The present study evaluated the predatory efficiency and functional response of the wolf spider Pardosa pseudoannulata against nymphs of the brown planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens, under laboratory conditions. The experiment was conducted using a completely randomised design with...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84161
Microplastic (MP) pollution has emerged as critical environmental issue affecting aquatic ecosystems worldwide. Freshwater systems have received less research attention in the past but have been identified as significant sources and alteration points for MP. The mandate of this r...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84162
Basmati rice (Oryza sativa L.) occupies a unique position in global agricultural trade, prized for its distinctive aroma, superior milling recovery, and extra-long slender grains. However, simultaneously improving grain yield and premium quality attributes remains one of the most...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84163
Indigenous Indian dairy fermented foods, including dahi, lassi, chhach, shrikhand, mishti doi and a range of Himalayan milk products, constitute a longstanding reservoir of lactic acid bacteria with demonstrable probiotic and, increasingly, synbiotic potential. These foods are pr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74156
Pesticide-use practices among okra growers were assessed in Jaipur, Dausa and Alwar districts of Rajasthan, India, during 2025. A structured, pre-tested questionnaire was administered through personal interviews with 60 farmers, comprising 20 respondents from each district. Infor...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84157
Aadil Hussain Mir, Ravi Kant, Muzamil Fayaz Rather, Jyoti Thakur, Abhishek Veeresh Hugar, Nutan Yadav D, M. Poojith Kumar Reddy & Harshith Gowda T P·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
The productivity and profitability of sericulture mainly depend on maximising leaf yield per unit area at an economically viable cost. Mulberry (Morus spp.) is the only food source for the silkworm (Bombyx mori L.). The objective of the present study was to assess the effect of d...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i84158
The growing emergence of multidrug-resistant non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli in canine infections necessitates the molecular characterisation of key resistance and virulence determinants. This study investigated the genotypic basis of β-lactam resistance in Acinetobacter spp...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74152
The food processing industry produces substantial fish and seafood waste, accounting for about 40-50% of total fish weight. This includes heads, skin, bones, fins, scales and internal organs. Previously, these by-products were mostly used for low-value purposes, but they are now...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74153
Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a myocardial disorder characterised by ventricular chamber dilatation and impaired systolic function. Aims: This study investigated the prevalence, diagnostic characteristics, and therapeutic management of canine cardiac disorders, with...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74154
Genotype × environment interaction is an important consideration in groundnut improvement because yield and related traits are strongly influenced by environmental conditions. The present study evaluated the stability and adaptability of 74 groundnut genotypes, including four sta...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74155
Oocyte developmental competence remains the principal bottleneck limiting the efficiency of in vitro embryo production in cattle, with blastocyst rates from abattoir-derived oocytes typically plateauing between thirty and forty per cent despite decades of refinement in culture sy...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74150
P. Lavanya Kumari, I. Paramasiva, U. Vineetha, A. Veeraiah, Sk. Shameem, P. N. Harathi, A.D.V.S.L.P Anand Kumar, M. Siva Rama Krishna, N. Sambasiva Rao, P. Udayababu, J. Manjunath, N. Kamakshi & V. Visalakshmi·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Rice (Oryza sativa) is a staple food crop that supports global food security, but its production is threatened by the rice leaf folder (Cnaphalocrocis medinalis), a major pest associated with yield losses. Accurate forecasting of leaf folder (LF) populations is important for time...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74151
Background: Host plant-mediated tritrophic interactions can influence both pest performance and the effectiveness of natural enemies in integrated pest management. Aims: This study investigated interactions among castor (Ricinus communis L.) genotypes, the shoot and capsule borer...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74148
Genetic diversity is a key factor in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) breeding, enabling the selection of superior parents for hybridization to develop high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties. The present study assessed genetic divergence among 60 chickpea genotypes using Maha...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74149
Compressed biogas, commonly termed Bio-CNG, has emerged as a credible route for converting surplus agricultural residues into a transport-grade fuel while addressing waste management, air quality and rural income challenges at the same time. This review synthesises the current sc...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74144