Ramesh B S, Arpana Tejaswini, Malini Shetty A G, Sharon R, Chandana U & Thanuja D L·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Aim: The present study is to investigate the anti-radical activity and antibacterial potential of the methanol flower extract of Peltophorum pterocarpum. Methods: Anti-radical activity was done through the DPPH and ABTS radical scavenging assay. The antibacterial activity of meth...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i8540
Aim: A study on the health risk assessment of heavy metal concentration in Oyster (Crassostrea gasar) found along the stretch of Woji creek, Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: A cross-sectional randomized study. Place and Duration of Study: Three (3) sampling stations along Woj...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i8539
Ja’afar Umar, Kasimu Shehu, Adamu Aliyu Aliero, Abubakar Muhammad Gumi & Jamilu Danjumma Koko·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Aims: Submergence is a major abiotic stress limiting rice production in flood-prone regions such as Kebbi State, Nigeria. This study evaluated the submergence tolerance of six rice cultivars (MAI HIJABI, CP 60, FARO, FARO 40, SWARNA-SUB1, and IR64) based on survival rate, shoot e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i8538
The Philippines possesses a rich diversity of macrofungal species, many of which have been utilised for generations by indigenous communities. The Mamanwa Tribe, one of the country’s oldest ethnolinguistic groups, relies on mushrooms for both sustenance and traditional medicine....
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i8537
Kuladeep P P, Rajkumari Supriya Devi, Sanjeet Kumar, Vinayaka KS, Shashiprabha B & Shobha·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Traditional practices and medicinal plants play a significant role in maternity and healthcare, particularly in tribal and indigenous communities. Modern lifestyles have introduced various challenges to maternity health, including nutritional deficiencies, hypertension, and many...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i8536
Sida acuta L. and Sida cordifolia Linn. (Malavaceae) have a long history of being used for their medicinal properties. These plants have been considered for use in Ayuveda, Traditional Chinese medicine, Indigenous healing practices in the form of crude extract, homemade tea, dry...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7535
Aims: The current study was conducted to evaluate and compare the antioxidant activity of 70% ethanolic extracts of Asteracantha longifolia (aerial parts and roots) and Moringa oleifera (stem and leaves) using four In vitro models: DPPH, nitric oxide (NO), hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7534
Mshelia Philemon Paul, Agbo John, Suleiman Yusuf Alhaji & Apochi Obed Okwoli·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
The primary objective of this review is to explore the relationship between garlic acid and the GABRB3 gene in the context of epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures, which result from abnormal excessive or synchronous...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7533
Fish stock assessment provides indicators for sustainable fisheries management. This study was conducted for this purpose in the Buyo hydroelectric reservoir bordering the Taï National Park. The objective was to assess the stocks of Oreochromis niloticus and Chrysichthys nigrodig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7532
Niger (Guizotia abyssinica L.) is a traditional minor oilseed crop of significant economic and nutritional value, especially in tribal and marginal farming regions of India. However, its productivity is adversely affected by biotic stresses, particularly leaf spot disease caused...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7531
Brugmansia arborea (L.) Sweet, (Solanaceae), is reported for the first time for the North East India from Nagaland. A comprehensive taxonomic account of the species is presented here with morphological description, colour photographs, ecological notes, phenology and the need for...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7530
Kiran Kumar H.B, Mahalakshmi B.R., Priya M.D., Santhosh D.B, BK Manjunatha, Sajeeda Niketh & Valarmathy K·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Mitochondria are organelles known as the "powerhouses" of the cell that produce energy. They are centers that have roles in producing heat, storing calcium, and controlling cell division and death. To this end each of the several compartments or areas that make up mitochondria ha...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7529
Fish and meat are classified as a protein food source, important for tissue building and repair and very protein and a major part of a nutritional meal. This study assessed the concentrations of iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), nickel (Ni), cadmium (Cd) and chromium in Clarias gariepin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7528
Keziah Jem B. Remoreras, Abel Alejandro U. Flores, Jr. & Aurelia B. Gajutos·Asian Journal of Biology·2025
Cordia dichotoma G. Forst., locally known as Anonang, belonging to the family Boraginaceae, is a small to moderate-sized deciduous tree. Despite the reported therapeutic potential of Cordia dichotoma, there are only a limited number of comprehensive scientific studies that have c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7527
The epiphytic bryophytes as a microbial habitat on trees in terrestrial environment holds diverse microscopic organisms. These moss habitats are suitable for testate amoebae which are bioindicators of envirornment. The present investigation on testate amoebae population in tree m...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2025/v21i7526