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Natural Infestation of Coelaenomenodera lameensis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae-Hispinae) by Entomopathogenic Fungi in Oil Palm Groves in the Southern Part of Côte d’Ivoire

Assiénin Hauverset N’Guessan, Massiamy Koné, N’Klo Hala, Aurore Bel Martine Kablan Kan, Ekra Kouamé Tano, Gninfolo Jean-Baptiste Ouattara & Kouassi Allou · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

In Côte d'Ivoire, oil palms generate approximately 3.15% of GDP. They provide a livelihood for more than 2 000.000 people, generating 200.000 regular jobs. Despite its importance, oil palms are exposed to numerous pests, the most significant of which is the leaf miner Coelaenomen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i112336

Integrated Use of Organic Manures and Biofertilizers Enhances Growth and Yield of Bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

Dinesh A · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Okra cultivation demands adequate nutrient supply for optimal vegetative growth, flowering, and fruit yield. The integrated use of organic and inorganic fertilisers has been recognised as an effective strategy to improve soil structure, fertility, and productivity. The study aims...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i112337

Efficacy of Wood Vinegars on Insect Control, Agronomic Performance and Yield of Open-field Tomatoes in Côte d'Ivoire

Hakim Abdel Aziz OUATTARA, Bobelé Florence NIAMKE, Jean Louis Lepetit N'GUESSAN, Mandji Eliane Marie Frédéric AHOKE, Bley Appolinaire BLEY-ATSE, N’guessan Jean Claude YAO & Nadine AMUSANT · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Background: In Côte d’Ivoire, tomato production suffers significant yield losses due to insect infestations, which are typically controlled using synthetic pesticides that pose risks to human health and the environment. Wood vinegar, a natural liquid obtained from biomass pyrolys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i112335

A Study on Endometritis in Cattle

M. Y. Chaudhari, K. P. Khillare, A. B. Mali, M. N. Rangnekar, R. R Shelar & S. S. Chavan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Background: Endometritis can occur by ascending route following abnormal parturition, such as abortions, retained placenta, premature births, twin births, dystocia, as well as uterine affections like septic metritis, post-partum metritis, pyometra and traumatic lesions of the gen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i112334

Theoretical Insights into the Formation and Functional Roles of Stem Cells during Cell Differentiation in Higher Animals

Jinya Otsuka · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

The theoretical formulation of cell differentiation forming the stem cells is used to explain the growth, metamorphosis, germ cell production and death in the higher animal, which develops many organs and tissues through multiple steps of cell differentiation.   Although the stem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i112333

Germination of “Gnangnan” Seeds [Solanum anguivi Lam. (Solanaceae)] and Changes in Certain Biochemical Compounds during Fruit Ripening in the South of Ivory Coast

N’GUESSAN Affoué Sylvie Rachelle, Kouadio Akéssé Blaise, YAPO Sopie Edwige-Salomé, ASSEMAN Mounou Vincent, AYOLIE Koutoua & Kouakou Tanoh Hilaire · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Aims :  This study aims to evaluate the germination rate of seeds and then to follow the evolution of some biochemical compounds during the different stages of maturation of fresh and dried gnangnan fruits in order to popularize their cultivation. Place and Duration of Study : De...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i112332

Comparative Ecology of Phytoplankton and Trophic Status in the Estuaries of Bandama (Côte d'Ivoire) and Volta (Ghana)

Koffi KOMOE, Lailah Gifty AKITA, Roméo N’Guessan LOZO & Sophie SEEYAVE · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Background: Tropical estuaries are vital ecosystems that, despite being affected by human activities, remain under-researched. Aims: This study evaluated the phytoplankton diversity and trophic pollution status of the Bandama Estuary in Côte d'Ivoire and the Volta Estuary in Ghan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i112331

Physicochemical and Organoleptic Evaluation of a Puree Obtained from Degraded Tomatoes (Lycopersicum esculentum L.)

Kouadio Claver Degbeu, Eliane Hadiowe Gnagne & Kissi Marina Amandine Affla · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Tomatoes are a fruit vegetable widely consumed around the world due to their nutritional value and antioxidant properties. Eating tomatoes promotes good health and can reduce the risk of developing certain diseases. Unfortunately, their high-water content sometimes limits their s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i112330

Investigation of Methicillin and Antiseptic Resistance Genes in Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from the Milk of Bovine, Ovine and Goat

Azra Demirci Ozdemir & Dilek Ozturk · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

The aim of this study was to investigate the presence of methicillin (mecA and mecC) and antiseptic (qacA/B and smr) resistance genes by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in S. aureus isolated from sheep, goat, and cow milk, as well as the resistance of these isolates to various an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i102329

Impact of Biochar and NPK Fertilization on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Growth, Yield and Soil Properties in Degraded Tropical Soils

IBRAHIM GREMA Maman Hamissou, KONAN Affoué Tindo Sylvie, KOUADIO Yao Didier Marius, GARBA LABO Mahaman Nazirou, AMADOU KIARI Mahamane Nassirou, BROU Yao Casimir & YAO Kouassi Benjamin · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

This study investigates the effects of biochar applied at different concentrations on tomato growth, yield, and soil properties. In greenhouse experiments, the application of 2% biochar significantly enhanced plant growth parameters, including height, stem diameter, and number of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i102328

A Comprehensive Review on Xylia xylocarpa (Roxb.) W. Theob.: A Pillar Species in the Dry Tropics of South and Southeast Asia

Madiga Bheemalingappa, Sreekumar Vadakkethil Balakrishnan, Sreejith Kalpuzha Ashtamoorthy, Ayate Dipika Purushottam, Shweta Bhatt Kukreti & JithuUnni Krishnan · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Xylia xylocarpa, is a moderate to large-sized tree belonging to the family Fabaceae, native to wet tropical forests of India to Indo-China. Traditionally valued for its medicinal properties, it has been used to treat various ailments. Beyond its therapeutic importance, the wood o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i102327

Human Milk Compositional Plasticity as a Link Between Maternal Nutrition and Infant Outcomes: Implications for Policy in Togo

Mlatovi DEGBE, Ekoué Alfred ATTIOGBE, Akouvi Wotsa Mawuli AKAKPO, Kponou Mathieu Bienvenu TOBOSSI & Mamatchi Melila · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Background: Human milk is recognized as the optimal nutrition for infants, and its composition is often presumed to be stable due to potent maternal homeostatic mechanisms. However, this paradigm is challenged by physiological evidence that milk components are derived from the mo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i102326

Combined Effects of Three Soil Types and Sowing Density on Agronomic Parameters of Desmodium adscendens (Sw.) Plants Grown under Agroecological Conditions in Daloa (Côte d'Ivoire)

Tahia Jean Yves Koffi, Ahou Nadia Kanga, Akessé Blaise Kouadio, Jean-renaud Allouko, Yao Kouamé Jacques-Edouard & Koutoua AYOLIE · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

This study examined the impact of soil texture and seedling spacing on the germination and growth of Desmodium adscendens, a plant recognised for its medicinal and agroecological uses. Three types of soil were evaluated: sandy, silty and clayey, as well as three spacing between s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i102325

Enhancing Productivity of Blackgram through Nano Urea-Based Nutrient Management under Rainfed Conditions

G. Porkodi, G. Anand, P. Madhana Kumari & R. Abirami · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Pulses are an essential source of dietary protein, vitamins, minerals, and fibre, contributing significantly to nutritional security, particularly in vegetarian diets. Blackgram (Vigna mungo L.), one of the most important pulse crops in India, plays a vital role in food and nutri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i102324

Taxonomic Study of Eriovixia panigrahii (Araneae: Araneidae) from Kalahandi, Odisha, India

Subrat Kumar Panigrahi, Basudev Bag, Dibyaraj Haripal, Mitrabhanu Meher, Swagatika Rani Bariha, Smruti Ranjan Parida, Rajkumar Behera & Sudhir Ranjan Choudhury · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2025

Eriovixia Archer, 1951 is a genus of the spider family Araneidae Clerck, 1757, with 35 named species occurring three species in Africa and thirty two species in Asia.Four Eriovixia species were identified during our survey in the hilly area of Kalahandi, Odisha; three were identi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/arrb/2025/v40i102322