Jean Christophe Koussoubé, Emmanuel Kabore, Koï Wenceslas Kam, Oumou Koulsoum Sissao, Zakaria Ilboudo & Antoine Sanon·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
Background: Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is cultivated for its fibre, leaves, seeds, and diverse household and industrial uses, but information on the insects associated with the crop remains limited in Burkina Faso. Aims: This study aimed to assess insect diversity across the...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92442
Aims and Study Design: Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) can alter plant responses to salinity, but their effects depend on host genotype and may intersect with oxylipin signaling. We tested whether the maize 9-lipoxygenase gene ZmLOX3 and Rhizophagus irregularis DAOM 197198 wer...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92441
Vegetable production faces numerous constraints, particularly insect pests, which substantially reduce crop yields. To address this problem, many farmers rely on synthetic pesticides, often unregistered, thereby posing serious risks to human and animal health as well as to the en...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92440
Abou Joël Landry OKON, Bi You Etienne Bazago GOULAI, Quidana Désirée Coulibaly, Martin Koffi Atta, Patricia Zhou DEH, Amadou Founzegue Coulibaly, Brahima DOUKOURE & Victor Gnangoran YAO·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
This study evaluated the effect of an aqueous leaf extract of Cissus aralioides on vaginal epithelial changes in female guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) as an indirect indicator of oestrogenic activity. Sixty female guinea pigs aged 3–4 months and weighing 350–600 g were used after...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92437
Natural farming has moved from a group of locally adapted, low-external-input practices to a prominent agricultural policy proposition, particularly in India. Its appeal rests on the linked aims of reducing dependence on purchased agrochemicals, rebuilding soil biological functio...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92438
Bharath Jayaram, Gijo Ittoop, S. R. Lekshmi, Rahul Krishnan, Suresh N. Nair, Leena Chandrasekhar, A. Rehna & Devika Pillai·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
This study evaluated the aqueous leaf extract of Murraya koenigii (ALM) as a phytogenic feed additive for Etroplus suratensis, focusing on phytochemical composition, antibacterial activity, growth, haematological and serum biochemical responses, antioxidant status, and tissue mor...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92439
Sevinç Kant, Yakup Sinan Orta, Mehmet Kale, İbrahim Oğuz Gayaker, Zülal Yücel, Cevdet Melih Erdem, Hasbi Sait Saltık & Kamil Atli·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
Bovine papillomatosis causes cutaneous and teat lesions that can impair milking and reduce the economic value of affected cattle. This study aimed to standardise the preparation of autologous vaccines for field use against bovine papillomavirus (BPV) infection and to determine th...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92436
Chilli anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum capsici is a major constraint to chilli production in Eastern Uttar Pradesh. A roving field survey was conducted during the Kharif seasons of 2023–24 and 2024–25 to assess disease severity across six districts: Jaunpur, Varanasi, Mirzap...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92434
Better Management Practices (BMPs) have become a central instrument for disease prevention, resource efficiency, food-safety assurance and environmental improvement in Indian whiteleg shrimp aquaculture. This critical narrative review examines the technical content, adoption, det...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i92435
Chemical fertilisers can support crop production but may create environmental and accessibility concerns, prompting interest in locally available organic inputs. This study evaluated the effects of powdered material and aqueous extracts of Chromolaena odorata on the agromorpholog...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i82433
A survey and surveillance study of spider mites on cucumber grown under protected and open-field conditions was conducted from June 2019 to May 2020 in major cucumber-growing areas of Shivamogga and Davangere districts. Two tetranychid mite species were recorded. Tetranychus macf...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i82431
Background: The thymus is a primary lymphoid organ involved in avian T-lymphocyte development. Comparative information on thymic development in Haringhata Black and commercial broiler chickens is limited. Aim: The study aims to compare the gross morphology, morphometry, histology...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i82432
The increasing generation of plant waste presents significant environmental and public health challenges while simultaneously offering an abundant renewable resource for biofuel production. Microbial cellulases play a pivotal role in the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i82430
Kramoko Bamba, Kouamé Antoine N’Guessan, Wa Kassi N’Guessan Dawy Assui, Djaha Kouame & Béné Jean-Claude Koffi·Annual Research & Review in Biology·2026
The Zouan-Hounien Department, located in western Côte d'Ivoire, lies within a forest zone that provides a variety of habitats for numerous wildlife species. However, data on the area's mammalian fauna remain incomplete. This study aimed to determine the diversity, distribution, a...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i82429
Canine transmissible venereal tumour (CTVT) is a naturally occurring contagious round-cell neoplasm of dogs that most commonly affects the external genitalia. A 12-year-old non-descript intact male dog weighing 25.4 kg was presented with a one-month history of persistent preputia...
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Research Article10.9734/arrb/2026/v41i82428