Vikas Moirangthem Cha, Thokchom Elish, N Sina, Saket Mishra, Akhilesh Kushwaha, Shashi Kant Ekka & Reena Kujur·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
Organic horticulture is a dynamic and sustainable approach to cultivating plants that prioritizes environmental health, biodiversity, and human well-being. This combination of high-yielding production technology has helped the country develop a food surplus as well as contributin...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i2388
Aishwaryditya Singh Bagh, Vaggela Deepika, Sumit Singh, Saket Mishra, Shashi Kant Ekka, Reena Kujur & Johnson Lakra·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
The study investigates the potential benefits of integrating seaweed extracts and micronutrients into the cultivation practices of strawberries to enhance overall plant performance and fruit production. Seaweed extracts are known to contain bioactive compounds, including plant gr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i2389
Okeke, T. E., Ewuim, S. C., Ononye, B. U., Mbelede, K. C. & Chukwudebelu, A. E.·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
This study investigates the effects of microclimates, specifically temperature and relative humidity, on the abundance of insects in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. The study divided Ebonyi State University's Presco Campus into two habitat zones, employing quantitative methods...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i2386
Md. Niyamat Ullah, Md. Abul Kalam Azad, Md. Royhan Gofur & Md. Jalal Uddin Sarder·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
Background and Objectives: Perceptions of cat owners may affect the lives of pet animals. The study was conducted to learn about of cat owners as well as their contentment with and motivations for raising cats in Rajshahi districts of Bangladesh. Materials and Methods: Data were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i1384
The review paper, "Improvement of Banana Quality and Yield," delves into strategies and practices essential for enhancing banana crop productivity and quality. Beyond securing food sources, the focus extends to sustaining farmer livelihoods and meeting global market demands. The...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i2385
Akhilesh Kumar, Pringchinoramarak, Saket Mishra, Shashi Kant Ekka, Reena Kujur & Johnson Lakra·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
This review explores the nutritional profiles of leafy vegetables commonly used in Indian cuisine, emphasizing their significance in promoting human health and well-being. Leafy greens play a pivotal role in traditional Indian diets, contributing essential vitamins, minerals, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i1383
Guava (Psidium guajava L.) is an economically significant fruit crop with diverse applications in the food industry. The foliar application of Zinc Sulphate and Brassinosteroids has a significant impact on the overall growth of guava plants, as it greatly affect the plant product...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i1381
Md. Atiqul Islam Mondal, Md. Rashed-Un-Nabi, Naina Islam, Md. Matiur Rahman & Mohammad Alamgir Kabir·Asian Journal of Biology·2024
Aims: This study aimed to assess the population dynamics of Gudusia chapra in Lake Kaptai, Bangladesh, utilizing FiSAT II software for comprehensive analysis. The key objective was to determine growth parameters, mortality rates, exploitation status, and length-weight relationshi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i1382
Rourkela Forest Division presents a sub-tropical climatic condition with high humidity and rainfall after the onset of the monsoon. Lepidopterans are a group of insects that are potent pollinators and protectors of different terrestrial ecosystems. Among all the Lepidopterans, mo...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2024/v20i1380
Ijeoma L. Nwosu, Jude N. Ogbulie, Chinwe I. Chikwendu & Enuma E. Mike-Anosike·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
Livestock production has thrived and sustained the livelihood of farmers while reducing poverty and improving the economy of developing nations. It has also contributed largely to the spread of pathogenic bacteria. This study evaluated the bacterial quality of air, water, soil, f...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4379
African Yam Bean [Sphenostylis stenocarpa (L.)] as an unexploited, neglected and underutilized crop, calls for urgent attention for its breeding and improvement to avoid extinction. Fifty AYB seed samples from Idomi, Obubra, Ekoli-Edda, Abakaliki, Jos as well as IITA, Ibadan, Nig...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4378
Wnt signal transduction pathways play crucial roles in animal development, and after birth, they are involved in maintaining cellular and tissue homeostasis. Deregulation of the Wnt-mediated pathways occurs in many human diseases, including a wide range of human cancers. Many yea...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4377
C. Roland Zinga Koumba, A. Armel Koumba, A. Emelie Apinda-Legnouo, R. Leotard Sima Owono, Richard Pamba & J. François Mavoungou·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
Aims: This study aims to characterize Stomoxys spp., potential vectors of pathogens in the north-east of Gabon. Place and Duration of Study: This research was conducted in the Minkébé forest massif, Woleu-Ntem Province, Gabon from April to May 2023 (rainy season). Methodology: Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4376
Success Eni Kalu, Charles Chukwuemeka Chigbu & Jedidiah Solomon Eyibio·Asian Journal of Biology·2023
The present study was carried out to analyze the antibacterial and phytochemical properties of clove extracts on vegetable spoilage bacteria. The study seeks to determine its potential use as bio-preservative. The bacteria used for this study were isolated from infected leaves of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4375
Inclusion of biodiversity into Environmental Impact assessment (EIA) process has been recognised as a means of addressing biodiversity loss. This study evaluated the extent of biodiversity inclusion in Nigeria`s EIA reports. One Hundred (100) sectoral EIA reports from Power, Manu...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2023/v19i4373