This study characterized qualitative variation among thirty-three sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica L.) genotypes collected from different parts of Assam, including the improved variety Pusa Sneha as a check. The investigation was conducted at the farm site of Krishi Vigyan Kendra,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104401
The present investigation was conducted to evaluate the effects of different seed priming agents and durations on germination, seedling vigour, and growth of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench). The experiment was carried out in 2022 at the Horticulture Farm, S.K.N. College o...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104402
Disease severity of rice blast was assessed on 15 tagged hills per replication using the Standard Evaluation System (0–5 scale). Disease scores were recorded at the time of the first fungicidal application (day 0) and subsequently at 3, 5, and 7 days after spraying (DAS). The sam...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104403
The dry season is a critical period for ruminant feeding in Burkina Faso due to the low availability and poor quality of herbaceous forages. In this context, browse species represent a strategic resource, particularly Ficus sycomorus L., which is widely used by livestock farmers...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94394
Hydrothermal treatment is an effective modification technique for improving bamboo performance; however, treatment temperature critically influences structural integrity and material properties. This study investigated the effects of high-temperature hydrothermal treatment on the...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94395
Biopolymer-based encapsulation offers a formulation approach for modifying herbicide release, retention and environmental exposure while retaining weed-control activity. This review evaluates biodegradable biopolymers and biopolymer-based hybrid systems used for herbicide encapsu...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94396
Nwodom Stan Nwodom, Ebenyi Lilian Nwanneka, Nwogiji Cletus Olando, Nnazie Sheena, Igwe Franklyn Chinwe, Igwe Chidiebere Collins & Chukwudi Uguru·Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology·2026
Cleome gynandra L. is an underutilised indigenous leafy vegetable widely recognised for its nutritional, medicinal and ethnobotanical significance across Africa and Asia. Despite extensive studies on its leaves, information on the nutritional and functional properties of its seed...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94397
High-temperature stress can impair chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) germination and early seedling establishment. This study evaluated nano-seed priming with green-synthesised potassium nanoparticles (GSKNPs), prepared using onion dry scale extract, for improving seed quality parame...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104398
The utilisation of local agricultural resources is an important strategy for developing innovative foods and enhancing the added value of agricultural value chains. This study evaluated the effect of incorporating an aqueous extract of cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale L.) into...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94380
Excess soil moisture can restrict wheat growth by reducing oxygen availability in the root zone. A pot experiment was conducted during the 2025–26 Rabi season at the Student Instructional Farm, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya,...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94381
Bed bugs (Cimicidae) are haematophagous ectoparasites whose resurgence represents a growing nuisance in urban environments. In Côte d'Ivoire, their presence has been documented in Abidjan, but no data were available for the northern part of the country. This study aimed to invent...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94382
Grain discolouration in rice (Oryza sativa L.), driven by climate-induced temperature and humidity shifts, severely degrades seed viability and seedling vigour during storage. This study evaluated the physiological deterioration of discoloured seeds of paddy cv. Jyothi under ambi...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94383
Pulses have a vital and diverse role in agricultural systems and the food habits of people around the world. Among them, cowpea is a traditional and important pulse crop. It is a potential source of vegetable protein for the majority of Kerala's population. Crop improvement progr...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94384
The optic nerve head represents a critical structure in clinical ophthalmology, being the only part of the central nervous system that can be visualised non-invasively. Animal models are essential for advancing understanding of optic nerve pathology, particularly in glaucoma rese...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94385
The present study was undertaken to comparatively evaluate cocktail dairy fudge (CDF) and market fudge. The CDF was prepared using basundi, shrikhand, butter and ghee residue (GR), and its sensory qualities, chemical properties and colour values were evaluated against commerciall...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i94386