Ovum pick-up (OPU) is a transvaginal ultrasound-guided technique used for repeated follicular aspiration and in vitro embryo production in cattle. Procedural variables such as needle gauge, aspiration pressure, flow rate, follicle size, synchronization strategy, and temperature i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1285
This study investigated the potential of biosurfactant-producing halophilic bacteria isolated from hydrocarbon-contaminated soils and evaluated their application in soil recovery. Soil samples collected from contaminated sites and an uncontaminated control were analyzed for physi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1284
Maize (Zea mays L.), an annual herbaceous plant of tropical origin belonging to the Poaceae family, is a cereal of major importance. It is used in both human and animal nutrition and as a raw material for a rapidly expanding agro-industry. However, its production remains low, mai...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1283
Sulphur (S) is an essential secondary macronutrient that plays a wonderful role in measuring the oil content, yield, and quality of crops. It is integral part of protein synthesis, enzyme activation, oil biosynthesis, chlorophyll formation, and sulphur-containing production of se...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1282
Neuroinflammation plays a crucial role in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. AD is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, cognitive decline and loss of autonomy. Present in our living environment, lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are known as potent neur...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1281
Gentamicin, a widely used aminoglycoside antibiotic, is associated with cardiotoxic effects largely mediated by oxidative stress and lipid metabolic disturbances. This study evaluated the cardioprotective potential of methanolic stem bark extract of Vitex doniana (MSEVD) against...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1280
Insects are being considered as alternative feed resources for animals, among which the yellow mealworm (Tenebrio molitor larva) has gained popularity and is being recognized as a sustainable and nutritious alternative to traditional poultry feeds. Traditional poultry feeds, such...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1279
In the present study, we have developed an eco-friendly method to synthesize nanoparticles using the aqueous young fruit extract of Annona squamosa. Unlike conventional syntheses, which often involve toxic reagents and energy-intensive processes, our approach is sustainable, usin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1278
Soil-borne pathogens are major contributors to agricultural losses in developing countries. Trichoderma spp. are widely used as biocontrol agents for the management of fungal diseases of crop plants, due to their strong antagonistic activity and mycoparasitic abilities against a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1277
Microalgal biomass has been widely reported as great source of feed, food, biofuels, and pigments. Suitable microalgae species for particular industrial application are selected on the basis of its growth rates, productivity, adaptability to the laboratory conditions, pigments co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i1274