Cluster bean or guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.) Taub.) is an arid-zone legume whose seed endosperm supplies galactomannan gum for food, pharmaceutical and hydrocarbon industries. The crop is widely described as tolerant of drought and salinity, and this description has encoura...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102479
The transition period, extending approximately from three weeks before to three weeks after calving, is characterised by profound endocrine, metabolic and immune remodelling. The onset of lactation sharply increases nutrient demand while dry-matter intake often lags behind, produ...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102480
Rice is the second most produced cereal crop worldwide. In Côte d’Ivoire, rice constitutes the staple food of the population. Despite its importance, rice production is constrained by numerous factors, including rice yellow mottle disease, a viral infection affecting rice. This s...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102474
Koï Wenceslas Kam, Marcellin Yamkoulga, Emmanuel Kabore, Antoine Waongo, Zakaria Ilboudo & Antoine Sanon·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
Background : Cowpea production and storage are constrained by Callosobruchus maculatus, whose field infestation can continue after harvest. Aims : This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of releasing the egg parasitoid Uscana lariophaga Steffan, 1954 against Callosobruchus macu...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102475
Seed quality is central to rapid and uniform crop establishment, while poor early growth in chilli can increase vulnerability to pests and diseases. This study evaluated the effects of integrated seed coating on germination, seedling growth, vigour, and early leaf development of...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102473
Childhood malnutrition remains a persistent public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, making the valorisation of local resources for the development of effective weaning foods a public health priority. In this context, the present study aimed t...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102472
Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is vulnerable to early weed competition because of its slow initial growth and wider spacing, which can adversely affect crop growth, yield and subsequent seed quality. The experiment evaluated nine integrated weed-management treatments comprising herb...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102471
Noctuoidea is a highly diverse superfamily of moths with ecological and economic relevance in forest and agricultural systems. This study documented the Noctuoidea fauna of Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, Central India, based on surveys conducted from 2...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102470
Agricultural students explore crop production within a cafeteria setting, focusing on fertilizer application and yield prediction. By analyzing phenotypic traits and applying Pearson correlation analysis, they identify key growth factors. The objective of this study was to assess...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102469
The present study aimed to compare the adaptability of the Bouaké and Brazil strains of Oreochromis niloticus to brackish lagoon conditions in order to identify the strain best suited to intensive lagoon aquaculture in Côte d’Ivoire and to contribute to the diversification and op...
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