Dieudonné Kodja, Kamirou Chabi-Sika, Arlette Adjatin, Josephine Hossouga, Nelly Adedjobi, Hafiz A. Salami, Chimène N. M. Nanoukon, Haziz Sina & Lamine Baba-Moussa·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
In the context of biodiversity conservation and the search for bioactive compounds, documenting indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants is essential for their sustainable use and valorization. This study aimed to document local knowledge on the traditional use of Caesalpinia pul...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2769
Methicillin resistance in Staphylococcus aureus is increasing and poses a serious threat to healthcare. This threat is particularly relevant to West African countries, where the circulation of multi-resistant pathogens and limited access to advanced antibiotics only serve to rein...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2768
Introduction: Citrus fruits, particularly Citrus Maxima (commonly known as shaddock or pomelo), are renowned for their nutritional richness and bioactive compounds, yet limited research has focused on the comprehensive analysis of both the peel, pulp, and seed of this underutiliz...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2767
Background: The emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in environmental reservoirs poses a significant public health concern. This study investigated the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production among Escherichia...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2766
Essential oils (EOs) are extensively investigated for their bioactive compounds, which may provide natural alternatives to synthetic fungicides and plant growth regulators. This study aimed to characterize the chemical composition of essential oils (EOs) from Ocimum gratissimum a...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2765
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures resulting from abnormal neuronal activity. Although antiepileptic drugs are effective for many patients, their adverse effects and limited accessibility in some settings continue to encourage the sear...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2764
Ethnoentomology offers important critical analysis of the cultures, nutrition, and ecology of insects to indigenous societies, especially in biodiversity hotspots such as Northeast India. One edible insect, the predaceous diving beetle, Cybister tripunctatus (Coleoptera: Dytiscid...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2763
The common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a legume that faces numerous biotic constraints that hinder its production. Among these are fungal diseases that attack both leaves and pods, reducing yields. The objective of this study is to contribute to improving green bean productio...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2761
Mangrove ecosystems are strategic areas that provide a significant number of ecosystem services to communities. However, they are becoming increasingly fragile due to natural and anthropogenic phenomena. It is therefore important to characterize mangrove ecosystems in order to im...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2762
K. Maruthupandi, B. Devaraju, K. Ramachandran, R. Balamurugan, M. Selvaraj, P. Papitha, R. Kamaleshwaran, M. Prabu, S. Bharathi, A. Yogapriya, A. G. Meena, R. Priyanka, S. Rajaguru, G. ArunPrasath, S. T. Ponsiva & K. Ashokkumar·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is well recognised as one of the most significant oilseed crops cultivated worldwide, known for its high quality. A good crop of sunflowers can be grown in areas with rainfall of 300-500 mm. Sunflowers possess the potential to mitigate the prevailing...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2760
Tobias Peter Pwajok Choji, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi, Kizito Peter Jugu, Calistus Gyang Nyam, Lovelyn Peter Unubi, Linus Koomnoe Biringmiap, Mada Umoru Alesa, Lot Emmanuel Logyang & Ejeatuluchukwu Obi·Journal of Applied Life Sciences International·2026
Background: Paraquat is a highly toxic, non-selective herbicide that induces severe oxidative stress and multiorgan damage, particularly affecting the liver, lungs, and kidneys, with high mortality in cases of acute poisoning. Owing to the lack of a specific antidote, antioxidant...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i2759
This study describes a new distributional record of two cobweb spider species of the genus Argyrodes Simon, 1864 in Chhattisgarh. Two Argyrodes spider species, Argyrodes fissifrons O. Pickard-Cambridge, 1869 and Argyrodes nephilae Taczanowski, 1873, were recorded from the forest...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1758
This review explores the use of morphogenetic traits as an educational tool in genetics study. Morphogenetic traits and observable physical characteristics inherited from parents offer tangible and engaging ways to demonstrate genetic principles. This paper discusses their applic...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1757
Mali is a tropical country with an agrosylvopastoral vocation. The livestock sub-sector in Mali is the primary source of livelihood for more than 30% of the population and is a productive activity for more than 85% of the country's population. Despite this large population, Mali...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1754
Phaulopsis grandiflora Mankt. and Phaulopsis imbricata (Forssk.) Sweet (Acanthaceae) are morphologically similar species whose taxonomic delimitation has often been problematic. This study provides a comparative analysis of their morphology, foliar anatomy, and palynology to iden...
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Research Article10.9734/jalsi/2026/v29i1755