Aims: The objective of this study was to assess the feasibility of incorporating Piliostigma reticulatum pods, Faidherbia albida pods, and legume haulms into diets for growing rabbits. Study Design: A completely randomised design (CRD) was employed to assess the effect of incorp...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74145
The increasing demand for plant-based dairy alternatives has stimulated the development of innovative fermented products using nutrient-dense raw materials. This study aimed to develop a composite pseudocereal-based yoghurt using amaranth, buckwheat, quinoa and other grains, such...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74146
Mohd Zakir Hussain, Rajeev Singh, Asheesh Chaurasiya, Anil Kumar Singh, Majhrool Hak Ansari, Abhinav Kumar, Amrendra Kumar, Bal Krishna & Bipin Bihari·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Weather variability strongly influences chickpea phenology, yield formation, and the incidence of major pests and diseases. A comprehensive investigation was conducted using long-term meteorological data (1992–2022) to develop a crop–weather–pest calendar for chickpea in Gaya dis...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74147
Shahziya Shah, Farooz Ahmad Bhat, Tasaduq Hussain Shah, Irfan Ahmad, Bilal Ahmad Bhat, Syed Talia Mushtaq, Adnan Amin, Ishrat Mohd, Asim Bazaz, Hilal Ahmad Bhat, Aahali Jahan, Ifra Rashid, Mehak Hafeez & Shahida Mohi-ud-din·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
The present study evaluated the effect of different stocking densities on selected water-quality parameters in the culture medium of common carp, Cyprinus carpio var. communis. The experiment was conducted for 90 days using four stocking-density treatments: T₁ (3.7 kg m⁻³), T₂ (6...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74141
Ornamental species of the genus Asparagus are widely valued in floriculture for their delicate cladophyll-based foliage, aesthetic appeal, and use as cut greens and landscape plants. Despite their commercial importance, systematic morphological characterisation of different genot...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74142
Dipendra Kumar Ayer, L. M. Megha, Kaushal Modha, Vipulkumar Patel, Isha Mendapara, Ritesh Patel, Digvijay Chauhan & Alok Shrivastava·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
High-quality DNA is essential for next-generation sequencing, yet CTAB-based extractions from polysaccharide- and metabolite-rich plant tissues often yield fragmented, contaminated DNA with high levels of residual chaotropic agents. To address these limitations, this study presen...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74143
Banana production is constrained by several biotic and abiotic factors, among which the banana pseudostem weevil (Odoiporus longicollis Olivier) is a destructive insect pest in India. This study compared integrated pest management (IPM) modules for the sustainable management of b...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74139
A field experiment on foxtail millet (Setaria italica L.) was conducted during Kharif 2025 to evaluate genetic variability and identify yield-associated traits through correlation and path coefficient analyses. Forty-three diverse genotypes, including four check varieties, were e...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74140
Background: Soil microorganisms inhabiting the plant rhizosphere play a crucial role in maintaining soil health and suppressing soil-borne pathogens. Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium udum Butler, is one of the most destructive diseases of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan [L.] Millsp.) i...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74131
Saima Hamid, S. S. Pathania, Tamjeeda Nisar, Wasim Yousuf, Bismat-un- Nisa, Suriya Gullam, Taliya Bashir, Mir Rakhshanda, Tanmeet Kour, Anaab Rashid & Kifayat Manzoor·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Climate change and altered weather patterns increasingly influence insect migration, pest outbreaks, pollinator activity, and vector distribution in India. This review examines the major climatic drivers affecting insect movement, with an emphasis on rising temperatures, monsoon...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74132