IRMS AlShaibani, H. AlMahdi, AAS AlHanumi, MMA Ahmed, AE AlDhibani, A. AlAzi, A. AlWajeh, O. Moadh, F. AlGhadri, M. Shamssudin & T. AlHassani·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Nowadays, the use of Aloe vera in the treatment of wounds has aroused growing interest due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and healing properties. This study was carried out with main objective to assess the healing properties of Aloe vera gel on skin wounds in rabbits. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4647
Nehin Tranan Ella Emiline Flora, Aboua Benié Rose Danielle, Kouyaté Kassoum, Cissé Mamadou, Doumbia Lassina & Ouattara Alassane·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Human population growth and activities associated with the Anthropocene increasingly impact aquatic environments through agriculture, mining, and fishing. In the Comoé River, these pressures lead to pollution, overfishing, and ecological decline, affecting water quality and aquat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4644
Livestock farming in the cotton belt of Mali faces many challenges, including forage constraints. The forage stock that is built up at the end of the growing season is no longer sufficient to meet the livestock feed requirements due to the increase in livestock numbers and the ex...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4645
Makchit Galadima, David Oludare Omoniwa, Collins Idachaba Udagbene, Kassam Isuwa Rotji, Mary Foluke Oladipo, Anas Usman Musa, Imaben Opaluwa Grace-Kuzayed, Enupe Gideon Ogba, Oludayo Micheal Akinsola & Babalola Samuel Adeola·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
The dairy industry in Nigeria faces chronic low productivity, with indigenous Bunaji cattle yielding only 0.5–3.0 L/day and national output meeting just 35–40% of demand. Crossbreeding with Holstein-Friesian has shown heterosis, particularly in the Jos Plateau’s cool highland cli...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4642
Patrobas Maryam Nyeta, Orakpoghenor Ochuko, Enupe Gideon Ogba, Elijah Mary Oluwatomisin, Gowong James Golshang & Mshelia Philip·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
The presence of gastrointestinal parasites in equine populations can have significant health implications, especially in regions with variable climatic and management conditions. Diagnostic methods used in the identification of gastrointestinal parasites have evolved significantl...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4643
Sesame seeds (Sesamum indicum L.) are nutritionally rich but highly susceptible to seed-borne fungi, which reduce seed viability and degrade oil quality. Fungal infestation, particularly by Aspergillus and Penicillium species, causes significant physicochemical changes in oil, in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4641
Background: Rice demand in Côte d’Ivoire exceeds local production, increasing reliance on imports. Lowland rice farming has strong potential but remains underperforming due to constraints and limited system understanding. Aims: This study aimed to contribute to a better understan...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4640
Background: The Vaishali district of Bihar, India, exhibits rich biodiversity, characterized by a variety of exotic plant species introduced through human activities and natural dispersal. Little research was conducted in this specific area. Aim: The present study documents the e...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4639
Glucose is a vital energy source regulated by insulin, and its imbalance can lead to serious complications such as cardiovascular, kidney, and eye diseases. High-fat diets contribute to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders, while plant-based treatments like wheatgrass offer...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i4638
J. Luka, A. M. Ashigar, J. I. Maikenti, A. Ombugadu, M. D. Samuel & V. A. Pam·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Background: Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria and are major global disease vectors. Their varied feeding and resting behaviors make malaria control difficult and influence disease transmission. Aim: To investigate composition, abundance and feeding pattern of Anopheles specie...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3637
UGBOSU Seth Ogheneovo, ONOSEMUODE Christopher & Lucky Omamuzo Ogagayere-Osagie·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Agricultural development and food sustainability in Niger State, Nigeria, are increasingly threatened by the combined effects of climate variability and persistent security challenges. While farmer–herder conflicts are widely regarded as the primary drivers of food insecurity in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3636
The giant African land snail Lissachatina fulica is one of the most invasive land snails in the world, with far-reaching ecological, agricultural as well as human health effects. It originated in the East African region and has dispersed within the tropical and subtropical parts...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3634
Background: A beautiful smile enhances facial attractiveness. Smiles with greater upper incisor display are considered more attractive and youthful, especially in women. With aging, the display of the upper incisors decreases while that of the lower teeth increases. Therefore, in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3635
Curcuma caesia Roxb., belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, is known to be a valuable medicinal herb native to northeast and central India. One of its peculiar features is the bluish coloration of its rhizomes, which makes it easily recognizable. The plant has been used traditio...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3633
J. F. Tanni, F. M. Aminuzzaman, M. S. M. Chowdhury, N. Sultana, M. Ahmed, R. Rahmatullah & M. N. Islam·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
This study documented the diversity and ecological characteristics of woody macrofungi occurring in the Sal (Shorea robusta) forest region of Bangladesh. A total of 21 wood-inhabiting species belonging to multiple families were recorded across six study sites. The dominant genera...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3632