Several bioactive molecules derived from mulberry have already achieved considerable prominence in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical research. Mulberry (Morus spp.), a member of the family Moraceae, has been cultivated across Asia, Europe, and the Americas for millennia, principal...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4916
The grasses are the most prevalent and extensively dispersed group of monocotyledon flowering plants. The current study aims to explore the taxonomic status, diversity, distribution, and ethnobotanical relevance of grasses across different altitudinal ranges of the Kumaun Himalay...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4914
Wetlands serve as ecological hotspots that sustain a high degree of biodiversity, particularly in regions where climatic and edaphic conditions vary considerably. The present study aims to document the floristic composition and determine the biological spectrum of wetland vegetat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4913
Land degradation has emerged as a critical environmental problem that affects agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in many parts of India. The present study examines the spatial distribution of land degradation in Jamui district of Bihar using geospatial techniques. Sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i4912
Maximus Chibuoyi Korie, Mary Rose Ogechi Echeta, Uzoma Nwabueze, Clifford T. Onyema, Maximus Obinna Nzeagwu, Angela Mma Ochia, Olugbue, Victor Uzochukwu & Unegbu, Valentine Nnachetam·Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology·2026
Cow dungs and poultry wastes (organic supplements) were co-applied with Micrococcus sp. (plant growth promoting rhizobacteria), both individually and in consortium. This was aimed at understanding their effects on bioremediation of Zn-polluted soil and the growth of corn seedling...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3910
Sacred groves represent traditionally protected forest patches that serve as important reservoirs of biodiversity and carbon storage in tropical landscapes. The present study assessed the above-ground carbon (AGC) stock of large-girth trees in the Gubbalamangamma Sacred Grove, Ka...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3911
Urban areas face increasing pressure from climate change, ecological degradation, and rising infrastructure costs, prompting renewed interest in Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) as alternatives to conventional grey infrastructure. This study systematically reviews 87 peer-reviewed ar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3909
Background: The land use and land cover change (LULCC) reduces carbon storage by degrading vegetation and soils, worsening climate change. In Awka, rapid urbanization is turning carbon sinks into sources, highlighting the need for predictive modelling. Aims: The purpose of the st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3908
Nanotechnology has recently become increasingly widespread in various areas of human activity. Various methods for producing nanoparticles of metals and other substances are used worldwide. Microbial synthesis is the most environmentally friendly method. Soil is the richest sourc...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3907
Odonates are sensitive indicators of ecological condition because their life cycle depends on the integrity of both aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Here, we compared odonate diversity, assemblage composition and seasonal population dynamics across rural and urban agricultural l...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i3905