In Nigeria, both local poultry farms and industries produce significant amount of feathers, which is a rich source of keratin. The traditional method of disposal for this waste is incineration or landfill which could result to an environmental effect and depletion of resource. Co...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13593
Market value in the ornamental fish industry is primarily determined by pigmentation quality, growth performance and overall physiological health. Blue Gourami (Trichogaster trichopterus) is a popular ornamental species, yet information on natural dietary additives to enhance its...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13594
Enteric colibacillosis caused by pathogenic Escherichia coli strains remains a significant health and economic concern in neonatal ruminants, while the concurrent emergence of antimicrobial resistance poses serious public health threats. This study evaluated the prevalence of vir...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13595
Essential oils, extracted from various parts of the plant, have been studied for their potential health benefits, showcasing impressive biological properties. This study presents an integrated phytochemical, biological, and in-silico evaluation of the essential oil extracted from...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13596
Freshwater pearl culture is an evolving industry in India with significant potential for economic growth, particularly in regions like Karnataka. The cultivation of pearls involves the use of freshwater mussels as hosts for the formation of pearls. This review explores the histor...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13597
This study investigated the effects of selected natural feed additives - kefir, makhana, pineapple and garlic on growth performance, survival and digestive enzyme activity in Penaeus vannamei Boone, 1931. Five dietary treatments were formulated: a control diet (DC) without additi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13598
An experiment was conducted during the rabi season of 2021–2022 at the Beekeeping Unit, Tirhut College of Agriculture, Dholi, Bihar, to evaluate the impact of bee pollination (Apis mellifera Linnaeus) on yield and yield attributes of coriander (Coriandrum sativum). The study comp...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13599
Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Petersen) is an important predator used in biological control of soft-bodied pests like aphids. This study assessed its developmental performance on two prey types i.e. factitious (Corcyra cephalonica) and natural (Myzus persicae) under control...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13600
Cucumbers are the most common and widely grown vegetable globally, making it essential to enhance their productivity by managing both biotic and abiotic stresses. Among the biotic stresses, anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum orbiculare, significantly affects the quality and qu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13601
Aims: Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is a valuable oilseed crop recognized for its significant nutritional and industrial importance. It is crucial to comprehend the biochemical makeup of different groundnut genotypes to identify those with enhanced quality and resilience to str...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13585
Arsenic is a pervasive environmental toxicant that poses a serious threat to human and animal health through contamination of water and food sources. Chronic exposure to arsenic is known to induce oxidative stress, metabolic dysfunction and hepatocellular injury. The present stud...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13587
The present study investigated the impact of super nano urea (SNU) and sulphur on soil properties, nutrient availability and yield of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.) grown in nutrient-deficient Alfisol. A field experiment was laid out in RCBD design with 13 treatments and 3 replica...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13588
Soil fertility assessment is crucial for sustainable agricultural productivity, particularly in calcareous soils that often exhibit nutrient imbalances. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the spatial distribution and status of major soil fertility parameters and macronu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13589
Aims: This study was conducted to examine the relationship and degree of connection between grain yield and its various components and to determine the main traits that affect grain yield in red rice (Oryza sativa L.) using correlation and path coefficient analysis. Study Design:...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13590
The present study evaluated 30 Indian mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czern & Coss.) genotypes in a randomized block design with three replications for 13 traits at research farm of the Faculty of Agriculture Science and Technology, AKS University, Satna (M.P.) India. ANOVA sho...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i13591