Natural dyes from floral waste offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic colourants in dry flower technology. This study aimed to explore the utilization of natural dyes from marigold and rose for enhancing colour quality in dry flower technology, by assessing the impact of di...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123405
As part of this study, we evaluated the effect of an aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyxes on the fertility of female rats. The objective was to explore the estrogenic effect of this plant on Rattus norvegicus. Fifteen rats, selected for their regular cycle, were divided...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123406
Turmeric, Curcuma longa L., is an economically important spice crop that is increasingly threatened by leaf spot disease caused by species of Colletotrichum genus. An epidemiological survey was conducted across major turmeric-growing regions in Kerala, India, covering the distric...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123398
Background: Maize is the second most important crop next to rice, and is grown in all the districts of Nagaland. It is affected by many abiotic and biotic stresses. Among those constraints, insect pests are the most limiting factor in the successful cultivation of maize starting...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123399
The present study investigated on the diversity, pathogenicity, and cultural characteristics of Sclerotium rolfsii associated with collar rot in tuber crops across six Agro-Ecological Units (AEUs) of Kerala, India. Thirty-two samples were collected from infected elephant foot yam...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123400
The pseudostem weevil (Odoiporus longicollis Olivier) is a major pest of banana, causing significant yield losses. A field experiment was conducted over two consecutive seasons (2021 and 2022) using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with twelve treatments, including vario...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123401
Banana fibre, a natural and biodegradable material derived from pseudostem of the plant, has gained growing attention in the textile industry due to its strength, availability, and environmental advantages. However, its lignocellulosic structure requires systematic evaluation to...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123402
Croton hirtus L’Hér. (Euphorbiaceae) is a major weed in food crops in Central Western Côte d’Ivoire. However, its phenology and precise impact on crop yield are not yet known. In order to study its phenology and impact on maize crop losses, field experiments were carried out in D...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123394
The animal gut microbiota made up of trillions of gastrointestinal tract microorganisms functions as a crucial part of metabolic processes as well as immunity and reproductive health. The microbiome–gut–reproductive axis (MGRA) demonstrates how gut microbial patterns regulate rep...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123395
Agriculture is exposed to increased pressure to satisfy the growing food demands around the globe and also handle the decreasing land area, decreased soil fertility, and the effects of climate change. The paper aims to explore the nano sensors for real-time soil and crop health m...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123396
Bhut Jolokia (Capsicum chinense), a high-value chili pepper indigenous to Northeast India, faces significant yield constraints due to viral diseases. Extensive field surveys conducted during 2020-2021 in the major Bhut Jolokia growing districts of Assam (Jorhat, Golaghat, Lakhimp...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123397
Aims: To develop and optimise an efficient in vitro regeneration and Agrobacterium-mediated transformation protocol for black rice (Oryza sativa L. cv. Chakhao poireiton), a nutritionally rich but low-yielding and stress-susceptible variety, thereby establishing a reproducible sy...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123389
This study focused on isolating fatty acid esterase from finger millet flour and examining its physicochemical and kinetic characteristics. The enzyme was partially purified from fresh flour of the GPU 28 finger millet variety using ammonium sulphate precipitation and dialysis, f...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123390
Correlation analysis serves as an important statistical tool to determine the strength and direction of associations among key plant traits and provides valuable insight into predicting yield responses based on changes in specific characteristics. Sweet potato [Ipomoea batatas (L...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123391
Rice blast, caused by Pyricularia oryzae, continues to be one of the most devastating diseases of rice and poses a significant threat to crop productivity in the Kuttanad lowland ecosystem of Kerala. To understand the spatial pattern of disease occurrence and its association with...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i123392