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Comparative Study on Phytochemical Properties and Antifungal Activities of Different Plant Extracts on Infected Fruit of Carica papaya

N. A. Philip, J. E. Okon & E. N. Okey · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

The comparative studies of phytochemical properties and antifungal activities of different plant extracts; Ageratum conyzoides L., Phyllanthus amarus Schum. & Thonn, Senna alata (L.) Roxb. and Mangifera indica L. on infected fruit of Carica papaya was carried out using standa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i330239

Moths Diversity in Barsuan Range, Bonai Forest Division, Odisha, India and their Ecological Importance

Sanath Kumar N., Ilarani Pradhan, Arun Kumar Mishra & Sanjeet Kumar · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Moths are a group of insects belonging to Class Insecta and Order Lepidoptera. Butterflies are also coming under the Order Lepidoptera and moths can be mistaken as butterflies. Moths and their caterpillars are important food for many species of amphibians, small mammals (such as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i330238

In Vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Phyllanthus urinaria (Linnaeus, Phyllanthaceae) Leaves against Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Wounds

J. O. Ihuma, T. D. Malgwi & M. H. Matthew · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

The emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance have been on the increase, and as such there is a need for new and safer antimicrobials. Commonly used medicinal plants found in surrounding environments and communities can be used as medicines to treat infections. This research...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230237

Quantitative Phytochemical and Proximate Analysis of Mangifera indica Possible Ability to Induce Sedation and Remedy Insomnia

A. I. Alhaji, G. A. Ajibade, T. Ellina, D. Yakubu, T. Blessing & A. O. Ume · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Aims: The study was aimed at the Phytochemical and Proximate analysis of the flower, leaf, stem bark and seed of Mangifera indica for its ability to induce sedation. Place and Duration of Study: The fresh flower, leaf, stem bark and seed of Mangifera indica (Mango) were collected...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230236

Farmers’ Knowledge of Insecticides Usage and Hazard in Some Selected Communities in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria

H. A. Shindi, S. Hamisu, I. P. Aiki, M. Dabo, D. S. Senchi, Y. B. Unashi & M. M. Warah · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

A study was carried out to assess the farmer’s knowledge of insecticides usage and hazard in some selected communities in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The result revealed that the majority (69 percent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230235

Bioherbicide Effect of Effluent from Processed Manihot esculentus Tubers

M. M. Ganyam, Anyaegbunam K. Zikora, N. O. Omeje, D. M. Atsembe, Christian Nelson, Ugwuoke C. Kemmeth & Cosmas Samuel · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Effluents from processed bitter cassava (Manihot esculentus) tubers as bioherbicide was applied on the leaves of Beans, Broom weed, Maize, and Itch grass and investigated. Quantitative and qualitative characterization of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi) was done both in efflue...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230234

Behavioural Toxicity of a Combined Oilfield Chemicals on African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) (Burchell 1822)

I. C. Davies & B. Uedeme-Naa · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

The toxicity of the combination of xylene and diesel at a 50:50 ratio on the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) was investigated using a static bioassay for 96hrs. No significant difference (P>0.05) was observed in the Physicochemical parameters of the experimental water aft...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i230233

Investigation of the Pectin Degradation Ability of Hominibacterium faecale Strain SF3T Isolated from Human Feces

Noori Borhanudin, Fu Li, Mohammad Eshaq Faiq & Lei Cheng · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Pectin is one of the most important dietary fibers as a prebiotic to determine the composition of human gut microbiome. The study was designed to investigate the pectin degradation ability of Hominibacterium faecale strain SF3T, its isolated from human feces and cultivated with d...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130232

White-rumped Vulture’s Habitat Suitability Prediction using MaxEnt in Arunachal Pradesh

Abprez Thungwon Kimsing, Jacob Ngukir, Talo Biju & Daniel Mize · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Few reports showed that White-rumped vulture is present in Arunachal Pradesh. However, they were reported from a few places only. Such sightings suggest that either the region is not explored completely or the habitats are not suitable for the species. Therefore, knowing and pred...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130229

Pharmacognostic and Taxonomic Studies of Leaf and Stem of Launaea taraxacifolia (Willd) Amin Ex C. Jeffrey (Compositae)

Romanus A. Umoh, Imoh I. Johnny, Nsima A. Andy, Anwanabasi E. Udoh, Inyang J. Udoh, Otobong E. Umanah & Winnie E. Emeh · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Launaea taraxacifolia from the family Compositae is used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, hypertention, cancer, malaria, bacterial infections and arthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate  pharmacognostic and taxonomic parameters such as microscopy, micromeritics, ch...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130228

Detection and Enumeration of Coliforms in Drinking Water Sources in the Selected Barangay in Santa Maria, Davao Occidental Philippines

Shaira D. Cambarihan, Emylle Ruth P. Patricio & Leonel P. Lumogdang · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

The study aimed to determine the presence of fecal and nonfecal coliforms in selected drinking water sources of Santa Maria, Davao Occidental. Three (3) barangays were purposively identified as sampling sites, namely: Barangay Pongpong, Barangay San Isidro, and Barangay San Roque...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v15i130227

Molecular Mechanisms behind the Regulation of Rice Tiller Angle: An Update

Rao Saad Rehman, Asad Nadeem Pasha, Syed Ali Zafar, Mujahid Ali, Hassan Bashir, Muhammad Usama Saeed, Naveed Ali Ashraf & Abdullah Javed · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Crop plant architecture is an important agronomic trait that contributes greatly to crop yield. Tiller angle is one of the most critical components that determine crop plant architecture, which in turn substantially affects grain yield mainly owing to its large influence on plant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i430225

Microsculpture and Male Genitalia for Some Species of Rove Beetles Family (Staphylinidae) in Diyala Province

S. I. Ismail & K. A. Hadi · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

The research study description Microsculipture of elytron pit and male Genitalia for Five Species of rove beetles statement and the differences between them and reinforced studies pictures and illustrations qualities. Back to subfamilies   Tachyporinae, staphylininae.

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i430223

Evaluation of Physiological and Biochemical Responses of Air Pollution in Selected Plant Species around Industrial Premises of Malappuram District, Kerala

E. Athira, K. H. Harsha, K. Athira, C. Jithinsha, K. Mridula & P. Faseela · Asian Journal of Biology · 2022

Air pollution impact on various physiological and biochemical parameters of fifteen plant species around industrial premises of Malappuram district, Kerala were investigated. The present study has been carried out with the aim of analyzing the air pollution tolerance mechanisms i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajob/2022/v14i430224