Childhood malnutrition remains a persistent public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Côte d'Ivoire, making the valorisation of local resources for the development of effective weaning foods a public health priority. In this context, the present study aimed t...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102472
Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is vulnerable to early weed competition because of its slow initial growth and wider spacing, which can adversely affect crop growth, yield and subsequent seed quality. The experiment evaluated nine integrated weed-management treatments comprising herb...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102471
Noctuoidea is a highly diverse superfamily of moths with ecological and economic relevance in forest and agricultural systems. This study documented the Noctuoidea fauna of Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary, Panna district, Madhya Pradesh, Central India, based on surveys conducted from 2...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102470
Agricultural students explore crop production within a cafeteria setting, focusing on fertilizer application and yield prediction. By analyzing phenotypic traits and applying Pearson correlation analysis, they identify key growth factors. The objective of this study was to assess...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102469
The present study aimed to compare the adaptability of the Bouaké and Brazil strains of Oreochromis niloticus to brackish lagoon conditions in order to identify the strain best suited to intensive lagoon aquaculture in Côte d’Ivoire and to contribute to the diversification and op...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102468
Aims: The present study was conducted to examine the morphological and histological organisation of the proventriculus and gizzard of the budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus). Study Design: The investigation was conducted on 6 adult budgerigar birds, comprising 3 birds of each se...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102467
Pesticides are heterogeneous biological control agents, and herbicides are one functional subgroup within this broader category. Concern about their effects on male reproduction is sustained by occupational cohorts, biomonitoring studies in the general population, and experimenta...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102465
Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of drought, salinity, heat stress, nutrient imbalance, and related constraints that threaten agricultural productivity and food security. Conventional adaptation approaches, including genetic improvement, irrigation technolo...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102466
Chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) is an important vegetable and spice crop whose slow initial growth favours weed competition and associated yield loss. A field experiment was conducted on Vertisols at the Dr YSRHU Horticulture Research Station, Lam, to evaluate pre-emergence and post-...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102459
Body colour is an important quality attribute influencing the ornamental value of fish. Because fish cannot synthesise carotenoids, dietary supplementation with natural pigment sources may provide a practical approach to improving colouration. Marigold (Tagetes erecta) and butter...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102464
Bohoussou Georges Kassi, Ahouty Bernardin Ahouty, Yao Fernand Alban Tiecoura, N’djetchi Martial Kassi, Allepo Innocent Abe, Ble Gbacla Flora Dominique Yao, Konan Thomas Konan & N’goran Mathurin Koffi·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
Aims: This study aimed to improve our understanding of rodent populations by assessing their abundance and diversity and their potential contribution to zoonotic risk. Study Design: A longitudinal, descriptive and comparative field study Place and Duration of Study: Rodent trappi...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102461
A field survey was conducted to assess root-knot nematode occurrence in brinjal (Solanum melongena) fields in selected blocks of Jhansi, Lalitpur and Datia in the Bundelkhand region, quantify infestation indices and identify the associated Meloidogyne species. Soil and infected r...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102462
Lower Lake, Bhopal, is an urban freshwater system subject to marked spatial variation in anthropogenic influence. The present research offers an exhaustive ecological evaluation of Lower Lake, Bhopal, a critical urban freshwater ecosystem, by delineating the complex interactions...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102463
The stem borer Eldana saccharina Walker causes substantial production losses in the sugarcane estates of Côte d'Ivoire, where its control still relies largely on synthetic chemical insecticides that are harmful to human health and the environment. The present study aimed to evalu...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102458
Bi Teddy Charles Gole, Bi Trazié Jérémie Gala, Tophangui Guy-Pacome Touré, Kouakou Yao, Christian Jonathan Anoma Kouassi, Bi Gala Jean-Marc Zaouri & Lucien N’Guessan Diby·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
Mineral fertilisation is one of the main ways to improve sugarcane productivity and quality, but simultaneously optimising these two objectives remains a major challenge in tropical production systems. This study, conducted at the Integrated Agricultural Unit (UAI) in Zuénoula (C...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i102460