Synantropic flies are those flies associated ecologically with human and have been linked with the transmission of bacteria, viruses, fungi, soil-transmitted helminthes (STH) and some protozoa. A survey of synanthropic flies was carried out in Anambra State using constructed fly...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i11570
Trace elements play vital roles in various cellular metabolic processes, maintaining the balance between oxidants and antioxidants, and in carcinogenesis. This is a case-control study involving 90 married women in which estimatesthe levels of zinc, cobalt, and copper according to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i11571
Coal mining activities release various contaminants into aquatic ecosystems, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), such as benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), which are of particular concern because of their persistence and toxicity. This review examines B[a]P as a model toxican...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i11569
Kadambini Das, Ritika Kumari, Niti Kiran, Sanjeet Kumar, Neelam Kumari, Poonam Sinha, Gaurav Pandey & Ranjana Kumari·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Zeuxine strateumatica (L.) Schltr.is a terrestrial orchid. It is reported from the Muzaffarpur district of Bihar state, India, as a new record for the flora of Muzaffarpur. The present study deals with morpho-taxonomical description along with its associated plant species. Field...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i11568
Safia Abdullahi Abdelmageed Mohammed, Ghaida A.A., Mubarak Siddig Hamad & Usama K. ABDEL-HAMEED·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Accurate identification of medicinal plants is highly necessary to ensure their safety and efficacy. This study aims to authenticate six medicinal plants belong to legume family (Fabaceae Family). Pollen morphology marker was used to authenticate the six studied species. Initial...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i11567
Gnamien Yah Gwladys, Anzara Guy Roland, KOUAKOU Koffi Germain, Koné Mongomaké & AYOLIE Koutoua·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Aims: The aim of the present study was to develop a technical itinerary to improve ginger cultivation. Study Design: The experiment was laid down in three blocks completely randomized consisting of three cultivation techniques with three replications. Place and Duration of Study:...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10565
Lichens, fungi-cyanobacterial or algae-fungi symbiotic groups, are bioindicators of high sensitivity with important ecological functions. Systematic information on their diversity and habitat habits in forest-fringe ecosystems of central India is limited. The present study was co...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10564
Aims: In pediatric studies, Body Mass Index (BMI) and Cranial Index (CI) are widely used indices for growth tracking and nutritional evaluation. Although each of these metrics have been extensively investigated independently, their interrelationship in early childhood is poorly s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10563
The aim of this research is to further scientific knowledge about traditional African remedies. To this end, the properties of an aqueous extract of Petroselinum crispum (Apiaceae) leaves were analysed to determine its effectiveness against anaemia. The disease was induced in Wis...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10562
Chibuike Valentine Edom, Chukwuma Stanley Okereke, Chidi Ijeoma Nosiri, Friday Chinomso Aaron, Chieme Sunday Chukwudoruo, Moshood Abiola Haruna, Abdulganiyu Mohammed Galadima, Stanley Udochukwu Alugbuo, Amarachi Chidinma Chikezie, Finian Uchenna Okore & Iwuchukwu Bruno Obinna·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
The high nutritional quality and phytochemical constituents in Dacryodes edulis make them ideal for nutraceuticals supplements and fortified food and feed production for various disease prevention and treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the biologically potent compone...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10561
Introduction: Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli infections represent a major public health problem, particularly due to the emergence of antibiotic resistance. This study to assess the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of these Enterobacteriaceae in patients admitted t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10559
The increasing demand for pyruvic acid as a versatile platform chemical in the food, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and cosmetic industries has stimulated interest in cost-effective microbial fermentation strategies. This study investigated the potential of Candida glabrata isolat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10560
Simon Buhungu, Lambert Niyoyitugiye, Staric Dusabe, Prudence Bararunyeretse, Francois Nitereka & Marcien Sendegeya·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Water pollution is an environmental problem caused by various discharges from human activities like agriculture. Therefore, a study on Lake Dogodogo was conducted in 2022. The objective was to assess the physico-chemical quality of its waters to protect this fishery resource for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10558
KOUADIO Oi Kouadio Samuel, N’GUESSAN Affoué Sylvie Rachelle, KONE Dramane, Konan Yao Kouakou François, AYOLIE Koutoua, Kanga Ahou Nadia, Kouadio Yatty Justin & Kouakou Tanoh Hilaire·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Aims: The aim of this work was to identify biomarkers associated with somatic embryogenesis. Study Design: The experiment was laid down in a completely randomized design consisting of two type of calli and each replicated three times. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Na...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10557
Malaria remains a major global health challenge, with rising resistance to antimalarial drugs threatening control efforts. Non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as electromagnetic fields (EMFs), have shown potential antiplasmodial effects, but their impact on parasite growth and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i10556