This study evaluated intensive culture under bore-water conditions during the winter season in Alakapuram, Andhra Pradesh. Three ponds measuring 0.5, 0.5, and 0.4 ha were stocked with PL10 at densities of 24, 25, and 25 post-larvae m-2, respectively. Water-quality parameters were...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i7676
Rajan Lamsal, Surakshya Ghimire, Gautam Thapa & Hira Kaji Manandhar·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Brown spot, caused by Bipolaris oryzae, is an important constraint to rice production under favourable disease conditions. This study evaluated the field efficacy of eight fungicides against brown spot and assessed disease severity among rice genotypes cultivated in farmers’ fiel...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i7675
This study evaluated the acute toxicity, behavioural responses, water-quality variations, and histopathological alterations in the gills and liver of juvenile Clarias gariepinus exposed to an ethanolic extract of ripe plantain (Musa paradisiaca) peels. Fish were exposed to extrac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i7674
The biogenic synthesis of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles using algae and cyanobacteria has emerged as a candidate alternative to physical and chemical fabrication routes, which typically depend on hazardous reagents, high energy inputs, and toxic by-products. This critical n...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i7673
KOUAME Yao Yves, Kouakou Yeboue Koffi François, Gogahy Konan, KONAN Pulchérie Marie Chantal & Yapi Houphouet Felix·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Introduction: Malaria remains endemic in Côte d’Ivoire, and Plasmodium falciparum is the predominant species associated with malaria attacks. Aims: This study evaluated the phytochemical composition, haemolytic effect, and antiplasmodial activity of an aqueous extract of Cassia s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i7672
Haemorrhoidal disease is associated with inflammation and congestion of the anorectal vascular plexus. Medicinal plants remain widely used in traditional health practices, but experimental evidence is required to support their pharmacological relevance. This study evaluated the i...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6671
In the Sahel, declining soil fertility and pressure on urban land increase the need for resource-efficient vegetable production systems. This study evaluated integrated organo-mineral fertilisation for soilless production of amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus L.) variety ‘A2004’ in Sa...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6670
This study reports a new record of the orb-weaver spider Poltys illepidus C. L. Koch, 1843 (female) from the Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh, India, representing the first documented occurrence of this species within the state. The specimen was collected by hand-picking from th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6669
This study documents the diversity and distribution of Tettigoniidae (Orthoptera) in the low- and mid-hill regions of Himachal Pradesh, India. Field surveys were conducted from 2022 to 2025 across representative sites ranging from 300 to 2000 m asl. The surveyed habitats included...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6667
Terrestrial Hemiptera were surveyed in Betla National Park, Jharkhand, India, to document the diversity and distribution of true bugs within this protected area. Field collections were undertaken during 2021 across selected localities of the park, including Sidhapatch Watch Tower...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6668
Anique Ahou Gbotto, Gnigouan Kadio Guy Rolland Anzara, Ani Olivier Komenan, Jean Jaurès Yao & Jacob N’Dri Kouassi·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and maize (Zea mays L.) are staple crops of major nutritional and economic importance in regions reliant on sustainable agriculture. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sowing date and planting density on the productivity of a maize–groundn...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6666
The increasing use of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer is mainly due to its high nitrogen and phosphorus content, which promotes plant growth and agricultural productivity. However, excessive and prolonged use of DAP may adversely affect soil fertility and induce cytotoxic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6665
The geographical proximity of Ebrié Lagoon to densely populated areas such as the peri-urban zone of Abidjan leads to considerable exploitation of its resources. The present study aims to assess the exploitation and growth parameters of Pseudotolithus elongatus from the Ebrié Lag...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6664
Background: Persistent hydrophobic chemical toxic agents can strongly adhere to contaminated surfaces, making their removal difficult by conventional decontamination methods. Rhamnolipid-based nanostructures have emerged as promising environmentally friendly systems due to their...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6663
Suraksha Chanotra, S. T. Anil Kumar, Dharavath Saicharan, R. Ravikumara, Lopa Mudra Guha & M. Maheswari·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
The Muga silkworm, Antheraea assamensis, is extensively recognised for its production of the distinctive golden Muga silk. Nevertheless, its reliance on a limited range of host plants, primarily Persea bombycina (Som) and Litsea monopetala (Soalu), presents significant concerns r...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i6662