The main objective of this study was to assess whether genetic diversity within individual mother trees influences allelic diversity within Pentadesma butyracea stands. Eight microsatellite markers were assessed in 43 individuals from 15 mother trees belonging to three natural st...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11708
Kaempferia galanga L. (Zingiberaceae) is an aromatic rhizomatous medicinal plant whose essential oil is characterised by marked geographical and chemotypic variation. The present study characterised the rhizome essential oil of K. galanga collected from Marngar, Ri-Bhoi district,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11709
Drabo Samuel Fogné, Nabie Békouanan, Damiba Pascal, Dieni Ibonyé David, Tiendrebeogo Wendlasida Elvis Estélina & Ouedraogo Issoufou·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Since 2024, Burkina Faso has received repeated notifications concerning insect pests detected in international consignments of raw cashew nuts, highlighting the need for effective post-harvest management. This study assessed the quality-related storage conditions of raw cashew nu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11707
Background: Lettuce production in Saïoua is constrained by pest pressure and frequent dependence on synthetic inputs. Aims: This study evaluated the effect of Artemisia annua L. extracts on the growth and yield of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) in Saïoua, with the aim of proposing a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i11706
Background and Aims: The diets of two small predators were characterised within a small agro-pastoral system in the savannah of northern Côte d'Ivoire. The aim was to understand feeding interactions in these systems. Study design: Qualitative and quantitative analysis of stomach...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10705
Basile Tindano, Sawadogo Emmanuel, Maya Doukouré, Elisabeth Ouedraogo, Abdelaziz Koussoubé, Filkpièrè Léonard DA, Alé Bayala & G. Raymond Belemtougri·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Background: The epididymis and seminal vesicles play key roles in male fertility. The development of these organs requires the action of male sex hormones, specifically testosterone. Therefore, these organs can be used to assess androgenic and antiandrogenic activities in Wistar...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10704
Hajipur Block in Vaishali District, Bihar, is situated within a predominantly cultivated Gangetic alluvial landscape in which agricultural fields, orchards, homesteads, roadsides, ponds and wetland-associated vegetation collectively contribute to local plant diversity. A descript...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10703
Sericulture, the commercial cultivation of the silkworm (Bombyx mori) for silk production, serves as a crucial agro -based cottage industry that supports rural economies worldwide. The economic viability of sericulture depends substantially on maximising cocoon yield and quality,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10702
Microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly detected across environmental media and in human biological matrices, including blood, semen, and testicular tissue, raising concern about possible effects on male reproductive health. This review evaluates the principal mechanisms...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10701
Ololade Adesomi Oyedapo, Timothy Oluwatise Olakanmi, Samuel Oluwatobiloba Adefila, Nafisat Omolola Adigun, David Olaoluwa Akinkunmi, Janet Adeola Fasakin & Mojisola C. Cyril-Olutayo·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Aims: This study aims to comparatively evaluate the antisickling activity and pharmacognostic characteristics of the leaves and stem bark of Spondias mombin, with a view to providing scientific evidence for their potential use in sickle cell disease management and establishing di...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10698
Heavy metal contamination of aqueous systems poses significant environmental and health concerns, highlighting the need for effective and environmentally compatible adsorbent materials. Starch-based biopolymers have attracted attention as cost-effective and biodegradable material...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10699
The Danané department, located in the Tonkpi region of western Côte d'Ivoire, presents a unique context characterised by the local population's heavy reliance on bushmeat. While the trade in game meat in this department serves as a crucial driver of food security and household su...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10697
Ugwu G. Ndidiamaka, Ufelle S. Anayo, Victor O. Apeh., Emmanuel I. Eze & Benjamin O. Ezema·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia and persistent low-grade inflammation, which contribute to disease progression and the development of vascular complications. Alterations in inflammatory cytokines and haematopoietic factors ha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10696
Background: Erythrina crista-galli is a medicinal plant containing bioactive constituents of potential biological importance. Evaluation of its radical-scavenging activity and interaction with red blood cells is important for characterising the antioxidant activity and haemolytic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i10695
The relationship between physico-chemical parameters and fish abundance in Ibikpe Creek, Niger Delta, Nigeria, was investigated using monthly data collected from June to December 2025. Pearson correlation analysis, canonical correspondence analysis (CCA), and hierarchical cluster...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i9691