizes preclinical and clinical evidence on how GLP-1RAs affect food stimulus processing and other systems that determine rel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i12370

Comparative Experimental and Organoleptic Study on Raw Material form Selection of Carrot for the Preparation of Carrot Kulfi

Khomane V. B., Kamble D. K., Khobragade S. P., Patil B.D. & Bhalerao B. M. · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Kulfi known by variations such as qulfi, kulfa, and kulphy. It is similar to ice cream in appearance and taste but is denser and creamier. Carrot contains high per cent of carotenoids, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants and other essential nutrients. Considering the nutritional import...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i12369

In vitro Efficacy of Synthetic Fungicides and Essential Oils against Mycosphaerella fijiensis, the Causal Agent of Black Sigatoka in Banana (Musa spp.) in Burkina Faso

Abalo Itolou KASSANKOGNO, Kouka Hilaire KABORE, Abdoul Rasmane OUEDRAOGO, Vinsa Teedewedé KANE, Bowendson Clément NIKIEMA & Issa WONNI · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2026

Black sigatoka, caused by Mycosphaerella fijiensis, is a fungal disease that significantly reduces banana yields and quality in several plantations in Burkina Faso. This study aims to improve banana productivity by evaluating the effects of two chemical pesticides (mancozeb and c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i12368