This study examined ethnobotanical knowledge of Bombax buonopozense and the sensory characteristics and acceptability of sauces prepared from its calyces in the District of Bas-Sassandra, Côte d'Ivoire. An ethnobotanical survey was conducted from March to April 2024 in the depart...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3305
Semen cryopreservation is an indispensable tool in animal reproductive biotechnology, supporting long-term genetic conservation, artificial insemination, selective breeding and livestock improvement programmes. However, the freeze-thaw process can induce substantial cryoinjury in...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3304
Majeste Mbiada Pahane, Keynes Agonang Tchuimo, Alphonse Tegang Sokamte, Paul Alain Nana, Nyondo Christian, Anasthasie Sorelle Koudjou Magakou, Deutchoua Djitieu Arlette Danelle & Hippolyte Tene Mouafo·Asian Journal of Biotechnology and Bioresource Technology·2026
Therapeutic failures and the ever-increasing costs of treating resistant bacterial infections are prompting a search for alternative treatments. The present study was initiated to evaluate the antibacterial activity of chitosan extracted from pink shrimp exoskeleton on multi-resi...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3303
A new and environmentally viable approach towards recycling fruit waste is the valorisation through fermentation that could yields a multipurpose liquid called eco-enzyme (EE) or garbage enzyme. This study aimed to provide an insight on the multienzyme, antibacterial and antioxid...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3302
Liquid diets are used temporarily after illness or surgery to provide easily absorbable nutrients, maintain hydration, and support recovery, but they may lack sufficient protein, fiber, and micronutrients if poorly balanced. In northern Cameroon, many postoperative patients canno...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3301
Okra is generally a self-pollinating crop belonging to the family Malvaceae. The increasing global demand for okra necessitates improved cultivation practices to enhance yield, quality and sustainability that can actually sustain the teeming, growing populace. This study was car...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i3300
Sawdust waste from the woodworking industry poses environmental challenges but also offers potential as a renewable energy source through charcoal briquette production. Converting this biomass into briquettes provides an eco-friendly fuel alternative while adding economic value....
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2299
Hand hygiene is a fundamental and cost-effective measure for preventing the transmission of infectious agents in both human and veterinary healthcare settings. The present study aimed to assess hand hygiene among veterinary students in a veterinary clinical setting. A total of 37...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2298
A tropical plant belonging to the Malvaceae family, cotton is cultivated for its fibers and sheaths, which are used in the textile and food industries. However, the production and quality of cotton fibers are negatively impacted by pests, leading to the use of high doses of pesti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2297
Background: Arthrospira platensis (Spirulina) is a nutrient-rich cyanobacterium widely cultivated for high-value applications in food, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology, with production increasingly shifting toward controlled photobioreactor systems to enhance biomass quality an...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2296
Background: The disruption of markets due to floods leads to food insecurity, conflicts, and climate-induced migrations, adversely affecting the well-being of the population. Rapid urbanisation and population growth exacerbate the challenges, making flood management more complex...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2295
The efficient removal of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from natural gas remains a critical challenge in gas processing due to its implications for energy efficiency, operational cost, and environmental sustainability. Despite the widespread use of amine-based absorption systems, there rem...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2294
Mulberry constitutes the exclusive host plant for the silkworm, Bombyx mori L. Investigations on the physiological attributes of mulberry leaves were undertaken at the Forest College and Research Institute, within the Department of Sericulture. The application of various types of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2293
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a major staple food for more than half of the global population, with Asian countries contributing the largest share of production and consumption. Sap-feeding hemipterans are among the many arthropod pests that have increased to a problematic level due...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2292
Nematodes constitute a highly diverse and widely distributed group of metazoans, inhabiting a variety of environments such as soil, freshwater and marine ecosystems. Despite their ecological importance, their study is often constrained by their microscopic size and the limited av...
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Research Article10.9734/ajb2t/2026/v12i2290