Aims: To evaluate the lethal and sublethal effects of maize-derived fungal endophytes on Spodoptera frugiperda and assess their potential as sustainable biological control agents based on larval survival, feeding performance, growth, and developmental parameters. Study Design: La...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23640
Alopecia areata (AA) is a common, immune-mediated, non-scarring alopecia characterized by unpredictable hair loss and substantial psychosocial burden. Once considered a hair-restricted disorder, AA is now recognized as a systemic disease arising from complex interactions between...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23641
The exotic crops are like aliens in the fields, offering significant potential in food security, farm diversification, and economic growth for farmers, especially in regions of ecological imbalance and climate change with declining crop diversity. India’s diverse agro-climatic zo...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23628
Ammonia is a major toxicant of concern in aquaculture systems, originating from anthropogenic inputs such as excessive feeding, sewage discharge, agricultural runoff, and industrial effluents. In aquatic environments, ammonia exists as ionized ammonium (NH₄⁺) and un-ionized ammon...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23629
Vaithiyalingam Gopinath, Anshuman Raul, Bhagshali Patle, Ajit Kumar Savani, Md Minnatullah, R. K. Choudhary, Piyush Kumar & C. S. Choudhary·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Oilseed Brassicas are highly susceptible to Sclerotinia stem rot caused by Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Bary, a globally destructive pathogen responsible for severe yield and quality losses. The present study aimed to evaluate rapeseed-mustard genotypes for resistance under...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23630
The present investigation was undertaken to determine the occurrence of renal disorders in dogs presented to a veterinary clinical setup and to evaluate the associated demographic factors, pre-treatment history and clinical abnormalities. The study was conducted over a period of...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23625
Background: Fish crackers are traditional starch-based snack foods widely consumed in Southeast Asia and are increasingly recognized as convenient protein-enriched products. Surimi technology has been widely recognized as an effective method for converting mechanically recovered...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23626
White maize (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal for human consumption in temperate regions, yet its genetic improvement remains limited due to inadequate evaluation of adapted germplasm and insufficient integration of agronomic and nutritional traits. The present study aimed to...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23627
Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are a significant constraint to global vegetable production, causing severe yield losses due to their widespread distribution and extensive host ranges. The main aims of this study are to evaluate the nematicidal impact of three indigenous T...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23619
Learning scientific methodology is a fundamental skill in modern higher education; however, many students face significant barriers in transitioning from theoretical concepts to the practical analysis of data. This article presents AEDES (Statistical Assistant for Higher Educatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23620
Anthracnose is a destructive disease affecting cucurbits, causing significant losses. The disease can reduce yield by up to 30% in cucumbers and up to 60% in watermelons. A survey conducted in various districts of Karnataka revealed that the highest disease severity was recorded...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23621
This study examined the use of pomegranate and mosambi peel powders as functional ingredients in noodle preparation with the aim of improving cooking performance while encouraging sustainable utilization of fruit processing by-products. Fruit peels are often treated as waste, yet...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23622
Mustard (Brassica juncea) & lentil (Lens culinaris) intercropping is an agronomically and nutritionally important rabi-season production system in South Asia, offering advantages in land-use efficiency, resource capture, and farm resilience. However, its productivity is sever...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23623
The present study was undertaken to determine the occurrence of hepatitis in dogs and to evaluate the associated clinical findings and ultrasonographic changes in affected animals presented to a Veterinary Clinical Complex. Over a period of six months, 260 dogs suspected of hepat...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23624
Passiflora edulis is a fruiting vine plant from family passifloraceae. This fruit is known for its unique taste and aromatic juice. Generally, the seeds of this fruit are ignored, but they are known to be rich in fibre and oil content. However, limited literature is available on...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i23614