Background: Winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) is an underutilised legume with high protein content, edible parts, and nitrogen-fixing ability, but its potential is hindered by limited research, anti-nutritional factors, and lack of breeding advancements. Assessing genetic...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3631
Moringa oleifera is a nutritionally and medicinally important plant widely recognized for its rich phytochemical composition, particularly phenolic acids and flavonoids. The present study aimed to evaluate extraction efficiency and quantify major antioxidant markers, gallic acid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3630
Introduction: Operations related to the preparation and sale of sliced fruits, such as papaya (Carica papaya) and pineapple (Ananas comosus), present a risk of contamination by pathogenic bacteria. The objective of this study was to assess the microbial quality of sliced fruits a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3629
Background and Objective: Flatfoot is a morphological medical condition of the feet caused by fallen MLA or no MLA at all. Each person at the tender toddler ages of life and it becomes a concern if it persists in a child older than 6 years old. The aim of this study was to determ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2627
Désirée Quidana COULIBALY, Okon Abou Joël Landry, Bi You Etienne Bazago GOULAI, Patricia Zhou DEH, Claude Esmel Essis LOHOUES, Amadou Founzegue Coulibaly, Brahima DOUKOURE & Victor Gnangoran YAO·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, infertility is a significant issue affecting 15-30% of couples. Traditional medicines may offer an alternative, affordable treatment option, as assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are often inaccessible. Ficus umbellata is a plant species t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i3628
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common endocrine disrupting chemical that is utilized in the manufacturing of plastic products, shows adverse effects on reproductive health of male. This study investigates the toxic impacts of BPA on reproductive health of male Swiss albino mice. For th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2626
Background: Comparative morphological studies of orthopterans reveal evolutionary adaptations to ecological niches, informing biodiversity assessments in diverse regions like Odisha, India. This study examines external morphology of Microcentrum rhombifolium (Pseudophyllinae),...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2625
Aims: This study explores the difference in the germination dynamics of Brassica rapa seeds as exposed to different magnetic field orientation during magnetopriming. Place and Duration of Study: Central Mindanao University (Bukidnon, Philippines) and Cebu Normal University (Cebu,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2624
Aims: This study aimed to document avifaunal diversity, analyze seasonal variations in species richness and abundance, characterize feeding guilds, examine breeding activities, and assess the conservation significance of BITS Pilani Goa Campus for bird populations, particularly t...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2623
Rohdea wattii (C.B.Clarke) Yamashita & M.N.Tamura (Asparagaceae), previously known from the Eastern Himalaya, South China and North Vietnam, is here reported for the first time from Eastern Ghats, India. During a recent floristic survey in Odisha state, India, the species was...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2622
A dependable analytical method for phytochemical standardization and quantitative marker compound quantification in herbal formulations is High-Performance Thin Layer Chromatography (HPTLC). Emblica officinalis (Amla) is a therapeutically important medicinal fruit, widely used in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2621
Sourabh Parashar, Bhuri Singh, Khajan Singh, Rajesh Kumar, S. C. Sharma, Vivechana Rajpoot, Yash Nagar & Bhuvnesh Nagar·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
This study was focused on assessing the genetic variability and association analysis for yield traits among the accessions of mungbean. Ninety-four accessions of mungbean including four checks were evaluated in an Augmented Randomized Complete Block Design during Summer 2024 at A...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2620
Ose Precious Akaniyere, Ologhaguo Macstephen Adienbo & Austin A Ajah·Asian Journal of Biology·2026
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, memory impairment, and oxidative damage. This study assessed the neuroprotective potential of Psidium guajava (guava) leaf extract in cognitive and oxidative functions in Alzheimer...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2619
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of hormonal induction using Ovaprim, an analogue of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), in triggering artificial reproduction in African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) under captive conditions, while considering interacting bioti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i2618
Palmar creases are permanent epidermal flexure lines on the hands that develop during early fetal life. These patterns, studied in dermatoglyphics, have applications in genetics, anthropology, and clinical diagnostics. While previous studies in Nigeria have linked palmar crease p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajob/2026/v22i1615