Asian Journal of Biology

Phenological and Agro-Morphological Characterization of Sorghum in the Southeast Region of Niger

Fanna Maina, Abdou Harou, Moussa Oumarou Abdoulaye, Rahamou Arma Mamane Sani, Oumarou Zango & Rabiou Abdou · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Sorghum is a cereal of great importance in several tropical countries of Africa. In Niger, sorghum is the second most important cereal crop after millet. However, this crop faces a significant decline in yield due to numerous biotic and abiotic constraints. The objective of this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12607

Agronomic Response of Tomato Varieties TOUNVI and COBRA to Organic, Mineral and Integrated Soil Fertility Management in Southern Benin

Euloge Oscar Manhognon Faton, Bonou-Gbo Zaki, Fiacre Gildas Zavinon, Mahamat Amine Sougui Moussa & Gnancadja-Andre Léopold Simplice · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Background: Tomato production in southern Benin is increasingly constrained by declining soil fertility and suboptimal fertilizer management, leading to poor plant growth and low yields. This study evaluated the agronomic response of two tomato varieties, TOUNVI (a local landrace...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12605

Evaluation of Cranial Capacity, Brain Weight and Body Mass Index of Igbo Students in University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Okoseimiema Sonny Clement & Ibinabo Fubara Bob-manuel · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Ethnicity, gender, age, environment and genes of a people, plays an important role in determining their craniofacial dimensions. This study was carried out to determine the mean values for the Height, Weight, Head length, Head width, Head height, Head circumference, Body mass ind...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12604

Role of Bromelain Loaded Silver Nanoparticles in the Treatment of Induced Hyperlipidemia in Male Albino Rats

Eman Redha Omran, Abbas Abed Sharhan & Nktel Faez Naser · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) represents a broad spectrum of disorders that affect the heart and blood vessels and is currently leading to death globally Excessive because increase in consumption of dietary fats, particularly saturated and trans fats, is strongly associated with o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12603

Change in the Litter Dwelling Arthropods after the Establishment of Rubber and Oil Palm Plantations in the Forest Landscape

Julien Kouadio N’Dri, Raymond Yao Koffi, Ida Affoua Tano, Ange-Boris Bi Kohou & Ibrahim Zan Ouattara · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Background: The forest conversion into agroecosystems is perceived as a threat to biodiversity conservation. Aims: The study aimed to assess the impact of tropical forest conversion into agricultural land on the communities’ patterns of litter arthropods. We expected that over ti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12602

Comparative Morphology and Morphometric Relationships of Otoliths in Five Carangidae Species from the Gulf of Guinea (Côte d’Ivoire)

BAMBA Mamadou, MONNEY Attoubé Ida, N’DRI Olga Rosemonde, ABO Kouakou Jean-Baptiste & Kone Tidiani · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Aims: To describe sagittal otolith morphology and determine morphometric relationships between otolith dimensions and total body length in five Carangidae species from the Gulf of Guinea (Caranx crysos, Caranx senegallus, Chloroscombrus chrysurus, Trachurus trecae, Trachinotus ov...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12601

Genetic Polymorphism and Relationships in Hybrid Crosses of Butterfly Koi (Cyprinus carpio koi) and Comet Goldfish (Carassius auratus) Using RAPD Markers

Ibnu Dwi Buwono, Ujang Subhan & Fitri Awaliyah · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Cross-breeding of ornamental broodstock with close genetic relatives is one of the causes of the reduction of variations in the colour and body shape of fish offspring. The aim of this study is to analyse polymorphism in hybrid fish from butterfly female or male koi (bFK, bMK) an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12600

Antibiotic Sensitivity Profile of Escherichia coli Strains isolated from Urinary Tract Infections at the Fann University Hospital Center

Niokhor Ngobe SENE, Aïssatou Ahmet NIANG, Amadou DIOP, Mba ElHadji Bambo DIAKHABY, Habibou SARR, Assane Dieng, Seynabou LO & Mouhamadou Lamine DIA · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

This was a retrospective descriptive and analytical study conducted in 2022 at the Bacteriology-Virology Laboratory of the Fann National University Hospital Center, with the objective of determining the antibiotic sensitivity profile of uropathogenic E. coli strains. The data wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12599

In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Cinnamomum zeylanicum Bark Extracts: A Potential Natural Preservative

Pragya Dhakar & Kalpana Agarwal · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of natural plant extracts as potential food preservatives, with a specific focus on Cinnamomum zeylanicum. Cinnamomum zeylanicum, one of the oldest spices used in culinary traditions, is well-documented for its diverse biological ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12598

Treatment of Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy Caused by Enterococcus faecalis: An Alternative Management

Taiwo, J.O, Ajide, B, Alexander P, Abioye, J.O.K & Amos, P. B · Asian Journal of Biology · 2025

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy are a significant public health concern due to their potential risk to maternal and child health. Among other prevalent organisms, Enterococcus faecalis has emerged as a key pathogen, with virulence genes, biofilm-formi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i12596