Anique Ahou Gbotto, Gnigouan Kadio Guy Rolland Anzara, Ani Olivier Komenan, Jean Jaurès Yao & Jacob N’Dri Kouassi·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) are staple crops of major nutritional and economic importance in regions reliant on sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sowing date and planting density on the productivity of a maize–groundn...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6666
The increasing use of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer is mainly due to its high nitrogen and phosphorus content, which promotes plant growth and agricultural productivity. However, excessive and prolonged use of DAP may adversely affect soil fertility and induce cytotoxic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6665
The geographical proximity of Ebrié Lagoon to densely populated areas such as the peri-urban zone of Abidjan leads to considerable exploitation of its resources. The present study aims to assess the exploitation and growth parameters of Pseudotolithus elongatus from the Ebrié Lag...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6664
Background: Persistent hydrophobic chemical toxic agents can strongly adhere to contaminated surfaces, making their removal difficult by conventional decontamination methods. Rhamnolipid-based nanostructures have emerged as promising environmentally friendly systems due to their...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6663
Suraksha Chanotra, S. T. Anil Kumar, Dharavath Saicharan, R. Ravikumara, Lopa Mudra Guha & M. Maheswari·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
The Muga silkworm, Antheraea assamensis, is extensively recognised for its production of the distinctive golden Muga silk. Nevertheless, its reliance on a limited range of host plants, primarily Persea bombycina (Som) and Litsea monopetala (Soalu), presents significant concerns r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6662
Sory Aboubacar, Zongo Rodrigue Arnaud, Nacambo Haoua, Yao Siaka & Nana Rasmata·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Background: Pearl millet is a key staple crop in Burkina Faso, vital for food security and livestock feed, but its productivity is limited by declining soil fertility and low use of expensive mineral fertilizers. Poultry manure, rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, is eme...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6661
M. O. Emolade, P. O. Obiebi, A. O. Isoje, O. M. Adinkwu, O. L. Okere, A. E. Aphiar, N. J. Ehiwario, K. I. Balogun, J. O. Orogu, U. B. Okobia & O. Ukolobi·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
The activity of any agent against microorganisms is as a result of the presence of substances That are capable of inhibiting the growth of the microorganism and These substances are referred to as bioactive agents, such as flavonoid, tannin, saponin and Alkaloid. It is observed t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6660
Neonicotinoid insecticides are thought to be a good substitute for organophosphate pesticides, although some data suggest that they have negative effects on male reproductive health. This study investigates the effects of Imidacloprid (IMI) exposure on sperm parameters- including...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i5659
Background and Aim: Mung bean (Vigna radiata L.) is an important short-duration grain legume valued for its protein content and contribution to sustainable agriculture via biological nitrogen fixation. However, its productivity is constrained by narrow genetic variability. This s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i5658
The quality of air in healthcare environments has become a major public health concern globally, particularly as it relates to the transmission of airborne diseases and hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). The study assessed the microbial contamination and air quality of selected...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i5657