Essential oils are widely used across various industries due to their aromatic and volatile nature, and maintaining their bioactive integrity during processing is essential for preserving their commercial value. However, conventional extraction methods often involve prolonged pro...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23678
Catechins, belonging to the class of flavanoids, are present in greater amounts in green tea. They have attracted the interest of consumers owing to their health promoting properties, especially the antioxidant property. However, their food application is limited due to their low...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23677
Showkat Ahmad Sheikh, Abu Manzar, Md Jamal Ahmad, Farooq Ahmad Khan, Nageena Nazeer, Mohd Anwar Bhat, Munazah Yaqoob & Sajad Mohi-Ud-Din·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Pulses, containing 20–25% protein, are crucial for dietary security, with India contributing about 25% of global pulse production. Field pea (Pisum sativum L.), known as “matar” in India, and an important cool-season pulse valued for its high protein, starch, fibre, minerals, and...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23674
Background: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) is a vital legume crop in tropical regions, valued for its nutritional and agricultural benefits. However, insect pests like the scarab beetle Popillia cyanea cause significant yield losses, and their adaptability to new hosts poses a th...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23675
Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) is a climate-resilient nutri-cereal that plays a critical role in food and nutritional security in arid and semi-arid regions; however, genetic improvement for grain yield remains challenging. The present investigation was undertaken to quanti...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23676
Afield experiment “Influence of plant geometry and weed management strategies on productivity and profitability of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)” was conducted during summer season of 2023 at the Instructional Farm, OUAT, Bhubaneswar. The experiment was laid out in a factorial...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23669
To evaluate genetic variability and the correlation between yield-attributing traits and seed yield, 92 genotypes—including two checks—were analysed for respective traits and seed yield. The analysis of variance revealed significant differences between the genotypes for each attr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23670
Genetic diversity in grain zinc content was assessed among thirty-five rice genotypes presumed to be biofortified, utilising candidate gene-based primers. The research also aimed to validate the effectiveness of these markers in determining the distribution of rice genotypes base...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23671
Plant-derived nutraceuticals are increasingly incorporated into aquafeeds as functional ingredients that may influence fish reproductive physiology, gamete quality, and spawning outcomes. Their effects span beneficial actions, such as antioxidant protection of gonads and gametes,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23672
Since ancient times, dogs are thought to have been the first creatures that humans domesticated and employed. In veterinary practices, the word "geriatric" refers to animals that have achieved around 75% of their projected lifespan. The present study evaluated the prevalence of s...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23673
Subclinical mastitis (SCM) is a prevalent and economically significant disease in dairy cattle, causing hidden losses through reduced productivity and milk quality. Elevated somatic cell count (SCC) is a key indicator of SCM, which is influenced by factors like age, parity, and l...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23662
Aims: The present study aimed to determine the genetic diversity and population structure of Fusarium species causing common bean root rot in Uganda Study Design: The study used isolates from a previous disease survey in Uganda Place and Duration of Study: The isolates were coll...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23663
Mastitis is a multifactorial, economically detrimental inflammatory disease of the mammary gland, characterized by physical, chemical and bacteriological changes in milk along with pathological alterations in glandular tissue. The present investigation was undertaken to determine...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23664
Background: The whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) is a destructive insect pest and vector of begomo viruses, which transmits virus diseases in several important crop plants leading to severe losses in yield and quality. Aims: Whitefly population and weather data,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23665
Back pain, stiffness, uveitis, and peripheral arthritis are the main symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a chronic inflammatory disease of the spondyloarthritis group that affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. Early identification is crucial since progressive illness can...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23666